Matt Godfrey

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Matt Godfrey
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Real nameMatt Godfrey
Nickname(s)Too Smooth
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
NationalityUnited States American
Born (1981-01-16) January 16, 1981 (age 40)
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
StanceOrthodox stance
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins21
Wins by KO11
Losses3
Draws0
No contests0

Matt Godfrey (born January 16, 1981 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a Wampanoag boxer.[1][2]

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), 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 won a bronze medal at the 2001 Pan-Am Games.

He was also a second alternate for the 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; on the other hand, he holds three 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 professional debut at the Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, in May 2004.

After defeating two 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.

Godfrey'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 Godfrey 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.

Four months later Godfrey 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 took place in Kraj's adopted home country of Germany, and Kraj won on points.

Nearly six 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 Godfrey knocked him out in the 4th round.

Godfrey earned 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 KOs 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 the undefeated Lateef Kayode on points.

Sporting positions
Preceded by United States Amateur Heavyweight Champion
2004
Succeeded by

Professional boxing record[]

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

References[]

  1. ^ "Boxing News: Matt Godfrey; Jason Estrada; James Moore • East Side Boxing • News Archives".
  2. ^ "Sovereign Nations Boxing".

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