Former West Ham soccer star books Misfits Boxing debut against ‘UK’s Hardest Man’

James Collins has called on West Ham fans to come out and support him as he swaps the pitch for the ring next month.

Former soccer star Collins played over 200 games during two spells at Upton Park and the new London Stadium. He retired in 2020 at the age of 37 having represented Wales at the international level over 50 times and played hundreds of Premier League games.

Now at 43-years-old, he has signed up with Misfits Boxing to make his fighting debut on short notice against a boxer who calls himself ‘the UK’s hardest man’ Big Stacks. They will compete on a card that also features Alex Pereira’s coach Plinio Cruz against Chase DeMoor.

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James Collins books Misfits Boxing debut

Earlier this week, Misfits Boxing’s October 10 card took a major hit as popular TV personality Tom Skinner pulled out of a fight with streamer Big Stacks. Tonight, the promotion announced that Skinner has been replaced by former Premier League player James Collins.

Collins is a popular soccer star who played at the European Championships for his native Wales and competed in FA Cup and League Cup finals. Now, he switches his football boots for boxing gloves, and is asking West Ham fans to make the short trip from their home London Stadium to the Copper Box.

“So, this is happening,” Collins wrote in an Instagram story announcing the event. “Would love it West Ham heavy in there on the night… Would love your support.”