Matty Askin

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Matty Askin
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Real nameMatthew Askin
Nickname(s)Assassin
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
NationalityBritish
Born (1988-12-24) 24 December 1988 (age 33)
Barnsley, Yorkshire, England
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins23
Wins by KO15
Losses4
Draws1

Matthew Askin (born 24 December 1988) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2018. He held the British cruiserweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the Commonwealth cruiserweight title in 2015.

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Amateur career

Askin boxed for the Pool of Life Amateur Boxing Club and was crowned the 2008 Senior ABA champion at cruiserweight. [1]

Professional career

Askin turned professional in November 2008 after signing with promoter Steve Wood and defeated Paul Bonson at The Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.

In January 2009 he signed with promoter Ricky Hatton and has since taken his record to 11 wins without defeat.

During 2011 Sky Sports short listed Askin as a prospect to watch in 2011. [2]

In March 2011 he won his first title as a professional by knocking out Neil Dawson in six rounds in Wigan. Askin is the former undefeated Central Area Cruiserweight Champion.

Askin vs. Glowacki

In November 2012 Askin has lost by KO to WBO Cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki. [3]

Askin vs. Edwards

In March 2014, Askin successfully defended his English Cruiserweight title against Londoner Menay Edwards. [4]

Askin vs. Kennedy

On 26 May 2017, Askin stopped Craig Kennedy in the sixth round to become British cruiserweight champion. [5]

Askin vs. Simmons

In his next fight, Askin defended his British cruiserweight title against Stephen Simmons. Askin finished Simmons within two rounds. [6]

Askin vs. Okolie

In his following fight, Askin fought undefeated contender Lawrence Okolie, who was ranked #15 by the WBA at the time. Okolie won the fight on all three scorecards, 116-110, 114-113 and 114-112. [7]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
28 fights23 wins4 losses
By knockout151
By decision83
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss23–4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lawrence Okolie UD12 22 Sep 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandLost British cruiserweight title
27Win23–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stephen Simmons TKO2 (12), 1:5317 Mar 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandRetained British cruiserweight title
26Win22–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craig KennedyTKO6 (12), 2:1326 May 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, WalesWon British cruiserweight title
25Win21–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tommy McCarthyUD1219 Nov 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England
24Win20–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simon BarclayTKO2 (10), 1:1812 Mar 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandRetained English cruiserweight title
23Win19–3–1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jiri SvacinaRTD5 (8), 3:0012 Dec 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
22Draw18–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lawrence BennettTD1 (10)17 Oct 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandRetained English cruiserweight title;
Fight stopped when Askin suffered back injury after both boxers fell out of ring
21Win18–3 Flag of Hungary.svg Tamas BajzathTKO2 (6), 2:4525 Jul 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ellesmere Sports Village, Ellesmere Port, England
20Loss17–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ovill McKenzie MD1227 Mar 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandFor British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles
19Win17–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Menay EdwardsTKO9 (10), 2:0629 Mar 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winter Gardens, Blackpool, EnglandRetained English cruiserweight title
18Win16–2 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Tayar MehmedPTS614 Dec 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Park Centre, Wigan, England
17Win15–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg China ClarkeUD1020 Apr 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winter Gardens, Blackpool, EnglandWon English cruiserweight title
16Loss14–2 Flag of Poland.svg Krzysztof Glowacki KO11 (12), 1:1617 Nov 2012 Flag of Poland.svg Hilton Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw, PolandFor WBO Inter-Continental cruiserweight title
15Win14–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul MorrisPTS45 Oct 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
14Loss13–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jon-Lewis Dickinson UD1021 Apr 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oldham Sports Centre, Oldham, EnglandFor vacant English cruiserweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of Hungary.svg Attilo PalkoTKO2 (6), 1:594 Feb 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
12Win12–0 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Roman KracikTKO3 (10), 2:1112 Nov 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oldham Sports Centre, Oldham, England
11Win11–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Juan Manuel GarayTKO4 (8), 2:1019 Aug 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tower Circus, Blackpool, England
10Win10–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil DawsonTKO6 (10), 2:4826 Mar 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Park Centre, Wigan, EnglandWon vacant British Central Area cruiserweight title
9Win9–0 Flag of the Netherlands.svg Mitchell BalkerTKO3 (6), 3:0026 Nov 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
8Win8–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John AnthonyPTS62 Oct 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
7Win7–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee KellettTKO1 (4), 2:5616 Jul 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bolton Arena, Bolton, England
6Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mathew EllisKO1 (6), 1:5016 Apr 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Park Centre, Wigan, England
5Win5–0 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Hastings RasaniPTS615 Jan 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Altrincham, England
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby ScottTKO2 (4), 0:4927 Nov 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Park Centre, Wigan, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark NilsenTKO4 (6), 3:0011 Jul 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Altrincham, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nick OkohPTS424 Jan 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tower Circus, Blackpool, England
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul BonsonPTS422 Nov 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tower Circus, Blackpool, England

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References

  1. ↑ BoxRec. "ABA CHAMPIONS". record.
  2. ↑ Sky Sports. "Our 11 to watch in 2011". record.
  3. ↑ "Please login". boxrec.com. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  4. ↑ "Please login". boxrec.com. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  5. ↑ Simpson, Steve (2017) "Askin wins British cruiserweight title with sixth round KO", Blackpool Gazette, 26 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017
  6. ↑ "Askin vs Simmons - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  7. ↑ "Askin vs Okolie - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
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