John Tom Varey

Boxing Flyweight

John Tom Varey is an English professional boxer from Morecambe who competes in the flyweight division and continues his career with Queensberry Promotions after a decorated amateur career.

Profile

The story

Varey is from Morecambe, Lancashire, and built an impressive amateur record, reportedly with 56 wins against 4 losses, multiple national titles, European silver, world bronze, and victory in the Haringey Box Cup. He trains at Box Smart Elite in Walsall under Shiney Singh, travelling there from Morecambe. His boxing career is also shaped by his older brother Frank Varey, who was also a boxer and died in 2021.

In the ring

Fighting style

Tactician and counterpuncher with a switch stance, able to box both orthodox and southpaw.

Results

Performance

Six-time national amateur champion; silver medalist at a European Championship; bronze medalist at a World Championship; winner of the Haringey Box Cup and named the tournament's best boxer.

Over the years

Timeline

Amateur career: builds a record of reportedly 56 wins and 4 losses and earns national and international medals.
2021: his older brother and boxing partner Frank Varey dies at the age of seventeen.
Professional career: moves up to flyweight and remains undefeated in his first professional bouts.

Influence

Legacy

Varey is regarded as a promising British boxing talent with an exceptional amateur background. His story is also closely tied to the memory of his brother Frank and his dedication to the long journey between Morecambe and his training camp in Walsall.