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William Alex Foxen is an American professional poker player and a former #1 Global Poker Index (GPI) world-ranked tournament player. Known for his intense focus and consistency, he is a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and a two-time GPI Player of the Year.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings reaching $54,357,572 (according to The Hendon Mob), Foxen ranks 7th on the United States All Time Money List and remains a top-tier global competitor. His career-best live cash of $4,563,700 came from his maiden WSOP bracelet victory in the 2022 $250,000 Super High Roller. Other landmark achievements include a $3,850,000 win at the 2024 WSOP Paradise Triton Main Event and back-to-back final table appearances at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic, where he won the title in 2019 for $1,694,995. His sustained high-roller success contributes to a poker net worth estimated well over $40 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Huntington, New York, Foxen was a standout athlete, playing tight end for the Boston College Eagles football team. He transitioned to poker after graduating in 2014, initially dominating the online scene under the handle “bigfox86”. Since moving to live tournaments in 2016, he has become one of the most prolific travelers on the circuit, often competing alongside his wife, fellow pro Kristen Foxen . Foxen is famously vocal about individual freedoms in poker, specifically regarding COVID-19 mandates during the 2021-2022 seasons.
Play Style & Strategy
Foxen is renowned for a relentless and highly analytical play style, characterized by extreme aggression and an “analytical yet fearless” approach to high-stakes fields. His strategy is deeply influenced by his athletic background, emphasizing physical conditioning, mental toughness, and GTO-based foundations. Whether applying intense ICM pressure at a final table or executing complex river bluffs, Foxen’s unwavering concentration and ability to control emotional responses make him one of the most difficult opponents to exploit in modern No Limit Hold’em and Mixed Games.
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