In an MMA career of ups and downs, Mick Stanton believes now is the perfect time to make a run at the big time.
Stanton (6-3) began his journey in combat during childhood, where he became a national schoolboy champion in boxing and competed at the highest level for England. The likes of Amir Khan and James DeGale were part of that same squad so he’s been used to competing against the best from a young age. Stanton turned professional in boxing at the age of 19 but ultimately, it didn’t work out due to struggles with selling tickets and other aspects in the business.