Jack Massey (boxer) explained

Jack Massey
Nickname:One Smack
Weight:Cruiserweight
Height:188cm
Nationality:British
Birth Date:1993 4, df=y[1]
Birth Place:Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, England
Style:Orthodox[2]
Boxrec:656052
Total:24
Wins:22
Ko:12
Losses:2

Jack Massey (born 12 April 1993) is an English professional boxer who has held the European and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles since June 2024. He previously held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) cruiserweight title between 2021 and 2022.

Professional career

His 16–0 undefeated streak earned Massey the chance to fight Richard Riakporhe for the vacant British cruiserweight title on 19 December 2021, at the York Hall in London, England.[3] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 115–113 and 117–111.[4]

After successfully bouncing back from his first professional loss, with a points win over Mohammad Farid, Massey faced Engin Karakaplan for the vacant IBF European cruiserweight title on 2 July 2021, at the Sheffield Arena Carpark in Sheffield, England. He captured the IBF regional silverware with a fourth-round knockout, flooring Karakaplan with a right-left combination.[5]

Massey was booked to face Bilal Laggoune for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title on 26 November 2021, at the Whites Hotel in Bolton, England, in the main event of a Fightzone broadcast card.[6] Massey made quick work of his opponent, as he won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. He first knocked Laggoune down with a left hook early in the third round, before forcing the referee to wave the bout off with a flurry of punches as soon as the fight resumed.[7]

Massey defeated the Commonwealth cruiserweight champion Isaac Chamberlain via unanimous decision at Selhurst Park in London on 15 June 2024 in a fight that was also for the vacant European belt.[8] [9]

He is scheduled to challenge IBF cruiserweight World champion Jai Opetaia at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 12 October 2024.[10]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win22–2Isaac ChamberlainUD1215 Jun 2024
23Win21–2Steve Eloundou NtereTKO1 (6)20 Jan 2024
22Loss20–2Joseph ParkerUD1021 Jan 2023
21Win20–1Vaclav PejsarKO2 (10), 30 Apr 2022
20Win19–1Bilal LaggouneTKO3 (12), 26 Nov 2021
19Win18–1Engin KarakaplanKO4 (10), 2 Jul 2021
18Win17–1Mohammad Ali Bayat FaridPTS828 Nov 2020
17Loss16–1Richard Riakporhe1219 Dec 2019
16Win16–0Kent KauppinenPTS630 Sep 2019
15Win15–0Jiri SvacinaTKO4 (6)22 Dec 2018
14Win14–0Ian TimsTKO2 (8)9 Jun 2018
13Win13–0Blaise MendouoPTS821 Oct 2017
12Win12–0Russ HenshawTKO1 (8), 18 Mar 2017
11Win11–0Rolandas CesnaPTS61 Oct 2016
10Win10–0Robert RosenbergKO1 (8), 23 Apr 2016
9Win9–0Gogita GorgiladzeTKO5 (10), 23 Oct 2015
8Win8–0Martyn GraingerPTS618 Jul 2015
7Win7–0Mateusz Gatek3 (6), 14 Mar 2015
6Win6–0Mitch MitchellPTS618 Oct 2014
5Win5–0Moses MatovuPTS413 Sep 2014
4Win4–0Danny FlearyPTS419 Apr 2014
3Win3–0Tommy GliffordTKO2 (4), 15 Nov 2013
2Win2–0Will Burkin412 Oct 2013
1Win1–0Jody Meikle3 (4), 20 Jul 2013

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Massey. 15 June 2024. Tapology.
  2. Web site: BoxRec: Jack Massey. 27 November 2021. BoxRec.
  3. Web site: Christ . Scott . Richard Riakporhe and Jack Massey ready for British title fight . badlefthook.com . 18 December 2019 . 23 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Flexen . Danny . Richard Riakporhe vs Jack Massey report: becomes British champion, Craig Richards draws . secondsout.com . 23 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Community Sport Reporter . European title joy for Chapel's Jack Massey after fourth round knockout in Sheffield . buxtonadvertiser.co.uk . 25 August 2022 . 6 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Rickson . Tim . How to watch Jack Massey vs Bilal Laggoune . britishboxingnews.co.uk . 25 August 2022 . 23 November 2021.
  7. Web site: 27 November 2021. Jack Massey Crushes Bilal Laggoune in Three Rounds For IBO Title. 27 November 2021. Boxing Scene.
  8. Web site: Jack Massey edges out Isaac Chamberlain as Dan Azeez is held to draw by Hrvoje Sep. Sky Sports. 2024-06-15.
  9. Web site: Jack Massey Earns European And Commonwealth Cruiserweight Titles With Victory Over Isaac Chamberlain. Boxing Scene. 2024-06-15.
  10. Web site: Cordina, Chapman and Massey to fight for world titles. BBC Sport. 21 August 2024.