Harry Matthews (boxer)
Harry Matthews | |
|---|---|
Matthews, circa 1951 | |
| Born | December 9, 1922 |
| Died | February 21, 2003 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Kid |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight Heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 103 |
| Wins | 90 |
| Wins by KO | 61 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 5 |
| No contests | 1 |
Harry "Kid" Matthews (December 9, 1922 – February 21, 2003) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1938 to 1956. He climbed to the top contender rank at both light-heavyweight and heavyweight, and at his peak, won 50 consecutive fights. Although he never fought for a world title, he scored victories over several top contenders along with former champions Al Hostak and Ezzard Charles.
Matthews winning streak came to an end in 1952, when he lost to Rocky Marciano in a heavyweight title eliminator. Marciano went on to become the World Champion less than two months after their fight.