Jason Matthews (boxer)

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Jason Matthews (born July 28, 1970 in Hackney, England) was a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.

Contents 1 Amateur career 2 Professional career 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Amateur career

As an amateur, Matthews was an ABA Middleweight Champion in 1995.

[edit] Professional career

Also known as "Method Man", Matthews turned pro in 1995 and won the vacant WBO middleweight interim title on June 17th 1999 against Ryan Rhodes. He was elevated to full champion when original title holder Bert Schenk failed to defend against him because of longterm injuries. He lost the title in his first defense to Armand Krajnc by TKO in 1999 and retired after the bout.

[edit] See also

• List of male boxers
• List of WBO world champions

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Jason Matthews from Boxrec

Preceded by Bert Schenk

WBO Light Middleweight boxing champion Nov 1999–27 Nov 1999

Succeeded by Armand Krajnc