Junaid Bostan


Junaid Bostan 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. 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. He is a double national champion and represented England internationally from the age of 13. 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.

Professional career

Bostan turned professional in 2022, signing a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.
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.
Bostan next faced Jack Martin on 27 April 2024, ending the fight with a left uppercut at the start of the eugth round.
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.
Bostan faced Bilal Fawaz for the vacant BBBofC English super-welterweight title at Indigo at The O2 in London on 31 January 2025. The fight resulted in a split draw.
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.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, TimeDateLocationNotes
12Loss10-1-1Bilal FawazMD11 Oct 2025Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandFor the vacant BBBofC English Super-Welterweight Championship.
11Draw10-0-1Bilal Fawaz31 Jan 2025Indigo at The O2, London, EnglandFor the vacant BBBofC English Super-Welterweight Championship.
10Win10–0Maico SommarivaKO3, 1:3924 Oct 2024Co-op Live, Manchester, England
9Win9–0Jack MartinTKO8, 0:4927 Apr 2024Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Liverpool, England
8Win8–0Gordie Russ IIUD816 Dec 2023Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, USA
7Win7–0Corey McCullochTKO6, 2:077 Oct 2023Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
6Win6–0Ryan AmosPTS81 Jul 2023Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
5Win5–0Peter KramerTKO7, 1:3018 Feb 2023Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
4Win4–0Athanasios GlynosTKO2, 1:5010 Dec 2022First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
3Win3–0Anas IsartiTKO3, 2:1524 Sep 2022Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
2Win2–0Jose Manuel Lopez ClaveroRTD4 6 Aug 2022Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
1Win1–0Alexis WernetTKO2, 1:2011 Mar 2022Magna Centre, Rotherham, EnglandProfessional debut