Actor Ram Charan meets ex-boxing champion Julius Francis at London fan meet
Actor Ram Charan met former British boxing champion Julius Francis in London, who was a bouncer at his fan meet. The 'RRR' actor was recently in London for a special occasion - the unveiling of his wax statue at Madame Tussauds. The actor, who was accompanied by his family, received a grand welcome from his fans in the UK. The statue, which features not just the actor but also his beloved pet dog Rhyme, was officially revealed in the British capital.advertisementDuring his fan meet in London, Ram Charan also had a surprise encounter with former British heavyweight boxing champion Julius Francis. The retired boxer, who was also working as a bouncer at the venue, requested the 'RRR' actor to honour him by placing a championship boxing belt on his shoulder. Ram Charan obliged, and the pictures from this memorable interaction have now gone viral.
Ram Charan with Julius Francis at London fan meet event (PC: X/VamshiShekar)
Julius Francis is a celebrated British former professional boxer known for his matches during the 1990s and early 2000s. In January 2000, he fought against boxing icon, Mike Tyson. Though he lost the bout, Francis remains notable for being a 5-time British Heavyweight Champion and 4-time Commonwealth Champion.On the work front, Ram Charan was last seen in director Shankar's 'Game Changer', a political action drama about a righteous IAS officer determined to eliminate corruption. The actor is now gearing up for his next project, 'Peddi', a rural sports drama set against the backdrop of cricket. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar and Divyendu in pivotal roles.
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