Big Stacks Faces James Collins in Misfits Boxing Debut Bout

Charlie Robert, known as Big Stacks, fought former Cardiff City, Wales and West Ham United defender James Collins in a Misfits Boxing bout at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday, October 10. The 33-year-old influencer boxer entered the event after defeating Jordan McCann by second-round technical knockout, while Collins made his boxing debut after retiring from football.

According to WalesOnline, Robert built his public profile through livestreaming and social media before moving into influencer boxing. He joined the Misfits roster after adopting the Big Stacks nickname, which came from his claim of being the UK's Hardest Man.

WalesOnline reported that Robert's previous boxing appearance included a body-shots-only contest against Armz Korleone, where he lost by fourth-round technical knockout. His victory over McCann in September became his first major stoppage win in the sport.

Robert has also discussed his criminal past and time in prison. According to WalesOnline, he said he was involved in crime from a young age and claimed he had been arrested around 60 times during his life.

"I was just in jail. I got involved in gangs. And I was just in and out of jail.

It was normal for me. Because I used to love fighting, I was always getting done for assaults, GBHs. For me, in and out of jail was my second home," said Charlie Robert.

The fighter previously received a 13-year prison sentence for a violent assault in his early twenties, according to WalesOnline. Robert later said he regretted the incident and described the circumstances that led to the attack.

"I was involved with gangs. I had some problems with another drug dealer. He came at me with a baseball bat.

He tried to attack me with the bat, dropped the bat and drove off. We chased after him. I thought I had been set up by the guy I attacked.

So, in my mind, I think how did this other guy know who was there at the same time?" said Charlie Robert.

Robert continued discussing the incident in the same interview with All Out Fighting, explaining that he believed he had made a mistake. He later shifted focus toward social media work and boxing after leaving prison.

"We called the guy and were going to meet for a deal. And I ended up beating him up. I could have got it wrong.

In my head, I did get it wrong, but that night, I genuinely thought he set me up. I was intoxicated, just jumped out and attacked a kid. Obviously, I regret it," said Charlie Robert.

James Collins entered the fight after ending his football career in 2020, according to DAZN. The former Wales international defender earned 51 caps for his country and played in the Premier League with West Ham United.

The event at the Copper Box Arena featured a card headlined by Joey Essex against Dapper Laughs. DAZN reported that coverage began at 6.30pm local time, with Big Stacks and Collins scheduled for ringwalks at approximately 8.29pm.