Matthew Hatton
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- 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 |
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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 |