Pulling no punches:

Word reaches us that Alex Mehta may have earned more than the world light-middleweight 'white-collar' boxing title during the recent charity boxing event Capital Punishment 2, which saw London executives trade blows with New York counterparts (see [2001] Gazette, 21 June, 14).

So impressive was Mr Mehta, a barrister and co-founder of the Freelawyer Web site, in dancing and counterpunching his way to victory over US judge Phil Maier that he has actually received offers from unnamed but apparently well-known UK and US promoters to turn professional and fight under the moniker of the 'boxing barrister'.

Mr Mehta (pictured top left, with belt) confesses to Obiter that it has always been a childhood dream of his to box professionally and is discussing it with friends and family.

However, he does concede to being 'more flattered than tempted', despite the rather novel income stream it could open up for Freelawyer.

He certainly has the style.

Ringside commentators tell us that his showstopping, Prince Naz-like entrance attracted huge attention.

Clad in Gucci shades and hooded top, he made his way slowly to the ring, gyrating and dancing to the pounding beat of Robbie Williams' 'Let me entertain you'.

Should he go pro, he could eventually come up against the awesome Oscar de la Hoya, who currently rules the light-middleweight division.

Mr Mehta says his chances in the ring might not be that great.

'But then again, I bet my drafting's better than his.' Touch.