Scrolling through Facebook, a picture caught me off guard.
I swear I recognise that face, I thought.
And after a few moments, it clicked – it was the handsome man that I’d seen in the pub.
I’m off to celebrate my divorce, the caption read, with Umit, 44, pictured cheering.
Hitting like, in October 2018, his post had created quite a stir.
Well liked in the local area for his boxing classes, it was clear that Umit was popular.
Calling himself the Turkish Warrior, he certainly knew how to entertain a crowd.
Just coming out of an abusive relationship, I was on the lookout for exciting ways to step out of my comfort zone.
And I thought Umit would be able to help me do just that.
I’d love to get fit, I commented, hoping that fitness classes would give me something else to focus on.
And just a week later, I found myself ready for the session.
Umit was a great boxing instructor, helping me with punching the pads.
Only, it was clear from the get-go that there
