Nick Campbell
Nick Campbell is a Scottish boxer and former heavyweight champion who also played rugby union at a high level. Born in Glasgow on 8 December 1989, he played as a lock and spent time with Glasgow Warriors and Jersey Reds, as well as amateur clubs Allan Glen’s, Cartha Queens Park, and Glasgow Hawks.
Rugby career:
- Clubs: Allan Glen’s → Cartha Queens Park → Glasgow Hawks (joined in 2008) → Glasgow Warriors (2010–2012; 10 appearances, 5 points; debut in 2011; Glasgow Warrior No. 197) → Jersey Reds (2013–2017)
- International: Scotland U20 (2009, 6 caps) and Scotland Club XV (2011), including a match against Ireland Club XV
- Notable: scored his first try for Glasgow Warriors in a win against Leinster at the RDS Arena
Boxing career:
- Nickname: “The Glasgow Warrior”
- Boxing debut: heavyweight on the undercard of Conor Benn vs. Samuel Vargas, won in the second round
- Family: his grandfather was a professional boxer
- Scottish Heavyweight Champion: won the title on 26 February 2022, beating Jay McFarlane in seven rounds at the Hydro in Glasgow
- Has sparred with Sonny Bill Williams in lead-up to his fights
Campbell’s blend of rugby and boxing highlights his athletic versatility and local sports heritage.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 17:17 (CET).