Luke Littler, double darts world champ and passionate boxing fan, recently shared how his girlfriend, Faith Millar, has put the brakes on his dream of stepping into the boxing ring. Faith, who’s been by Littler’s side at numerous tournaments since they started dating last year, isn’t keen on him swapping darts for gloves, even if just once.
Littler, the world No.1 in darts, was inspired by attending Daniel Dubois’ electrifying victory over Fabio Wardley in Manchester. He praised the heavyweight showdown, calling it “unbelievable” and one of the best fights you could witness. Despite his enthusiasm, Littler candidly admitted that Faith isn’t on board with him joining a Misfits boxing event, even though he would jump at the chance: “I’d love to, but the missus does not want me to.”
His love for boxing runs deep, sparked by moments watching legendary bouts with his father. Littler often finds himself diving into old fight footage and reminiscing about icons like the late Ricky Hatton. He expressed sadness over Hatton’s passing, recalling stories his dad shared about epic matches involving Pacquiao and Mayweather.
After his exciting night of boxing, Littler is returning to his darts world. He’s set to compete in the Premier League campaign, already having clinched a spot in the play-offs. As always, he aims to stay on the winning streak that has seen him leading the table after three consecutive victories.
In the balance of love and ambition, Faith and Luke’s story is a reminder that even champions sometimes have to make choices that consider the wishes of those closest to them. While Luke might have to put the gloves on hold for now, his darts journey continues to soar. Who knows what the future holds? Would you like to see Littler take on a boxing challenge someday? Let us know your thoughts! 🥊🎯