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Former West Ham soccer star books Misfits Boxing debut against ‘UK’s Hardest Man’

James Collins has called on West Ham fans to come out and support him as he swaps the pitch for the ring next month. Former…

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Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 4:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Former West Ham defender James Collins has signed with Misfits Boxing to make his fighting debut.
Collins will face streamer Big Stacks on short notice on an October 10 fight card at the Copper Box.
He steps in as a replacement after television personality Tom Skinner pulled out of the bout.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former West Ham United and Wales defender James Collins will make his boxing debut for Misfits Boxing on an October 10 card at the Copper Box. The 43-year-old former Premier League player agreed to face streamer Big Stacks, who calls himself the 'UK's Hardest Man,' on short notice.

Collins enters the fight as a replacement after television personality Tom Skinner withdrew from the matchup earlier in the week. The upcoming event will also feature Alex Pereira's coach Plinio Cruz competing against Chase DeMoor.

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Former West Ham soccer star books Misfits Boxing debut against ‘UK’s Hardest Man’

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