Born in Leeds, Daniel attended schools in the city. He later went to university in Leeds, graduating in Psychology.

His first career, though, was as a professional boxer until an injury forced him to quit. His professional opponents included current World Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan as well fellow ‘Leeds Warrior’ and current World Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington. 

After he quit the ring, he gave up all exercise for a while, developed a taste for pizza and piled on the weight – more than four stone in fewer than six months. So he knows, first-hand, how easy it is to let the poundage build up.