Background
Siddique was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Siddique was born in Bradford, Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Siddique prepared for a fight against undefeated Julius Odion, however the fight was cancelled. Siddique was disqualified due to continuous low-blows and subsequently put boxing on hold due to a back injury. Siddique has said he has intentions of returning to boxing, stating.
"..I"ve a lot to prove..I"ll be back.
I had a horrible back injury so it has been a nightmare. I"m still training, I"m nowhere near done.."
The event was dedicated to Qasim Rahman, a Tyson fan who had died just as the two prepared to meet.
In 2009, Siddique along with Junior Witter organized a charity event where they washed cars to help raised money for the victims of Gaza, Siddique had hosted a similar event in 2005 for the people of Palestine and Gaza whereby he raised £3,800. He stated "Maine and Junior have been doing loads of things for charities and with our popularity in Bradford we always raise quite a few quid..".
The boxers later took part in a charity run to help raise funds for the same cause.