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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Paige Oldfield

'I was worried my boys would grow up without a father - I had to make a change'

A dad said he feared he wouldn't live long enough to see his sons grow up if he didn't lose weight. Rob Hinton has now shed five stone in a bid to help him live a long and healthy life.

The 42-year-old lost the weight training for a charity boxing match with his son Jack Hinton, 20. Not only did it transform his body, but it made the pair feel 'closer than ever'.

The father and son, who live in Heywood, signed up to Ultra White Collar Boxing (UWCB), which gives participants the opportunity to take part in eight weeks of free professional boxing training before a showcase event in front of hundreds of spectators.

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