Darts world champion interested in crossover fight but girlfriend Faith Millar opposes stepping into the ring
Luke Littler has admitted he would relish the chance to compete in a Misfits Boxing match but revealed his girlfriend Faith Millar is firmly against the idea, putting any potential crossover bout on indefinite hold.
The 19-year-old darts sensation, who has dominated the sport over the past two years, has previously expressed enthusiasm about stepping into the squared circle for a celebrity fight, even naming his preferred opponent.
“Why Not? I’d Love To”
When asked about the possibility of competing in the KSI-backed Misfits Boxing series during an appearance on the MMA Hour podcast last year, Littler responded enthusiastically: “Why not? I’d love to”.
The teenage superstar even identified his dream opponent—TikTok influencer Beavo, whose real name is Beavis Brandon. When initially hesitant to name names, Littler eventually confessed: “I don’t like him”, suggesting genuine animosity that could fuel an entertaining bout.
Littler described Beavo as someone who “just swallows whole potatoes whole on TikTok,” referencing the content creator’s viral videos of consuming burgers and other food items in a single bite.
Misfits Interested, But No Talks Yet
The interest appears to be mutual. Misfits Boxing promoter Mams Taylor revealed he reached out to Littler immediately after hearing of his interest, telling talkSPORT: “I actually messaged him right away as soon as I got wind of that. Lovely guy, he has come to a Misfits event before”.
However, Taylor added that Littler told him: “I’m just having banter, I don’t want to fight yet. But he said ‘you never know in the future’. Of course the door is always open. It is right on brand with what Misfits Boxing is about. So it would be great to have him in the future”.
Littler has attended Misfits events before, appearing ringside at a show in Leeds in January 2024, just days after winning his first PDC senior title in Bahrain. He was spotted with his then-girlfriend Eloise Milburn and even posed for photos with KSI and ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn.
Faith’s Influence
Enter Faith Millar, the 20-year-old beautician from Wigan who has been by Littler’s side throughout his incredible 2025 and 2026 campaigns. The couple went public with their relationship in July 2025 after months of insisting they were “just friends.”
Since then, Millar has become an omnipresent figure in Littler’s career, supporting him at virtually every major tournament and even joining him on stage for trophy lifts. She was present at his second consecutive World Championship triumph in January 2026, which earned him £1 million.
Her influence on the darts star has been considerable, with Littler crediting her for providing stability as he navigates his meteoric rise to fame.
While Littler has expressed interest in boxing, it appears Millar’s opposition stems from concern for his safety and maintaining focus on darts. With the teenage sensation currently dominating the sport as world number one and having conquered 11 major PDC titles, venturing into combat sports could be seen as an unnecessary risk to his primary career.
No Shortage of Action
Even without boxing, Littler’s schedule remains relentless. Fresh off his maiden World Masters victory on February 2nd—where he defeated Luke Humphries 6-5—the 19-year-old is now fully focused on the 2026 Premier League Darts campaign.
The Premier League kicked off on Thursday in Newcastle, though Littler suffered a rare setback with a quarter-final defeat to Gian van Veen. The loss ended what had been an extraordinary unbeaten run for “The Nuke” in major televised events.
Littler has also been balancing his personal life with his professional commitments. He admitted after winning the World Masters that he had forgotten to buy Millar a birthday present, as the final fell on her 20th birthday. “It is Faith’s birthday. I didn’t get her anything, but at least I got the trophy,” the two-time world champion confessed, promising: “We can go shopping tomorrow. It’s going to go”.
The Celebrity Boxing Boom
Misfits Boxing has become a platform for YouTubers, TikTokers, rappers, and other celebrities to settle scores in the ring. The inaugural series proved an instant hit, selling 445,000 pay-per-view buys.
The organization has attracted interest from major sports stars, with former England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney among those who have held talks about participating.
The Verdict
For now, it appears Faith Millar’s veto will keep Littler’s focus solely on the oche rather than the ring. While fans of both darts and Misfits Boxing might relish seeing the darts prodigy in action against Beavo, the world champion seems content to respect his girlfriend’s wishes.
With £1 million already banked from his second World Championship triumph and countless more opportunities ahead in darts, Littler has plenty to occupy his time without adding boxing gloves to his arsenal.
As Misfits promoter Taylor suggested, the door remains open for the future. But for a 19-year-old who has already achieved more in darts than most players manage in a lifetime, perhaps keeping his girlfriend happy—and his face unmarked—is the wisest decision.
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