Gary Mason (boxer)

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Gary Mason (15 December 1962 – 6 January 2011) was a Jamaican-British professional boxer. At regional level, he held the British heavyweight title from 1989 to 1991; and challenged once for the European title in 1991.

Professional career

Mason fought 38 times as a professional in a career that spanned 10 years from 1984 to 1994, with 37 wins (34 by knockout) and only one loss, that being to Lennox Lewis when he challenged for the European title in 1991. Mason gave Lewis his hardest fight up to that point in his career.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Mason defeated a number of well known heavyweights, including Tyrell Biggs, James Tillis, Alfonzo Ratliff, Ricky Parkey, James Pritchard, Louis Pergaud, Hughroy Currie and David Jaco.

Mason sparred with the former WBA World cruiserweight number one and British heavyweight champion David Pearce. Pearce helped him with sparring in preparation for Mason's title fights, he praised Pearce and said he was instrumental in his helping his career.

He suffered a detached retina in a bout with Everett Martin in 1990. After a short retirement he staged a comeback, which ended with a TKO defeat by Lennox Lewis, which aggravated Mason's eye injury. He came back once again, but after winning two fights in the US he retired for good.

Rugby

Club career

Mason played three rugby league matches for the London Crusaders (now London Broncos), scoring a try in his first game.[1] Mason also played in occasional soccer matches as part of an 'Arsenal Celebrities' team at the old 'Highbury' football ground in North London.

Television appearances

Mason appeared in a special celebrity show of Gladiators that raised money for charity in 1993 which John Fashanu won. Mason also appeared on the panel of the ITV show You Bet!, and the second episode of the first series of GamesMaster in 1992 playing Sonic Blast Man arcade. Mason's home was also one of those featured on the panel show Through the Keyhole.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Death

On the morning of 6 January 2011 Mason died after being hit by a van in Sandy Lane South, Wallington, South London whilst cycling. He was pronounced dead at the scene.[2]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
38 Win 37–1 Martin Foster TKO 3 (10), 0:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Sep 1994 Flamingo Hilton, Laughlin, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 36–1 Kevin P Porter TKO 2 (10), 2:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Jan 1994 UND Sports Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 35–1 Lennox Lewis TKO 7 (12), 0:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Mar 1991 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost British heavyweight title;
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35 Win 35–0 James Pritchard TKO 9 (10), 2:09Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Dec 1990 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Everett Martin PTS 10 14 Mar 1990 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Mark Anthony Wills PTS 10 6 Dec 1989 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Tyrell Biggs KO 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Oct 1989 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Jess Harding KO 1 (12), 0:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Jun 1989 International Centre, Brentwood, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Terry Armstrong KO 3 (10) 29 Mar 1989 Wembley Grand Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Hughroy Currie KO 4 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Jan 1989 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 James Tillis TKO 5 (10), 1:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Nov 1988 Elephant & Castle Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 David Jaco TKO 4 (10), 2:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Oct 1988 Blazers Nightclub, Windsor, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Manoel De Almeida TKO 7 (10) 13 Apr 1988 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Ricky Parkey TKO 1 (10), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Mar 1988 Wembley Grand Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Alfonzo Ratliff TKO 6 (10), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Feb 1988 Wembley Grand Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Sammy Scaff TKO 2 (8) 3 Dec 1987 Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Andrew Gerrard TKO 6 (8) 24 Oct 1987 White Hart Lane, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Andre van den Oetelaar KO 2 (8) 25 Sep 1987 Cliff's Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Eddie Richardson TKO 7 (8) 30 Aug 1987 Plaza de Toros, Marbella, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Billy Joe Thomas TKO 2 (8) 26 May 1987 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Woody Clark TKO 2 (8), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Apr 1987 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Richard Scott TKO 1 (8), 1:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Mar 1987 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Rodney Smith TKO 1 (8), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Feb 1987 Wembley Grand Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Oscar Holman PTS 8 26 Nov 1986 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Donnie Long KO 1 (8), 1:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Nov 1986 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Lorenzo Boyd KO 2 (8) 17 Sep 1986 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Mark Young KO 5 (8) 19 Jul 1986 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Ivy Brown KO 2 (8) 20 May 1986 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Maurice Gomis TKO 3 (8), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Apr 1986 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Louis Pergaud RTD 4 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Apr 1986 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Charles Hostetter TKO 1 (8), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Mar 1986 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Denroy Bryan KO 1 (6), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Feb 1986 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Steve Gee TKO 5 (6), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Dec 1985 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Steve Gee TKO 5 (6), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Nov 1985 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Luc Goossens KO 1 (6), 2:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Mar 1985 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Frank Robinson TKO 1 (6) 18 Jan 1985 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Al Malcolm TKO 2 (6), 0:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Dec 1984 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Al Malcolm KO 1 (6) 16 Oct 1984 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Horace Notice 		British heavyweight champion
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