Matthew Askin (born 24 December 1988) is a British former

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who competed from 2008 to 2018. He held the

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cruiserweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged once for the

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cruiserweight title in 2015.

Amateur career

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

Professional career

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

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. 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. 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

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Askin vs. Edwards

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

Askin vs. Kennedy

On 26 May 2017, Askin stopped

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in the sixth round to become British cruiserweight champion.

Askin vs. Simmons

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

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.

Professional boxing record

References

External links

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Official Matty Askin Boxing Website

Matty Askin - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Askin, Matty 1988 births Living people English male boxers Cruiserweight boxers Sportspeople from Barnsley