'I had enough of getting punched' -Britain's worst boxer' retires after winning only two of his 53 fights in 12 years (Photos)
31-year-old lightweight Britain boxer, Robin Deakin has quit boxing. Robin Deakin who is widely regarded as the worst boxer in Britain finally quit boxing after winning just two out of 53 fights during his 12-year professional career.
He won his debut fight in 2006 and winning eluded him for 9 years losing a whopping 50 fights in a row before picking up his second win in 2015.
He took the decision to quit after he losing one more fight. This brought his total to 2 wins in 53.
He said:
"I'm announcing my retirement after not being successful and losing brain cells. I can't take it any more.
"I have boxed the best in Britain and boxed world title challengers and a world champ in a 55-fight career, that ain't been the best. I'm proud to say at least I did something people said I couldn't."
On his 'Britain's Worst Boxer' title, he added:
"Thanks to all the people that slated me and the ones that love me."
"I'm deadly serious - it's just not worth my time anymore. I have done more than most would ever do in boxing - I just wanted something back. I did it for money and didn't get enough. I loved entertaining people but I need to earn a living.
"I love the sport and will always love it - I'm just not stepping in the ring again."


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