Boris Becker's 'lovechild' promises to stand by disgraced jailed tennis legend

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Boris Becker’s life will provide exclusive footage charting his rise to stardom up until his recent imprisonment. Becker, the German former world number one tennis player, is serving time behind bars and faces deportation following a jail sentence for hiding £2. 5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.

Naman Ramachandran A new documentary on tennis superstar Boris Becker is nearing completion and is set to be sold at the upcoming Cannes Film Market.Alex Gibney, Oscar-winning director of “Taxi to the Dark Side” and John Battsek, producer of the Oscar-winning “One Day in September,” have had exclusive access to Becker since 2019 and have been documenting him from then until late April, when he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for hiding assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.The as-yet-untitled documentary aims to explore every aspect of the man who became a tennis sensation after winning the Wimbledon Championship at the age of just 17 and went on to win 49 career titles including six Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal. Off court, Becker has had a tumultuous personal life.

Alex Gibney’s upcoming Boris Becker documentary is heading to Cannes, with Lorton Entertainment set to launch sales on the title on the Croisette next week.

tennis legend was jailed last month after concealing £2.5million when he was declared bankrupt back in 2017. Since arriving in prison, he is said to have complained about the food and is unable to sleep due to the "constant noise" and the smell of Wandsworth Prison, where he is being held.A source told The Sun that Becker was served corned beef for one of his first meals, a far cry from his favourite meal of fillet steak and lobster surf and turf.“He is having a rough time and the worst thing of all is the food," revealed the source.

Boris Becker is struggling to adjust to life behind bars as he comes to grips with the 'constant noise' and small portions of basic food. The 54-year-old champion, known for enjoying luxuries like Cuban cigars, fine wines and fillet steak, was brought back down to earth after being served corned beef on his first night in prison. He was jailed for two and a half years last week for hiding assets during bankruptcy proceedings.

Boris Becker’s daughter Anna Ermakova has been photographed with her mother in their first sighting since her father was given a two and half year jail sentence.Becker, the German former world number one tennis player, is serving time behind bars and faces deportation following a jail sentence for hiding £2.5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.Ermakova and her Russian model mother Angela headed on a shopping spree in Kings Road and Sloane Street recently, after Becker began his sentence last Friday.The pair visited a Lloyd Bank branch in Kings Road, where they spent nearly an hour and left after closing time, with the 22-year-old wearing a big smile on her face.They then headed to the nearest Pret A Manger to buy some lunch before enjoying some retail therapy at large department store Peter Jones & Partners, carrying on the rest of their shopping trip in Sloane Street, visiting the Gucci store.Becker’s daughter cut a casual figure in a pair of navy tracksuit bottoms and pink crop top, while her mother donned a blue coat and trainers, with the pair consistently seen in deep conversation.Ermakova rounded off her shopping trip at Harvey Nichols department store, continuing to go about her life despite her dad’s legal woes.The youngster recently thanked members of the public for their support after her ex-Wimbledon Tennis champion father, 54, was jailed.Keeping it short and sweet, she shared an image of a calm sea and clear blue sky on Instagram.‘Thank you for all the support,’ she wrote alongside the picture.Becker was convicted of four charges of insolvency relating to his bankruptcy in 2017.He was declared bankrupt on June 21 2017, owing creditors almost £50m, over an unpaid loan of more than £3m

Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, girlfriend of Boris Becker, has been pictured visiting the former tennis champion in Wandsworth Prison. Becker was convicted of four charges of insolvency relating to his bankruptcy in 2017, and was jailed for over two years last week. London-based political risk analyst Lillian, who supported Becker, 54, throughout his trial last month, was seen wearing a white T-shirt and jeans with a denim jacket and sunglasses, while carrying a holdall.

Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, girlfriend of Boris Becker, has been pictured visiting the former tennis champion in Wandsworth Prison.Becker was convicted of four charges of insolvency relating to his bankruptcy in 2017, and was jailed for over two years last week.London-based political risk analyst Lillian, who supported Becker, 54, throughout his trial last month, was seen wearing a white T-shirt and jeans with a denim jacket and sunglasses, while carrying a holdall.She was also seen without the bag and cap, as she was escorted into the prison.It’s reported Lilian, who was born on the African island of Sao Tome and Principe, has been with Becker for three years. She has three degrees, including a masters in African Studies from London’s School of African and Oriental Studies and can reportedly speak five languages including German, English and her native Portuguese.Meanwhile, Becker has been married twice before, announcing his divorce from Dutch model Lilly Becker in 2018 after nine years of marriage.

the six-time Grand Slam champion was sentenced two and a half years for hiding £2.5m worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts. The case centred on Becker's bankruptcy in June 2017, resulting from an unpaid loan of more than £3m on his luxury estate in Mallorca, Spain.Becker, 54, had previously been found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act.

After being sentenced to two and a half years behind bars, six-time Grand Slam winner Boris Becker arrived at the ‘overcrowded and rat-infested’ Wandsworth Prison last Friday. Becker was sentenced after being found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act earlier last month.The German star was convicted after hiding millions in assets that he owed in debts, and continued to live a flash and lavish lifestyle despite being declared bankrupt in 2017.

About his relationship with Boris, John added: “We would hang out in our production office between matches, he was his normal self and would join in the banter, didn’t really seem to have much of a care.”He was declared bankrupt five years ago over an unpaid loan of more than £3million on his estate in Spain.The tennis pro was also later accused of hiding millions of pounds worth of assets in a bid to cover up his debts.He was acquitted of 20 counts, but was found guilty of four charges by a jury on April 8.On Friday afternoon, Judge Deborah Taylor sentenced Boris to 30 months' in prison.Of the full sentence, Boris will serve at least half.Boris won six Grand Slam titles over the course of his professional career.

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty made an epic on-air gaffe after she accidentally said Prime Minister Boris Johnson "spent his first night in jail". Naga, 47, was hosting the show on Saturday morning when she mistook three-time Wimbledon winner Boris Becker with the Prime Minister.

Naga Munchetty made a very unfortunate slip-up during Saturday morning’s edition of BBC Breakfast, when she confused two very famous men called Boris.  Tennis star Boris Becker was jailed on Friday afternoon after hiding £2. 5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts.

Naga Munchetty suffered an epic name gaffe live on BBC Breakfast when she confused Boris Johnson with Boris Becker.The BBC presenter made the unfortunate mistake whilst hosting the flagship news show on Saturday morning (April 30) alongside her co-host Ben Thompson.She was speaking to viewers about the news that tennis star Boris Becker had been jailed on Friday afternoon after hiding £2.5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying off debts.The six-time Grand Slam champion was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act and has been jailed for two and a half years.However, Naga suffered an unfortunate blunder which made it sound like prime minister Boris Johnson had just spent his first night behind bars, instead of the tennis star.Giving viewers the latest headlines, Naga said: "Three-times Wimbledon champion Boris Johnson has just spent his first night in prison. "He was sentenced for two-and-a-half years for hiding assets to avoid paying debts."He co-host Ben handed over the reigns to to sports presenter Mike Bushell to get more context on the story.Eagle-eyed viewers rushed to Twitter after spotting Naga's slip-up.One wrote: "What a slip! BBC’s @TVNaga01 claims Boris Johnson just spent his first night in prison."A second said: "Was that a Freudian slip from Naga Munchetty “Boris Johnson spending his night in prison"A third agreed: "So Naga Munchetty also said Boris Johnson has gone to jail when referring to Boris Becker.

He was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison at Southwark Crown Court on Friday after he was convicted of four charges earlier this month.The tennis pro was declared bankrupt five years ago over an unpaid loan of more than £3million on his estate in Spain.He was also later accused of hiding millions of pounds worth of assets in a bid to cover up his debts.The 54-year-old was acquitted of 20 counts, but was found guilty of four charges by a jury on April 8.The charges include removal of property, two counts of failing to disclose estate, and concealing debt.On Friday afternoon, Judge Deborah Taylor sentenced Boris to 30 months' imprisonment.Of the full sentence, Boris will serve at least half.Boris’ defence attorney, Jonathan Laidlaw, requested a suspended sentence for his client in a final plea to judge Deborah Taylor on Friday.He said: “Boris Becker has literally nothing, and there’s nothing, to show for what was the most glittering of sporting careers, that is terms as nothing short of a tragedy.“His fall is not simply a fall from grace and amounts to the most public of humiliations of this man."The degree of suffering – and it will continue – is punishment no other bankrupt in this country is likely ever to experience.”The attorney continued: “The attention of the press and the deeply unattractive scenes outside this court, particularly this morning, stand as testament to that."This process his destroyed his career entirely, and removed any future prospect of him earning an income. His reputation, an essential part of the brand which gives him work, is in tatters."He won’t be able to find work and will have to rely on the charity of others if he is to survive.

Piers Morgan has been slammed on social media for defending Boris Becker after the tennis legend was jailed for fraud.Former world No 1 Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for hiding £2.5million worth of assets and loans to avoid paying debts. The 54-year-old was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act relating to his 2017 bankruptcy.In response to the news, the ever-controversial TV presenter Morgan posted a picture of him with Becker and wrote: "So sorry about Boris Becker.

Former tennis player Boris Becker has been jailed after concealing hundreds of thousands of pounds following a 2017 bankruptcy.The three-time Wimbledon winner, 54, was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act by a jury at Southwark Crown Court earlier this month, including removal of property, two counts of failing to disclose estate and concealing debt. He was sentenced on Friday 29 April to two years and six months in prison. Appealing for a lenient sentence on Friday afternoon, his lawyer Jonathan Laidlaw, QC said the ex-tennis pro has "literally nothing".

Tennis great Boris Becker was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Friday for illicitly transferring large amounts of money and hiding assets after he was declared bankrupt.

Tennis legend Boris Becker has been sentenced to two and half years in prison after he was found guilty of four charges under the Insolvency Act relating to his 2017 bankruptcy.The former world number one, 54, was earlier this month found guilty of transferring hundreds of thousands of pounds from his business account and failing to declare a property in his home town of Leimen, Germany. BBC commentator Becker was also convicted of hiding an 825,000 euro (almost £700,000) bank loan and 75,000 shares in a tech firm.Each offence under the Insolvency Act, which include removal of property, two counts of failing to disclose estate and concealing debt, carries a maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment.

He claimed he had co-operated with trustees tasked with securing his assets, even offering up his wedding ring, and had relied on the advisers who managed his life.However, Boris, who was supported in court by his partner Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro and eldest son Noah, was found guilty of four charges.The court heard Boris received 1.13 million euros (about £950,000) from the sale of a Mercedes car dealership he owned in Germany, which was paid into a business account used as a "piggy bank" for his personal expenses.He was found guilty of transferring 427,00 euros (£356,000) to nine recipients, including the accounts of his ex-wife Barbara and estranged wife "Lilly" Becker, the mother of his fourth child.He was further convicted of failing to declare a property in his home town of Leimen, hiding an 825,000 euro (almost £700,000) bank loan on the house as well as 75,000 shares in tech firm Breaking Data Corp.Earlier this week Boris was embraced by his girlfriend as he smoked during a break in a meeting with documentary maker George Chignell in London.Last weekend, he was pictured with Lilly and their 12-year-old boy in south London.Becker's mother Elvira Becker, 86, has begged the judge not to send her son to jail, saying earlier this month that he is "a decent boy overall".