Matty Askin Retires

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  1. Astaxanthin

    Astaxanthin Active Member Full Member

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  2. Here's Johnny

    Here's Johnny Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I liked him, very solid fighter. Seems a bit early but fair play, he must have something decent lined up.
     
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  3. Holler

    Holler Doesn't appear to be a paid matchroom PR shill Full Member

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    Glad to see him bow out on his own terms instead of pushing too far and too long as so many fighters do. Seemed like a good bloke and was good to watch in the ring. Wish him the best in his life after boxing.
     
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  4. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior VIP Member Full Member

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    Liked Matt real character hope he's got funds put away from it
     
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  5. Sugar Ray Sheepskin

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    Shat it ..
     
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  6. ryanm8655

    ryanm8655 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Would’ve thought he’d have chased the Okolie rematch but comebacks from shoulder surgery rarely go well so fair enough!
     
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  7. EJC83

    EJC83 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Decent at British level, I think he is very unlucky to have lost that Okolie fight, it wasn't his fault that it was so bad.
     
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  8. moog

    moog Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Right decision. Initially I thought it was too early but the moment a fighter has not got their heart in it, it's time to retire. I wish him all the best in the future.
     
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  9. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Was robbed against Okolipus

    Okolipus should have been disqualified for excessive holding

    Had a very good career and can be proud of what he achieved.
     
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  10. cam2010

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    Met Matty the night he won his British title, I must say he seemed a really good bloke.Happy retirement
     
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