My dad is a Gogglebox legend – now I’m making my own way as a boxer after being rejected by Channel 4
MARCUS LUTHER and his wife Mica are legends of Channel 4’s Gogglebox – but one member of their family has had to try something else after bosses snubbed him.
Mica has two daughters from a previous relationship, Sachelle and Shuggy, while they share a son Yash.
But Marcus also has a son from another relationship, Shiloh Defreitas, who is currently a 4-0 boxing prospect.
Defreitas was originally touted to be on the series as he told the BBC in 2021: “Yeah I tried going on the show once – it didn’t work out.”
And his dad Marcus brutally added: “Gogglebox is not for everyone.
“Not everyone can ‘Goggle’. He’s too aggressive. Me and him just argued so I told him to sling his hook.
“The producers were trying to help him out but then he’d go off on one again. No Gogglebox for him, he’s a fighter.”
Defreitas won his opening two pro bouts by stoppage in 2021 but has fought just twice over the last two years, winning both on points.
He turned over as a successful amateur having represented England and the famous Repton Boxing Club.
Defreitas is coached by his dad, who is still the most famous face in the family.
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He said: “I see him on billboards and all sorts, it’s crazy.
“At the weigh-in of my first fight, the Covid testing lady asked me to take a photo of her and him.
“Even the ring announcer wanted a photo with him – it’s madness.”
But Marcus, who trained in kickboxing and martial arts himself, said: “I’m known for Gogglebox but now people will see that I’m not just about sitting on the sofa. I’m about boxing and have been for years.”
The father and coach also trains his youngest Yash, a currently unbeaten amateur prospect.
Yash and his friend Dylan shot to fame on social media and have bright futures in the sport themselves.