Darts sensation Luke Littler eyes boxing debut
Darts sensation Luke Littler has expressed his desire to step into the boxing ring, revealing that he would welcome the opportunity to compete on the Misfits platform, reports BritPanorama.
The 19-year-old, who has claimed two World Championship titles, indicated he would be keen on a single bout despite one significant obstacle: his partner’s disapproval. “I’d love to, a one-off definitely, on Misfits,” Littler admitted to DAZN.
Faith Millar’s reluctance appears to be the primary barrier preventing the teenage darts star from pursuing his pugilistic ambitions. Littler made his comments while attending a boxing event in Liverpool on Saturday evening, where he watched middleweight prospect Luke Turner secure victory over Jensen Irving as part of the undercard for Nick Ball’s world title defence against Brandon Figueroa.
When asked about potential opponents, Littler responded confidently, “Anyone.” However, the demanding nature of his darts schedule, which includes weekly commitments in the Premier League alongside the European Tour, would make any boxing venture particularly challenging to accommodate.
In a previous conversation with Ariel Helwani approximately 18 months earlier, Littler had touched on his boxing aspirations, revealing some early experience in the sport. “I tried it like once or twice when I was younger,” he disclosed at that time, mentioning a social media personality rather than a fellow darts player as a potential opponent.
Saturday was eventful for the darts phenomenon, who also showcased his second World Championship trophy during Manchester United’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham in the Premier League. Despite the celebrations, Littler’s darts form has taken a hit recently, having suffered elimination in the quarter-finals during the opening night of the Premier League Darts campaign in Newcastle earlier this week.
Littler’s rise in darts continues to capture attention, yet his aspirations to cross over to boxing highlight the broader allure of combat sports in contemporary culture. As he balances these ambitions with his commitments on the oche, fans will be keen to see where this multifaceted journey takes him next.
