BLAST BOXING PODCAST

🎙️ Harry Matthews – “The Pocklington Rocket"

Harry Held the British Masters boxing title and has served as a journeyman—often stepping in at short notice to challenge rising prospects . His professional record includes approximately 65 to 77 fights, with a mix of wins, losses, and draws (specific counts vary across sources: one lists 77 bouts with 16 wins, 57 losses, and 4 draws; another shows 17 wins, 95 losses, 7 draws) . Notable opponents include elite names like Chris Eubank Jr, Nick Blackwell, Jamie Cox, Lerrone Richards, Gilson de Jesus, and more . Alongside boxing, Harry has been developing a career in acting and performance: Appeared in student films and low-budget feature films like Some Kind of Love and The Deal . Featured in TV adverts, including for online gambling agencies . Worked on Peaky Blinders as an extra and landed roles in commercials and TV dramas . Acted in an award-winning short film titled BOXER! (which he also wrote and starred in), and has appeared in Netflix productions and a Channel 4 drama The Gathering . Described as passionate about acting, often pursuing writing and development of his own projects .

🎙️Robin “Rockin’ Robin” Deakin: The Boxer Who Never Gave Up 🥊

In a sport that glorifies champions, knockouts, and undefeated records, one man carved out a legacy defined not by titles—but by sheer perseverance. Robin Deakin, once dubbed “Britain’s Worst Boxer,” defied disability, public ridicule, and over a decade of losses to become one of boxing’s most remarkable and unlikely figures. Born in Crawley, Essex, Robin Deakin entered the world with severe talipes (club feet). By the time he was six, he had undergone 12 surgeries and only then could he walk without crutches. Doctors doubted he’d lead a normal life, let alone become an athlete. But adversity became his training partner. Boxing, initially taken up to strengthen his legs, soon became a lifelong passion. As an amateur, he racked up over 75 fights—winning nearly 40—and even reached the semi-finals of the British Youth Championships. Against all odds, he turned professional in 2006. Deakin’s pro debut was a dream start—winning a four-round bout against Shaun Walton at the iconic York Hall in London. But that victory would be the high point of an otherwise brutal career. Over the next nine years, Deakin lost 51 fights in a row—many of them to rising prospects. Often fighting with little preparation and short notice, he became the archetype of the journeyman: tough, available, and expendable. His record became infamous. Critics and fans branded him "Britain’s Worst Boxer." Yet Deakin embraced the moniker with tongue-in-cheek defiance. “I’d rather be the worst boxer than the best nobody,” he once said.

🎙️ Next Episode: Richard Farnan – Inside the Fight Game 🥊

This week, we sit down with Richard Farnan — cut man, boxing coach, and one of the most experienced figures in the fight game today. From working the corners of world champions like Cheavon Clarke and Claressa Shields, to guiding fighters at every level of the sport, Richard has seen it all. Alongside his wife, he’s built a life around boxing — and brings unmatched insight, heart, and grit to every round. He shares some wild stories from behind the scenes, breaks down what it really takes to succeed in the ring, and opens up about the highs, lows, blood, sweat, and madness of a life spent fighting — and helping others fight. 🔥 An epic interview with a true veteran of the sport. Not to be missed.

🎙 This Week on the Blast Boxing Podcast 🎙 We sit down with Liam Dyer — boxer, coach, and gym owner

Liam talks about building his gym from the ground up, training alongside world-class coach Ben Davison, and reflects on his war with Luke Dyson — a fighter he says is walking a dangerous line by taking too many fights, too often. He doesn’t hold back on the risks, the pressure, and the reality of what it means to keep stepping through the ropes when your body’s screaming no. Liam also gives us the inside scoop on what’s next in his fight career — and why he’s far from done.

Giorgio Isaila — The Fighter With the Flag 🇷🇴🔥

This week on the Blast Boxing Podcast, we sit down with Giorgio Isaila — the rising pro with the unmissable Romanian flag flying permanently at York Hall. He tells us the unusual and random reason he first laced up gloves… and how boxing gave him what he was looking for, a purpose. From his loyal following to the roar of the crowd — Giorgio talks raw about what fuels him, the pressure of being a people’s fighter, and why he’ll never stop repping his roots. 🎧 One of the most honest convos we’ve had. 🎙️ One of the most followed names on the UK scene. 🥊 One flag that never comes down.