Gary Mason(1962-2011)
- Actor
Gary Mason was a professional heavyweight boxer, born in Jamaica and based in England. Between 1984-1990 he fought in 35 pro bouts, winning all 35, with 32 by stoppage. Notable opponents included Tyrell Biggs and James "Quick" Tillis, both of whom went less than eight rounds.
In 1991 he fought Lennox Lewis, suffering his only loss, a TKO defeat in seven rounds. After fighting twice more, he retired, occasionally appearing on television, such as in Sparring Partners (1994) and Episode #1.2 (1992). He was killed in a traffic accident in January 2011, aged 48.
In 1991 he fought Lennox Lewis, suffering his only loss, a TKO defeat in seven rounds. After fighting twice more, he retired, occasionally appearing on television, such as in Sparring Partners (1994) and Episode #1.2 (1992). He was killed in a traffic accident in January 2011, aged 48.
