Lucas Matthysse
| Lucas Matthysse | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Lucas Martin Matthysse |
| Nickname(s) | La Máquina ("The Machine") |
| Rated at | Light welterweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Born |
September 27, 1982 Trelew, Chubut, Argentina |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 42 |
| Wins | 37 |
| Wins by KO | 34 |
| Losses | 4 |
| No contests | 1 |
Lucas Martin Matthysse (born September 27, 1982) is an Argentine professional boxer.[1] He held the WBC interim light welterweight title from 2012 to 2013; the WBC Silver light welterweight title from 2014 to 2015;[2] and has challenged twice for a world title, in 2013 in 2015. His older brother is former professional boxer Walter Matthysse.[3][4]
Amateur career
During his amateur career, Matthysse fought in the 2003 Pan American Games at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where he went on to stop Colombia's Breidis Prescott in just the first round.[5]
Lucas has faced Marcos Maidana four times in the amateurs with Maidana winning three times while fighting the fourth to a draw.[6]
Professional career
Light welterweight
In June 2004, Lucas won his pro debut against Leandro Almagro, on a card that also featured his brother Walter.[7]
Matthysse vs. Judah
On November 6, 2010 Matthysse lost a very disputed split decision against former world champion Zab Judah,[8] as the main event of an HBO card.[9] Judah began the busier fighter, using the jab and trying to land uppercuts for the first two rounds, while Matthysse worked on the body. In round three, a clash of heads opened a cut outside of the left eye of Judah. Matthysse displayed more aggression and became the aggressor in the third and the fourth round and Judah switched to a defensive tactic. In the next two rounds, the American boxer picked up the pace, beginning to land more combinations. Judah continued to box throughout the ninth round but Matthysse began to show more power in the tenth, focusing on the head of his opponent and knocking down the American boxer after a hard right hand to the jaw. Judah got up, but he was hurt. The Argentine fighter tried to press the attack after the knockdown.[10] Two judges scored the fight 114–113 for Judah, while the other judge scored it 114–113 for Matthysse.[11]
Matthysse vs. Alexander
On June 25, 2011 Matthysse faced former world champion, Devon Alexander in another close, but hugely controversial decision loss.[12][13][14] The judges in the Family Arena in St. Charles had the fight 96–93 and 95–94, Alexander, and 96–93 Matthysse.
Matthysse vs. Martinez, Soto and Olusegun
Lucas was forced to withdraw from a fight versus Erik Morales in one of the featured bouts on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz HBO PPV undercard at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, citing a viral infection that had kept him from training.[15]
Lucas fought Mexican Angel Martinez on February 10, 2012 for the vacant WBA Inter-Continental light welterweight title at the Gimnasio Municipal, Chubut, Argentina in a scheduled 12 round bout. The Mexican retired after the 5th round.
The stay-busy victory over the 20-year-old Mexican fighter set up a Showtime televised showdown between Matthysse and former 130-pound and lightweight beltholder Humberto Soto on June 23, 2012. Both fighters traded big shots in the opening rounds but the Matthysse was able to land consistent big body shots and came through this fight with another fifth round TKO.
Matthysse then faced undefeated Nigerian-born British professional boxer Ajose Olusegun on September 8, 2012. Olusegun had been declared the mandatory challenger for the WBC light welterweight title going into the fight. The first few rounds were good exchanges for the two brawlers. However, on the tenth round the hard punches from the Argentinian proved too much for the unbeaten Nigerian and therefore the referee stopped the fight via 10th Round TKO.
Matthysse vs. Peterson
On May 18, 2013 Matthysse faced Lamont Peterson in a non title match in Atlantic City, New Jersey. At the end of the second roun round Matthysse landed a hard right hand to the body followed of a left hook to the head, that knocked peterson down. In the third round Matthysse keeps the pressure on peterson, knocking him down twice in that round. At 46 seconds of round Three (official fight time) referee Steve Smoger stopped the fight after the second peterson knock down. The Winner by TKO Lucas Matthysse.
After the fight, Golden Boy Promotions CEO, Richard Schaefer, declared Matthysse the next Manny Pacquiao.
The victory is considered the biggest of Matthysse's career, and the first step in the door to super stardom. He then faced unified 140 lb champion Danny García on September 14 as part of the undercard to the Floyd Mayweather vs. Saul Alvarez main event.
Matthysse vs. Garcia
Going into his fight on September 14 against Danny Garcia, Matthysse was a heavy favorite against Garcia despite being the challenger. Nevertheless, Garcia stood firm and fought a mature fight, trading rounds early with Matthysse. In the middle rounds, Matthysse developed an injury to his right eye from Garcia's flinched right hand, which the young champ exploited. Matthysee bravely battled back, but Garcia knocked him down in the 11th round, a first for the challenger. The twelfth round saw Garcia lose a point for a low blow, and ended in a slug-fest. The last ten seconds of round 12 twelve proved thrilling, both fighters went toe to toe. In the end, the judges handed Garcia a unanimous decision: 115-111, 114-112 and 114-112.[16]
Matthysse vs. Postol
On October 3, Matthysse once again went in as a solid favorite to defeat the undefeated Ukrainian Viktor Postol. But Postol was able to take advantage of his four-inch reach advantage and outwork Matthysse from the outside before sealing the fight with a counter right hand that knocked Matthysse down. Matthysse then made no attempt to get up from the canvas citing a potential injury in his eye in his post-fight interview.
Professional boxing record
| Professional record summary | ||
| 42 fights | 37 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 34 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Loss | 37–4 (1) |  Viktor Postol |
KO | 10 (12), 2:58 | Oct 3, 2015 |  StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S. |
For vacant WBC light welterweight title |
| 41 | Win | 37–3 (1) |  Ruslan Provodnikov |
MD | 12 | Apr 18, 2015 | Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S. |
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| 40 | Win | 36–3 (1) |  Roberto Ortiz |
KO | 2 (10), 2:45 | Sep 6, 2014 | U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Won WBC Silver light welterweight title |
| 39 | Win | 35–3 (1) | John Molina Jr. |
KO | 11 (12), 0:22 | Mar 26, 2014 | Stubhub Center, Carson, California, U.S. |
Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title |
| 38 | Loss | 34–3 (1) | Danny García |
UD | 12 | Sep 14, 2013 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
For WBA (Super), WBC, vacant The Ring and lineal light welterweight titles |
| 37 | Win | 34–2 (1) | Lamont Peterson |
TKO | 3 (12), 2:14 | May 18, 2013 | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Retained WBC interim light welterweight title |
| 36 | Win | 33–2 (1) | Mike Dallas Jr. |
KO | 1 (12), 2:26 | Jan 26, 2013 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
Retained WBC interim light welterweight title |
| 35 | Win | 32–2 (1) |  Ajose Olusegun |
TKO | 10 (12), 2:59 | Sep 8, 2012 | Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
Won vacant WBC interim light welterweight title |
| 34 | Win | 31–2 (1) | Humberto Soto |
RTD | 5 (12), 3:00 | Jun 23, 2012 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Won WBC Inter-Continental light welterweight title |
| 33 | Win | 30–2 (1) | Martin Ángel Martínez |
TKO | 6 (12), 0:01 | Feb 10, 2012 |  Gimnasio Municipal Nº 1, Trelew, Argentina |
Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental light welterweight title |
| 32 | Win | 29–2 (1) | Sergio Omar Priotti |
KO | 4 (10), 0:27 | Dec 9, 2011 | Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Argentina |
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| 31 | Loss | 28–2 (1) | Devon Alexander |
SD | 10 | Jun 25, 2011 | Family Arena, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| 30 | Win | 28–1 (1) | DeMarcus Corley |
TKO | 8 (12), 1:02 | Jan 21, 2011 | Polideportivo Vicente Polimeni, Las Heras, Argentina |
Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight title |
| 29 | Loss | 27–1 (1) | Zab Judah |
SD | 12 | Nov 6, 2010 | Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
For vacant WBO–NABO light welterweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27–0 (1) | Rogelio Castañeda Jr. |
KO | 1 (12), 2:35 | Aug 28, 2010 | Newell's Old Boys, Santa Fe, Argentina |
Retained WBO Latino interim light welterweight title |
| 27 | Win | 26–0 (1) |  Vivian Harris |
TKO | 4 (10), 2:44 | Feb 20, 2010 | El Plaza Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico |
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| 26 | Win | 25–0 (1) |  Florencio Castellano |
KO | 4 (10) | Nov 21, 2009 | Lawn Tennis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Won WBO Latino interim light welterweight title |
| 25 | Win | 24–0 (1) |  Luis Ernesto José |
KO | 2 (10) | Apr 21, 2009 | Newell's Old Boys, Santa Fe, Argentina |
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| 24 | Win | 23–0 (1) | Carlos Adán Jerez |
UD | 10 | Dec 20, 2008 | Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Argentina |
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| 23 | NC | 22–0 (1) | Rogelio Castañeda Jr. |
NC | 3 (10), 0:50 | Sep 12, 2008 | QuikTrip Park, Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. |
NC after Castañeda Jr. sustained a cut from accidental head clash |
| 22 | Win | 22–0 |  Gilbert Quiros |
TKO | 4 (10) | Jun 13, 2008 | Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Argentina |
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| 21 | Win | 21–0 | Jorge Medrano |
RTD | 4 (10) | Feb 29, 2008 | Parque Prado, General Arenales, Argentina |
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| 20 | Win | 20–0 | Esteban de Jesus Morales |
KO | 2 (8) | Nov 2, 2007 | Rojas, Argentina |
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| 19 | Win | 19–0 | Ariel Francisco Burgos |
KO | 4 (12), 2:14 | Jun 2, 2007 | Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Argentina |
Retained WBO Latino light welterweight title |
| 18 | Win | 18–0 | Ramon Duran |
KO | 1 (8), 2:05 | May 4, 2007 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. |
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| 17 | Win | 17–0 | Alejandro Ciacia |
KO | 1 (8), 0:55 | Mar 30, 2007 | Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Argentina |
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| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Diego Jesus Ponce |
KO | 2 (12), 0:56 | Oct 21, 2006 | Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Argentina |
Retained WBO Latino light welterweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Justo Evangelista Martinez |
KO | 2 (6), 2:10 | Sep 1, 2006 | Club Atletico Sportivo Rojas, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Ceferino Zampatti |
KO | 1 (6), 1:40 | Jul 7, 2006 | Polideportivo Municipal Nº 2, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Hernan Abraham Valenzuela |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:35 | May 5, 2006 | Ciclista Juninense, Junín, Argentina |
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Victor Daniel Rios |
KO | 2 (12), 2:13 | Apr 1, 2006 | Unión, Santa Fe, Argentina |
Won vacant WBO Latino light welterweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Hernan Abraham Valenzuela |
RTD | 3 (6) | Mar 17, 2006 | Club Rivadavia, Lincoln, Argentina |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Vicente Luis Burgo |
KO | 2 (6), 1:01 | Dec 16, 2005 | Club Atlético Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jorge Alberto Carballo |
TKO | 2 (8) | Nov 25, 2005 | Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Marcelo Omar Lazarte |
RTD | 3 (6), 2:54 | Oct 8, 2005 | Club Atlético Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jesus Ceferino Vergara |
RTD | 1 (6), 1:18 | Aug 12, 2005 | Orfeo Superdomo, Córdoba, Argentina |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Nestor Fabian Sanchez |
TKO | 3 (4) | Apr 18, 2005 | Hotel Cordoba Plaza, Córdoba, Argentina |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Hugo Antonio Aquino |
KO | 1 (4) | Feb 18, 2005 | Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Adan Basilio Mironchik |
KO | 1 (4) | Nov 13, 2004 | Club Atlético Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Bernardino Gonzalez |
DQ | 3 (4) | Sep 3, 2004 | Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Luis Roberto Aguilar |
TKO | 1 (6), 2:44 | Jul 17, 2004 | Club Ciclista Juninense, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Leandro Almagro |
TKO | 2 (4) | Jun 4, 2004 | Gimnasio Municipal Nº 1, Trelew, Argentina |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
| Regional titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Arturo Morua |
WBO Latino light welterweight champion April 1, 2006 – July 2007 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Alex de Jesús |
| Vacant Title last held by César Cuenca |
WBO Latino light welterweight champion Interim title November 21, 2009 – November 6, 2010 Lost bid for NABO title |
Vacant Title next held by Jesús Pabón |
| Vacant Title last held by Ruslan Provodnikov |
WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight champion January 21, 2011 – June 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Danny García |
| Vacant Title last held by Brunet Zamora |
WBA Inter-Continental light welterweight champion February 10, 2012 – June 2011 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Paul McCloskey |
| Vacant Title last held by Tony Luis |
WBC Continental Americas light welterweight champion June 23, 2012 – September 9, 2012 Won interim title |
Vacant Title next held by Ricky Álvarez |
| Vacant Title last held by Ricky Álvarez |
WBC Continental Americas light welterweight champion April 26, 2014 – September 6, 2014 Won Silver title |
Vacant Title next held by Amir Imam |
| Preceded by Roberto Ortiz |
WBC Silver light welterweight champion September 6, 2014 – March 2015 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Luca Giacón |
| World titles | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Kostya Tszyu |
WBC light welterweight champion Interim title September 8, 2012 – September 14, 2013 Lost bid for full title |
Vacant |
References
- ↑ Fischer, Doug. (2011-06-22) Gym Notes: Mellow Matthysse improves his craft for Alexander | RingTV. Ringtv.craveonline.com. Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Video: Lucas Matthysse interview and training | RingTV. Ringtv.craveonline.com (2011-06-21). Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Fischer, Doug. (2010-10-20) Matthysse wants to restore family name with Judah fight. RingTV. Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ News – Lucas Matthysse Hopes the Second Southpaw is a Charm. Max Boxing (2011-06-03). Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Wainwright, Anson (2010-09-08) Q & A with Lucas Matthysse. 15rounds.com
- ↑ Maidana: Lucas Matthysse is Knocking Erik Morales Out! – Boxing News. Boxingscene.com (2011-10-08). Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ BoxRec Boxing Records. Boxrec.com (2004-06-04). Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ In surprise split decision, Zab Judah sneaks past disappointed Lucas Matthysse. NJ.com. Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Boxing: Zab Judah vs. Lucas Matthysse. HBO (2010-11-06). Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ Vester, Mark (November 7, 2010). "Judah Rocked Bad, But Edges Matthysse To Win". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ↑ Coppinger, Mike (November 7, 2010). "Zab Judah earns tough split decision over Lucas Matthysse". USA Today.com. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
- ↑ News – Matthysse Wins the Fight; Alexander Gets the Decision. Max Boxing (2011-06-26). Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ "Alexander: I beat Matthysse at 60%". Boxing News 24.
- ↑ "Home - Las películas, series y deportes con más adrenalina, cuando quieras y donde quieras". SpaceGoLA.
- ↑ Lucas Matthysse withdraws from Erik Morales bout with viral infection – ESPN. Espn.go.com (2011-09-08). Retrieved on 2013-06-10.
- ↑ "Danny Garcia defeats Lucas Matthysse by unanimous decision". ESPN.com.