Isaac Chamberlain v Jack Massey - Tale of the Tape: Weight, height, reach, trainer & professional boxing records

We analyse the credentials and statistics of domestic rivals Isaac Chamberlain and Jack Massey as the pair get set to contest a European and Commonwealth cruiserweight title showdown on the undercard of Chris Billam-Smith v Richard Riakporhe 2 on Saturday 15th June.

Two former opponents of Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe fill the chief support slot on Saturday 15th June at Selhurst Park.

But that doesn’t detract from what should be a pulsating and intriguing fight.

Isaac Chamberlain and Jack Massey will meet for the vacant European cruiserweight title at Selhurst Park as well as Chamberlain’s Commonwealth strap.

The two men both have world title aspirations of their own and both have mixed at a higher level than they will compete at in London.

For the winner the ascent continues, for the loser a descent beckons...

But who will win? Let's check out the 'Tale of the Tape'…

Isaac Chamberlain v Jack Massey
Tale of the Tape

	Isaac Chamberlain	Jack Massey
Odds:	4/7	11/8
Age:	30	31
Nickname:	'I.C.'	'One Smack'
Height:	6ft 2ins	6ft 4ins
Reach:	78ins	76ins
Weight:	Cruiserweight	Cruiserweight
Trainer:	Bobby Mills	Joe Gallagher
Record:	16-2 (8 KOs)	21-2 (12 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won - (Points) v Mikael Lawal (October 2023)	Won- (TKO) v Steve Eloundou Ntere (January 2024)

Isaac Chamberlain
In Profile

Isaac Chamberlain’s first European title tilt was an unsuccessful one two years ago when Chris Billam-Smith got the better of him in a gruelling battle over 12 rounds.

In his 16th contest, it was Chamberlain’s first fight over the championship distance and he was rightly commended for his efforts and the part he played in an engrossing fight.

Chamberlain’s career hasn’t hit the heights many had hoped but his losses to Lawrence Okolie and Billam-Smith, as well as bouts of inactivity, have turned out to be something of a blessing in disguise.

Last time out Chamberlain looked like a fighter reborn against Mikael Lawal. Their British title contest was a one-sided affair and showed that ‘I.C.’ belongs at a higher level.

Against Jack Massey he is facing a change of opponent after original foe and former champion Michal Cieslak - who chose to vacate his EBU strap - pulled out due to injury.

Chamberlain now starts as the rightful favourite such has been his progression and maturity.

The career of Chamberlain appears to be falling into place and coming together at the right time and the Londoner is good enough to go back to world level.

What cannot return is the hot and cold nature Chamberlain has showed in the past.

This may be the last chance Massey gets at the European title and has the fundamentals and abilities to upset the odds, but the best of Chamberlain against Billam-Smith and Lawal can get the job done.

Strengths:	Weaknesses:
Jab	Inside fighting
Punch variation	Finishing opponents
Fitness	Physicality
Movement	Can be bullied

Jack Massey
In Profile

Jack Massey has always been well regarded and talked about as a legitimate British cruiserweight contender for some time.

It’s now time for him to deliver.

‘One Smack’ has been nowhere near as active as he would have liked to have been which was evident in stepping up to heavyweight to face Joseph Parker 18 months ago.

Going the distance with the New Zealander earned Massey plenty of respect, but he is likely fed up hearing about plaudits that come with landing in second place.

Massey now has a golden opportunity to become European cruiserweight champion against a fighter on a similar level to him.

And training under Joe Gallagher - with former WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie in the camp - can only benefit him.

A talented amateur, Massey's only defeats have come against Parker and Richard Riakporhe in 2019, and if he can rise to the occasion and drag Chamberlain into a fight, rather than being forced to chase him, then we could be on the brink of witnessing an upset in Croydon.

Tactics will be everything on Saturday 15th June, and Massey must seize the opportunity, because there may not be many more left for him.

Strengths:	Weaknesses:
The one-two	Open to uppercuts
Body shots	One-paced
Overhand right	Footwork
High-guard	Head-movement

All odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to fluctuation.