Bristol's IBF interim bantamweight Champion - Who is Lee Haskins?

On the 13th June 2015, Bristol's Lee Haskins Defeated Iwasa to take the Interim IBF Bantamweight title.

The fight went six rounds and Haskins was the favourite through most of the fight. By the fourth round, the pace picked up considerably but Haskins remained faster throughout the fight and ultimately landed far more blows 

In the 6th round, Haskins delivered a crippling cross followed by a sharp uppercut. Iwasa dropped to the floor and moments later the referee stopped the fight and awarding Haskins a TKO... with it came the Interim World Bantamweight Title!

Haskin's win was another victory to add to Bristol boxing along with Selby's stunning performance earlier in May (Selby took home the IBF World Featherweight Title).

Bantamweight World Ranking

No.2

Residence

Bristol, Avon

Birth Place

Bristol, Avon

Stance

Southpaw

Record

W-32 , L-3 , D-0

 

DOB

29/11/1983

Bristol's Lee Haskins career to date

Debut

Haskins had his first professional fight at 19 (2003) against Ankar Miah.

He won this and went on to win the next three consecutive fights, against Chris Edwards, Neil Read and Jason Thomas. [1].

Haskins Win’s Commonwealth Title

In 2006, Haskin’s highlighted is prowess in the ring with a record of 13-0. Just three years on from his debut, he challenged Mathias for the vacant Flyweight Commonwealth Title. [2].

Mathias was out-boxed and stopped in the second round - Haskins took away his second title win but two months later this title was challenged by Zolile Mbityi in Bristol.  The Mbityi vs. Haskins fight went 12 rounds...Haskins was finally awarded the fight on points.  

A change in course - Fighting At Bantamweight

By this point, Lee Haskins had won all 15 of his professional bouts -  he chose to change weight category and fight at Bantamweight.

In late 2006 Haskins made his debut fight at Bantamweight, against Munyai; Haskins suffered a TKO – with the fight going to Munyai. Haskins then beat his next opponent Badu on points.

However, his challenge for the Banatamweight title against Ian Napa slipped through his fingers. After a solid [3]first few rounds, Haskins was forced to retire from the fight with an injury[4].  

In 2009, Haskins went on to defend his Super Featherweight Title from the two talented fighters Burkinshaw of Sheffield and Andy Bell.

Haskins Shines Against Broadhurst

Later in 2009, Haskins rumbled the bookies with his blazing performance against Don Broadhurst.

Haskins went in at 4:1 but by the eighth round both were at 11:10. Many speculated a draw but Haskins won with a unanimous decision from the judges. 

April 2011 was Haskins’ next fight against Bulgarian Remziev, which he won alongside his next successive 5 fights giving him a 6 streak win until squarely defeated by Jamoye in his title defending fight for EBU Bantamweight. [5].  

2015 - Haskins Rebounds to Win World Title

Haskins’ defeat at Belgium was followed by formidable streak of six wins.

Haskins fought Martin Ward and defended his title from Jason booth in an exciting clash at the Bristol City Academy[6].  

Lee Haskins' last fight on June 13th against the skilful Iwasa, won Haskins the IBF Interim Bantamweight Title [7].