Solomon Dacres is a professional British boxer contending in the heavyweight division. Born on October 25, 1993, in Warley, West Midlands, England, he stands at 6’5” (196 cm) and typically fights at a weight of around 107-108 kg. Known by the nickname “The Real Deal,” Dacres was a promising rugby player in his youth, representing the Worcester Warriors academy before transitioning fully into boxing.
Career
Dacres fought 45 fight, winning 35, and was a national champion, Three Nations winner, and Team GB representative in the World Series of Boxing. He made his name domestically by claiming the 2017 England Boxing Elite Championships and gaining international experience before turning professional. His hopes to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were dashed when Frazer Clarke was selected for the British team’s super-heavyweight slot, prompting Dacres to turn pro.
Professional Career Highlights
Dacres began his professional career on May 15, 2021, with a points victory in Manchester. He signed early deals with Matchroom Boxing and later moved to Queensberry Promotions, citing the depth of heavyweight opportunities for British and world titles.
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- In March 2023, Dacres captured the English heavyweight title, stopping the previously unbeaten Robert Ismay in the second round.
- He retained the belt later that year, outpointing Michael Webster, and then defeated Webster again by seventh-round knockout in July 2024.
- Dacres’s title reign ended on December 7, 2024, when he was beaten by David Adeleye via first-round TKO, marking his first professional loss.
- Rebounded on July 19, 2025, with a unanimous decision victory over formerly unbeaten Vladyslav Sirenko (10–1) at Wembley Stadium.
Net Worth
As of July 2025, there is no confirmed public information about Solomon Dacres’ net worth. Solomon Dacres has made it clear that his ambitions go beyond domestic success. With an English heavyweight title already on his resume, he is focused on earning British and, eventually, global honors in the sport’s marquee division.
