Former world boxing champion Carl Froch is moving his family from England to Dubai citing safety concerns over migrant-related crime. Froch has purchased property in Dubai and owns a villa in Marbella, Spain, where the family will spend summers. He plans to become a non-resident of the UK and keep his three children, ages 15, 12, and 10, in international schools.
Carl Froch, the former unified super-middleweight world champion, is relocating his family from England to Dubai, citing concerns about migrant-related crime in the United Kingdom.
Froch has already purchased property in Dubai and intends to formally become a non-resident of the UK as part of the move. His three children, aged 15, 12, and 10, will be enrolled in international schools. The family will also spend summers at a villa Froch owns in Marbella, Spain, splitting time between the two locations outside of Britain.
The Nottingham-born fighter, widely regarded as one of the most decorated British boxers of his generation, cited safety as the driving motivation behind the decision rather than financial or professional factors. The move represents a significant lifestyle shift for the Froch household, with the family set to divide its year primarily between the Gulf and the Mediterranean coast.
Why it matters
- Froch is a prominent public figure in British combat sports, and his stated reasons for leaving add his name to a broader ongoing conversation about public safety in England.
- His decision to become a formal non-resident of the UK carries potential implications beyond lifestyle, including tax residency considerations.
- The move underscores Dubai's continued appeal as a destination for high-profile athletes and entertainment figures from Europe.
