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Tom Duffy

The scousers who have helped Tom Hardy to fight like an MMA pro

A Liverpool boxer who grew up surrounded by world class fighters has helped tutor famous actor Tom Hardy in mixed martial arts.

Jack McGann, 29, whose dad ran the Widnes based Wolsflair gym, grew up with famous fighters such as Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and Dillian Whyte, who often visited the gym for sparring sessions.

Over recent years Jack, now a professional boxer, has helped pass on his intimate knowledge of the fight game to his Hollywood friend. Last month Tom won two gold medals at a mixed martials arts competition in the midlands.

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