| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | The Zion Lion |
| Born | (1964-02-03) February 3, 1964 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 3+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
| Weight | |
| Boxing career | |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 14 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Win by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
Jill Matthews (born February 3, 1964) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1995 to 1999. She took up boxing aged 31 and as an amateur won a New York Golden Gloves title.[2] As a professional, Matthews held the International Women's Boxing Federation (IWBF) light flyweight title in 1998.[3][4] and challenged for the WIBF light flyweight title in 1999.[5] She was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025.[6][7]
Professional boxing record
| 14 fights | 9 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 3 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Loss | 9-4-1 | Regina Halmich | UD | 10 | 18 Sep 1999 | Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany | Fought for IBF female light flyweight title |
| 13 | Win | 9-3-1 | Tammy Roberts | TKO | 1999-08-26 | Roxy Theater, Atlanta | ||
| 12 | Win | 8-3-1 | Lori Lord | MD | 1999-07-30 | Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket | ||
| 11 | Loss | 7-3-1 | Kim Messer | UD | 1999-05-14 | National Guard Armory, Pikesville | ||
| 10 | Win | 6-3-1 | Lisa Houghton | TKO | 1998-06-30 | Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City | ||
| 9 | Win | 5-3-1 | Anissa Zamarron | UD | 1998-03-21 | Atlantic City | International Women's Boxing Federation World Light Fly Title | |
| 8 | Win | 4-3-1 | Lisa Houghton | KO | 1998-01-30 | Holiday Inn, Newark | ||
| 7 | Win | 4-2-1 | Anissa Zamarron | PTS | 1998-01-10 | Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City | International Women's Boxing Federation World Light Fly Title | |
| 6 | Win | 4-2-0 | Jamie Blair | KO | 1997-10-11 | George Town, Australia | ||
| 5 | Win | 3-2-0 | Angela Barnes | TKO | 1997-07-15 | Riverside Convention Center, Rochester | ||
| 4 | Loss | 2-2-0 | Sengul Ozokcu | UD | 1997-05-02 | Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark | ||
| 3 | Win | 2-1-0 | Rubie Thompson | TKO | 1997-02-07 | Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset | ||
| 2 | Win | 1-1-0 | Laurie Simms | TKO | 1996-11-15 | Ukrainian Cultural Center, Somerset | ||
| 1 | Loss | 0-1-0 | Anissa Zamarron | TKO | 1995-06-02 | Starlite Theatre, Latham |
References
- ^ "Boxing record for Jill Matthews". BoxRec.
- ^ Hamill, Denis (January 31, 2015). "'LION' HEART: Boxing champ now winning battle vs. brain cancer". nydailynews.com.
- ^ Mark, Jonathan (May 17, 2023). "Raging Jill". jewishweek.timesofisrael.com.
- ^ "FEMALE BOXER TAKES OFF KID GLOVES" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ "BoxRec: Jill Matthews vs. Regina Halmich". BoxRec. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
- ^ "The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Event is set to be one of the most diverse of celebrations for our Inductees; Special Award Recipients and More!". womenboxing.com. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
- ^ "Two-Day International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame April 4-5, 2025 - Las Vegas, Nevada". maxboxing.com. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
External links
- Boxing record for Jill Matthews from BoxRec (registration required)
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