Johnny Nelson is a hugely charismatic and much-loved former boxing professional who is now a key pundit and host on Sky Sports boxing coverage. Johnny fought out of his hometown of Sheffield and was trained by the legendary Brendan Ingle, who also trained the likes of Prince Naseem Hamed and Welterweight champion Kell Brook, both fellow Sheffield fighters. 

Nelson was famous for hitting and not getting hit, relying on his great reactions and natural strength to win over his opponents He was one of the longest running Cruiserweight champions, defending his title 13 times over the course of his career and retaining the belt for seven years. He fought a total of 59 times, winning 45, 29 by knockout and drawing only twice.

He fought with an orthodox stance and held the European and British cruiserweight titles. He fought the best of the best and was a fine champion and since retiring remains a popular figure within the boxing world. As well as being a pundit on Sky Sports and The Gloves Are Off Johnny has spent time working with the prison service helping inmates with life management skills.

Johnny is a powerfully engaging motivational speaker who draws on his lived experiences and battles with self confidence in his earlier years whilst speaking passionately on resilience, motivation, mental health and mindset. For audience members that want to get a bit more hands on Johnny has been known to bring along one or two pairs of boxing gloves to in person events and invite people to have a little move around and throw a few punches at him !