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Championship Boxing is the project led by British singer-songwriter Chris Hicken, a versatile artist weaving acoustic textures with electronic accents to create indie-leaning alternative pop and baroque pop. With a history tied to the early 2000s and a continued pulse into the 2020s, this page highlights the artist’s evolution, essential releases, and upcoming live appearances. We’ve got you covered with reliable info and straightforward ticket access for shows near you.

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Key collaborators and projects include Cantinero—a distinct facet of Hicken’s artistry that blends introspective lyricism with shimmering production. Whether you’re new to the sound or revisiting favorite tracks, you’ll find dates and details for upcoming performances as they’re announced.

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Documented collaborators

Biographical highlights, discography milestones, and forthcoming tour information are provided to help fans secure seats with ease. For the latest updates, follow Championship Boxing on official channels and artist pages, and check venue pages for venue-specific details.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Venue and city information is available on the event pages, so you can plan your trip and secure your seats with confidence.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Championship Boxing

  • Debut album Championship Boxing released in 2004 on Artemis Records; album reportedly reached Top 40 on Amazon and Top 20 on CMJ/Triple A radio (per Last.fm summary).
  • Artist Cantinero is the project of Chris Hicken, a British singer-songwriter known for alternative/pop-inflected material blending acoustic instruments with electronic textures (genre: alternative pop, baroque pop, indie rock).
  • Albums in discography (most recent first): Better for the Metaphor (2007, Tinkle Tone), Championship Boxing (2004, Artemis), Plasticine (2009, label not widely published), Cantinero - EP (2014, label not widely published).
  • Top 2025 single: La Máquina (single) released March 11, 2025 (UK Apple Music listing).
  • Major 2008 recognition: NPR-listed Best CDs of 2008 for Cantinero’s Better for the Metaphor.
  • Social media/official presence referenced: official site cantinero.com; MySpace historically listed; artist pages on Apple Music show current activity.

The records

Championship Boxing Discography

  • Better for the Metaphor
    2007 · Tinkle Tone Recordings
  • Championship Boxing
    2004 · Artemis Records
  • Plasticine
    2009 · Self-released / label not widely published
  • Cantinero - EP
    2014 · Label not widely published

The hits

Top Championship Boxing Songs

  • La Máquina
    2025 · N/A

Biographical highlights, discography milestones, and forthcoming tour information are provided to help fans secure seats with ease. For the latest updates, follow Championship Boxing on official channels and artist pages, and check venue pages for venue-specific details.

Venue and city information is available on the event pages, so you can plan your trip and secure your seats with confidence.

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