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Buster Mathis Jr. was born on 25 March, 1970 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S., is an American boxer. Discover Buster Mathis Jr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?

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Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 25 March, 1970
Birthday 25 March
Birthplace Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Buster Mathis Jr. Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Buster Mathis Jr. height is 6 ft 0 in and Weight Heavyweight.

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Height 6 ft 0 in
Weight Heavyweight
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Children Cole Mathis

Buster Mathis Jr. Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Buster Mathis Jr. worth at the age of 53 years old? Buster Mathis Jr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from United States. We have estimated Buster Mathis Jr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1960

Mathis Jr. was the son of Buster Mathis, a heavyweight boxer from the 1960s.

1964

The senior Mathis had been invited to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and was a contender with fights against champions Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

Mathis Jr. was a heavy man and took up boxing because he was bullied as a child until the age of 14, and also for the benefit of losing extra weight.

1970

Buster Mathis Jr. (born March 25, 1970) is an American former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division.

1979

Mathis Jr. attended Grandville Public Schools in Grandville, Michigan, from 1979 until he graduated in 1988.

1991

Mathis Jr. turned pro in 1991 and quickly put together 12 wins.

A busy, crowding fighter, Mathis was small for a heavyweight at around 220 lbs but skilled enough to beat fairly respected fighters like Levi Billups, Justin Fortune and Mike Dixon very early in his career.

Buster Mathis encouraged his son to fewer higher paying fights, using the Mathis name to his advantage.

He was considered a weak puncher (3 KO's in those 12 fights) but his opposition was above average.

1993

In 1993 he challenged Mike 'The Bounty' Hunter (23-3) for his USBA heavyweight belt.

Hunter won a close decision over Mathis.

The loss however was soon voided after Hunter later tested positive for cocaine.

1994

In 1994 Mathis again contested the USBA belt (stripped from Hunter), this time winning an impressive 12-round decision over ex-Olympic champion Tyrell Biggs (27-7).

In August of that year Mathis was brought in as the comeback opponent for former undisputed champion Riddick Bowe.

After a good effort bobbing and weaving out of the way of Bowe's best shots, Mathis began to fall behind and took a knee in the fourth.

Bowe knocked Mathis out while he was on the mat, yet instead of being disqualified, referee Arthur Mercante Sr. and New Jersey commission boss Larry Hazzard agreed to void the contest.

1995

In 1995 Mathis retained his USBA belt with a point win over contender Alex Garcia, thus setting up a fight with Mike Tyson.

This was Tyson's second fight since being released from prison earlier in the year.

Mathis Sr. did not see his son's fight with Tyson due to his final battle was health problems of diabetes and kidney issues.

Mathis Sr. died a few weeks before the Tyson fight.

In the third round Tyson knocked Mathis Jr. out with a right uppercut.

Ten days after the Tyson fight Mathis Jr.'s trainer and long time friend Joey Fariello died, and Mathis Jr. quickly lost his spark for the sport.

1996

A 1996 fight with prospect Obed Sullivan ended with a no contest in the 5th round, after Sullivan was badly cut in a clash of heads.

This was the third no contest in Mathis Jr.'s relatively brief career.

In November 1996 Mathis lost his USBA belt to undefeated Lou Savarese.

Mathis retired at the age of 26 with a 21-2 (7 KO's) record, and 3 no contests.

After his boxing career he studied education receiving a bachelor's degree from the University of Miami.

He currently resides in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan and spends his free time speaking to youth to encourage and motivate them, signing autographs and speaking to foster children.

Buster Mathis is now the vice president of a non-profit, Buster Mathis Inc. (www.thebullybuster.org) and offers elementary children the Bully Buster Prevention Program through a boxing technique called the 'peek-a-boo'.

Buster Mathis is single and has no children at this time.

Buster also is a substitute teacher on his off time, most recently at East Kentwood High School.

2016

On October 20, 2016, Buster Mathis Jr. was inducted into the Grand Rapids (MI) Sports Hall of Fame, joining his father who was previously inducted.

Buster Mathis Jr is a busy and crowding fighter, he aims to challenge his opponent and smother them from the start to the end.

He is considered to be a good volume puncher and is quick on the inside, additionally he frequently threw punches in combinations.

Mathis Jr obtained good head movement; he avoided punishment by constantly bobbing, weaving, and ducking Buster Mathis was considered to be a weak puncher, according to his record, only 33% of his wins came by knockout.