Matthews planning for title fight
Chris Matthews passed up the chance to land the first stoppage of his career at Maidstone Leisure Centre on Saturday night – with good reason.
The Maidstone lightweight dominated journeyman opponent Joe Beeden but was more interested in completing six rounds for the first time.
It was the right thing to on me.” Matthews enjoyed a tear-up in his unlicensed days but is building a reputation as a boxer rather than a brawler in the professional ranks.
He said: “I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing and picking my punches.
“I can do both sides but I prefer boxing so I don’t get hurt.
“If I need to have a tear-up then I’ll do it but if you don’t get hit, you don’t get hurt.”
Matthews pleased his workmates on the bins by entering the ring wearing a hi-vis jacket to the 1960s classic ‘ My Old Man’s a Dustman.’
That went down well – as did his performance with promoter Joe Elfidh, who will soon be lining up a title fight.
Matthews was pleased performance.
“He said I looked like a professional boxer, which is good to hear.
“We’re looking at one more six-rounder and then a title fight.”
Matthews would like to thank all his sponsors for their support. said: “Joe with my