Jill Matthews

For the Australian social and feminist historian, see Jill Julius Matthews.

Jill Matthews
Born (1964-02-03) February 3, 1964 (age 60)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Other namesThe Zion Lion
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm)
Boxing record[1]
Total fights14
Wins9
Wins by KO7
Losses4
Draws1

Jill Matthews (born February 3, 1964) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 1999. She held the IWBF light flyweight title in 1998[2][3] and challenged for the WIBF light flyweight title in 1999.[4]

Biography

Jill Matthews didn't take up boxing until she was 31 and then won the New York Golden Gloves. A year later Matthews became a world champion.[5]

Professional boxing record

14 fights 9 wins 4 losses
By knockout 7 1
By decision 2 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
14 Loss 9-4-1 Regina Halmich UD 10 18 Sep 1999 Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany Fought for IBF female light flyweight title
13 Win 9-3-1 Tammy Roberts TKO 1999-08-26 Roxy Theater, Atlanta
12 Win 8-3-1 Lori Lord MD 1999-07-30 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket
11 Loss 7-3-1 Kim Messer UD 1999-05-14 National Guard Armory, Pikesville
10 Win 6-3-1 Lisa Houghton TKO 1998-06-30 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City
9 Win 5-3-1 Anissa Zamarron UD 1998-03-21 Atlantic City International Women's Boxing Federation World Light Fly Title
8 Win 4-3-1 Lisa Houghton KO 1998-01-30 Holiday Inn, Newark
7 Win 4-2-1 Anissa Zamarron PTS 1998-01-10 Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City International Women's Boxing Federation World Light Fly Title
6 Win 4-2-0 Jamie Blair KO 1997-10-11 George Town, Australia
5 Win 3-2-0 Angela Barnes TKO 1997-07-15 Riverside Convention Center, Rochester
4 Loss 2-2-0 Sengul Ozokcu UD 1997-05-02 Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
3 Win 2-1-0 Rubie Thompson TKO 1997-02-07 Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset
2 Win 1-1-0 Laurie Simms TKO 1996-11-15 Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset
1 Loss 0-1-0 Anissa Zamarron TKO 1995-06-02 Starlite Theatre, Latham

References

  1. ^ "Boxing record for Jill Matthews". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Mark, Jonathan (May 17, 2023). "Raging Jill". jewishweek.timesofisrael.com.
  3. ^ "FEMALE BOXER TAKES OFF KID GLOVES" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Jill Matthews vs. Regina Halmich". BoxRec. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Hamill, Denis (January 31, 2015). "'LION' HEART: Boxing champ now winning battle vs. brain cancer". nydailynews.com.


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