Alex Murphy is a British professional boxer from Salford, Lancashire, competing in the lightweight division. Born in March 2001, he began boxing at the age of eight with Eccles Boxing School and turned professional in 2021 while studying sports coaching and development.
Early Life & Amateur Career
Murphy grew up in Salford, describing his local gym as a "second home" and crediting his long-time coach as a father figure. He faced a challenging period with eight consecutive amateur losses, which he overcame through resilience and dedication to his craft.
Since turning professional at age 20, Murphy has compiled an undefeated early career primarily on the regional circuit. He is known for his active schedule—competing five times in 2023—and for traveling abroad to enhance his training, including camps in New York, Istanbul, and Lanzarote. He won the WBO Global super lightweight title in 2023 and followed with another title win in March 2025. Notable is his consistent engagement and performance in small-hall shows, where he also contributed as a boxing coach and personal trainer.
An orthodox lightweight, Murphy is recognized for his high output, front-foot pressure, and ability to energize audiences—often entering to "Sweet Caroline." He views a busy fight schedule as essential for development and aims to continue climbing through regional titles while maintaining his role as a prominent local ambassador for the sport.