All boxersBuster Mathis
Boxing · Deceased30-4-0RECORD
21WINS BY KO / TKO
9WINS BY DECISION
34PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Not added yet |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Not added yet |
| Date of birth | 11 Jun 1943 |
| Died | 6 Sep 1995 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Sledge, Mississippi, US |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 191 cm (6′3″) |
| Reach | 193 cm (76″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1965–1972 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 28 Jun 1965 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Ron Lyle, 29 Sep 1972 |
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Background
American heavyweight who qualified for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics but withdrew injured and was replaced by Joe Frazier. He turned professional in 1965, won his first 23 bouts and fought as a top contender until 1972; he was the father of Buster Mathis Jr.
Fight history
34 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Ron Lyle | KO | 2 | 2:58 | 29 Sep 1972 | Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado, US | |
| Win | Humphrey McBride | TKO | 3 | 1:34 | 5 Sep 1972 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US | |
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 17 Nov 1971 | Astrodome, Houston, Texas, US | For NABF heavyweight title | |
| Loss | Jerry Quarry | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 24 Mar 1969 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | George Chuvalo | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 3 Feb 1969 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | ||
| Win | J.J. Woody | TKO | 6 | 2:59 | 26 Sep 1968 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Dick Wipperman | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 16 Sep 1968 | County Stadium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US | ||
| Win | Amos Lincoln | Decision (split) | 10 | 5 Sep 1968 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | J.J. Beattie | TKO | 7 | 25 Jul 1968 | Met Center, Bloomington, Minnesota, US | ||
| Win | M.J. Turnbow | TKO | 7 | 2:44 | 30 Apr 1968 | Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, US | |
| Loss | Joe Frazier | TKO | 11 | 2:33 | 4 Mar 1968 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | For NYSAC world heavyweight title |
| Win | Gerry de Bruyn | KO | 1 | 0:36 | 26 Dec 1967 | Frölundaborg, Gothenburg, Sweden | |
| Win | Roberto Davila | TKO | 7 | 18 Nov 1967 | Johanneshov, Stockholm, Sweden | ||
| Win | Ron Marsh | TKO | 4 | 1:13 | 18 Sep 1967 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Wayne Heath | KO | 5 | 1:16 | 2 Aug 1967 | Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, US | |
| Win | Sonny S.D. Moore | TKO | 5 | 2:09 | 23 May 1967 | Saint Louis, Missouri, US | |
| Win | Ed "Baker Boy" Hurley | KO | 1 | 12 May 1967 | Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Waban Thomas | KO | 1 | 2:23 | 6 Feb 1967 | Astrodome, Houston, Texas, US | |
| Win | E.S. Andrews | KO | 2 | 2:10 | 17 Nov 1966 | Portland Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, US | |
| Win | Johnny Barazza | KO | 1 | 2 Nov 1966 | Civic Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Earl Averette | TKO | 3 | 28 Sep 1966 | Cambria County War Memorial Arena, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, US | ||
| Win | Bob Stallings | Decision (split) | 10 | 15 Sep 1966 | Armory, Akron, Ohio, US | ||
| Win | Mert Brownfield | KO | 1 | 29 Aug 1966 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Charley E. Chase | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 28 Jul 1966 | Portland Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, US | ||
| Win | Everett Copeland | KO | 2 | 2:27 | 23 Jun 1966 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Tom Swift | KO | 1 | 16 Jun 1966 | Portland Exposition Building, Portland, Maine, US | ||
| Win | Charley Polite | Decision (points) | 6 | 16 Feb 1966 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Mike Bruce | TKO | 5 | 19 Jan 1966 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Chuck Wepner | TKO | 3 | 1:58 | 7 Jan 1966 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US | |
| Win | Charlie Lee | Decision (points) | 6 | 15 Dec 1965 | Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York, US | ||
| Win | Bob Stallings | Decision (unanimous) | 6 | 23 Sep 1965 | Grand Rapids, Michigan, US | ||
| Win | Bob Maynard | Decision (points) | 4 | 30 Aug 1965 | Paul Sauvé Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Win | Johnny Shore | TKO | 2 | 2:45 | 28 Aug 1965 | Rock Island, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | Bob Maynard | TKO | 2 | 28 Jun 1965 | Paul Sauvé Arena, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | Pro debut |
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