Matthew Hatton

Welterweight
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Matthew Hatton
"Magic"

43

Wins

7

Losses

2

Draws

None

KO%
  • Birth Name: Matthew James Hatton
  • Birth Place: Contribute
  • Born: May 15, 1981
  • Died: Contribute
  • Age: 42
  • Height: 5′ 8½″
  • Weight: Contribute
  • Reach: Contribute
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Pro Debut: September 23, 2000
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Status: Inactive
  • Manager: Contribute
  • Promoter: Contribute
  • Total Bouts: 52
  • Total Rounds: 350

Matthew Hatton, a British professional boxer, has had an impressive career in the boxing ring spanning more than 12 years. With a total of 52 fights, he has won 43, lost 7, and had 2 draws. Although he never won a world title, he is remembered as a formidable fighter with an impressive record of 17 knockout wins.

Hatton made his professional debut against David White in September 2000 at the age of 19. He won the fight via 4 round PTS and went on to win 12 more consecutive fights after that, six of which were stopped. He was off to a great start in his career and it was no surprise that he quickly became a popular name in the world of boxing.

In 2011, Hatton had his first world title fight against Canelo Álvarez for the WBC (vacant) title. It was his 47th professional fight and he had already won the hearts of many boxing enthusiasts around the world with his prowess in the ring. Unfortunately, Hatton lost to Álvarez via 12 round unanimous decision. Despite this, Hatton continued to fight with the same passion and dedication he's always had in every fight, including the ones he lost.

Some of Hatton's best fights and notable victories include wins over Michael Lomax, Karl Taylor, Roberto Belge, Samuli Leppiaho, Jay Mahoney, Frank Houghtaling, and Francis Jones. His opponents knew they were up against a formidable opponent in every match, and Hatton delivered some unforgettable moments throughout his fighting career.

The British boxer had a total of seven losses in his professional boxing career, with only one of them being in a title bout and six in non-title bouts. He lost to David Kirk via 6 round PTS in his 13th fight, which ended his 13-fight win streak. Although he was stopped once, he lost most of his fights via decision, indicating his resilience and unwillingness to give up easily. Fans often talk about his work ethic in the gym, which was evident in the ring every time he fought.

On March 2, 2013, Hatton fought his last professional bout against South African boxer Chris van Heerden. Unfortunately, he lost the fight via 12 round unanimous decision, bringing an end to his impressive career. More than 10 years later, his consistent boxing career record holds strong at 43-7-2, with 17 knockout wins and one loss via knockout. Hatton's name has been etched in the history of boxing and he continues to be an inspiration to aspiring boxers around the world.

In summary, Matthew Hatton's professional boxing career is a testament to his hard work and dedication. With 52 fights, 43 wins, and 17 knockout victories, Hatton has earned a place in boxing history. Though he never won a world title, Hatton was a tough and skilled opponent for anyone stepping into the ring with him. His commitment and passion for boxing remain an inspiration to all fighters, and it is without a doubt that his name will continue to be remembered in the world of boxing for many years to come.

Matthew Hatton Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
52 Mar 2, 2013 31 Chris van Heerden Loss UD
51 Oct 12, 2012 31 Michael Lomax Win TKO1
50 Mar 17, 2012 30 Kell Brook Loss UD
49 Aug 19, 2011 30 Andrei Abramenka Win UD
48 Mar 5, 2011 29 Canelo Álvarez Loss UD
47 Nov 26, 2010 29 Roberto Belge Win KO3
46 Jul 16, 2010 29 Yuriy Nuzhnenko Win UD
45 Mar 26, 2010 28 Gianluca Branco Win UD
44 Feb 19, 2010 28 Mikheil Khutsishvili Win TKO5
43 Nov 13, 2009 28 Lovemore Ndou Draw SD
42 May 2, 2009 27 Ernesto Zepeda Win UD
41 Mar 28, 2009 27 Ted Bami Win TKO6
40 Nov 22, 2008 27 Ben Tackie Win UD
39 Sep 5, 2008 27 Scott Woolford Win PTS
38 May 24, 2008 27 Craig Watson Loss UD
37 Dec 8, 2007 26 Frankie Santos Win UD
36 Oct 20, 2007 26 Samuli Leppiaho Win RTD6
35 Jun 23, 2007 26 Edwin Vazquez Win UD
34 Jan 20, 2007 25 Frank Houghtaling Win RTD7
33 Dec 10, 2006 25 Volodymyr Borovskyy Win PTS
32 Oct 20, 2006 25 Alan Bosworth Loss DQ
31 May 13, 2006 24 Jose Medina Win SD
30 Mar 18, 2006 24 Aliaksandr Abramenka Win RTD6
29 Nov 26, 2005 24 Sergey Starkov Win PTS
28 Sep 9, 2005 24 Dzmitri Yanushevich Win TKO4
27 Jun 3, 2005 24 Adnan Hadoui Win PTS
26 Mar 11, 2005 23 Francis Jones Win RTD6
25 Nov 12, 2004 23 Rob Burton Win PTS
24 Oct 1, 2004 23 Lee Armstrong Win PTS
23 Jun 12, 2004 23 Matt Scriven Win TKO4
22 May 6, 2004 22 Rob Burton Win PTS
21 Feb 26, 2004 22 Peter Dunn Win PTS
20 Dec 13, 2003 22 Francis Jones Draw PTS
19 Sep 27, 2003 22 Taz Jones Win PTS
18 Jul 17, 2003 22 Jay Mahoney Win KO1
17 May 8, 2003 21 Jay Mahoney Win PTS
16 Feb 15, 2003 21 David Keir Loss TKO4
15 Dec 14, 2002 21 Paul Denton Win PTS
14 Sep 28, 2002 21 David Kirk Loss PTS
13 Jul 20, 2002 21 Karl Taylor Win RTD2
12 May 4, 2002 20 Karl Taylor Win TKO3
11 Feb 9, 2002 20 Paul Denton Win PTS
10 Dec 15, 2001 20 Dafydd Carlin Win PTS
9 Sep 15, 2001 20 Marcus Portman Win TKO3
8 Jul 21, 2001 20 Ram Singh Win TKO2
7 Jun 9, 2001 20 Brian Coleman Win RTD2
6 Mar 17, 2001 19 Asen Vasilev Win TKO5
5 Feb 10, 2001 19 Karl Taylor Win PTS
4 Jan 15, 2001 19 Keith Jones Win PTS
3 Dec 11, 2000 19 Danny Connelly Win PTS
2 Nov 25, 2000 19 David White Win PTS
1 Sep 23, 2000 19 David White Win PTS