Buster Mathis
Mathis (right) in Sweden in 1967 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | Buster Mathis June 11, 1943 Sledge, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | September 6, 1995 (aged 52) Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | Heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 34 |
| Wins | 30 |
| Win by KO | 21 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
Buster Mathis (June 11, 1943 – September 6, 1995) was an American boxer who competed from 1965 to 1972. He was a top contender throughout his career, beating other top contenders including George Chuvalo and Chuck Wepner. He fought Heavyweight greats such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Jerry Quarry and Ron Lyle; he also notably beat Joe Frazier as an amateur to qualify for the Olympics but was later replaced due to a hand injury.