Matt Wells (boxer)

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Matthew "Matt" Wells (December 14, 1886 – June 27, 1953) was a professional boxer in the welterweight (147lb) division.

He was born in Walworth, London and died in London.

Contents 1 Amateur career 2 Olympics 3 Professional career 4 See also 5 External links

[edit] Amateur career

During his amateur career, he won four consecutive ABA Lightweight titles (1904-07).

[edit] Olympics

He competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics. In the lightweight event he was eliminated in the quarter-finals after losing to Frederick Grace who later won the gold medal.

[edit] Professional career

Wells turned pro in 1909 and in 1914 won the World Welterweight Title by defeating Tom McCormick by 20 round decision. Wells also defeated Hall of fame fighters Owen Moran, Abe Attell and Freddie Welsh in his career.

[edit] See also

• List of British welterweight boxing champions

• List of British lightweight boxing champions

• List of male boxers

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Matt Wells from Boxrec
• Jewish Sports Hall of Fame