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.
As an amateur Siddique was, 5x Yorkshire Champion, 2x English Champion, England Schoolboy Captain and National Schoolboy Champion. He made his boxing debut in 2002, and competed at both light-welterweight, and welterweight where he went onto win the BBBofC Central Area welterweight title by way of 4th round TKO. He was also British Masters Champion. His first loss came on his 22nd fight at the hands of then undefeated champion Martin Gethin. Central Area welterweight champion. British Masters champion. Siddique is the founder of "Make the Weight" gym, the opening of the gym was attended by super-star boxer Mike Tyson in whose honor Siddique staged a 3-hour long dinner-show with many A list celebrities also in attendance.
