A trainee is on the verge of becoming the first known solicitor and professional boxer.

Oscar McCracken, who has a training contract with Midlands firm mfg Solicitors, will take part in his third professional fight in a welterweight contest later this month. The 25-year-old won his first two bouts.

The five-contest event, being held at the Holiday Inn near Birmingham Airport on 14 February is sponsored by McCracken’s firm which has thrown its weight behind his boxing career.

McCracken, based in the firm’s Birmingham office, is the son of a former professional boxer and current trainer, and nephew of Rob McCracken CBE, who is credited with training world champions such as Anthony Joshua and Carl Froch.

McCracken said: ‘It means so much that the firm has chosen to support me for my next fight. Boxing is in my blood but I’m also committed to having a successful legal career and I’m loving my training contract so far. To have the backing from all my colleagues at mfg Solicitors really does make it extra special for me.’

The former University of Worcester student is set to qualify as a solicitor in 2026.

His dual careers have already led to him gaining the nickname Oscar De La Lawyer, partly in homage to the legendary multi-weight fighter Oscar De La Hoya who he is named after.

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