Best fights of Derry Mathews
Over 14 years as a professional, Derry Mathews has compiled a 38-12-2 (20) record, including six 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 faced Tommy Coyle in a lightweight bout. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Derry Mathews KOs Curtis Woodhouse
On September 21, 2013 Derry Mathews faced Curtis Woodhouse in a lightweight bout. 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.
6. 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.
7. Derry Mathews KOs Amir Unsworth
On April 2, 2011 Derry Mathews faced Amir Unsworth in a lightweight bout. 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.
8. Derry Mathews KOs Dean Ward
On December 17, 2004 Derry Mathews faced Dean Ward. Mathews was 21 years old with a record of 10-0, and Ward was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mathews was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Mathews stopped Dean Ward via TKO in the 1st round.
9. 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.
10. Derry Mathews loses to Terry Flanagan in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 12, 2016 Derry Mathews fought Terry Flanagan for the WBO lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Mathews was 32 years old with a record of 38-9-2, and Flanagan was 26 with a record of 29-0. Mathews was on a 4-fight winning streak and Flanagan was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Mathews lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Flanagan.