Stefy Bull Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution
Stefy Bull, a prominent figure in British boxing, was sentenced to a decade in prison after being convicted of involvement in a cocaine distribution conspiracy. The 48-year-old trainer, known in the boxing world as Andrew Bulcroft, faced sentencing at Sheffield Crown Court following a trial that concluded in February. Co-defendant Benjamin Williams also received a 10-year sentence, although his was reduced by 15% due to his early guilty plea.
Motivations and Background
Judge Peter Hampton described the motivations behind the offenses as purely financial greed. Bull, who transitioned from a professional boxer to an influential trainer and promoter, had previously worked with several champions, including Terri Harper, a three-time female world champion, as well as notable boxers from Doncaster such as Jamie McDonnell, Maxi Hughes, and Jason Cunningham.
Trial and Conviction
Despite denying the charges, Bull was found guilty by a jury after four days of deliberations. Judge Hampton pointed out that Bulcroft, having eventually admitted his culpability and expressed remorse, had previously tried to avoid responsibility during the trial. The judge emphasized that Bull had taken significant risks throughout his boxing career, a pattern that continued in his illicit activities.
Details of the Conspiracy
The conspiracy involved the use of the Encrochat encrypted communication platform, through which Bull and Williams sourced cocaine from known drug suppliers Christopher and Jonathan McAllister, who were imprisoned in 2022 for drug trafficking. The evidence suggested that Bull had engaged in purchasing wholesale quantities, managing the sale of approximately five kilograms of cocaine for substantial financial gain. Williams was implicated in the distribution of two to three kilograms of the drug.
Arrests and Additional Charges
During their arrests, authorities uncovered £84,000 in cash, alongside various illegal drugs, at Williams’ residence in Mexborough in June 2020. Initially, both men refuted all allegations during questioning by law enforcement. In addition to his primary sentence, Williams received an additional sentence for possession of cannabis with the intent to distribute and for having criminal property, with all sentences set to run concurrently. Both defendants appeared remotely from HMP Doncaster and were advised they could serve up to 40% of their sentences behind bars.
