Alex is a freelance journalist and writer. He writes about surfing, boxing, poker and law, as well as general sports and travel issues, for a variety of national newspapers including The Times, The Independent, The Independent on Sunday, the FT and The Guardian, as well as various magazines including Huck and Flush. He has been a licensed bookmaker and a sports rights consultant, and his media appearances include Sky News, BBC Five Live, BBC World Service, BBC Radio London and Talksport among others.