Tom Zanetti


Thomas Byron Courtney, known professionally as Tom Zanetti, is a British DJ, music producer, rapper, singer and boxer. He is best known for his songs "Darlin’" and "You Want Me", both of which received silver and platinum BPI certifications respectively. The latter of the two charted in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Republic of Ireland.

Music career

Zanetti started his musical career performing in clubs at age 17.
These days, he is best known for his songs "Darlin’" and "You Want Me", which received silver and platinum BPI certifications respectively. The latter charted in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Ireland.

Television career

In January 2021, Zanetti took part in the tenth season of Celebs Go Dating, titled "Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion" along with Joey Essex, Curtis Pritchard, Chloe Ferry and others. The usual series was tweaked to allow the production of the show to take place amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Eight famous faces were placed in a house, in order to get to know eight further members of the public, go on dates and start new relationships with the guidance of dating agents and psychologists.
Zanetti chose to break the rules and date fellow celebrity, Made In Chelsea star, Sophie Hermann. They dated throughout the series and left the series as a couple.

Boxing career

Zanetti was scheduled to make his boxing debut on 15 October 2022 at the Sheffield Arena. His first opponent, Jack Bean, withdrew due to his mental health. His second opponent, Jayden King, withdrew after realizing that he will not be able to make weight only a few hours after the heated press conference where both charged towards each other numerous times. Co-owner of Misfits Boxing Mams Taylor ensured on Twitter that Zanetti will have a presence on a future Misfits Boxing event and that King will be banned from any future events following his withdrawal. On 14 October it was announced that Zanetti had signed a 3-fight deal with Misfits Boxing following his removal after King withdrew.

Albaher vs Zanetti

On 1 December it was announced that Zanetti will face Slim Albaher on 14 January 2023 at Wembley Arena in London, England for the MFB light heavyweight title. Albaher defeated Zanetti via unanimous decision.

High Stakes Tournament

On 14 February 2023, it was announced that Zanetti had signed a multi fight deal with Kingpyn Boxing to compete in the High Stakes Tournament. On 12 March at the Kingpyn Launch Party, Zanetti was matched up with Jarvis Khattri for the quarter-final of the Kingpyn High Stakes Tournament at Wembley Arena in London on 22 April. Khattri defeated Zanetti via 3rd-round TKO.

Personal life

Zanetti attended Royds School in Rothwell, West Yorkshire, from which he was expelled; subsequently he attended Tinshill Learning Centre until age 16. He has one son, Deaconn, born in 2006 when he was 17, who has made an appearance in one of his music videos.
Zanetti is a supporter of Leeds United F.C.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesSource
2014The SIC Life With Tom ZanettiHimselfReality TV show
2015First DatesHimselfSeries 3, Episode 7
2017Katie Price: My Crazy LifeHimselfSeries 6
2018Good Morning BritainGuestBreakfast programme
2021Celebs Go DatingHimselfReality TV show
2021Made in ChelseaHimselfReality TV show

Discography

Singles

Music videos

Boxing record

MF–Professional

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Loss0–1Slim Albaher414 Jan 2023Wembley Arena, London, EnglandFor MFB light heavyweight title

Exhibition

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
1Loss0–1Jarvis Khattri3, 1:4522 Apr 2023Wembley Arena, London, EnglandHigh Stakes Tournament quarter-final