Matt Godfrey

Matt Godfrey
Statistics
Real name	Matt Godfrey
Nickname(s)	Too Smooth
Rated at	Cruiserweight
Nationality	American
Born	(1981-01-16) January 16, 1981 Providence, RI, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox stance
Boxing record
Total fights	23
Wins	20
Wins by KO	10
Losses	3
Draws	0
No contests	0

Matt Godfrey (born January 16, 1981 in Providence, RI) is an American boxer.

Amateur career

Godfrey, who is a close friend of Jason Estrada since his childhood had an outstanding amateur career prior to turning professional.

He was the 2000 U.S. National Amateur Champion at Middleweight (165 lbs) and later the 2002 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion(limit 201 lbs) and 2004 U.S. National Amateur Heavyweight Champion. With a relaxed stick-and-move style but only average power he also won a bronze medal at the 2001 Pan-Am Games.

He was also a second alternate for 2004 U.S. Olympic Team after losing 8-17 to Devin Vargas (whom Godfrey had beaten before on another occasion). He lost three times to Aaron Williams (boxer), on the other hand he holds 3 wins over Chazz Witherspoon.

He compiled a 194-23 amateur record.

Amateur Highlights

• 2000 U.S. National Amateur Champion Middleweight (165 lbs)
• 2001 Bronze Medalist in Pan-American Games
• 2002 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion
• 2004 U.S. National Amateur Heavyweight Champion
• Second alternate for 2004 U.S. Olympic Team
• 6-time New England Golden Gloves Champion

Pro

Godfrey who is now trained by Dr. Roland Estrada and Ross Enamait turned professional in 2004. He made his pro debut at the Convention Center in Providence Rhode Island in May of '04. After defeating 2 veterans in the summer of 2005 Godfrey beat Billy Willis by decision at the Convention Center in Providence and improved to 10-0. Godfrey stopped Ernest M-16 Mateen in the second round in February 2006.

Matt's next fight was the turning point in his career. He was matched up against amateur star Shaun George (also 11-0) in May 2006. George never had a chance, getting pummeled and knocked out in the first round. In April 2007 Matt was pitted against star of the Contender Series Felix Cora Jr. in the Main Event of the evening. In a fight that commentators noted was probably his first real test against a left-hander, Godfrey turned southpaw himself for two rounds to effectively outscore Cora, before knocking him down midway through the second round. Cora regained his feet, but did not provide any offense and the referee waved the fight off shortly thereafter.

4 months later Matt defeated Derrick Brown by decision which earned him a world title eliminator against Czech amateur star Rudolf Kraj. Godfrey was 16-0 while Kraj was 13-0. The fight would take place in Kraj's adopted home country of Germany and Kraj won on points.

Nearly 6 months later one of Godfrey's most exciting fights took place at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. He fought Emmanuel Nwodo who proved to be a tough fight for Godfrey but in the end Matt Knocked him out in the 4th round. Godfrey earned himself his 18th win against Edward Gutierrez in November 2008, pitched a shutout against undefeated Shawn Hawk (18-0) and improved to 20-1 with 10 KO's with a split decision win over veteran Michael Simms. The win earned Godfrey a shot at Marco Huck's WBO title which he lost by KO5. He lost again to undefeated Lateef Kayode on points.

Professional boxing record

21 Wins (11 knockouts, 10 decisions), 3 Losses (1 knockout, 2 decisions)
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	10-3	Jesse Oltmanns	TKO	5	19/07/2012	Twin River Casino, Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 0:10 of the fifth round.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	16-0	Lateef Kayode	UD	10	10/06/2011	Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, United States	NABA/NABF Cruiserweight Titles. 89-98, 90-98, 90-97.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	29-1	Marco Huck	TKO	5	21/08/2010	Messehalle, Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany	WBO World Cruiserweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 2:18 of the fifth round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	20-11-2	Michael Simms	SD	10	12/09/2009	Red Lion Hotels, Sacramento, California, United States	96-93, 95-94, 94-95.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	18-0-1	Shawn Hawk	UD	10	10/07/2009	Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States	NABF Cruiserweight Title. 99-91, 97-93, 98-92.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	15-5-1	Edward Gutierrez	UD	10	22/11/2008	4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, United States	SNBC Cruiserweight Title. 100-90, 100-90, 99-91.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	22-4	Emmanuel Nwodo	TKO	4	29/08/2008	Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States	NABF Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:57 of the fourth round.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss	13-0	Rudolf Kraj	UD	12	08/03/2008	König Palast, Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany	WBC World Cruiserweight Title Eliminator. 111-117, 113-115, 113-116.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	13-2-3	Derrick "D-Train" Brown	UD	10	10/08/2007	Twin River Casino, Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States	NABF Cruiserweight Title. 97-93, 96-94, 96-94.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	18-1-2	Felix Cora, Jr.	TKO	2	06/04/2007	Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States	NABF/NABA Cruiserweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 2:45 of the second round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	22-14	Lloyd Bryan	TKO	4	01/12/2006	Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States	NABF Cruiserweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:35 of the fourth round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	24-2-1	Danny Batchelder	UD	12	23/09/2006	Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, United States	NABA/WBC Continental Americas/USNBC Cruiserweight Titles. 116-112, 116-113, 118-111.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	11-0-2	Shaun George	TKO	1	10/05/2006	Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States	NABA/WBC USNBC Cruiserweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 2:21 of the first round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	29-11-3	Ernest Mateen	TKO	2	13/02/2006	Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:51 of the second round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	6-5	Billy Willis	UD	6	23/11/2005	Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States	60-54, 60-54, 60-54.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	11-3-3	Willie Herring	UD	10	26/08/2005	Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States	WBC USNBC Cruiserweight Title. 99-91, 98-92, 98-93.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	17-8	Jermell Barnes	UD	8	17/06/2005	Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States	80-72, 80-72, 80-72.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	4-1-2	Tony De la Garza	TKO	1	01/04/2005	City Wide Fieldhouse, New Haven, Connecticut, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:34 of the first round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	6-5	"Regular" Joe Johnson	TKO	4	29/10/2004	Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 2:37 of the fourth round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	2-5-1	Andrew "Came to Fight" Hutchinson	TKO	4	01/10/2004	Bayside Expo Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	2-0-1	Chris C. Riley	UD	4	27/07/2004	A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, United States	40-36, 40-36, 40-36.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	2-0	Charles "Mother" Tucker	TKO	1	20/07/2004	Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, Missouri, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:28 of the first round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	--	Fitzroy Henry	TKO	1	12/06/2004	Foxwoods, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 2:27 of the first round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win	1-1	Glen "The Organ" Morgan	UD	4	14/05/2004	Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States	39-37, 39-37, 38-37.

External links

• Professional boxing record for Matt Godfrey from BoxRec
• CES Boxing Official Website