Boston was born and raised on the Gold Coast, where he attended Helensvale State High School.

Following graduation from high school, Boston began training six days a week in an attempt to be drafted by an AFL club at the end of the 2012 season.

[3] Boston was invited to attend the 2012 AFL Combine and became the first player in history to register a perfect score in the goal kicking test.

[4] Leading into the 2012 AFL Draft, fourteen clubs showed interest in Boston but he was overlooked on the day.

[6] He announced his retirement in November 2015, citing he lacked the passion to play at the elite level.