Anyone looking forward to this one? Likely to get made next. Both very solid operators at the domestic and European level. Simmons is a work horse with a great engine - even if a bit basic he wins fights with a solid jab and a lot of activity, he's not afraid to walk through a lot of fire to get the job done either. Askin is the more powerful and physically imposing of the two - Simmons might find himself in trouble and taken out early due to his poor defense or lack thereof - but is definitely the better of the two down the stretch and if he makes it to the 2nd half he just make be able to capitalize on a fading Askin and bank a close points win. Intriguing fight in any case....
Was meant to be on the MTK show at the weekend but Askin was injured so Simmons boxed for the IBF Euro and won. Askin was there so looks like it will happen soon. Good fight. Hopefully happens in Scotland