Nickname is "Beef".

Born in London to a working-class family, with his late dad working as a bus driver and at a timber company, and his mom working in a school cafeteria.

Is of partial Jamaican descent.

Is an Arsenal fan and loves basketball.

In addition to Tiger Wood, lists Chi Chi Rodriguez as his hero.

Successful amateur career included representing the England boys and the Great Britain and Ireland team in the Jacques Léglise Trophy.