Junaid Bostan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 February 2002 Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Star Boy |
| Statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 11 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Wins by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Junaid Bostan (born 21 February 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.
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]
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 would next face Bilal Fawaz for the vacant BBBofC English Super Welterweight title at the Indigo at The O2 in London on January 31, 2025. [8] The back and forth fight would result in the fight being scored a split draw. [9]
| 11 fights | 10 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Draw | 10-0-1 | Bilal Fawaz | SD | (8) | 31 Jan 2025 | Indigo at The O2, London, England | For the vacant BBBofC English Super-Welterweight Championship. |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Maico Sommariva | KO | 3 (8), 1:39 | 24 Oct 2024 | Co-op Live, Manchester, England | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jack Martin | TKO | 8 (10), 0:49 | 27 Apr 2024 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Liverpool, England | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Gordie Russ II | UD | 8 | 16 Dec 2023 | Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, USA | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Corey McCulloch | TKO | 6 (8), 2:07 | 7 Oct 2023 | Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ryan Amos | PTS | 8 | 1 Jul 2023 | Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Peter Kramer | TKO | 7 (8), 1:30 | 18 Feb 2023 | Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Athanasios Glynos | TKO | 2 (6), 1:50 | 10 Dec 2022 | First Direct Arena, Leeds, England | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Anas Isarti | TKO | 3 (6), 2:15 | 24 Sep 2022 | Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Jose Manuel Lopez Clavero | RTD | 4 (6) | 6 Aug 2022 | Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Alexis Wernet | TKO | 2 (4), 1:20 | 11 Mar 2022 | Magna Centre, Rotherham, England | Professional debut |