You can read all about his remarkable backstory here. The Ospreys are clearly fans too, and dropped in on Chapman's 'DC Boxing Academy' on Thursday afternoon to pick up some pointers on life inside the ring.
In one video posted to social media, Dewi Lake is seen landing some hefty body shots on strength and conditioning coach Liam Thomas, who is then on the receiving end of a few more punches from North.
The sight of North going full force, as well as his hilarious faux ring walk, will be particularly encouraging, with the full-back spending the last five months on the sideline with an ACL injury.
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