James \'Arg\' Argent has joined a boxing gym after being warned he is on "death row" because of his weight gain.
The \'Only Way is Essex\' star has signed up for sessions at Peacock Gym in Canning Town, east London - where top British fighters such as Frank Bruno and Lennox Lewis have previously sparred - to train with boxer Anthony Yarde in an attempt to shed some pounds.
He wrote on Instagram: "I\'ve been warned I\'m on "Death Row" because of my weight gain!
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Thanks to my old friends @mranthonyyarde @tundeajayi9 today my life changes & I\'m back in the boxing gym!
@peacockboxingclub is my new home! (sic)"
James\' decision comes after weight loss professional Steven Miller admitted he is "really concerned" about Arg\'s size.
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He told Best magazine: "I really am concerned about Arg.
"Being so fat can often mean you are on death row.
"I want him to realise he might soon suffer a heart attack, stroke and even cancer due to his size."
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In January, James admitted he had been inspired to lose weight by his on/off lover Gemma Collins, and said at the time he wanted to get back into boxing.
He explained: "I need to get back in the gym. I\'m desperate to get back on track.
"My fitness is my number one New Year resolution - but I find it so difficult.
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"I want to get back into my boxing, set my band up and secure a show on TV with myself and Gemma."
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