Who is Tony Bellew’s wife will be a question a lot of boxing and I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here fans will be asking as the former British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion is now one of the favourites to be crowned ‘King Of The Jungle’.
Who Is Tony Bellew’s Wife?
Tony Bellew’s wife is Rachael Roberts, who the boxer has been with since he was 18 and were married in 2018 in a private ceremony at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire.
Rachael Roberts and Tony Bellew both grew up in nearby Merseyside and have known each other since they were just 9 years-old.
On the recent ITV hit show I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here Tony Bellew revealed that their romance started after he worked in security at a nightclub and asked Rachael on a date.
However, his future wife didn’t make life easy, rejecting him three times before, Tony said “doing her homework on him” and finally giving in to a date – the rest is history.
Tony Bellew explained their first date was a trip to the cinema, with a milkshake beforehand. While it’s rumoured Bellew’s wife Rachael Roberts told him prior “if he wasn’t the perfect gentleman to her, he’d have blown his chance.”
Since then, Rachael Roberts has built up a reputation by Tony’s side as being a strong woman and fiercely protective over her boxer husband.
Tony Bellew Also Worked As A Lifeguard During His Early Boxing Career
Tony Bellew’s wife also had to stick by her future boxing champion during his early career with ‘The Bomber’ fighting for just £100 a time. During this period, as well as his job as a nightclub bouncer, Bellew also worked as a lifeguard, security retail and labourer.
Tony Bellew Age and Profile
- Age: 41
- Height: 6f 3in
- Date Of Birth: 30th November 1982
- Tony Bellew’s Middle Name: Lewis
- Wife: Rachael Roberts
- Married: 2018
- Children: 3 (Corey, Cobey and Carter)
Does Tony Bellew Have Any Children?
Yes, Tony Bellew and his wife Rachael Roberts have three children – Corey, Cobey and Carter.
Tony Bellew Turned a Pro Boxer In 2007
After winning just shy of 50 fights, for little reward, Tony Bellew, who is a big Everton football fan, finally turned pro in 2007.
Bellew went onto win 30 of his 34 professional boxing fights and held the WBC cruiserweight title between 2016 and 2017. He also held the British and Commonwealth light-heavy-weight title from 2010 and 2014.
Tony Bellew was also famous for his two fights vs fellow British boxer David Haye in 2016 and 2017 – winning both bouts by technical knockout.
While prior to turning pro was a three-time ABA heavyweight champion at amateur level.
WATCH: The Best Of Tony Bellew’s Knockouts
When Did Tony Bellew Retire From Boxing?
After 34 pro boxing fights, Tony Bellew retired from the ring in November 2018. His final fight was a defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, which took place on 21st July 2018.
Plus, he revealed on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here that the referee in his fight with Usyk saved his life.
Bellew claimed his body could no longer take it and said in the post Usyk press conference.
“It’s definitely over now, you won’t see me in a boxing ring again. I just want a normal life, I don’t want this pressure. I only created the name Tony Bellew to make my dad proud. I’ve never been Tony Bellew, I’ve always been Anthony. Everyone who truly knows me calls me Anthony. Tony Bellew died on Saturday, Anthony Bellew comes back alive. I want reality back.”
It’s also reported that Tony Bellew’s wife, Rachael Roberts was the one that told him enough was enough and to retire.
Tony Bellew Boxing Record
- Weights: (Light-heavyweight, Cruiserweight, Heavyweight)
- Total Fights: 34
- Wins: 30
- Wins by KO: 20
- Losses: 3
- Draws: 1
- Reach: 74 inches (188cm)
Tony Bellew Also Appeared In The Hollywood Boxing Film Creed
During his pro fighting days Tony Bellew also turned his hand to acting and appeared as ‘Pretty’ Ricky Conlan in the 2015 hit Hollywood boxing film – Creed, alongside Sylvester Stallone. Which was a spin-off to the most popular boxing film of all-time – Rocky.
While steeped into the film ring again in 2023 with Creed III – again playing Ricky Conlan.
Who Is Tony Bellew’s Brother?
Tony Bellew also has a brother called Liam, who he defended on social media back in 2021 after his sibling came out as gay. Calling social media firm’s a disgrace after trolls targeted his brother.
Bellew’s brother Liam married in long-term partner Steve in September 2020.
While Tony Bellew’s brother-in-law Ashley Roberts sadly died in 2017 after falling from a balcony in Mexico on a family holiday.
Tony Bellew Came Second In 2023 I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!
The Bomber, Tony Bellew, was also signed-up to appear on the 23rd series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.
Tony Bellew was a late entry with Frankie Dettori, but has gone onto be a leading 2023 campmate and the best UK betting sites priced him up to go close.
The bookies weren’t far off the mark either as Tony Bellew finished runner-up in I’m A Celebrity 2023 to the eventually winner Sam Thompson, with Nigel Farage back in third.
Tony Bellew Was Also On Celebrity SAS
As well as being on I’m A Celebrity, Tony Bellew appeared on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2020 – you can see his best bits here.
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