'Britain's worst boxer' set for ring return in March

Jason Easton faces off against 'Britain's worst boxer'

Scot Jason Easton will fight England's Robin Deakin at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester on March 28.

On Saturday, March 28, Jason Easton (11-1, 6 KOs) and Robin Deakin (2-53) meet over 5x 2-minute rounds at 70kg (middleweight) on the Savage Wolf Promotions event, titled "The Grudge".

Deakin is one of the country's most famous journeymen, regularly featured in national newspapers, and Easton is a former Celtic and IBO Inter-Continental super-lightweight champion.

Edinburgh's Easton became a Celtic super-lightweight champion in his eighth pro bout in 2016. Just nine months later, in 2017, the Scot became an IBO titlist when he stopped Steve Jamoye for the Inter-Continental strap. He defended that belt successfully before challenging for the Commonwealth crown, denied in the 11th round by Prizefighter tournament winner Glenn Foot.

From Crawley, Sussex, "Rockin" Robin Deakin boxed in 55 bouts between 2006-2017, winning just two. His 51-fight losing streak earned him the nickname of 'Britain's worst boxer' bestowed by The Sun.

During his 11-year pro career, Deakin fought the likes of British champions Ryan Walsh and Stephen Smith, and world champion Anthony Crolla.

He describes himself as the “Eddie the Eagle” of boxing and refuses to accept the role of journeyman.

“I’m a journeyman boxer, but I wouldn’t class myself as that.

“I would describe myself as a gladiator going into battle whether I’m ready or not.

“There’s not many people who do what I do. How many people would have given up on the first hurdle? I refused.

“I was always a world champion with my heart.

“Whether I’m remembered for being the best or the worst it doesn’t matter.”

He once fought 19 opponents in 24 weeks, completing close to 100 rounds, and likely earning over £25k in five months.

What's incredible about Robin Deakin, which completely debunks his disparaging nickname, is that he was born with club foot in both feet, and underwent 40 operations, confined to a wheelchair until the age of six.

He previously said of his disability, “I knew I wasn’t going to be the best because of my situation. My legs were going to play a big part in my boxing career.”

Despite the hindrance, caused by short, tightened tendons and muscles, distorting the foot's structure, he remarkably started boxing as soon as he could stand upright and went on to win 50 amateur bouts, winning tournaments and boxing abroad.

'Britain's worst boxer' Deakin plans to defeat Easton in his next fight, with staunch plans to take on influencer boxer Joey Essex next.

Tickets available from EventBrite from £49

Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Longbridge Road, Stretford, M17 1SN - Doors open at 5pm, first bell at 6:30pm