Matthew Macklin

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Matthew Macklin (born 14 May 1982) is a British-Irish former professional boxer who competed from 2001 to 2016, and has since worked as a boxing manager and commentator. He challenged three times for middleweight world titles between 2011 and 2013, and held multiple regional championships at that weight: the Irish title from 2005 to 2006, the British title in 2009, and the European title from 2009 to 2011.

Early life

Macklin was born in Birmingham, England, to Irish parents, his father being from County Roscommon and his mother from County Tipperary. He is a dual citizen and travels on an Irish passport.[1]

Macklin and his brother Seamus, also a boxer, spent entire summers and much of their youth in their mother's native county.[1] It was there that he learned how to play one of Ireland's national sports, hurling,[2] and he is still an avid supporter of Tipperary today.[3] He became a talented player in his own right, and is a close friend of now retired hurler Eoin Kelly. Macklin attends the Poc fada and other GAA events when Tipperary are playing.[2]

Following his education at the independent Solihull School, at the age of 18 and whilst studying law at Coventry University as an amateur boxer, Macklin won the 2001 national senior ABA welterweight title for the Small Heath Boxing Club by beating Justin Turley in the final.[4]

Professional career

Debut fight

Macklin left the amateur ranks and turned professional in September 2001, winning his first fight at the Bellahouston Sports Centre, Glasgow, Scotland, against previously undefeated Ram Singh in a first-round knockout.[5]

Macklin vs. Jamie Moore

In September 2006, Macklin was defeated by Jamie Moore for the British light middleweight title in a fight which took place at the George Carnell Leisure Centre, Davyhulme, Manchester, England.[6]

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Macklin vs. Francis Cheka, 2008

In December 2009, Macklin moved closer to a world title shot with a points victory over Rafa Sosa Pintos at the National Stadium in Dublin.[7]

European middleweight champion

Macklin beat Finnish Super-fighter Amin Asikainen by first round knockout at the Manchester Velodrome, England on 25 September 2009 for the vacant European middleweight title.[8]

Macklin was later forced to vacate his European title.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". However, he would get in first for the fight for the vacant title. A fight against Englishman Darren Barker was arranged for 18 September 2010, on Frank Warren's Magnificent Seven bill on Sky Box Office. Barker was forced to pull out of the contest through injury and was replaced by Georgian boxer Shalva Jomardashvili. Macklin won the fight via a technical knock out in the sixth round.[9]

World title challenges

Mathew fought WBA Middleweight champion Felix Sturm on 25 June 2011. The fight ended in a split decision win for Sturm.[10]

On 17 March 2012, otherwise known as St. Patrick's Day, Macklin met WBC Diamond Middleweight champion Sergio Martinez at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Macklin would go on to lose after his corner retired him on his stool after round 11, a round in which Macklin was dropped twice by straight lefts from the southpaw Martinez.[11] See Sergio Martinez vs. Matthew Macklin

Career rebuilding

Macklin came back on 15 September 2012, and fought on HBO World Championship Boxing PPV on the undercard of the WBC World Middleweight Title fight between Julio César Chávez, Jr. and Sergio Martínez in the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada. Macklin fought former light-middleweight world champion Joachim Alcine of Canada and won with a technical knockout in the first round.[12] On 30 June 2013, he suffered another setback with a loss to Gennady Golovkin by knockout in the third round when Golovkin landed a left hook to the liver.[13]

Retirement

Follow a knockout loss to Argentine boxer Jorge Sebastian Heiland,[14] Macklin took some time off from the sport. He set up the Macklin's Gym Marbella gym in Marbella, Spain, with Daniel Kinahan.[15] Macklin returned the following year and took part in a couple of warm up fights, before dropping down a weight division to defeat Jason Welborn. He won by unanimous decision over 10 rounds in his home town of Birmingham.[16] Macklin then defeated former world title challenger Brian Rose by a 12 round majority decision on the Anthony Joshua-Charles Martin undercard.[17] Shortly after the Rose fight, Macklin announced his retirement in May 2016.[18][19]

In 2017 Macklin announced that his partner Kinahan would be stepping back from boxing promotion due to bad publicity.[15] The gym rebranded as MTK - Mack the Knife, as MGM Resorts International filed a trademark lawsuit over its use of the 'MGM' initials.[15] MTK was bought out by external investors, with Matthew Macklin remaining on the board in an advisory capacity.[20]

He became a pundit for Sky Sports.[21]

In April 2022, Macklin was prevented from boarding a flight to the United States at a London airport because of links to Daniel Kinahan.[21] He was travelling to Las Vegas to cover a fight between Shakur Stevenson and Óscar Valdez on 30 April.[21]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
41 Win 35–6 Brian Rose MD 12 9 Apr 2016 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 34–6 Jason Welborn UD 10 17 Oct 2015 Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC International light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 33–6 Chris Herrmann KO 1 (8), 1:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Aug 2015 H10 Andalucía Plaza, Marbella, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 32–6 Sandor Micsko KO 2 (8), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 May 2015 Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 31–6 Jorge Sebastian Heiland KO 10 (12), 0:42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Nov 2014 3Arena, Dublin, IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBC International middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–5 Jose Yebes MD 8 27 Sep 2014 Kiel, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 30–5 Lamar Russ UD 10 7 Dec 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 29–5 Gennady Golovkin KO 3 (12), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Jun 2013 Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA and IBO middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 29–4 Joachim Alcine KO 1 (10), 2:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Sep 2012 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 28–4 Sergio Martínez RTD 11 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Mar 2012 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For The Ring middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 28–3 Felix Sturm SD 12 25 Jun 2011 Lanxess Arena, Cologne, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 28–2 Ruben Varon UD 12 11 Dec 2010 Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–2 Shalva Jomardashvili RTD 6 (12), 0:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Sep 2010 LG Arena, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–2 Rafael Sosa Pintos PTS 10 5 Dec 2009 National Stadium, Dublin, IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–2 Amin Asikainen TKO 1 (12), 2:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Sep 2009 Manchester Velodrome, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Wayne Elcock TKO 3 (12), 0:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 Mar 2009 Aston Villa Events Centre, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–2 Geard Ajetović PTS 10 31 Oct 2008 Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–2 Francis Cheka PTS 10 6 Sep 2008 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Yori Boy Campas PTS 10 22 Mar 2008 National Stadium, Dublin, IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Alessio Furlan TKO 8 (10), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Oct 2007 National Stadium, Dublin, IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Darren Rhodes KO 4 (8), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Aug 2007 Point Theatre, Dublin, IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 18–2 Anatoliy Udalov KO 1 (8), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Jul 2007 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Loss 17–2 Jamie Moore KO 10 (12), 1:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Sep 2006 George H Carnall Leisure Centre, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For British light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Marcin Piatkowski TKO 4 (8), 2:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Jun 2006 Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Alexey Chirkov KO 1 (10), 2:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Nov 2005 Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Anthony Little TKO 2 (8), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Oct 2005 Alhambra Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 14–1 Leo Ladaut TKO 3 (8), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Aug 2005 Borgata, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Michael Monaghan KO 5 (10), 1:28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 14 May 2005 National Stadium, Dublin, IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Irish middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Ojay Abrahams PTS 4 12 Jun 2004 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Scott Dixon RTD 5 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Apr 2004 Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 Dean Walker KO 1 (6), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Feb 2004 National Ice Rink, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Loss 9–1 Andrew Facey PTS 10 6 Nov 2003 Goresbrook Leisure Center, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant English light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Paul Denton PTS 6 24 May 2003 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Ruslan Yakupov PTS 6 15 Feb 2003 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Leonti Vorontsuk TKO 5 (6), 1:11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Sep 2002 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Guy Alton TKO 3 (4), 1:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Jun 2002 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Ilia Spasov KO 3 (4), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Apr 2002 International Arena, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 David Kirk PTS 4 11 Mar 2002 Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Dmitri Protkunas RTD 2 (4), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 9 Feb 2002 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Cristian Hodorogea KO 1 (4), 1:36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 15 Dec 2001 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ram Singh TKO 1 (4), 1:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Nov 2001 Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

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External links

Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Darren Sweeney 		Irish middleweight champion
14 May 2005 – June 2006
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Title next held by
Jim Rock

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Vacant
Title last held by
Wayne Elcock 		British middleweight champion
14 March 2009 – November 2009
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Title next held by
Darren Barker

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Vacant
Title last held by
Khoren Gevor 		European middleweight champion
25 September 2009 – April 2011
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Vacant
Title last held by
Carson Jones 		WBC International
super-welterweight champion
17 October 2015 – April 2016
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Title next held by
Sergio Garcia
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