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.
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 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.
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.
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 Craig Kennedy in the sixth round to become British cruiserweight champion.Simpson, Steve (2017) "Askin wins British cruiserweight title with sixth round KO", Blackpool Gazette, 26 May 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017
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
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes28LossLawrence OkolieUD1222 Sep 201827Win23–3–1Stephen SimmonsTKO2 (12), 17 Mar 201826Win22–3–1Craig KennedyTKO6 (12), 26 May 201725Win21–3–1Tommy McCarthy UD1219 Nov 201624Win20–3–1Simon BarclayTKO2 (10), 12 Mar 201623Win19–3–1Jiri SvacinaRTD5 (8), 12 Dec 201522Draw18–3–1Lawrence BennettTD1 (10)17 Oct 201521Win18–3Tamas BajzathTKO2 (6), 25 Jul 201520Loss17–3Ovill McKenzieMD1227 Mar 201519Win17–2Menay EdwardsTKO9 (10), 29 Mar 201418Win16–2Tayar Mehmed PTS614 Dec 201317Win15–2China Clarke UD1020 Apr 201316Loss14–2Krzysztof GlowackiKO11 (12), 17 Nov 201215Win14–1Paul MorrisPTS45 Oct 201214Loss13–1Jon-Lewis DickinsonUD1021 Apr 201213Win13–0Attilo Palko TKO2 (6), 4 Feb 201212Win12–0Roman Kracik TKO3 (10), 12 Nov 201111Win11–0Juan Manuel Garay TKO4 (8), 19 Aug 201110Win10–0Neil DawsonTKO6 (10), 26 Mar 20119Win9–0Mitchell Balker TKO3 (6), 26 Nov 20108Win8–0John AnthonyPTS62 Oct 20107Win7–0Lee Kellett TKO1 (4), 16 Jul 20106Win6–0Mathew Ellis KO1 (6), 16 Apr 20105Win5–0Hastings Rasani PTS615 Jan 20104Win4–0Bobby ScottTKO2 (4), 27 Nov 20093Win3–0Mark Nilsen TKO4 (6), 11 Jul 20092Win2–0Nick OkohPTS424 Jan 20091Win1–0Paul BonsonPTS422 Nov 2008
References
External links
Official Matty Askin Boxing Website Matty Askin - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live