Biography

BIL SHA

PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF BOXING

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

Influenced by the great boxer Mike Tyson, a Bilat Shaista AKA (Bil Sha), was inspired to throw on the gloves and head into the ring as soon as he knew the sport existed. A fan of championships and boxing stars since adolescence, it’s no surprise Bil has thrived in his passion.

With six amateur fights under his belt between the ages of 17 and 19, Bil was thriving. However, due to family commitments, he couldn’t participate further as an amateur boxer…Until 2007.

In 2007, Bilat returned to the scene with fervour and has been committed ever since. From here, Bilat took part in local white collar boxing matches but unfortunately lost to opponent Tyrone Williams.

This didn’t deter him, though. Bil wasn’t going to give up now.

His obsession with boxing led him to continuously challenge and improve his skill set. Pushing himself and levelling up was the daily goal. This mindset led to more white collar events, and he successfully won all his bouts. During this period, Bil was participating in two to three fights a year, allowing him to focus on fitness and his craft.

Becoming an amateur boxer wasn’t Bilat’s only focus. He had bigger goals in mind.

In 2016, Bil was approached by the UKBU after his win over Scott Valentine. UKBU signed Bil as a semi-professional fighter for a five-fight deal. This allowed him to take boxing to the next level in the semi-pro leagues while moving up the British boxing ranks.

Bil went on to fight in the O2 Indigo, Greenwich. Here he won TKO style against Simon Jackson in the second round. Bilat won his next five featherweight division fights and was in line for the London Featherweight title.

Throughout his progress, Bil’s supportive fanbase helped him focus on his training regime and fighter mentality.

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS

THERE’S ONLY ONE DIRECTION FOR BILAT

In September 2019, Bil had a fight with Reece Houghton – an experienced and undefeated boxer. Bil TKO Reece in the second round with a painful body shot to the ribs and was crowned the London Featherweight Champion.

Bilat still holds the London Featherweight Champion title and was scheduled to fight Leon Williams for the vacant English Featherweight title in April 2020. But that fight never materialised due to the pandemic.

As there were no fights available, Bil decided to leave UKBU. He was able to keep his title and record. Soon he signed up with the GBBU, a league with divisional fighters. Bil’s first fight was on October 30th 2021, at the prestigious York Hall – the home of boxing.

Bil won the first bout within a minute and a half of the first round, via an overhand right shot to Kyle Woofdale’s face. Since Kyle was left with a significant injury, a decision was made to throw in the towel.

At this point in time, Bil was more prepared than ever before.

By following a strict training regime with his Coach Denizcan Gokkaya and strength and conditioning trainer, Coach Ibi, Bilat was ready to smash the competition. Denzican taught Bol the boxing blend of a Colombian fighter, and Coach Ibi increased his power by 20% in time for the first GBBU fight.

Bil has been trained flawlessly by Denzican, thanks to the ‘every punch must count’ and ‘don’t do empty punches’ philosophies. Denzican brings out the top passion in Bil, and thanks to these combined efforts, he remains undefeated.

DEFENDING THE TITLE

INTENSITY IN THE RING, AND BEYOND

Bil Sha has overcome every obstacle in his path to witness himself become the image of the champion he’s always dreamed about.

Through a tireless struggle and countless exceptional performances, this wholesome gain is deserved without a doubt. Bil’s efforts have paid off in the most rewarding ways, and no fight ended in vain.

Growth, talent, and perseverance.

Bil Sha continues to live up to his title, ‘The Featherweight’ today. The GBBU describes Bil as a “skilful and composed boxer” and believes that he may be given a title shot during 2022.

But, Bil doesn’t focus on his boxing career alone.

He’s an entrepreneur in ownership of multiple businesses and a business management consultant who provides expert advice to start-ups and companies in the expansion and growth stage.

Bilat’s passion for business mirrors his passion for boxing – it’s all about achieving results in all areas. Bil believes that everyone has a choice to go forward or give up in life, and he’s found his success by continuing despite the challenges life’s thrown at him.

Retirement from the ring

Bil Sha, the founder of the BSBC club and a champion boxer, has announced his retirement from the ring in early 2023.

After a successful career that saw him win multiple titles and establish himself as a skilled and dedicated athlete, Bil Sha is stepping away from competition to focus on passing his knowledge and expertise on to the next generation of boxers.

Despite leaving the ring, Bil Sha’s legacy and impact on the sport of boxing will continue to live on through the work he does with the BSBC club…

THE NEXT STEP FOR BIL

UNDISPUTED SPORTS PROMOTIONS

Boxing promotions were the next logical step for Bil. 

Thanks to his personal expertise and years of experience on London’s boxing scene, stepping into the promotions role was second nature. However, Bil aims to bring boxing promotions into a new and fairer era. 

Undisputed was created to provide an honest and reliable service for the city’s fighters. Instead of unequal matches and lack lustre safety, Undisputed ensures all fighters thrive. 

CAREER TIMELINE

BIL SHA’S BOXING JOURNEY

•    6 AMATEUR FIGHTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 17 & 19
•    CAREER PAUSE
•    2007: RE-ENTERING THE BOXING WORLD
•    2007: WHITE COLLAR MATCH AGAINST TYRONE WILLIAMS
•    CONTINUATION OF WHITE-COLLAR WINS, 2-3 EVENTS A YEAR
•    2016: JOINED THE UKBU AFTER A WIN AGAINST SCOTT VALENTINE
•    UKBU FIVE-FIGHT DEAL AND ENTRANCE INTO THE BRITISH BOXING RANKS
•    O2 INDIGO, GREENWICH TKO AGAINST SIMON JACKSON
•    FIVE WINS IN THE FEATHERWEIGHT DIVISION
•    2019: WIN AGAINST REECE HOUGHTON AND LONDON FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION CROWN
•    2020: FIGHTS PAUSED & LEFT UKBU
- JOINED THE GBBU
•    2021: YORK HALL WIN AGAINST KYLE WOOFDALE
•    2022: BILAT WINS THE VACANT KENT TITLE VS LUKE RAMPTON
•    2023: BILAT RETIRES FROM THE RING
•    2023: BILAT SETS UP BOXING PROMOTIONS COMPANY UNDISPUTED SPORTS PROMOTIONS

 

BILAT SHAISTA IS NOW FOCUSING ON RUNNING HIS OWN BOXING CLUB