Ben Williams, born on December 29, 2002, in Dublin, Ireland, rose to fame as a social media sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many others during the lockdown, Ben turned to TikTok for entertainment. His account, benwilliams.3, quickly gained traction and amassed over 750,000 followers.
However, Ben's journey to stardom took a significant turn in 2022 when he entered the celebrity and influencer boxing scene. His popularity soared after winning a match against Fabio David, also known as Blackpaddy, during the Kingpin fight event at Dublin's 3Arena. The event featured notable personalities such as Whindersson Nunes and King Kenny.
Before his foray into boxing, Ben was passionate about soccer. It was his interactions with Coach Allan Molloy and Olympic gold medalist Michael Carruth that ignited his interest in boxing. By the age of 12, Ben started taking boxing seriously, weighing only 40kgs at the time. He competed in his first influencer celebrity fight in 2022 at the Red Cow against Conor Ryan.
As Ben's social media accounts and boxing career flourished, he made the bold decision to drop out of school at the age of 16. He ventured into the world of online coaching and training, launching his own business. Additionally, Ben started his own clothing brand, Endure Activewear, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit.
Ben's first viral video featured a prank involving his mother, showcasing their close bond. His mother worked at the Black Force Pub, owned by legendary MMA fighter and boxer Conor McGregor, influencing Ben's interest in combat sports.
In September 2023, Ben challenged Instagram influencer Ed Matthews to a fight, following in the footsteps of Matthews' match against rapper Blueface earlier that year. As Ben continues to make waves in the social media and boxing scenes, his future endeavors are anticipated with great excitement.