The Team

Ricky Hatton was one of our first ambassadors to join Boxers InNeed, no surprise there as Ricky would never turn down any chance to help others before him self.

Boxers In Need will always be grateful to Ricky for his help, I personally knew Ricky to be a man of  being there for others, a grounded humble man who never lost his personality even through the fame he carried and what he achieved in the sport of boxing.

He remained a genuine kind humble man from the beginnings to the highs and to the end of his young life.

The 2 weight world champion will be always remembered for giving the Manchester fans some of the most historic nights in resent times. He was and always will be deeply respected and loved by the masses. I was very honoured to know this man for everything a man should be also to others. His memory will last on and his legacy will always be a part of Boxers In Need.

RIP my friend with eternal glory.

Peter Fury

Johnny Nelson MBE is a former British professional boxer and current TV pundit and motivational speaker. He is best known for holding the World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight title from 1999 to 2006, the longest reign in history. Most remembered for his seven-year reign as WBO Cruiserweight Champion, he is the longest-reigning cruiserweight of all time. In addition to his worldwide success, Johnny Nelson has also held the British Cruiserweight twice, between 1989 and 1997 and held the European Cruiserweight title on two occasions.

Hughie Fury is a former British champion and heavyweight world title challenger and one of the current leading world contenders in the division. Hughie has come onboard as an ambassador for Boxers in Need and we are delighted to have someone like him behind the program. Hughie knows first hand the impact and positive effect that boxing and amateur gyms have on young people even if they are never going to box! "Not everyone who goes in a gym becomes a boxer but many come out as good people with respect and discipline! I'm Delighted to become an Ambassador!"

Liam Cameron is a British professional boxer from Sheffield, England, known for his grit, heart, and no-nonsense fighting style.

Born and raised in the Steel City, Liam came up through the tough local boxing circuit, earning a reputation early on as a hard worker who never shied away from a challenge.

He turned professional in 2009 after a successful amateur career and quickly made a name for himself on the domestic scene. Cameron captured the Commonwealth middleweight title in 2017 with a dominant win over Sam Sheedy a proud moment for both him and Sheffield’s boxing community. Standing tall and fighting with a relentless engine, he is known for his pressure, power, and determination inside the ropes.

Outside the ring, Liam’s story has been one of resilience. His career was marked by highs and lows, including setbacks that tested his character, but he’s always been open about the realities fighters face beyond the spotlight. A true Sheffield fighter through and through, Liam Cameron remains respected for his honesty, toughness, and his love for the sport that shaped his life.

Aky Karim is a British boxing presenter, commentator, and MC, recognized for his engaging presence in the sport. He is a partner and started his boxing carear with British Boxers BBTV, Boxing Now and has contributed to platforms such as DAZN, TalkSport, Eurosport, BBC Sport, and IBA boxing, enhancing his reputation within the boxing community. Aky conducts interviews with prominent boxing figures, including legends like Joe Calzaghe and current champions like Hughie Fury. His dedication to boxing extends to organizing events, such as previewing fight nights like "Destruction In The Dome" featuring Carly Skelly's WBC International Title bout.

Karim's multifaceted involvement significantly enriches the boxing landscape.

David Allen is a has challenged twice for the Commonwealth heavyweight title in 2017 and 2018. He holds a notable win over former WBA regular title holder Lucas Browne and is one of the likable and followed boxers presently in the UK. Coming off an impressive draw recently against Johnny Fisher, a fight many thought he deserved to win, watch this space!

It doesnt look like Dave will be hanging the gloves up anytime soon and is looking for the rematch with Fisher. Dave is one of the first ambassadors for us and someone who supports us when and where he can.

John 'Buster' Keeton John Keeton (born 19 May 1972) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1993 to 2009. He held the British cruiserweight title and challenged twice for the Commonwealth cruiserweight title between 2006 and 2007.

Keeton had his first professional contest on 11 August 1993, scoring a stoppage win over Tony Colclough in Mansfield. For the first three years of his career Keeton's results were a mixture of victories and defeats losing to the likes of Julius Francis, Bruce Scott and Nicky Piper. Following the Piper defeat on 7 July 1995, Keeton scored a run of five victories to earn a shot at the British title for the first time.

Tommy Frank is a British professional boxer who held the British flyweight title from 2021 to 2023 and the Commonwealth super-flyweight title from 2019 to 2020.

Tommy was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire. At the age of five, Frank had an operation to repair a hole in his heart and has since been an ambassador for Yorkshire-based national charity Heart Research UK. Frank took up boxing at the age of twelve, compiling an amateur record of 23–22, training at the Sheffield Boxing Centre in Hillsborough under the tutelage of head trainer Glyn Rhodes. After leaving school he studied plumbing at Castle College in Sheffield and worked as a labourer before turning professional. He is proud to be an ambassador for Boxers in Need.

Glyn Rhodes MBE has devoted his life to boxing. Since wandering into the world-famous St Thomas' gym in Sheffield as a directionless teenager, he has spent more than 40 years working inside and outside the ropes. Cognisant of how this hardest of sports both saved and brutalised him, he is now ready to tell his story. Rhodes' reflections offer fresh perspectives on the likes of Naseem Hamed, Johnny Nelson, Herol Graham, Clinton Woods, the British Boxing Board of Control, plus his complicated relationship with the iconic Brendan Ingle. Glyn is now a respected boxing trainer, bringing through the next generation of stars and is a valued ambassador for Boxers in Need.