Thomas Byron Courtney (born 2 July 1989), known professionally as Tom Zanetti, is a British DJ, record producer, rapper, and boxer. He is best known for his songs "Darlin’" (2015) and "You Want Me" (2016), both of which received silver and platinum BPI certifications respectively. The latter of the two charted in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Republic of Ireland.
Music career
Zanetti started his musical career performing in clubs at age 17. His early performances provided an introduction to live music and established the beginning of his career as a musician.
These days, he is best known for his songs "Darlin’" (2015) and "You Want Me" (2016), which received silver and platinum BPI certifications respectively. The latter charted in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Ireland. Both releases contributed to his presence on music charts and certification lists in several European markets.
Television career In January 2021, Zanetti took part in the tenth season of Celebs Go Dating, titled "Celebs Go Dating: The Mansion" along with Joey Essex, Curtis Pritchard, Chloe Ferry and others. The usual series was tweaked to allow the production of the show to take place amid the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Eight famous faces were placed in a house, in order to get to know eight further members of the public, go on dates and start new relationships with the guidance of dating agents and psychologists.
Zanetti chose to break the rules and date fellow celebrity, Made In Chelsea star, Sophie Hermann. They dated throughout the series and left the series as a couple.
Boxing career Zanetti was scheduled to make his boxing debut on 15 October 2022 at the Sheffield Arena. His first opponent, Jack Bean, withdrew due to his mental health. His second opponent, Jayden King, withdrew after realizing that he will not be able to make weight only a few hours after the heated press conference where both charged towards each other numerous times. Co-owner of Misfits Boxing Mams Taylor ensured on Twitter that Zanetti will have a presence on a future Misfits Boxing event and that King will be banned from any future events following his withdrawal. On 14 October it was announced that Zanetti had signed a 3-fight deal with Misfits Boxing following his removal after King withdrew.
Albaher vs Zanetti On 1 December it was announced that Zanetti will face Slim Albaher on 14 January 2023 at Wembley Arena in London, England for the MFB light heavyweight title. Albaher defeated Zanetti via unanimous decision.
High Stakes Tournament On 14 February 2023, it was announced that Zanetti had signed a multi fight deal with Kingpyn Boxing to compete in the High Stakes Tournament. On 12 March at the Kingpyn Launch Party, Zanetti was matched up with Jarvis Khattri for the quarter-final of the Kingpyn High Stakes Tournament at Wembley Arena in London on 22 April. Khattri defeated Zanetti via 3rd-round TKO.
Personal life Zanetti attended Royds School in Rothwell, West Yorkshire, from which he was expelled; subsequently he attended Tinshill Learning Centre until age 16. He has one son, Deaconn, born in 2006 when he was 17, who has made an appearance in one of his music videos.
In 2010, Zanetti's girlfriend, Lizzie Pickavance, passed away following a car crash.
Zanetti is a supporter of Leeds United F.C.
Filmography + List of film performances Year Title Role Notes Source 2016 Road Ronnie 2018 Dead Ringer Danny
+ List of television performances Year Title Role Notes Source 2014 The SIC Life With Tom Zanetti Himself Reality TV show 2015 First Dates Himself Series 3, Episode 7 2017 Katie Price: My Crazy Life Himself Series 6 2018 Good Morning Britain Guest Breakfast programme 2021 Celebs Go Dating Himself Reality TV show 2021 Made in Chelsea Himself Reality TV show
Discography Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album UKPeaks on the UK Singles Chart: All except noted: "Flight Mode": UKDancePeak chart positions for singles on the UK Dance Chart: "You Want Me": "More & More": "I Didn't Know": BEL(FL)Tip. IRL SCO "Goin' In"(featuring Jack Walton) 2014 — — — — — rowspan="11" "Darlin'" 2015 — — — — —BPI: Gold "Darlin'" (Amine Edge & DANCE Remix) 2016 — — — — — "You Want Me"(featuring Sadie Ama) 22 3 39 38 29BPI: Platinum "Uber"(with LiTek, featuring Curtis Clacey) 2017 — — — — — "More & More"(featuring Karen Harding) 73 22 — — 81BPI: Silver "Candy"2018 — — — — — "Balloon Tune" — — — — — "Make It Look Good"(featuring Preditah) — 24 — — — "Flight Mode"(featuring Silky) 2020 78 — — — —BPI: Gold "Didn't Know" 2021 14 5 — 23 —BPI: Platinum "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Music videos + List of music videos, with directors, showing year released Title Year Director(s) "Darlin'" 2015 David East "You Want Me"(featuring Sadie Ama) 2016 Joe Elliot, Kristian Young "More & More"(featuring Karen Harding) 2017 Dominic O'Riordan
Boxing record MF–Professional
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes1Loss0–1Slim Albaher414 Jan 2023
Exhibition
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes1Loss0–1Jarvis Khattri3 (5), 22 Apr 2023
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