Matty Askin


Matthew Askin 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.
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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss23–4–1 Lawrence OkolieUD1222 Sep 2018 Wembley Stadium, London, EnglandLost British cruiserweight title
27Win23–3–1 Stephen SimmonsTKO2, 1:5317 Mar 2018York Hall, London, England.png" />Retained British cruiserweight title
26Win22–3–1 Craig KennedyTKO6, 2:1326 May 2017Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales.png" />Won British cruiserweight title
25Win21–3–1 Tommy McCarthyUD1219 Nov 2016Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England.png" />
24Win20–3–1 Simon BarclayTKO2, 1:1812 Mar 2016Echo Arena, Liverpool, England.png" />Retained English cruiserweight title
23Win19–3–1 Jiri SvacinaRTD5, 3:0012 Dec 2015Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England.png" />
22Draw18–3–1 Lawrence BennettTD1 17 Oct 2015Retained English cruiserweight title;
Fight stopped when Askin suffered back injury after both boxers fell out of ring
21Win18–3 Tamas BajzathTKO2, 2:4525 Jul 2015Ellesmere Port, England.png" />
20Loss17–3 Ovill McKenzieMD1227 Mar 2015For British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles
19Win17–2 Menay EdwardsTKO9, 2:0629 Mar 2014Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England.png" />Retained English cruiserweight title
18Win16–2 Tayar MehmedPTS614 Dec 2013Robin Park Centre, Wigan, England.png" />
17Win15–2 China ClarkeUD1020 Apr 2013Won English cruiserweight title
16Loss14–2 Krzysztof GlowackiKO11, 1:1617 Nov 2013Warsaw Hotel, Warsaw, Poland.png" />For WBO Inter-Continental cruiserweight title
15Win14–1 Paul MorrisPTS45 Oct 2012
14Loss13–1 Jon-Lewis DickinsonUD1021 Apr 2012Oldham Sports Centre, Oldham, England.png" />For vacant English cruiserweight title
13Win13–0 Attilo PalkoTKO2, 1:594 Feb 2012De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England.png" />
12Win12–0 Roman KracikTKO3, 2:1112 Nov 2011
11Win11–0 Juan Manuel GarayTKO4, 2:1019 Aug 2011Tower Circus, Blackpool, England.png" />-
10Win10–0 Neil DawsonTKO6, 2:4826 Mar 2011Won vacant British Central Area cruiserweight title
9Win9–0 Mitchell BalkerTKO3, 3:0026 Nov 2010De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England.png" />
8Win8–0 John AnthonyPTS62 Oct 2010
7Win7–0 Lee KellettTKO1, 2:5616 Jul 2010Bolton Arena, Bolton, England.png" />
6Win6–0 Mathew EllisKO1, 1:5016 Apr 2010
5Win5–0 Hastings RasaniPTS615 Jan 2010Altrincham, England.png" />
4Win4–0 Bobby ScottTKO2, 0:4927 Nov 2009
3Win3–0 Mark NilsenTKO4, 3:0011 Jul 2009
2Win2–0 Nick OkohPTS424 Jan 2009
1Win1–0 Paul BonsonPTS422 Nov 2008