Matt Astbury
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Matt Astbury
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MattAstbury Profile and Collections - Wakelet
Public Collections from Matt Astbury Content Editor for DAZN News | Nottingham Trent University Broadcast Journalism Graduate | X account: @AstburyMatt
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Followers coming in dribs and drabs.
Sportswriter by trade, portfolio is here wakelet.com/@MattAstbury.
Sportswriter by trade, portfolio is here wakelet.com/@MattAstbury.
Caught up on Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2, a 12-round shutout for Benn.
Eubank Jr. became a shell with 30 seconds left in round one, his punches lacked zip and Benn was enjoying it in there.
A perfect rematch display, I would be tempted to stay at 160. #EubankBenn2
Eubank Jr. became a shell with 30 seconds left in round one, his punches lacked zip and Benn was enjoying it in there.
A perfect rematch display, I would be tempted to stay at 160. #EubankBenn2
November 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Caught up on Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn 2, a 12-round shutout for Benn.
Eubank Jr. became a shell with 30 seconds left in round one, his punches lacked zip and Benn was enjoying it in there.
A perfect rematch display, I would be tempted to stay at 160. #EubankBenn2
Eubank Jr. became a shell with 30 seconds left in round one, his punches lacked zip and Benn was enjoying it in there.
A perfect rematch display, I would be tempted to stay at 160. #EubankBenn2
No Eubank Jr-Benn 2 for me this evening, finally got to see Inside Number 9 Stage Fright.
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
November 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
No Eubank Jr-Benn 2 for me this evening, finally got to see Inside Number 9 Stage Fright.
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
An incredible production, Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are masters of their craft, go and see it if you can!
One final England match for the year, Serbia (h). #ThreeLions
November 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
One final England match for the year, Serbia (h). #ThreeLions
Adam Azim on Amir Khan, family and the legacy he wants to create.
My interview with the rising British super lightweight for DAZN News.
(Azim fights on the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn 2 undercard this Saturday) #EubankBenn2
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My interview with the rising British super lightweight for DAZN News.
(Azim fights on the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn 2 undercard this Saturday) #EubankBenn2
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I’m the rising British star who wants to follow in the footsteps of Amir Khan | DAZN News GB
Adam Azim is hoping his career can follow a similar path to one of a legend in British boxing.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Adam Azim on Amir Khan, family and the legacy he wants to create.
My interview with the rising British super lightweight for DAZN News.
(Azim fights on the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn 2 undercard this Saturday) #EubankBenn2
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My interview with the rising British super lightweight for DAZN News.
(Azim fights on the Eubank Jr. vs. Benn 2 undercard this Saturday) #EubankBenn2
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Adam Azim expects Kurt Scoby to struggle when they meet Saturday night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr.'s rematch with Conor Benn.
My interview for DAZN News. #EubankBenn2
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My interview for DAZN News. #EubankBenn2
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Why Adam Azim expecrs Kurt Scoby to struggle on Eubank Jr-Benn undercard | DAZN News GB
Adam Azim is expecting his American opponent to be at a disadvantage on Saturday night, live on DAZN.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Adam Azim expects Kurt Scoby to struggle when they meet Saturday night at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr.'s rematch with Conor Benn.
My interview for DAZN News. #EubankBenn2
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My interview for DAZN News. #EubankBenn2
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Why Jermaine Franklin is the perfect test for Moses Itauma.
The pair will meet in Manchester on January 24, 2026 live on DAZN. #ItaumaFranklin
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The pair will meet in Manchester on January 24, 2026 live on DAZN. #ItaumaFranklin
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Why Jermaine Franklin is the perfect test for Moses Itauma | DAZN News GB
The American has the attributes to make it awkward for the heavyweight knockout artist.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Why Jermaine Franklin is the perfect test for Moses Itauma.
The pair will meet in Manchester on January 24, 2026 live on DAZN. #ItaumaFranklin
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The pair will meet in Manchester on January 24, 2026 live on DAZN. #ItaumaFranklin
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Moses Itauma to face Jermaine Franklin in the main event of a Magnificent 7 card in Manchester on January 24, 2026.
Franklin is a good choice of opponent who should give Itauma some much-needed rounds before the world title charge. #ItaumaFranklin
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Franklin is a good choice of opponent who should give Itauma some much-needed rounds before the world title charge. #ItaumaFranklin
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Moses Itauma to face Jermaine Franklin on January 24 | DAZN News GB
After numerous delays and changes in opponent, Moses Itauma will return to the ring in early 2026.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Moses Itauma to face Jermaine Franklin in the main event of a Magnificent 7 card in Manchester on January 24, 2026.
Franklin is a good choice of opponent who should give Itauma some much-needed rounds before the world title charge. #ItaumaFranklin
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Franklin is a good choice of opponent who should give Itauma some much-needed rounds before the world title charge. #ItaumaFranklin
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November 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Vergil Ortiz Jr. did the business last night, now it's time to make Ortiz vs. 'Boots' Ennis for early 2026. #OrtizLubin
November 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Vergil Ortiz Jr. did the business last night, now it's time to make Ortiz vs. 'Boots' Ennis for early 2026. #OrtizLubin
I swear these Radiohead setlists are getting better and better.
The three from Madrid are on another level.
The three from Madrid are on another level.
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I swear these Radiohead setlists are getting better and better.
The three from Madrid are on another level.
The three from Madrid are on another level.
ICYMI
I spoke to rising British super lightweight Adam Azim who revealed a possible date for the long-awaited fight with British rival Dalton Smith during an exclusive interview for DAZN News.
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I spoke to rising British super lightweight Adam Azim who revealed a possible date for the long-awaited fight with British rival Dalton Smith during an exclusive interview for DAZN News.
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Adam Azim reveals possible date for grudge fight against Dalton Smith | DAZN News GB
Adam Azim is confident a fight with domestic rival Dalton Smith will happen before the end of 2026.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
ICYMI
I spoke to rising British super lightweight Adam Azim who revealed a possible date for the long-awaited fight with British rival Dalton Smith during an exclusive interview for DAZN News.
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/b...
I spoke to rising British super lightweight Adam Azim who revealed a possible date for the long-awaited fight with British rival Dalton Smith during an exclusive interview for DAZN News.
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Sad to see the demolition of the San Siro in Milan going ahead.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Sad to see the demolition of the San Siro in Milan going ahead.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
Very lucky to have visited when England played Italy in the Nations League there in September 2022.
🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨
Adam Azim is confident a long-awaited showdown with British rival Dalton Smith will take place between October and December next year.
Read all about it on DAZN News.
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Adam Azim is confident a long-awaited showdown with British rival Dalton Smith will take place between October and December next year.
Read all about it on DAZN News.
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Adam Azim reveals possible date for grudge fight against Dalton Smith | DAZN News GB
Adam Azim is confident a fight with domestic rival Dalton Smith will happen before the end of 2026.
www.dazn.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨
Adam Azim is confident a long-awaited showdown with British rival Dalton Smith will take place between October and December next year.
Read all about it on DAZN News.
www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/b...
Adam Azim is confident a long-awaited showdown with British rival Dalton Smith will take place between October and December next year.
Read all about it on DAZN News.
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Erling Haaland being compared to Lionel Messi, and what makes him different to one of, if not the best player to kick a ball around on some grass. #mcfc
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Haaland compared to Messi, but this is why he’s a different goalscoring machine | DAZN News GB
Erling Haaland is on the same level as the Argentinian football legend, but he is a completely different type of player.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Erling Haaland being compared to Lionel Messi, and what makes him different to one of, if not the best player to kick a ball around on some grass. #mcfc
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Pretty comfortable against Bournemouth in the end for City.
A big week coming up, Dortmund in the Champions League and then Liverpool in the Barclays. #mcfc
A big week coming up, Dortmund in the Champions League and then Liverpool in the Barclays. #mcfc
November 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Pretty comfortable against Bournemouth in the end for City.
A big week coming up, Dortmund in the Champions League and then Liverpool in the Barclays. #mcfc
A big week coming up, Dortmund in the Champions League and then Liverpool in the Barclays. #mcfc