Best fights of Derry Mathews
Over 14 years as a professional, Derry Mathews has compiled a 38-12-2 (20) record, including 24 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Derry Mathews KOs Anthony Crolla
On April 21, 2012 Derry Mathews fought Anthony Crolla for the British lightweight title. Mathews was 28 years old with a record of 29-6-1, and Crolla was 25 with a record of 23-2. Mathews was coming off a loss, while Crolla was on a 10-fight winning streak. Mathews stopped Anthony Crolla via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Derry Mathews KOs Tommy Coyle
On July 13, 2013 Derry Mathews fought Tommy Coyle for the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title. Mathews was 29 years old with a record of 32-8-2, and Coyle was 23 with a record of 15-1. Coyle was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mathews stopped Tommy Coyle via KO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Derry Mathews KOs Curtis Woodhouse
On September 21, 2013 Derry Mathews defended his Commonwealth lightweight title against Curtis Woodhouse. Mathews was 29 years old with a record of 33-8-2, and Woodhouse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was coming off a win. Mathews stopped Curtis Woodhouse via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Derry Mathews KOs Amir Unsworth
On April 2, 2011 Derry Mathews fought Amir Unsworth for the vacant English lightweight title. Mathews was 27 years old with a record of 26-5, and Unsworth was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was coming off a win. Mathews stopped Amir Unsworth via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Derry Mathews defeats Tony Luis
On April 18, 2015 Derry Mathews fought Tony Luis for the vacant WBA interim lightweight title. Mathews was 31 years old with a record of 37-9-2, and Luis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mathews won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Derry Mathews KOs Asan Yuseinov
On December 7, 2012 Derry Mathews faced Asan Yuseinov in a lightweight bout. Mathews was 29 years old with a record of 31-8-1, and Yuseinov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was coming off a loss. Mathews stopped Asan Yuseinov via KO in the 1st round.
7. Derry Mathews KOs Gyorgy Mizsei Jr.
On March 6, 2015 Derry Mathews faced Gyorgy Mizsei Jr. in a lightweight bout. Mathews was 31 years old with a record of 36-9-2, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mathews stopped Gyorgy Mizsei Jr. via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Derry Mathews stops Steve Chinnock
On January 28, 2006 Derry Mathews fought Steve Chinnock for the vacant English featherweight title. Mathews was 22 years old with a record of 14-0, and Chinnock was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Mathews stopped Steve Chinnock via retirement in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Derry Mathews KOs Nikoloz Berkatsashvili
On February 2, 2008 Derry Mathews faced Nikoloz Berkatsashvili in a featherweight bout. Mathews was 24 years old with a record of 19-0, and Berkatsashvili was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Mathews stopped Nikoloz Berkatsashvili via KO in the 1st round.
10. Derry Mathews KOs George Watson
On June 11, 2011 Derry Mathews faced George Watson in a lightweight bout. Mathews was 27 years old with a record of 27-5, and Watson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mathews stopped George Watson via KO in the 1st round.