LOVE Island winner Jack Fincham has opened up on his "testing time" after being bailed from jail for dog Elvis’ attack on a runner.
The TV personality, 32, was hauled to court after the hulking Cane Corso mauled Robert Sudell and a woman in 2022.
Fincham was jailed for six weeks on January 29 after he admitted being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.
But he was freed on bail shortly afterwards, while he appeals the sentence.
The reality star posted a video on his Instagram story this evening in which he mentioned a "testing time".
He told his fans: "I've been training really hard for my fight on March 1 at Harrow Leisure Centre in London, it's been a bit of a testing time recently.
"I'd really appreciate the support. A lot of weight to lose in a short amount of time but I'm really glad I took the fight because I really needed something to focus on.
"Going forward this year there will be a lot going on with the boxing. I will be signing with Warren boxing management and start boxing professionally in England.
"I'm not too sure I will be fighting in Dubai again."
Courts can grant bail ahead of an appeal in exceptional circumstances but it will likely have conditions on it.
Defendants will have to make the appeal to a Crown Court judge - even if the sentencing was imposed by magistrates.
Fincham's lawyer told previously: "We are disappointed that the Magistrates did not find it would be unjust to activate the Suspended Sentence Order.
"However, the case remains finely poised, and we are optimistic that in the fullness of time, the Crown Court will uphold Mr Fincham’s appeal."
His on-off girlfriend Chloe Brockett wept as Fincham was initially taken down to the cells, while he gave a thumbs up.
Elvis first attacked runner Robert in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022.
He then mauled an unnamed woman in Grays, Essex, in June 2024 but no harm was done.
Presiding magistrate Anne Wade, said that Fincham was subject to a suspended sentence order at the time.
This was after Fincham was caught speeding down the hard shoulder in a BMW while on cocaine.
Ms Wade said this order would be activated in part, adding that "we find no reason not to do so" as she jailed the star.
The 32-year-old was also ordered to pay £3,680 - including £200 compensation fee to Robert and a £50 compensation fee to the other victim.
A payment plan of £400-a-month will be set up upon his release from prison, Southend Magistrates' Court heard.
JPs heard that Fincham failed to comply with three rules over the dog's ownership following the first attack.
These included to always keep the dog on the lead, for the dog to wear a muzzle when outside and to not leave the animal alone with anyone under the age of 16.
The guidelines were set in September 2022 when Elvis bit runner Robert and Fincham took part in a dog ownership course.
But there was another incident in June 2024 when the animal lashed out at a woman - sinking its teeth into her leg.
The court was told Fincham would get Elvis back upon his jail release if the three stipulations are met.
Fincham has previously come under fire over his pet dog.
Fans have slammed the star over Elvis' cropped ears, which is illegal in the UK.
He revealed last year that he had got the pooch from Russia and that it was imported by Protection Dogs WorldWide.
The former pen salesman also owns Sandy, a bulldog he bought while he was dating and living with his ex Dani Dyer.
This comes as Fincham looked relaxed and carefree as he joined Chloe to head to the gym, just days after being released on bail.
He was seen smiling as he carried his gym kit and boxing gloves.
Fincham appeared on the 2018 series of Love Island where he and Dani - daughter of actor Danny Dyer - scooped the top prize.
The couple split just 129 days after leaving the villa following a series of rows.
Fincham has found himself on the wrong side of the law numerous times since 2021 when he was arrested for drink-driving.
He recently told The Sun how his 2023 conviction for speeding while high on cocaine was a wake up call and led him to sign up for Narcotics Anonymous.
