Matty Askin

Matty Askin
Statistics
Real name	Matthew Askin
Nickname(s)	Assassin
Rated at	Cruiserweight
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Reach	195 cm (77 in)
Nationality	English
Born	24 December 1988 (1988-12-24) (age 22) Barnsley, United Kingdom
Stance	orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	11
Wins	11
Wins by KO	7
Losses	0
Draws	0
No contests	0

Matty Askin (born is 24 December 1988 in Barnsley) is an English cruiserweight boxer.

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

Matty 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 Matty 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. Matty is currently the undefeated Central Area Cruiserweight Champion.

References

1. ^ BoxRec. "ABA CHAMPIONS". record. http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/ABA_Cruiserweight_Champions. 
2. ^ Sky Sports. "Our 11 to watch in 2011". record. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12184_6658824,00.html. 

External links

• Official Matty Askin Boxing Website

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Date of birth	24 December 1988
Place of birth	Barnsley, United Kingdom
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