All boxersMatthew Macklin
“Mack the Knife”
Boxing · Retired35-6-0RECORD
22WINS BY KO / TKO
13WINS BY DECISION
41PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-3-0 in 4 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Matthew Macklin |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Mack the Knife |
| Date of birth | 14 May 1982 |
| Nationality | British |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, England |
| Weight classes | Welterweight, Light middleweight, Middleweight |
| Height | 178 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | 180 cm (71″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2001–2016 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 4 (2008–2013) |
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Titles and honours
- European middleweight champion 2009–2011
- British middleweight champion 2009
- Irish middleweight champion 2005–2006
- WBC International super welterweight champion 2015–2016
Background
Birmingham-born boxer of Irish heritage who challenged three times for world middleweight titles between 2011 and 2013, later a manager and commentator.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
4 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Gennady Golovkin | KO | 3 | 29 Jun 2013 | – | |
| Loss | Sergio Martínez | TKO (corner retirement) | 11 | 3:00 | 17 Mar 2012 | New York City, New York, USA |
| Loss | Felix Sturm | Decision (split) | 12 | 25 Jun 2011 | Cologne, Germany | |
| Win | Yory Boy Campas | Decision (points) | 10 | 22 Mar 2008 |