Matty Matthews
| Matty Matthews | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | William Matthews |
| Rated at | Welterweight |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
July 13, 1873 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | December 6, 1948 (aged 75) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 101 |
| Wins | 58 |
| Wins by KO | 25 |
| Losses | 24 |
| Draws | 19 |
| No contests | 0 |
William "Matty" Matthews (July 13, 1873 – December 6, 1948) was an American boxer of the early 20th century. He was world welterweight champion twice between 1900 and 1901.[1]
A native of New York City, Matthews first challenged for the world title in 1898, but was outpointed by Mysterious Billy Smith. In 1900 he challenged Smith again and this time won the title by knocking Smith out in the 19th round. He dropped the title to Eddie Connolly in June 1900, regained it from Rube Ferns four months later, and lost it to Ferns again in May 1901.
Notes
- ↑ "Welterweight Champions of the World". Boxinghalloffame.com. Retrieved January 31, 2014.