Marko Martinjak expects to knock out Matty Askin in the first round of their BKB bridgerweight title fight in London. The champion has prepared for Askin’s size with larger sparring partners, but warns that bare-knuckle boxing can turn on one mistake. Askin brings a strong boxing background and a chance to take the title.

By the Numbers
  • Martinjak: 13-2 in bare-knuckle boxing, with all 13 wins by knockout.
  • Askin: 1-0 in bare-knuckle boxing; 23-4-1 as a professional boxer.
  • Weigh-in: Martinjak, 220.6 pounds; Askin, 224.2 pounds — a 3.6-pound difference.
Yes, But

Martinjak’s knockout record supports his confidence, but Askin is no novice in the ring: He is a former British cruiserweight champion. In a sport where one mistake can decide the fight, the champion’s first-round prediction is far from a guarantee.

State of Play
  • Both fighters made weight for the championship bout at indigo at The O2 in London.
  • Martinjak is defending his bridgerweight title; Askin is looking to claim it.
What's Next

The bout will test whether Martinjak can turn his knockout power into another title defense—or whether Askin’s size and boxing experience can disrupt the champion’s run.

Bottom Line

Martinjak has the proven bare-knuckle finishing record, but Askin’s experience makes this a real title threat. In a fight this volatile, the first clean mistake may matter more than the prediction.