Here is all you need to know about professional boxer Maxi Hughes including his age, height, bio and more
In the Chelsea Ballroom at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Saturday, Hughes; ranked No. 9 by The Ring at lightweight; will take on William Zepeda, who has never lost.
After winning his most recent fight against George Kambosos Jr., the seasoned Hughes (26-6-2, 5 KO) has been on a roll for the past three or so years.
As Hughes and Zepeda face-off, they aim to demonstrate why they belong in the discussion of the front-runners. Ahead of the fight, let us have a look at who Maxi Hughes is.
Who is boxer Maxi Hughes, bio, age, height, weight class, wife, stats and fight record
Daniel “Maxi” Hughes is a professional boxer from Britain who was born on March 4, 1990 and competes in the lightweight division. From 2021 until 2023, he was the IBO lightweight champion.
Hughes’ record stands at 26 wins, 6 loses and 2 draws and his knock-out ratio is 19%.
Maxi Hughes ; Age. 34. Height. 5′ 7″ / 170 cm ; Record. Wins. 26. By KO. 5
A look at Maxi Hughes’ career
On September 17, 2010, Hughes won his first-ever professional bout at the Doncaster Dome via four rounds of points decisions (PTS) over Johnny Greaves. He fought Scott Cardle on April 20, 2013, at Winter Gardens, Blackpool, for the vacant Central Area lightweight title after amassing an 8-0-1 record (0 KOs).
Hughes lost via PTS in his debut title match, marking his career’s first loss. Following four wins, Hughes was supposed to compete against Joseph Laryea on September 12, 2014, at iceSheffield for the vacant International Masters super-featherweight title.
On the appointed date, Laryea declined to fight, therefore Kakhaber Avetisiani took his place. Throughout ten rounds, Hughes triumphed and won his maiden title via PTS.
Hughes and Ward, the current British super-featherweight champion, squared up for a third time on March 25, 2017, at the Manchester Arena, following three wins in non-title bouts. With scorecards from the judges reading 118–111, 116–113, and 116–112, Hughes lost by twelve-round unanimous decision (UD), suffering his third career loss.
He then made his comeback against Ryan Moorhead in 2017 winning the Central Area super-featherweight title. In September, Hughes went up against Jovanni Straffon for the highly coveted IBO lightweight title at Leeds’ Headingley Rugby Stadium, his first global championship attempt after winning the British title.
Maxi Hughes’ family, wife
Not much is known about Maxi Hughes’ personal life. He is married to Sophie Wildey Hughes who is an interior designer.