Jill Matthews

Summary

Jill Matthews (born February 3, 1964) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 1999. She held the IWBF light flyweight title in 1998[2][3] and challenged for the WIBF light flyweight title in 1999.[4]

Jill Matthews
Born (1964-02-03) February 3, 1964 (age 60)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesThe Zion Lion
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3+12 in (161 cm)
Boxing record[1]
Total fights14
Wins9
Wins by KO7
Losses4
Draws1

Biography edit

Jill Matthews didn't take up boxing until she was 31 and then won the NY Golden Gloves. A year later Matthews became a world champion.[5]

Professional boxing record edit

14 fights 9 wins 4 losses
By knockout 7 1
By decision 2 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
14 Loss 9-4-1 Regina Halmich UD 10 18 Sep 1999 Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany Fought for IBF female light flyweight title
13 Win 9-3-1 Tammy Roberts TKO 1999-08-26 Roxy Theater, Atlanta
12 Win 8-3-1 Lori Lord MD 1999-07-30 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket
11 Loss 7-3-1 Kim Messer UD 1999-05-14 National Guard Armory, Pikesville
10 Win 6-3-1 Lisa Houghton TKO 1998-06-30 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City
9 Win 5-3-1 Anissa Zamarron UD 1998-03-21 Atlantic City International Women's Boxing Federation World Light Fly Title
8 Win 4-3-1 Lisa Houghton KO 1998-01-30 Holiday Inn, Newark
7 Win 4-2-1 Anissa Zamarron PTS 1998-01-10 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City International Women's Boxing Federation World Light Fly Title
6 Win 4-2-0 Jamie Blair KO 1997-10-11 George Town, Australia
5 Win 3-2-0 Angela Barnes TKO 1997-07-15 Riverside Convention Center, Rochester
4 Loss 2-2-0 Sengul Ozokcu UD 1997-05-02 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
3 Win 2-1-0 Rubie Thompson TKO 1997-02-07 Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset
2 Win 1-1-0 Laurie Simms TKO 1996-11-15 Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset
1 Loss 0-1-0 Anissa Zamarron TKO 1995-06-02 Starlite Theatre, Latham

References edit

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Jill Matthews". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Mark, Jonathan (May 17, 2023). "Raging Jill". jewishweek.timesofisrael.com.
  3. ^ "FEMALE BOXER TAKES OFF KID GLOVES" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Jill Matthews vs. Regina Halmich". BoxRec. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Hamill, Denis (January 31, 2015). "'LION' HEART: Boxing champ now winning battle vs. brain cancer". nydailynews.com.

External links edit

  • Boxing record for Jill Matthews from BoxRec (registration required)