ED Matthews has made a big name for himself online and in the ring.
The young star has gained a large following since taking up influencer boxing — here's what we know about his life and net worth.
Who is Ed Matthews?
Ed Matthews is a social media star who primarily posts videos on TikTok and YouTube.
He is well known for his collaborations with other content creators such as Hstikkytokky, and his feuds with Simple Simon and Astrid Wett.
His rivalry with Simple Simon, real name Simon Colbran, led to a boxing match between the pair in London in July 2022.
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The bout was after a war of words online between the two, which stemmed from Ed saying that Simon had used Cal The Dragon to build his profile.
Things got heated when Ed mentioned Simon's daughter and ex-wife during the build up to the fight.
The actual fight ended with Ed knocking out Simple Simon in 48 seconds of the first round, with the referee counting Simon out after suffering a heavy knockdown.
The pair settled their feud after the fight and have since buried the hatchet.
Since his win, Ed has been beaten by rapper Blueface and Luis Pineda in exhibition bouts.
However as a professional he has one win under his belt, against Swarmz in October 2023.
He is set to appear in Danny Dyer's new Channel 4 series called Danny Dyer: How To Be A Man.
The series aims to shed light on the concept of toxic masculinity and why a number of young men are battling with mental health.
When did Ed Matthews first rise to fame on TikTok?
Ed rose to prominence on TikTok around 2020.
He primarily posted about working out in the gym, using his platform to show how he built his physique during a three-year process.
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He shares reaction videos on TikTok, where he usually appears after he plays a clip from another creator and then gives his opinion on the matter.
He also uses the platform to call out opponents in the boxing ring.
This has been evidenced in his rivalries with Simple Simon and Blueface, but he has also mentioned potential future opponents such as Deji Olatunji.
Does Ed Matthews have a girlfriend?
Ed is in a relationship with TikTok star Elsa Rae.
It is unclear how long they have been together.
In August 2023, Ed was praised for shaving his head after his girlfriend revealed she had done the same after a bleaching fail.
Elsa was left devastated after she suffered an allergic reaction to dying her hair blonde.
The TikToker appeared to have bleach burns on the back of her neck after she attempted it.
Elsa suddenly appeared with no hair in her social media videos — and also wearing a wig.
What is Ed Matthews net worth?
Most outlets put Ed's net worth in the region of $1.7million (£1.24million).
He has amassed his fortune as an online personality and competing in influencer boxing.
With his boxing career on the rise, there is no doubt that his earnings will too.
What is Ed Matthews' boxing record?
Ed has a boxing record of 2-2-0.
This means he has fought four times, winning two, losing two and drawing none.
He has a knockout ratio of 50%.
When is Ed Matthews fight next?
As of April 2024, Ed does not have any upcoming fights.
However, earlier this year he fought Luis Alcaraz Pineda on January 20, 2024.
He lost by knockout after two rounds.
Ed has proven himself worthy of a big fight, making light work of Swarmz after stepping in on short notice to fight on the Prime Card in October 2023.
It was Matthews' first fight after losing to Blueface in April 2023.
Matthews appeared to struggle with his cardio but did respond well in the final round of the fight.
After having his hand raised, Blueface said: "Like I said before, I’m going to take him to deep waters where he can’t swim and I’m going to be victorious.
"Thank you to everyone for coming out. I did this for myself, I love to fight. I’ve been fighting for free for a long time so if they’ve got money then I’m fighting.
"Ain’t nobody worth me calling out, so tell them to call me with some money in the contract and we'll fight."
