Tony ‘Bomber’ Bellew, a former world champion boxer, has entered the Australian jungle as a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity. Despite his impressive boxing record, Bellew admits that the jungle is out of his comfort zone, but he was convinced to do it by his wife. However, his friend and fellow boxer Joe Egan believes that the challenges in the jungle will pale in comparison to what Bellew has endured in his boxing career.
A Spartan Warrior in the Ring
According to Joe Egan, Bellew’s training camps for his world title fights were much more grueling than anything he will face in the jungle. Egan describes Bellew as a Spartan warrior, stating that the creatures in the jungle will be no match for the opponents Bellew has fought in the ring. Egan also believes that Bellew will remain cool and composed in the jungle, as he is known for speaking his mind and staying true to himself.
No Diet Obstacles
Egan is confident that Bellew will have no issues with the diet and restrictions in the jungle. As a former light heavyweight boxer, Bellew was accustomed to strict calorie intake and limited food options while preparing for fights. Egan believes that Bellew’s experience with weight management will make the jungle diet seem like a minor obstacle.
From Humble Beginnings to Boxing Success
Bellew’s journey to becoming a world champion was not an easy one. He grew up in Liverpool and worked as a bouncer before starting his boxing career at the age of 16. Bellew faced numerous hardships along the way, but his determination and talent led to a successful amateur and professional boxing career.
A Decorated Boxing Career
Before retiring in 2018, Bellew had an impressive record of 30 wins from 34 professional bouts. He won the ABA heavyweight title three times during his amateur career and became the Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion in 2010. Bellew’s crowning achievement came in 2016 when he became a world champion in the cruiserweight division.
A Successful Transition to TV
Since retiring from boxing, Bellew has found success in the world of television. He has appeared in the Creed films, a spin-off of the Rocky movies, alongside Sylvester Stallone. Bellew’s on-screen presence and acting abilities have been praised by his friend Joe Egan, who believes that Bellew has a bright future in TV.
Could Tony Bellew Be the Next Jungle King?
Joe Egan is backing Bellew to win I’m A Celebrity, citing his entertaining stories and his sacrifices in the boxing ring as reasons why he deserves success in his TV career. Egan believes that Bellew’s mental and physical toughness will help him overcome the challenges in the jungle. He is excited to watch his friend and cheer him on throughout the show.
