When and why you started boxing:
I started from a young age because I come from a big boxing family. My grandad, Bill Cox Snr, was the ABA secretary, while my dad, Bill Cox Jnr, is a leading AIBA official. On my mumโs side, my uncle, Alan Coveley, and my cousin, Gary Coveley, both represented England as boxers.
Favourite all-time fighter:
Vasyl Lomachenko for his amateur achievements and Floyd Mayweather for being a total boxer and businessman.
Best fight you’ve seen:
I was one of the flag-bearers at the 2012 Olympics in London, so I got to see the likes of Lomachenko, Anthony Joshua, Katie Taylor and many more box in the flesh.
Personal career highlight:
As an amateur I reached national finals and won London titles, but itโs hard to top boxing at the O2 Arena on a big Matchroom card as a professional.
Toughest opponent:
As a pro, Iโd have to say my most recent opponent in September โ Steven Maguire [w pts 6]. He just kept coming.
Best and worst attributes as a boxer:
My strengths are my boxing IQ, ringcraft and movement. Iโm learning to let my hands go more, such as throwing more than three or four punches at once.
Training tip:
Work hard and donโt give in when times are tough.
Favourite meal/restaurant:
A curry at Mr India in Sheerness.
Best friends in boxing:
Sam Bezzina. We met at Repton Boxing Club nearly 15 years ago and now heโs my coach.
Other sportsman you would like to be:
Iโd be a footballer because the rewards are so high.
Last film/TV show you saw:
I love the series, Power.
Who would play you in a film of your life:
A young Robert De Niro. Thereโs no better actor.
Have you ever been starstruck:
When I met David Beckham on a school trip to his football academy when I was 12.
Last time you cried:
I cried this week because of how much I miss my mum, whoโs passed away. I just want to make her proud.
Best advice received:
โShut up and get on with it!โ That was from the legendary trainer, Mickey May.
Worst rumour about yourself:
That Iโm 6ft. Iโm only 5ft 6ins!
Something not many people know about you:
I like taking three-hour baths โ just me alone with my thoughts.
FAST FACTS
Age: 25
Twitter: n/a
Nickname: n/a
Height: 5ft 6ins
Nationality: English
From: Islington
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 5-0 (1)
Division: Bantamweight
Titles: n/a
Next fight: Cox is next likely to be out in February.