Former Premier League defender James Collins is set to make his boxing debut against fight content creator Big Stacks in London next month. The 43-year-old has been added to the undercard for the Misfits Boxing event headlined by Joey Essex vs Dapper Laughs, scheduled for October 10 at the Copper Box Arena.
Opponent and Event Details
Collins will face social media personality Big Stacks, who brands himself as the "UK's Hardest Man." Stacks recently defeated Jordan McCann in a grudge match and was originally slated to fight former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner. Skinner withdrew for undisclosed reasons, and Collins has now been confirmed as his replacement.
Reaction and Support
Misfits Boxing announced the bout on X, stating: "Big Stacks finds his biggest challenger yet in former Welsh footballer James 'Ginge' Collins. A huge card unravels in London on October 10. You aren't going to want to miss this one." Collins also shared the news on his social media, drawing support from former teammates, including Carlton Cole, who commented "Can't wait," and ex-England and West Ham boss Sam Allardyce, who added "Go on Ginge."
Career Background
Collins retired from professional football in 2019 after a career that began with Cardiff City nearly two decades earlier. He earned 51 international caps for Wales and was part of the squad that reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals. He also secured a runners-up medal in the 2006 FA Cup final with West Ham and another in the League Cup with Aston Villa four years later.
