Tom Little (boxer)

Tom Little
Personal information
Nicknames
  • Not so
  • The Gyppopotamus
BornThomas Little
(1987-07-24) 24 July 1987 (age 39)
Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
WeightHeavyweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins10
Win by KO3
Losses9

Thomas Little (born 24 July 1987) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2011 to 2020.

Professional career

On 20 June 2012, Little was a competitor in the Prizefighter series on Sky Sports. Little faced Tom Dallas in the quarter-final, losing by technical knockout in the third round.

On 14 November 2013, Little once again competed in the Prizefighter series on Sky Sports. Little faced former world title challenger Brian Minto in the quarter-final, losing by split decision with scores of 29–28 in favour of Little, and 28–29 and 28–29 in favour of Minto.

On 4 November 2017, it was announced that Little would fight Olympic silver medallist Joe Joyce on 17 December on the undercard of Tony Bellew vs. David Haye II. Although, the bout was ultimately cancelled when the event was rescheduled.

On 19 January 2018, it was announced that Little would fight Olympic bronze medallist Filip Hrgović (2–0, 2 KOs) on 27 January 2018, on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk's cruiserweight unification bout against Mairis Briedis. Hrgović dominated throughout the fight, pressuring with a jab-right hand combination. He finally managed to knock Little down near the end of the fourth round, dropping his opponent with a right straight. Although Little managed to beat the ten-count, he had a cut over his left eye, and would quickly lose by technical knockout.

On 5 April 2018, it was announced Little would face undefeated Daniel Dubois for the vacant English heavyweight title on 23 June 2018. Little lost by TKO in the fifth round.

On 16 November 2018, it was announced Little would face David Price on 22 December 2018, on the undercard of Dillian Whyte vs. Derek Chisora II on Sky Sports Box Office. Little lost by TKO in the fourth round. The fight ended when Price landed a flurry of headshots. Little was hit with a right uppercut and a left hook, and the referee intervened, waving the fight off. The crowd booed, suggesting the stoppage was premature. Little expressed his disgust by shoving the referee. Fans also posted on social media to show their outrage towards the end.

On 26 November 2019, it was announced Little would face Magomedrasul Majidov on 7 December 2019, on the undercard of Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Anthony Joshua II on Sky Sports Box Office. In preparation for the bout, Little served as a sparring partner for Joshua and Whyte. Little lost by TKO in the second round.

On 21 November 2020, Little faced undefeated Alen Babić, losing by TKO in the third round.

Professional boxing record

19 fights 10 wins 9 losses
By knockout 3 6
By decision 7 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
19 Loss 10–9 Alen Babić TKO 3 (8), 2:38 21 Nov 2020 Wembley Arena, London, England
18 Loss 10–8 Magomedrasul Majidov TKO 2 (8), 1:49 7 Dec 2019 Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
17 Loss 10–7 David Price TKO 4 (8), 2:38 22 Dec 2018 The O2 Arena, London, England
16 Loss 10–6 Daniel Dubois TKO 5 (10), 0:58 23 Jun 2018 The O2 Arena, London, England For vacant English heavyweight title
15 Loss 10–5 Filip Hrgović TKO 4 (8), 2:15 27 Jan 2018 Arēna Rīga, Riga, Latvia
14 Win 10–4 Josh Sandland TKO 4 (6), 2:45 14 Oct 2017 York Hall, London, England
13 Win 9–4 Kamil Sokolowski PTS 6 27 May 2017 Metropole Hotel, Brighton and Hove, England
12 Win 8–4 Tom Dallas TKO 1 (10), 0:59 11 Feb 2017 York Hall, London, England
11 Loss 7–4 Dominic Akinlade PTS 10 6 Aug 2016 York Hall, London, England For Southern Area heavyweight title
10 Win 7–3 James Oliphant PTS 4 16 May 2015 Camden Centre, London, England
9 Win 6–3 Larry Olubamiwo TKO 2 (4), 2:51 11 Apr 2015 York Hall, London, England
8 Win 5–3 Ferenc Zsalek PTS 4 31 Oct 2014 Metropole Hotel, Brighton and Hove, England
7 Loss 4–3 Dorian Darch PTS 4 11 Jul 2014 Merthyr Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
6 Win 4–2 Imantas Davidaitis PTS 4 26 Apr 2014 WonderWorld, Milton Keynes, England
5 Loss 3–2 Brian Minto SD 3 14 Nov 2013 York Hall, London, England Prizefighter 32: heavyweight quarter-final
4 Loss 3–1 Tom Dallas TKO 3 (3), 1:52 20 Jun 2012 York Hall, London, England Prizefighter 25: heavyweight quarter-final
3 Win 3–0 Igoris Borucha PTS 4 21 Jan 2012 Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England
2 Win 2–0 Hastings Rasani PTS 4 18 Nov 2011 York Hall, London, England
1 Win 1–0 Rolandas Cesna PTS 4 31 Jul 2011 Liquid Nightclub, Luton, England

References

  1. ↑ "Brits together in Prizefighter". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  2. ↑ "Dallas hoping for fresh start". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  3. ↑ "Prizefighter joy for Hamer". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  4. ↑ "Toney, Gavern, Wills, Minto vs. Sprott, Legg, Olubamiwo". BoxingScene. 7 November 2013. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  5. ↑ "Anthony Joshua, James Toney and Prizefighter: Recalling a crazy tale in heavyweight history". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  6. ↑ "Joe Joyce faces a Little challenge on David Haye-Tony Bellew undercard – South London News". www.londonnewsonline.co.uk. 4 November 2017. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  7. ↑ "David Haye v Tony Bellew: Rematch postponed after Haye's 'freak' accident". BBC Sport. 2017-11-20. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
  8. ↑ "Filip Hrgovic vs. Tom Little Added To Usyk-Briedis Card". BoxingScene. 19 January 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  9. ↑ Ringside (19 January 2018). "Undefeated Filip Hrgovic pitted against Tom Little on Usyk v Briedis card". worldboxingnews.com. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  10. ↑ "Usyk vs. Briedis - LIVE Results From Riga, Latvia". BoxingScene. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  11. ↑ McGrain, Matt (28 January 2018). "Formidable Heavyweight Prospect Filip Hrgovic Butchers Tom Little in Riga". tss.ib.tv. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  12. ↑ "Tom Little Confident That He Can Shock Daniel Dubois". BoxingScene. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  13. ↑ "Dubois Vows: Little is Mentally Weak, I'll Show That, He's Nothing". BoxingScene. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  14. ↑ "Daniel Dubois Batters Tom Little, Stops Him in Fifth Round". BoxingScene. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  15. ↑ McIntyre, Trevor (23 June 2018). "Daniel Dubois vs. Tom Little – Results". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  16. ↑ "David Price vs. Tom Little Set, December 22 At O2 Arena". BoxingScene. 16 November 2018. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  17. ↑ "Whyte vs Chisora 2: David Price takes on Tom Little live on Sky Sports Box Office". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
  18. ↑ Dielhenn, James (22 December 2018). "Whyte vs Chisora 2: David Price records stoppage victory but Tom Little insists it was prematurely ended". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  19. ↑ "David Price Back With a Win, Stops Tom Little in Fourth". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
  20. ↑ "Ruiz vs. Joshua Rematch: Majidov-Little Clash To Be Added". BoxingScene. 26 November 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  21. ↑ "Ruiz Jr vs Joshua 2: Tom Little vows to topple world amateur champion". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  22. ↑ "Little: I've been sparring Whyte, AJ". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  23. ↑ "Mahammadrasul Majidov Blasts Out Tom Little in Two". BoxingScene. 7 December 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  24. ↑ "Ruiz Jr vs Joshua 2: Magomedrasul Majidov stops Tom Little in two rounds". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 November 2026.
  25. ↑ "Alen Babic Drops Tom Little Twice, Takes Him Out in Third". BoxingScene. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2026.