[2][3] Sam Fernandes was born on 7 April 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in financial humble family.

He dropped out of school in 5th grade and later pursued his career in marketing.

[5] Sam Fernandes is made the Head of the Indian chapter of the World Boxing Council in 2021.

[6] He also heads WBC Cares India Chapter which is the CSR wing of the council.

The primary objective Of WBC Cares is to help the NGOs working towards various causes at grassroot levels.