Draft:Robin Deakin

Robin Deakin (born 19 April 1986) is a former British professional boxer. He holds the record for the longest losing streak in professional boxing history, facing defeat 51 times in a row.

Deakin is known as Britain's Worst Boxer.

Early Life
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 before signing with Queensbury Promotions under Frank Warren as a professional.

Professional Career
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.

Known as a Journeyman, Deakin faced several notable fighters in their early careers, including Anthony Crolla and Josh Wale.

International Masters Super Lightweight Championship Eliminator

In 2016, Deakin took part in the International Masters Super Lightweight Championship Eliminator against Prince Ofotsu. However, Deakin was disqualified in round two for poor conduct when Deakin swore at his opponent, following an argument about Daekin's late arrival.

He was removed from the competition.

Bare Knuckle Boxing
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. He drew an earlier fight with Mark Handley in November of 2018.

Influencer Boxing
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.

Personal Life
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.

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.