Who is Decca Heggie? Bare knuckle boxer arrested in the Philippines

DECCA Heggie, a former bare-knuckle boxer turned actor, has recently been arrested in the Philippines. Let's take a closer look at the fighter's background and the reasons behind his arrest.

Who is Decca Heggie?

Born in Carlisle in Cumbria on November 22, 1983, Decca Heggie, also known as Derek Heggie, has a Scottish heritage. He started his career as a bare-knuckle boxer, participating in fights without gloves or padding on his hands. After retiring from boxing, he shifted his focus to podcasting and acting. Heggie hosts the Official All of Nothing Podcast, where he interviews notorious and controversial figures from around the world. He has also been open about his struggles with mental health and drug addiction, even publishing an autobiography titled "Prizefighter - The Searing Autobiography of Britain’s Bareknuckle Boxing Champion" in 2018.

What is Decca Heggie's fight record?

Decca Heggie had an impressive unbeaten record of 15 fights before retiring from the sport. However, he admitted that his first three fights were illegal. He stated that bare-knuckle boxing is often associated with the underworld.

Why has Decca Heggie been arrested in the Philippines?

Recently, it was revealed that Decca Heggie is facing deportation from the Philippines due to alleged details of a past criminal conviction. The Philippine Bureau of Immigration has the authority to deport individuals they consider undesirable. Heggie has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to fight the deportation.

What films has Decca Heggie been in?

In addition to his boxing career, Decca Heggie has appeared in several films. He had roles in movies such as "The Corrupted" (2019) alongside Sam Claflin and Timothy Spall, "My Name is Lenny" (2017), "Twist" (2021), and Netflix's "Jagame Thandhiram" (2021). He also made appearances in two episodes of "Bulletproof" in 2020, available on Amazon.