Jack Massey (boxer)

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Jack Massey
Born (1993-04-12) 12 April 1993 (age 31) [1]
Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, England [2]
NationalityBritish
Other namesOne Smack [2]
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Stance Orthodox [2]
Boxing record [3]
Total fights25
Wins22
Wins by KO12
Losses3

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.

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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. [4] He lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 115–113 and 117–111. [5]

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. [6]

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. [7] 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. [8]

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. [9] [10]

He challenged IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 12 October 2024, but lost the fight by stoppage in round six. [11] [12]

Professional boxing record

25 fights22 wins3 losses
By knockout121
By decision102
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss22–3 Jai Opetaia TKO6 (12), 2:00 12 Oct 2024 Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFor IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles
24Win22–2 Isaac Chamberlain UD1215 Jun 2024 Selhurst Park, London, EnglandWon the European and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles
23Win21–2Steve Eloundou NtereTKO1 (6), 1:5720 Jan 2024Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
22Loss20–2 Joseph Parker UD10 21 Jan 2023 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
21Win20–1Vaclav PejsarKO2 (10), 0:3430 Apr 2022Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
20Win19–1Bilal LaggouneTKO3 (12), 1:3626 Nov 2021Whites Hotel, Bolton, EnglandWon vacant IBO cruiserweight title
19Win18–1Engin KarakaplanKO4 (10), 1:302 Jul 2021 Sheffield Arena Carpark, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant IBF European cruiserweight title
18Win17–1Mohammad Ali Bayat FaridPTS828 Nov 2020 Church House, London, England
17Loss16–1 Richard Riakporhe UD1219 Dec 2019 York Hall, London, EnglandFor vacant British cruiserweight title
16Win16–0Kent KauppinenPTS630 Sep 2019 King George's Hall, Blackburn, England
15Win15–0Jiri SvacinaTKO4 (6)22 Dec 2018Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
14Win14–0Ian TimsTKO2 (8)9 Jun 2018Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
13Win13–0Blaise MendouoPTS821 Oct 2017 First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
12Win12–0Russ HenshawTKO1 (8), 2:5918 Mar 2017Devonshire Dome, Buxton, EnglandWon British Classic Challenge cruiserweight title
11Win11–0Rolandas CesnaPTS61 Oct 2016Devonshire Dome, Buxton, EnglandWon International Classic Challenge cruiserweight title
10Win10–0Robert RosenbergKO1 (8), 2:0223 Apr 2016Devonshire Dome, Buxton, England
9Win9–0Gogita GorgiladzeTKO5 (10), 1:3323 Oct 2015 Devonshire Dome, Buxton, EnglandWon vacant WBC Silver Youth cruiserweight title
8Win8–0Martyn GraingerPTS618 Jul 2015 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
7Win7–0Mateusz GatekKO3 (6), 1:0814 Mar 2015Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England
6Win6–0Mitch MitchellPTS618 Oct 2014 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England
5Win5–0Moses MatovuPTS413 Sep 2014 Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
4Win4–0Danny FlearyPTS419 Apr 2014 Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, England
3Win3–0Tommy GliffordTKO2 (4), 2:0315 Nov 2013 Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
2Win2–0Will BurkinPTS412 Oct 2013De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
1Win1–0Jody MeikleTKO3 (4), 1:3920 Jul 2013De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "BoxRec: Jack Massey". BoxRec . Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  3. ↑ "Boxing record for Jack Massey". BoxRec .
  4. ↑ Christ, Scott (18 December 2019). "Richard Riakporhe and Jack Massey ready for British title fight". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  5. ↑ Flexen, Danny. "Richard Riakporhe vs Jack Massey report: becomes British champion, Craig Richards draws". secondsout.com. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Stephen Simmons 		IBF European cruiserweight champion
2 July 2021 – November 2021		Vacant
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kevin Lerena 		IBO cruiserweight champion
27 November 2021 – 1 April 2023
vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Floyd Masson
Major world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Kevin Lerena 		WBC Youth cruiserweight champion
Silver title
23 October 2015 – 2016		Vacant
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