Best fights of Buster Mathis
Over 7 years as a professional, Buster Mathis compiled a 30-4 (21) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Buster Mathis loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On November 17, 1971 Buster Mathis fought Muhammad Ali for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Mathis was 28 years old with a record of 29-2, and Ali was 29 with a record of 32-1. Mathis was coming off a loss, while Ali was coming off a win. Mathis lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
2. Buster Mathis defeats George Chuvalo
On February 3, 1969 Buster Mathis faced George Chuvalo in a heavyweight bout. Mathis was 25 years old with a record of 28-1, and Chuvalo was 31 with a record of 53-14-2. Mathis was on a 5-fight winning streak and Chuvalo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Mathis won via unanimous decision.
3. Buster Mathis KOs Gerry de Bruyn
On December 26, 1967 Buster Mathis faced Gerry de Bruyn. Mathis was 24 years old with a record of 22-0, and Bruyn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Mathis stopped Gerry de Bruyn via KO in the 1st round.
4. Buster Mathis KOs Ed Hurley
On May 12, 1967 Buster Mathis faced Ed Hurley. Mathis was 23 years old with a record of 17-0, and Hurley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Mathis stopped Ed Hurley via KO in the 1st round.
5. Buster Mathis KOs Waban Thomas
On February 6, 1967 Buster Mathis faced Waban Thomas. Mathis was 23 years old with a record of 16-0, and Thomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Mathis stopped Waban Thomas via KO in the 1st round.
6. Buster Mathis KOs Johnny Barazza
On November 2, 1966 Buster Mathis faced Johnny Barazza. Mathis was 23 years old with a record of 14-0, and Barazza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Mathis stopped Johnny Barazza via KO in the 1st round.
7. Buster Mathis KOs Mert Brownfield
On August 29, 1966 Buster Mathis faced Mert Brownfield. Mathis was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Brownfield was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Mathis stopped Mert Brownfield via KO in the 1st round.
8. Buster Mathis KOs Tom Swift
On June 16, 1966 Buster Mathis faced Tom Swift. Mathis was 23 years old with a record of 8-0, and Swift was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Mathis stopped Tom Swift via KO in the 1st round.
9. Buster Mathis KOs Humphrey McBride
On September 5, 1972 Buster Mathis faced Humphrey McBride. Mathis was 29 years old with a record of 29-3, and McBride was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on a 2-fight losing streak. Mathis stopped Humphrey McBride via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Buster Mathis KOs J.J. Woody
On September 26, 1968 Buster Mathis faced J.J. Woody. Mathis was 25 years old with a record of 27-1, and Woody was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mathis stopped J.J. Woody via TKO in the 6th round.