Tom Zanetti
{{short description|British DJ, rapper and record producer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Tom Zanetti
| birth_name = Thomas Byron
Courtney{{cite web|title=COURTNEY THOMAS BYRON" – ACE Repertory|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/891531757|website=ascap.com|accessdate=24 May 2017}}{{cite web|title=My surname on my passport is Courtney, which is my Dad's surname – he's from an Irish background. After my parents split up I took my mum's surname which is Zanetti. As a kid I used to think it sounded cooler as well!|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/how-tom-zanetti-grafted-his-way-into-the-official-chart-with-you-want-me-interview__17557/|website=officialcharts.com|accessdate=24 May 2017}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1989|7|2}}{{cite web|title=TOM ZANETTI BIRTHDAY PARTY – I would like to invite you to celebrate my birthday on Saturday 2nd July in Leeds.|url=https://www.facebook.com/events/529242053931093|website=facebook.com|accessdate=24 May 2017}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}
| birth_place = Belle Isle, Leeds, England{{cite web|title=the 27-year-old from Belle Isle is on the cusp of the big time.|url=http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/leeds-s-own-tom-zanetti-making-a-mix-for-the-big-time-1-8480771|website=yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk|accessdate=24 May 2017}}
| genre = {{hlist|Bassline{{cite web|title=Genres: Dance, Music – You Want Me (feat. Sadie Ama) – Single by Tom Zanetti on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/you-want-me-feat-sadie-ama-single/1149940210|publisher=iTunes Store|access-date=24 May 2017}}|house{{cite web|title=Fans of House music will already be well aware of Tom Zanetti|website=Official Charts |url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/how-tom-zanetti-grafted-his-way-into-the-official-chart-with-you-want-me-interview__17557/|accessdate=24 May 2017}}}}
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Thomas Byron Courtney (born 2 July 1989), known professionally as Tom Zanetti, is a British DJ, music producer, rapper, singer 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
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Zanetti started his musical career performing in clubs at age 17.
These days, 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 Ireland.
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.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
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.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
Boxing career
Zanetti was scheduled to make his boxing debut on 15 October 2022 at the Sheffield Arena.{{Cite web |last=Harrison |first=Harry |date=3 October 2022 |title=KSI's Misfits Boxing to host event including Tom Zanetti, Jay Swingler and Slim at Utilita Arena in Sheffield |url=https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/boxing/ksis-misfits-boxing-to-host-event-including-tom-zanetti-jay-swingler-and-slim-at-utilita-arena-in-sheffield-3864524 |website=The Star}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Happy Punch Promotions |date=13 October 2022 |title=🚨 BREAKING: Jayden King has pulled out of Saturday's fight vs Tom Zanetti |url=https://twitter.com/HappyPunchPromo/status/1580661431481282560 |website=Twitter}}{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Fraser |date=13 October 2022 |title=Boxing press conference descends into chaos as brawl breaks out after water pistol fired |url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1682433/Boxing-press-conference-brawl-water-pistol-news |website=Daily Express}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Mams |date=13 October 2022 |title=Tom will be back on another card v soon! |url=https://twitter.com/MamsTaylor/status/1580692302481063936 |website=Twitter}} On 14 October it was announced that Zanetti had signed a 3-fight deal with Misfits Boxing following his removal after King withdrew.{{Cite web |last=Tom |first=Zanetti |date=14 October 2022 |title=It's seriously amazing the things this man and his team have achieved 🙀🌎💰... ...they are the sickest team and such a professional outfit, now they have put me on a 3 FIGHT DEAL!! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CjtDlsaKcd4/ |website=Instagram}}
= 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.{{Cite web |last=Misfits Boxing |date=1 December 2022 |title=🚨 𝟬𝟬𝟰 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🚨 @TomZanettiTZ will challenge for the #MisfitsBoxing Light Heavyweight Title against @SlimmySlim94 in January live on @daznboxing 🥊 |url=https://twitter.com/MisfitsBoxing/status/1598378654437937160 |website=Twitter}} Albaher defeated Zanetti via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Sky Sports |date=15 January 2023 |title=KSI calls out Jake Paul for future fight after knock-out win over FaZe Temperrr at Wembley Arena |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12787314/ksi-calls-out-jake-paul-for-future-fight-after-knock-out-win-over-faze-temperrr-at-wembley-arena |website=Sky Sports}}
= 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.{{Cite web |last=Kingpyn Boxing |date=14 February 2023 |title=HUGE DEAL DONE!✍️ |url=https://twitter.com/kingpynboxing/status/1625548036712677379 |website=Twitter}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Kingpyn Boxing |date=12 March 2023 |title=THE THIRD MATCH-UP 🔥|url=https://twitter.com/kingpynboxing/status/1635000008402694145 |website=Twitter}} 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.{{cite web|title=I have lived in many places in Leeds, Gipton, Belle Isle and Rothwell which is where I went to school. I went to Royds School but got expelled and was sent to Tinshall Learning Centre until I was 16. Although I got expelled I got on with my work and was in top set for everything, I just wasn't always there and didn't follow the rules!|url=http://leedscitymagazine.co.uk/tom-zanetti-interview/|website=leedscitymagazine.co.uk|accessdate=27 May 2017}} He has one son, Deaconn, born in 2006 when he was 17,{{cite web|title=Happy 10th birthday to my beautiful son Deaconn, I love this boy more than life itself. Can't believe I have a 10 yr old son haha, it's crazy and I wouldn't change him for the world if it was offered to me|url=https://www.facebook.com/TOMZANETTIFANPAGE/posts/10157546426190006:0|website=facebook.com|accessdate=27 May 2017}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}{{cite web|title=Happy birthday to my beautiful son Deaconn|url=https://twitter.com/tomzanettitz/status/785928114329321472?lang=en|website=Twitter|accessdate=27 May 2017}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}} who has made an appearance in one of his music videos.{{cite web|title=FNDTV – TOM ZANETTI // TIZZY MC ' GOIN' IN ' {sprayout} FNDTV EXCLUSIVE|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgfSk-3Vjm0|via=YouTube|accessdate=27 May 2017|date=28 June 2011}}
Zanetti's girlfriend, Lizzie, died in a car accident in August 2010.{{cite web|title=5 years ago today was the worst day of my life, im not posting on here for sympathy and certainly dont want to dampen anybodies day, but i wanted to mention something publicly. I lost my girlfriend Lizzie in a car accident which crushed me, my son and my whole family|url=https://www.facebook.com/TOMZANETTIFANPAGE/posts/10155896802865006|website=facebook.com|accessdate=27 May 2017}}{{Primary source inline|date=February 2018}}
Years later, Zanetti was known for having extra-marital relations with Katie Price in 2015. He later dated Made in Chelsea star Sophie Hermann.
Zanetti is a supporter of Leeds United F.C.{{Cite web |date=31 August 2017 |title=ZANETTI SIGNS UP |url=https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/22266/zanetti-signs-up-for-leeds-united |access-date=8 January 2022 |website=Leeds United F.C. |language=en}}
Filmography
Discography
=Singles=
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|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="5"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Album |
| scope="col" style="width:2.9em;font-size:90%;"| UK Peaks on the UK Singles Chart:
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! scope="col" style="width:2.9em;font-size:90%;"| BEL ! scope="col" style="width:2.9em;font-size:90%;"| IRL ! scope="col" style="width:2.9em;font-size:90%;"| SCO |
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| scope="row"| "Goin' In" (featuring Jack Walton) | 2014 | — || — || — || — || — | | rowspan="11" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"| "Darlin'"
| 2015 | — || — || — || — || — |
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| scope="row"| "Darlin'" (Amine Edge & DANCE Remix)
| rowspan="2"| 2016 | — || — || — || — || — | |
| scope="row" | "You Want Me" (featuring Sadie Ama) | 22 || 3 || 39 || 38 || 29 | |
| scope="row"| "Uber"{{Cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/uber-feat-curtis-clacey-single/1206412584 |title=Uber (feat. Curtis Clacey) – Single by LiTek & Tom Zanetti |publisher=Apple |work=iTunes Store |access-date=16 August 2017}} (with LiTek, featuring Curtis Clacey) | rowspan="2"| 2017 | — || — || — || — || — | |
| scope="row"| "More & More" (featuring Karen Harding) | 73 || 22 || — || — || 81 | |
| scope="row"| "Candy"
| rowspan="3"|2018 | — || — || — || — || — | |
| scope="row"| "Balloon Tune"
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| scope="row"| "Make It Look Good" (featuring Preditah) | — || 24 || — || — || — | |
| scope="row"| "Flight Mode" (featuring Silky) | 2020 | 78 || — || — || — || — | |
| scope="row"| "Didn't Know"
| 2021 | 14 || 5 || — || 23 | |
| colspan="14" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
=Music videos=
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|+ List of music videos, with directors, showing year released ! scope="col" style="width:20em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Director(s) |
| scope="row"| "Darlin'"
| 2015 | David East{{Cite web |url=https://www.vevo.com/watch/tom-zanetti/darlin/GB1101501424 |title=Darlin' – Tom Zanetti |publisher=Vevo |accessdate=16 August 2017}} |
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| scope="row"| "You Want Me" (featuring Sadie Ama) | 2016 | Joe Elliot, Kristian Young{{Cite web |url=https://www.vevo.com/watch/tom-zanetti/you-want-me-(official-video)/GB1101601059 |title=You Want Me (Official Video) – Tom Zanetti |publisher=Vevo |accessdate=16 August 2017}} |
| scope="row"| "More & More" (featuring Karen Harding) | 2017 | Dominic O'Riordan{{Cite web |url=https://www.vevo.com/watch/tom-zanetti/more-more-(official-video)/GB1101701014 |title=More & More (Official Video) – Tom Zanetti |publisher=Vevo |accessdate=16 August 2017}} |
Boxing record
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|{{no2}}Loss |0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Slim Albaher |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |4 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Wembley Arena, London, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|MF–Professional bout |
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|{{no2}}Loss |0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jarvis Khattri |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |3 (5), {{small|1:45}} |22 Apr 2023 |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|Wembley Arena, London, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| {{small|High Stakes Tournament quarter-final}} |
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