Darshan Desai

Lead Boxing Reporter for Ariel Helwani’s Uncrowned & Yahoo Sports | Founder of EverythingBoxing | LLB Law Graduate, City, University of London

Wembley, England, United Kingdom

About

At 20, I became Lead Boxing Reporter for Ariel Helwani’s Uncrowned in partnership with Yahoo Sports. Simultaneously, I was studying LLB Law at City, University of London, and running EverythingBoxing — a digital platform I founded in 2021 that has grown to more than 40,000 followers, generating 150 million-plus impressions annually, and featuring lucrative brand sponsorships.

Experience

  • Yahoo Sports (Remote)
    • Lead Boxing Reporter
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Lead boxing reporter for Uncrowned, a combat sports media brand founded by Ariel Helwani in partnership with Yahoo Sports Deliver breaking news, inside scoops, live event coverage, and in-depth columns under tight deadlines Consistently first to report major boxing developments, with stories syndicated across Yahoo’s global platforms Produce timely, high-impact content tailored for both hardcore fans and general sports audiences Played a key role in shaping Uncrowned’s boxing vertical since its inception in 2024.

    • Boxing Reporter
      Oct 2024 - May 2025 · 8 mos

      Joined Uncrowned as one of its first boxing contributors at launch Delivered exclusive fight news, breaking stories, and timely reporting for a global audience through Yahoo Sports syndication Covered live events, wrote opinion pieces, and provided analysis under tight editorial deadlines Helped shape the early identity of Uncrowned’s boxing coverage with sharp reporting and consistent output Earned a reputation for speed, accuracy, and trusted industry connections

  • Founder and Content Director at EverythingBoxing
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    Founded and manage @EverythingBoxi2, a boxing-focused digital media brand with over 40,000 followers on Twitter/X Produce original content, news, live coverage, and commentary generating 150M+ annual impressions Built and monetised the platform into a five-figure revenue business through brand partnerships and creator programs Grew the platform organically through consistent engagement, real-time updates, and deep knowledge of the boxing industry Handle all content strategy, analytics, and audience development personally

  • Sports Journalist at Various Publications
    Feb 2020 - Oct 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Covered a range of sports — including boxing, MMA, and football — as a freelance journalist for a variety of digital outlets. Key publications included: • NoSmokeBoxing • NoSmokeSport • British Boxers Television • WorldInSport • Boxing News 24 • British Boxing Blog • British Boxing News • Sportskeeda • MMA Sucka Responsibilities included: • Writing news articles, features, and opinion pieces • Conducting interviews with athletes and industry figures • Covering live events and breaking news • Producing SEO-optimised content for digital platforms • Building a strong personal brand through consistent output Developed a deep understanding of the combat sports landscape and gained experience working across multiple editorial styles and platforms.