Gary Mason
Name: Gary Mason
Birth Name: Gary Anthony Mason
Hometown: Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom
Birthplace: Jamaica
Died: 2011-01-06 (Age:48)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 187cm
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record
Professional Career
Gary Mason was a tough, durable, and hard hitting heavyweight with skill and a hard chin. Mason suffered a detached retina in his fight with Everett Martin. After a short retirement he staged a comeback, which ended with a TKO loss to Lennox Lewis. Mason would come back once again, but after winning two fights in the U.S. he retired for good. His final record was 37-1; his sole loss being to Lewis.
Bicycle Accident, Death, and Funeral
Mason was killed in 2011 at age 48 when his bicycle was struck by a van. Over 1000 mourners attended the funeral of 'the gentle giant', including Lennox Lewis, Frank Bruno, Michael Watson and Lloyd Honeyghan.