Matt Godfrey
| Matt Godfrey | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Matt Godfrey |
| Nickname(s) | Too Smooth |
| Rated at | Cruiserweight |
| Nationality |
 American |
| Born |
January 16, 1981 Providence, RI, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox stance |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Matt Godfrey (born January 16, 1981 in Providence, RI) is an American boxer.
Godfrey, who is a close friend of Jason Estrada since his childhood had an outstanding amateur career prior to turning professional.
He was the 2000 U.S. National Amateur Champion at Middleweight (165 lbs) and later the 2002 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion(limit 201 lbs) and 2004 U.S. National Amateur Heavyweight Champion. With a relaxed stick-and-move style but only average power he also won a bronze medal at the 2001 Pan-Am Games.
He was also a second alternate for 2004 U.S. Olympic Team after losing 8-17 to Devin Vargas (whom Godfrey had beaten before on another occasion). He lost three times to Aaron Williams (boxer), on the other hand he holds 3 wins over Chazz Witherspoon.
He compiled a 194-23 amateur record.
Godfrey who is now trained by Dr. Roland Estrada and Ross Enamait turned professional in 2004. He made his pro debut at the Convention Center in Providence Rhode Island in May of '04. After defeating 2 veterans in the summer of 2005 Godfrey beat Billy Willis by decision at the Convention Center in Providence and improved to 10-0. Godfrey stopped Ernest M-16 Mateen in the second round in February 2006.
Matt's next fight was the turning point in his career. He was matched up against amateur star Shaun George (also 11-0) in May 2006. George never had a chance, getting pummeled and knocked out in the first round. In April 2007 Matt was pitted against star of the Contender Series Felix Cora Jr. in the Main Event of the evening. In a fight that commentators noted was probably his first real test against a left-hander, Godfrey turned southpaw himself for two rounds to effectively outscore Cora, before knocking him down midway through the second round. Cora regained his feet, but did not provide any offense and the referee waved the fight off shortly thereafter.
4 months later Matt defeated Derrick Brown by decision which earned him a world title eliminator against Czech amateur star Rudolf Kraj. Godfrey was 16-0 while Kraj was 13-0. The fight would take place in Kraj's adopted home country of Germany and Kraj won on points.
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