Junaid Bostan
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Star Boy |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 21 February 2002 Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 12 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Win by KO | 8 |
| Losses | 1 |
| 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.
Early life and amateur career
Bostan was born in England to a Pakistani father and English mother.[1] He 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.[2] He is a double national champion and represented England internationally from the age of 13.[3] 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.[4]
Professional career
Bostan turned professional in 2022, signing a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.[5]
Bostan made his American debut on 15 December 2023 against Gordie Russ II, nephew of renowned boxing trainer SugarHill Steward, and won via unanimous decision despite facing some adversity.[6]
Bostan next faced Jack Martin on 27 April 2024, ending the fight with a left uppercut at the start of the eugth round.[7]
Bostan took on Argentine boxer Maico Sommariva at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on 27 October 2024. He secured a victory with a precise uppercut to Sommariva's body in the third round, marking his 10th consecutive win.[8]
Bostan faced Bilal Fawaz for the vacant BBBofC English super-welterweight title at Indigo at The O2 in London on 31 January 2025.[9] The fight resulted in a split draw.[10]
A rematch took place at Sheffield Arena on 11 October 2025, with Fawaz winning by majority decision to take the title and end Bostan's unbeaten record.[11][12]
Professional boxing record
| 12 fights | 10 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 0 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Loss | 10-1-1 | Bilal Fawaz | MD | (10) | 11 Oct 2025 | Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England | For the vacant BBBofC English Super-Welterweight Championship. |
| 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 |
External links
References
- ^ "Reytons and boxer Junaid champion new perception of Rotherham". Rotherham Advertiser. January 9, 2025.
- ^ "How Steel City gym became the Ingle star factory of today". The Star. January 2, 2025.
- ^ "Teenage starlet Junaid Bostan, 13, tastes victory on the world stage". The Star. February 19, 2016.
- ^ "England Boxing National Youth Championships 2020". England Boxing.
- ^ "Junaid Bostan - Matchroom Boxing". Matchroom Boxing. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ ""In the worst performance I dug out a win. I am a tough kid." Junaid Bostan after his American debut". Rotherham Advertiser. December 18, 2023.
- ^ "Prospect Junaid Bostan Stops Jack Martin In Eight Rounds". www.boxingscene.com.
- ^ "Junaid Bostan comments on his victory over Maico Sommariva". Boxing Social. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "The amazing back story of Junaid Bostan's next opponent". Rotherham Advertiser. January 15, 2025.
- ^ "Bilal Fawaz held to controversial draw against Junaid Bostan". www.boxingscene.com.
- ^ "Bilal Fawaz claims shock victory in rematch with Junaid Bostan". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ^ "Bilal Fawaz inflicts first defeat upon Junaid Boston". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 12 November 2025.