Shock in British boxing: successful coach Stefy Bull was convicted of conspiracy to deal cocaine – verdict still pending.
A heavy blow for British boxing: Stefy Bull, real name Andrew Bulcroft, has been found guilty of conspiracy to supply cocaine by a court in Sheffield. The verdict was handed down on February 28 – now the case has been made public. The 48-year-old has since been remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced together with his co-defendant Benjamin Williams on August 26.
Bull, a well-known name in British boxing, had led Terri Harper, among others, to world titles in three weight classes. Maxi Hughes and Jamie McDonnell also owe him key impulses in their careers. He had previously fought 37 professional fights himself, including against the future world champion Amir Khan.
The trial revealed that, according to the public prosecutor’s office, Bull used the encrypted communication network Encrochat to procure large quantities of cocaine under the alias “Yummycub”. Bull denied the allegations and explained that one of the boxers staying with him may have used the pseudonym. He did not mention any names. There is no evidence of any misconduct on the part of his protégés.
Williams, his co-defendant, had already confessed to the charges – including possession and distribution of cocaine and cannabis and keeping illegal funds. He was released on conditional release pending sentencing. According to the Sentencing Council for England and Wales, a conviction for conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (such as cocaine) carries a sentence of up to 16 years in prison.
Text by Robin Josten