Boxing from the age of 9, Michael is a former national champion and professional boxer.

 

His impressive record boasts 99 amateur fights, 3 school-boy titles, junior ABA champion and senior ABA champion. He travelled around the world representing England in over 20 contests including European and World championships. He had 34 fights as professional boxer fighting under the name Oscar Hall on the undercard of some world championship contests.

 

Since retiring at the age of 33, Michael has continued to work in the sport, training boxers on a one to one basis in addition to regular group boxercise classes at various gyms in Darlington. Whilst his fighting days may be over, Michael’s passion for boxing continues and he now uses his years of experience to help other athletes fulfil their boxing dreams. Michael is also a full-time firefighter, recreational runner (not as fast as he used to be!) who loves spending time with his family and dog, Missy.