Luke Campbell
British boxer and politician
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- Born
- 27 September 1987, Kingston upon Hull
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Sport
- boxing
- Discipline
- bantamweight
- Occupation
- boxer, politician
- Height
- 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Luke Campbell (born 27 September 1987) is a British politician, former professional boxer and Olympic Gold Medallist. A member of Reform UK, he has served as the inaugural strategic authority mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire since 6 May 2025. He competed as a professional boxer from 2013 to 2021, where he was also known by the nickname Cool Hand.
As an amateur, Campbell won a gold medal at the 2008 European Championships, silver at the 2011 World Championships, and gold at the 2012 Olympics, all in the bantamweight division. He was also a contestant on the eighth series of Dancing on Ice in 2013, reaching the final and finishing in third place.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – men's bantamweight | 2012 |
Awards and honours
- Member of the Order of the British Empire 2012
External links
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