The former professional boxer first met his wife when they were children
Tony Bellew and Rachael Bellew(Image: TonyBellew Instagram)
Tony Bellew has sent his wife a loving message as she celebrates a special occasion. The former professional boxer is married to Rachael Bellew. The couple have been happily married since 2018, but they first began dating when they were teenagers.
On X this morning, Bellew shared photos of him and his wife together through the years with their children. He captioned the Instagram post: “Girl you’re the best thing that ever happened to me! I don’t have too much more to say but thank you and I love ya! What a mother! What a wife!”
“Happy Birthday Rachael. Oh, just before I go any chance I can get one more round of golf in before Christmas?” He finished the post with blue hearts and laughing emojis. The couple first met when they were just nine years old and living on the same street in Liverpool.
Years later, Bellew crossed paths with Rachael while working as a bouncer at a nightclub where she was dancing. They soon started a relationship and are now the proud parents of four children. Bellew and his wife have Corey, Cobey, Carter, and Carson.
Tony Bellew and Rachael Bellew(Image: TonyBellew Instagram)
Many birthday messages have been sent to Rachael today. Commenting on Bellew’s post, This Morning star Josie Gibson said: “Awww Happy Birthday Rach.”
Former EastEnders star Danielle Harold, commented on the post: “Happy birthday my beautiful girl. I hope you have the best day.”
Further responses were: “Happy birthday Rach. Have the best time celebrating” and “Happy birthday Rachael, enjoy your day with your boys.” Bellew is vocal about his affection for his wife.
The 42-year-old Scouser was a professional boxer between 2007-18 and held the WBC Cruiserweight title from 2016-17. He won the WBC cruiserweight title at Goodison in 2016.
Earlier this year, the couple celebrated their wedding anniversary. He wrote: “Happy Anniversary love! Our kids and me are the luckiest people in the world to have you. I knew from the moment I met you I wanted you to be the one and thankfully you agreed.
“At just 17 and 18 we had no idea what was in store for us but we have adapted and learnt together! I love you more than words can express and feel extremely lucky to have what we have together.”
Since he hung his gloves up in 2018, Bellew has become a popular TV personality. He took part in the 2023 edition of I’m a Celebrity and finished in second place behind radio presenter Sam Thompson.