Idris Elba has always played intimidating characters - specifically Stringer Bell in the "The Wire." And now the actor is actually training to be a fighter.
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Elba recently began training to become a professional kickboxer for a role in an upcoming Discovery documentary series entitled "Idris Elba: Fighter." Elba fought someone in London's York Hall, and Madonna - yes, Madonna - was ringside to watch the bout.
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Elba doesn't look like a professional fighter (at least not yet), but it's still pretty impressive for a 44-year-old actor without much professional fighting experience.
(h/t Fox Sports)
