Real name Matthew Askin Nationality English Height 1.93 m Draws 0 Reach 195 cm (77 in) Role Boxer Stance Orthodox stance | Rated at Cruiserweight Name Matty Askin Total fights 19 Nickname(s) Assassin Wins 17 Division Cruiserweight Losses 2 | |
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Born 24 December 1988 (age 35)
Barnsley, United Kingdom ( 1988-12-24 ) Profiles | ||
Matty askin v lawrence bennett fight night
Matty Askin (born 24 December 1988 in Barnsley) is an English cruiserweight boxer. In May 2017 he won the British cruiserweight title.
Contents
- Matty askin v lawrence bennett fight night
- Matty askin vs krzysztof glowacki fight 16 loss ko 11 12x3
- Amateur career
- Professional career
- References
Matty askin vs krzysztof glowacki fight 16 loss ko 11 12x3
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.
In November 2012 Askin has lost by KO to current WBO Cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki.
Askin is due to defend his English Cruiserweight title against Londoner Menay Edwards before February 2014.
On 26 May 2017, Askin stopped Craig Kennedy in the sixth round to become British cruiserweight champion.