Meet Zak Chelli, the secondary school supply teacher who shocked the boxing world

Chelli had his own real-life Rocky moment in Manchester two weeks ago (Picture: Getty)

Boxing is built on some remarkable stories that change the fortunes of men and women virtually overnight.

Zak Chelli, a 28-year-old secondary school supply teacher from Fulham, became one of those two weeks ago in Manchester, having his very own Rocky moment with a performance that could very well change his life.

On just two weeks’ notice, Chelli stepped into replace Callum Smith to take on the talented Cuban fighter David Morrell, a former world title challenger and one of the best operators in the stacked light-heavyweight division.  

Morell, the heavy favourite on the night, was rocked in the ninth round by Chelli, who smelled blood. The man who spends...