Matt Godfrey

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Amateur career

Godfrey, who is a close friend of Jason Estrada since his childhood, had an outstanding amateur career prior to turning professional.

He was the 2000 U.S. National Amateur Champion at Middleweight, 2002 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion, and 2004 U.S. National Amateur Heavyweight Champion.

With a relaxed stick-and-move style but only average power he won a bronze medal at the 2001 Pan Am Games.

He was also a second alternate for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team after losing 8-17 to Devin Vargas (whom Godfrey had beaten before on another occasion). He lost three times to Aaron Williams; on the other hand, he holds three wins over Chazz Witherspoon.

He compiled a 194-23 amateur record.[3]

Amateur highlights

  • 2000 U.S. National Amateur Champion Middleweight (165 lbs)
  • 2001 Bronze Medalist in Pan-American Games
  • 2002 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion
  • 2004 U.S. National Amateur Heavyweight Champion
  • Second alternate for 2004 U.S. Olympic Team
  • 6-time New England Golden Gloves Champion

Professional career

Godfrey, who is now trained by Dr. Roland Estrada and Ross Enamait, turned professional in 2004. He made his professional debut at the Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, in May 2004.

After defeating two veterans in the summer of 2005, Godfrey beat Billy Willis by decision at the Convention Center in Providence and improved to 10-0. Godfrey stopped Ernest M-16 Mateen in the second round in February 2006.

Godfrey's next fight was the turning point in his career. He was matched up against amateur star Shaun George (also 11-0) in May 2006. George never had a chance, getting pummeled and knocked out in the first round.

In April 2007 Godfrey was pitted against star of the Contender Series Felix Cora Jr. in the Main Event of the evening. In a fight that commentators noted was probably his first real test against a left-hander, Godfrey turned southpaw himself for two rounds to effectively outscore Cora, before knocking him down midway through the second round. Cora regained his feet, but did not provide any offense and the referee waved the fight off shortly thereafter.

Four months later Godfrey defeated Derrick Brown by decision which earned him a world title eliminator against Czech amateur star Rudolf Kraj. Godfrey was 16-0 while Kraj was 13-0. The fight took place in Kraj's adopted home country of Germany, and Kraj won on points.

Nearly six months later one of Godfrey's most exciting fights took place at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. He fought Emmanuel Nwodo, who proved to be a tough fight for Godfrey, but in the end Godfrey knocked him out in the 4th round.

Godfrey earned his 18th win against Edward Gutierrez in November 2008, pitched a shutout against undefeated Shawn Hawk (18-0) and improved to 20-1 with 10 KOs with a split decision win over veteran Michael Simms. The win earned Godfrey a shot at Marco Huck's WBO title, which he lost by KO5. He lost again to the undefeated Lateef Kayode on points.

Sporting positions
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Professional boxing record

21 wins (11 knockouts, 10 decisions), 3 losses (1 knockout, 2 decisions) [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Win 10-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jesse Oltmanns TKO 5 (6), 0:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19/07/2012 Template:Flagicon Twin River Casino, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S.
Loss 16-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Lateef Kayode UD 10 10/06/2011 Template:Flagicon Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, U.S. For WBC–NABF and vacant WBA–NABA cruiserweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 29-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Marco Huck TKO 5 (12), 2:18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21/08/2010 Template:Flagicon Messehalle, Erfurt, Germany For WBO cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 20-11-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Michael Simms SD 10 12/09/2009 Template:Flagicon Red Lion Hotels, Sacramento, California, U.S.
Win 18-0-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Shawn Hawk UD 10 10/07/2009 Template:Flagicon Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Retained WBC–NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 15-5-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Edward Gutierrez UD 10 22/11/2008 Template:Flagicon 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, U.S. Won inaugural SNBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 22-4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Emmanuel Nwodo TKO 4 (10), 1:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29/08/2008 Template:Flagicon Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Retained WBC–NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 13-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Rudolf Kraj UD 12 08/03/2008 Template:Flagicon König Palast, Krefeld, Germany
Win 13-2-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Derrick Brown UD 10 10/08/2007 Template:Flagicon Twin River Casino, Lincoln, Rhode Island, U.S. Retained WBC–NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 18-1-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Felix Cora, Jr. TKO 2 (12), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 06/04/2007 Template:Flagicon Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. Retained WBA–NABA cruiserweight title;
Won vacant WBC–NABF cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 22-14Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Lloyd Bryan TKO 4 (8), 0:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 01/12/2006 Template:Flagicon Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Win 24-2-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Danny Batchelder UD 12 23/09/2006 Template:Flagicon Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Retained WBC–USNBC and WBA–NABA cruiserweight titles;
Won WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 11-0-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Shaun George TKO 1 (12), 2:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10/05/2006 Template:Flagicon Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S. Retained WBC–USNBC cruiserweight title;
Won WBA–NABA cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 29-11-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Ernest Mateen TKO 2 (6), 1:51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13/02/2006 Template:Flagicon Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Win 6-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Billy Willis UD 6 23/11/2005 Template:Flagicon Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Win 11-3-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Willie Herring UD 10 26/08/2005 Template:Flagicon Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. Won vacant WBC–USNBC cruiserweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 17-8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Jermell Barnes UD 8 17/06/2005 Template:Flagicon Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
Win 4-1-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Tony De la Garza TKO 1 (6), 1:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 01/04/2005 Template:Flagicon City Wide Fieldhouse, New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 6-5Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Joe Johnson TKO 4 (6), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29/10/2004 Template:Flagicon Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 2-5-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Andrew Hutchinson TKO 4 01/10/2004 Template:Flagicon Bayside Expo Center, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Win 2-0-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Chris C. Riley UD 4 27/07/2004 Template:Flagicon A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Win 2-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Charles Tucker TKO 1 (4), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20/07/2004 Template:Flagicon Joplin Memorial Hall, Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Win --Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Fitzroy Henry TKO 1 (4), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12/06/2004 Template:Flagicon Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 1-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Template:Flagicon Glen Morgan UD 4 14/05/2004 Template:Flagicon Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.

References

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