Junaid Bostan

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Junaid Bostan
Born (2002-02-21) 21 February 2002 (age 22)
NationalityBritish
Other names"Star Boy"
Statistics
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights10
Wins10
Wins by KO8
Losses0
Draws0
No contests0

Junaid Bostan (born February 21, 2002) is a British professional boxer from Rotherham, Yorkshire. Competing in the super-welterweight division, he is known for his southpaw stance and impressive knockout power.

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Early Life and Amateur Career

Bostan began boxing at a young age, training under the late Brendan Ingle before joining the Steel City Gym in Sheffield under the guidance of Grant Smith. [1] He is a double national champion and represented England internationally from the age of 13. [2] During his amateur career, he achieved significant milestones, including winning national titles and competing in international tournaments. Notably, he faced opponents such as George Liddard in the England Boxing National Youth Championships 2020 Finals. [3]

Professional Career

Bostan turned professional in 2022, signing a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. He made an immediate impact in the super-welterweight division, showcasing his power and skill. [4]

Bostan would make his American debut on December 15, 2023 against Gordie Russ II (nephew of famed boxing trainer SugarHill Steward) and would win via a wide unanimous decision despite facing some adversity. [5]

Bostan would next face fellow prospect Jack Martin on April 27, 2024. He would dominate the bout ending the fight with a left uppercut at the start of the 8th round. [6]

Bostan next faced Argentine Maico Sommariva at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on October 27, 2024. He secured a victory with a precise uppercut to Sommariva’s body in the third round, marking his tenth consecutive win. [7]

Bostan is scheduled to fight Bilal Fawaz for the vacant BBBofC English Super Welterweight title at the Indigo at The O2 in London on January 31, 2025. [8]

Professional boxing record

10 fights10 wins0 losses
By knockout80
By decision20
By disqualification00
Draws0
No contests0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
11 Bilal Fawaz (8)31 Jan 2025 Indigo at The O2, London, EnglandFor the vacant BBBofC English Super-Welterweight Championship.
10Win10–0Maico SommarivaKO3 (8), 1:3924 Oct 2024 Co-op Live, Manchester, England
9Win9–0Jack MartinTKO8 (10), 0:4927 Apr 2024 Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Liverpool, England
8Win8–0Gordie Russ IIUD816 Dec 2023 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, USA
7Win7–0Corey McCullochTKO6 (8), 2:077 Oct 2023 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
6Win6–0Ryan AmosPTS81 Jul 2023 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
5Win5–0Peter KramerTKO7 (8), 1:3018 Feb 2023 Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
4Win4–0Athanasios GlynosTKO2 (6), 1:5010 Dec 2022 First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
3Win3–0Anas IsartiTKO3 (6), 2:1524 Sep 2022 Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
2Win2–0Jose Manuel Lopez ClaveroRTD4 (6)6 Aug 2022 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
1Win1–0Alexis WernetTKO2 (4), 1:2011 Mar 2022Magna Centre, Rotherham, EnglandProfessional debut

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