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Robin Deakin | |
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| Born | 19 April 1986 Crawley, Sussex, England. |
| Nationality | British |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super Lightweight |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 55 |
| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 53 |
Robin Deakin (born 19 April 1986) is a former British professional boxer.[1]. He holds the record for the longest losing streak in professional boxing history, facing defeat 51 times in a row[2].
Deakin is known as Britain's Worst Boxer[3].
Early Life
[edit]Deakin was born three month's premature on 19 April 1986 and diagnosed with a club foot. Unable to walk until he was six, Deakin has no Achilles tendon on his left leg and began boxing to improve his mobility. As an amateur, he won 56 of 76 bouts, reaching the light welterweight semi-finals at the ABA Championships. He won a silver medal at the Limassol Cup in Cyprus[4] before signing with Queensbury Promotions under Frank Warren as a professional[2].
Professional Career
[edit]Deakin won his debut fight in 2006 against Shaun Walton via a points decision at York Hall, London. He lost a record breaking 51 subsequent bouts until winning again in 2015 against Deniss Kornilovs (York Hall, London) via points decision. He then lost his two final fights in Spain by TKO against Alin Florin Ciorceri and Diego Valtierra before retiring[5].
Known as a Journeyman, Deakin faced several notable fighters in their early careers, including Anthony Crolla and Josh Wale[5].
International Masters Super Lightweight Championship Eliminator
In 2016, Deakin took part in the International Masters Super Lightweight Championship Eliminator against Prince Ofotsu[5]. However, Deakin was disqualified in round two for poor conduct when Deakin swore at his opponent, following an argument about Daekin's late arrival[6].
He was removed from the competition.
Bare Knuckle Boxing
[edit]Deakin retired from professional boxing in 2018 before signing with BKB (Bare Knuckle Boxing). He participated in five fights, losing four to Ben Hatchett, Jonny Lawson, Mark Handley (rematch), and Conor McIntosh[7]. He drew an earlier fight with Mark Handley in November of 2018[8].
Bare Knuckle Boxing Record
[edit]| 5 matches | 0 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 0 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0-4-1 | Ben Hatchett | KO | BKB 27: Morgan vs. Alexandre | July 23, 2022 | 2 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Loss | 0-3-1 | Jonny Lawson | KO | BKB 20: A Night of Prizefighters | January 1, 2020 | 1 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Loss | 0-2-1 | Mark Handley | Decision (unanimous) | BKB 15: Goodjohn vs. Navarro | January 26, 2019 | 3 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Draw | 0-1-1 | Mark Handley | Decision | BKB 14: Sweeney vs. Fletcher | November 17, 2018 | 3 | London, United Kingdom | ||
| Loss | 0-1-0 | Conor McIntosh | Decision (unanimous) | BKB 13: Sweeney vs. George | August 8, 2018 | 3 | London, United Kingdom |
Influencer Boxing
[edit]In 2024, Deakin was scheduled to participate in an exhibition bout at MF & DAZN X Series 14: Salt Papi vs. Amadeusz Ferrari against online personality Facundo Hernandez. The fight was cancelled when Deakin withdrew due to the lack of preparation time permitted[9].
Personal Life
[edit]Issues with Licence
In 2012, the British Boxing Board of Control stripped Deakin of his professional boxing licence due to concerns for his safety. As a result, Deakin applied for a licence in Germany and was approved[10]
Crawley Stabbing
In 2015, Deakin was involved in a violent nightclub brawl in Crawley. He was stabbed in the neck with a broken bottle. The wound required 12 stitches and his attacker was never caught.
References
[edit]- ^ "BoxRec: Robin Deakin".
- ^ a b "Meet Britain's worst boxer, who lost 51 fights in a row before tasting victory". 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Being Britain's worst boxer, the man who literally gets paid to take a beating - Wales Online".
- ^ "The incredible story of 'Britain's Worst Boxer' who once lost 51 fights in a row". 24 August 2022.
- ^ a b c "Robin Deakin – British & Irish Boxing Authority".
- ^ "I Want to Fight Justin Bieber He's a Absolute Melt /Reacts to Dq Loss to Prince Ofotsu -Robin Deakin". YouTube. 7 July 2016.
- ^ "Robin Deakin ("Rockin'") | Boxer Page".
- ^ "I'm Britain's worst boxer and I want to fight KSI and his brother - Wales Online".
- ^ "Facundo Hernandez vs. Robin Deakin, MF & DAZN X Series 14 | Boxing Bout".
- ^ "The Trial and Tribulation of Rockin Robin Deakin".