Jason Matthews
Born (1970-07-20) 20 July 1970
NationalityBritish
Other namesMethod Man
Statistics
Weight(s)Middleweight
Height5 ft 10+12 in (179 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins21
Wins by KO18
Losses2

Jason Matthews (born 20 July 1970 in Hackney) is a former boxer from England in the Middleweight (160 lb) division.

Boxing career

Amateur career

Matthews won the 1995 Amateur Boxing Association British middleweight title, when boxing out of the Crown and Manor ABC.

Professional career

Also known as "Method Man", Matthews turned pro in 1995 and won the vacant World Boxing Organization inter-continental middleweight title with a victory against Paul Wright in 1997; then won the commonwealth Middleweight Title against Paul Jones in 1998. He then won the middleweight interim title on 17 June 1999 with a victory against Ryan Rhodes.[1] He was elevated to full champion when long-term injuries prevented the previous title holder, Bert Schenk, from defending the title. Matthews lost the title to Armand Krajnc by TKO in 1999 in his first defence.[2] Matthews announced his retirement from boxing after the bout due to an eye injury, which occurred during the fight.

Professional boxing record

23 fights 21 wins 2 losses
By knockout 18 2
By decision 2 0
By disqualification 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
23 Loss 21–2 Armand Krajnc TKO 8 (12) 1999-11-27 Hansehalle, Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Lost WBO middleweight title
22 Win 21–1 Ryan Rhodes KO 2 (12) 1999-07-17 Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England, U.K. Won interim WBO middleweight title
21 Win 20–1 Paul Jones DQ 7 (12) 1999-02-27 Sports Centre, Oldham, England, U.K. Won Commonwealth middleweight title
20 Win 19–1 Mark Lee Dawson TKO 1 (8) 1999-01-23 Grundy Park Leisure Centre, Cheshunt, England, U.K.
19 Win 18–1 Pedro Carragher TKO 4 (8) 1998-10-24 Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England, U.K.
18 Win 17–1 Peter Waudby KO 2 (6) 1998-07-14 Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, England, U.K.
17 Loss 16–1 Lóránt Szabó TKO 6 (12) 1998-02-07 Grundy Park Leisure Centre, Cheshunt, England, U.K. Lost WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
16 Win 16–0 Darren Dorrington TKO 7 (12) 1997-10-11 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England, U.K. Retained WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
15 Win 15–0 Patrick Swann RTD 5 (12) 1997-05-29 Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England, U.K. Won WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
14 Win 14–0 Paul Wright TKO 3 (12) 1997-03-27 Sports Village, Norwich, England, U.K.
13 Win 13–0 Ernie Loveridge TKO 5 (6) 1997-02-08 London Arena, London, England, U.K.
12 Win 12–0 Danny Ryan KO 5 (8) 1996-10-19 Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England, U.K.
11 Win 11–0 Martin Jolley TKO 3 (8) 1996-06-25 Mansfield Leisure Centre, Mansfield, England, U.K.
10 Win 10–0 Peter Vosper TKO 1 (6) 1996-05-11 York Hall, London, England, U.K.
9 Win 9–0 John McAlpine TKO 1 (6) 1996-03-16 Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
8 Win 8–0 Sven Hamer TKO 6 (6) 1995-12-09 York Hall, London, England, U.K.
7 Win 7–0 Russell Washer TKO 5 (6) 1995-10-27 Metropole Hotel, Brighton, England, U.K.
6 Win 6–0 Salah Eddine Kobba TKO 1 (6) 1995-10-09 San Benedetto del Tronto, Marche, Italy
5 Win 5–0 Marvin O'Brien PTS 6 (6) 1995-09-30 Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
4 Win 4–0 Mark Lee Dawson TKO 3 (4) 1995-09-15 Mansfield Leisure Centre, Mansfield, England, U.K.
3 Win 3–0 John Duckworth PTS 4 (4) 1995-09-02 Wembley Stadium, London, England, U.K.
2 Win 2–0 Stuart Dunn KO 1 (6) 1995-07-22 London Arena, London, England, U.K.
1 Win 1–0 Chris Richards KO 4 (6) 1995-07-01 Royal Albert Hall, London, England, U.K.

See also

References

  1. "Rhodes hopes for better luck with champion Hatton at his side". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  2. "Krajnc Dethrones WBO Champion". Associated Press News. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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