Billy Dib

Boxing Champion

1.) What advice do you have for an aspiring boxer?

My advice is commit yourself 100% to the sport, listen to your trainers and train hard because those who prepare properly will be able to give it their best shot in the ring.

2.) What is your career highlight so far?

Definitely winning the IBF Featherweight Title. It has been a dream of mine to become a World Champion since I was a youngster and achieving it is definitely something I'm proud of.

3.) If you had the choice, who would you like to fight?

I would love to fight any of the Champions in the Featherweight and Super Featherweight divisions in order to prove that I am the best fighter in these divisions.

4.) Who were your heroes growing up?

Muhammad Ali, Prince Naseem Hamed, and even Michael Jordan all had a major influence on my sporting life and were people who I looked up to growing up.

5.) What was your favorite subject in school? Why?

My favorite subject in school was definitely P.D.H.P.E. I just loved being active and trying out different types of sports.

6.) What do you like to do in your free time?

I love to spend time with my family and friends. I also like to spend time out on the water, wake-boarding and also playing a bit of basketball on the side.