Contestant Claims Victory on Britain's Got Talent, Prepares for Boxing Debut Against Sibling of top-tier Football Player
Jordan Banjo, the famed dancer from Diversity, is set to make waves in the Misfits Boxing ring this weekend against Love Island alum Wil Anderson.
At 32, Banjo gained fame alongside his brother, Ashley, as they etched their name in the dance world with Diversity, forming in 2007. They secured the winning title on Britain's Got Talent in 2009, besting heavy favorite Susan Boyle[2].
Today, the group remains in the limelight. This fresh spotlight has propelled Banjo into a new arena: the boxing ring. He'll be making his debut under the bright lights of Misfits Boxing this weekend.
The clash against Anderson will take center stage in Derby[1]. It all started when Banjo met Anderson at a Misfits event and they struck up an Instagram friendship. But then Misfits called, announcing that the duo would be going toe-to-toe[3].
The banter heated up as Anderson professed his intentions to knock Banjo's teeth out[3]. But Banjo, knowingly acknowledging the need to sell the fight, believes the outcome will be a more competitive, enjoyable battle.
Anderson's brother, Elliott, is a standout midfielder for Nottingham Forest[4]. The sibling rivalry adds another layer of intrigue to the bout.
Banjo can't help but feel slightly bemused about the unlikely match-up. "A win's a win, I'll take it however it comes. We're fighting in four, three-minute rounds," he said[3].
Banjo has some family ties to the world of boxing[4]. His father, Funso Banjo, fought professionally, bagging a Southern Area title in 1984 and even facing Joe Frazier's son, Marvis, in his most notable bout. Despite his dad's initial skepticism, Banjo is eager to follow in his footsteps, albeit on a different level.
As he prepares to enter the ring, Banjo admitted that his father, though unimpressed, will be there to support him.
The event, headlined by Till vs. Stewart, will stream live worldwide on DAZN[4][1]. As the ropes surround them, expect a dance break from Diversity to add some flair to Banjo's debut[3].
The sports world is abuzz as Jordan Banjo, the Diversity dancer, prepares to step out of the dance arena and into the boxing ring, challenging Love Island alum Wil Anderson in the Misfits Boxing event. Meanwhile, Elliott Anderson, Nottingham Forest's notable midfielder, watches with sibling rivalry, adding an extra layer of excitement to the sports spectacle.
