About Alf Matthews
Lived 1938 – 1997 (aged 58–59). Alf Matthews was a British boxer.
Alfred John Matthews (7 October 1938 – November 1997), was a male boxer who competed for England. He fought as Alf Matthews.
Biography Matthews represented the 1962 English team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia. He competed in the middleweight category, where he lost to John Bukowski of Australia in the preliminary round.
He was a member of the Litherland Amateur Boxing Club and was twice ABA middleweight champion in 1962 and 1963.
He made his professional debut on 11 June 1963 and fought in 13 fights until 1965.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alf Matthews?
English boxer
When was Alf Matthews born?
Alf Matthews was born on 7 October 1938 in Lancashire.
When did Alf Matthews die?
Alf Matthews died in 1997 in England at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games.
What was Alf Matthews's occupation?
Alf Matthews was a boxer.
What nationality was Alf Matthews?
Alf Matthews was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alf Matthews (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alf Matthews. https://biography.guide/alf-matthews-boxer/
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