Quick Info
| Profession | Professional boxer |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 04/03/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Rossington, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Maxi Hughes
14/03/2026
Hughes took on Pierce O'Leary at the 3Arena in Dublin for the vacant IBO super-lightweight title on short notice, after the original opponent withdrew through illness. He retired on his stool at the end of the fifth round and lost the bout.
12/12/2025
Hughes fought Bakhodur Usmonov in a WBA lightweight eliminator in Dubai and lost a majority decision over twelve rounds. The result was a setback in his effort to return to world-level contention.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Daniel "Maxi" Hughes is a British southpaw professional boxer who competes in the lightweight and super-featherweight divisions. He turned professional in September 2010 and has held the IBO lightweight title and the British lightweight title. |
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| Ring Name | Maximus |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5'7") |
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| Reach | 170 cm (66.9 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
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| Last Recorded Weigh-In | 134.9 lb |
Personal Life
| Residence | Rossington, Yorkshire, England |
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| Notes | Describes himself as a proud father on his official X profile. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Wife (name not confirmed in available sources) |
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Career
| Professional Debut | 17 September 2010, a four-round points win over Johnny Greaves at the Doncaster Dome |
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| Professional Record | 29 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws (6 wins by knockout), as listed by boxing record sites in 2026 |
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| Most Recent Fight | 14 March 2026, a fifth-round retirement loss to Pierce O'Leary at the 3Arena, Dublin |
| Next Scheduled Fight | 24 October 2026 against Giorgio Visioli at Utilita Arena, Sheffield, reported as a scheduled bout; result not yet confirmed in sources |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Southpaw boxer |
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| Known For | Durable career spanning more than fifteen years at lightweight and super-featherweight |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His given name is Daniel Hughes. | |
| 2. His ring nickname is "Maximus". | |
| 3. His first world title fight came in 2015, when his corner stopped the bout in the fifth round. | |
| 4. His first title shot was for the BBBofC Central Area lightweight title, which he lost on points to Scott Cardle in 2013. |
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