Career
He was also a second alternate for Olympic Team after losing 8-17 to Devin Vargas (whom Godfrey had beaten before on another occasion). He lost three times to Aaron Williams (boxer), on the other hand he holds 3 wins over Chazz Witherspoon. He compiled a 194-23 amateur record.
Amateur Highlights 2000 United States. National Amateur Champion Middleweight (165 lbs) 2001 Bronze Medalist in Pan-American Games Second alternate for Olympic Team Godfrey who is now trained by Doctor Roland Estrada and Ross Enamait turned professional in 2004.
He made his pro debut at the Convention Center in vidence Rhode Island in May of "04. After defeating 2 veterans in the summer of 2005 Godfrey beat Billy Willis by decision at the Convention Center in vidence and improved to 10-0.
Godfrey stopped Ernest M-16 Mateen in the second round in February 2006. Matt"s next fight was the turning point in his career.
He was matched up against amateur star Shaun George (also 11-0) in May 2006.
George never had a chance, getting pummeled and knocked out in the first round. In April 2007 Matt was pitted against star of the Contender Series Felix Cora Junior. in the Main Event of the evening. In a fight that commentators noted was probably his first real test against a left-hander, Godfrey turned southpaw himself for two rounds to effectively outscore Cora, before knocking him down midway through the second round.
Cora regained his feet, but did not provide any offense and the referee waved the fight off shortly thereafter.
4 months later Matt defeated Derrick Brown by decision which earned him a world title eliminator against Czechoslovakian amateur star Rudolf Kraj. Godfrey was 16-0 while Kraj was 13-0.
Nearly 6 months later one of Godfrey"s most exciting fights took place at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. He fought Emmanuel Nwodo who proved to be a tough fight for Godfrey but in the end Matt Knocked him out in the 4th round.
He lost again to undefeated Lateef Kayode on points.
