In the corner of the stars: How fatherhood and a good woman saved boxing's Jamie Sheldon from the police and a bad life

Jeremy Kyle is in full voice on the gym TV. It doesn't register with Jamie Sheldon. This is a man who has sorted out his life by himself.
Jamie Sheldon pictured at Steel City Boxing Club in Sheffield. Picture: Chris EtchellsJamie Sheldon pictured at Steel City Boxing Club in Sheffield. Picture: Chris Etchells
Jamie Sheldon pictured at Steel City Boxing Club in Sheffield. Picture: Chris Etchells

Once, the scent of blood used to leave him the wrong side of the law. Nowadays, blood helps him earn his living and takes him round the globe. You see him on television. You just don’t know you do.