Lee Reeves Explained

Lee Reeves
Height:"5 ft 11 in"
Birth Date:28 February 1995
Birth Place:Limerick, Ireland
Boxrec:https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/852325
Total:10
Wins:9
Ko:7
Losses:1
Draws:0

Lee Reeves (born 28 February 1995) is an Irish boxer.[1]

Biography

Reeves was born and raised in Limerick to his father and Cathy Reeves as the oldest of 4.[2]

In 2015, his mother Cathy died due to suicide following a long battle against breast cancer. Reeves aspires to achieve the heights of Katie Taylor in memory of his mother.[3]

In 2018, Reeves was signed a promotional deal with Lee Baxter Promotions in Canada, even catching the eye of boxing legend, Tyson Fury.[4]

On an unknown date, Reeves's brother Tony died.

Reeves also works as a model, having modelled for Nike and declined multiple proposals for a reality TV series based on his life.[5]

Survivor

Reeves appeared on Survivor UK 2023 in 2023.[6] [7] He was voted out on day 20, becoming the first member of the jury after being considered "too much" by the other contestants, becoming the first member of the jury and voting for Matthew Haywood (eventual winner) to win.[8]

Controversy

After his appearance on Survivor 2023, he garnered controversy due to sexist comments made against other contestants, particularly towards Ashleigh Bishop as he called her an "airhead barbie" shortly before being eliminated.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lee Reeves . . 15 October 2023 .
  2. Web site: Lee Reeves Boxer Profile . . 15 October 2023 .
  3. Web site: Is Limerick man en route to Love Island? Speculation rife as sports star goes off the radar . Gilbart . Manon . 11 June 2023 . LimerickLive . 15 October 2023 .
  4. Web site: Tyson Fury Gives High Praise To Prospect Lee Reeves . Hits . Random . 1 December 2018 . BoxingScene . 15 October 2023 .
  5. https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-sport/boxing/pro-boxer-lee-reeves-quest-30158362
  6. Web site: Belfast-based boxer to star in BBC’s new desert-island reality TV show. Roberts . Hannah . 15 October 2023 . . 15 October 2023 .
  7. Web site: Irish boxer makes his debut on BBC One's Survivor UK this week . 23 October 2023 . RTE . 23 October 2023 .
  8. Web site: Survivor winner Matthew Haywood: My aim was to be the comfort blanket. 19 December 2023. 22 December 2023. Bracknell News.
  9. Web site: Survivor star slammed as sexism row erupts over female contestants' strength . Dooney . Emma . 4 November 2023 . The Mirror . 26 November 2023 .