The identity of fitness influencer Sophie Guidolin’s new boyfriend has been revealed.
Fans were left scrambling for answers over the weekend after Daily Mail Australia published photos of the 34-year-old packing on the PDA with a mystery man while sitting poolside at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane on Saturday.
The hunky man has since been identified as Sydney-based professional boxer Valentine Borg, 30.
The athlete, who goes by the nickname Valentine ‘Bring It’ Borg, rose to prominence in the boxing world in 2014 after competing for the International Boxing Organization world lightweight title.
Like former professional bodybuilder Sophie, Valentine’s passion for sport and fitness has fuelled his career.
The identity of fitness influencer Sophie Guidolin’s (left) mystery new boyfriend has been revealed as Sydney-based professional boxer Valentine Borg, 30 (right)
‘Originally I wanted to get into boxing for fitness, I had a bit of trouble growing up in high school and was introduced to boxing as a way to calm me down,’ he previously told The Standard in 2015.
Discussing his career goals, Valentine said: ‘I want to build a profile for myself and get my name out there — every boxer’s goal is to be the best at what they do and be a world champion.’
While Valentine’s Instagram is currently private, his bio suggests he is a devout Christian thanks to the inclusion of two biblical references – Philippians 4:13 and Matthew 6:13 – along with a crucifix emoji.
Fans were left scrambling for answers over the weekend after Daily Mail Australia published photos of the 34-year-old packing on the PDA with a mystery man while sitting poolside at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane on Saturday (both pictured)
The athlete, who goes by the nickname Valentine ‘Bring It’ Borg (centre), rose to prominence in the boxing world in 2014 after competing for the International Boxing Organization world lightweight title
Sophie and Valentine have more than fitness in common- they also enjoy flaunting their designer wardrobes online.
Facebook photos of Valentine show the stylish Lothario posing in branded clothing from luxury brand like Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Polo Ralph Lauren.
During their pool date, Sophie also was spotted sitting next to a Louis Vuitton handbag worth around $8,500.
While Valentine’s Instagram is currently private, his bio suggests he is a devout Christian thanks to the inclusion of two biblical references – Philippians 4:13 and Matthew 6:13 – along with a crucifix emoji
Curiously, Sophie did not feature Valentine on her Instagram during her trip to Brisbane, although they do follow each other on Facebook.
Instead, the Burleigh Heads-based Instagram star has described her weekend away as a ‘girls trip’.
Posting to Instagram Stories on Monday, Sophie shared a photo of herself and a female pal posing in the bathroom of their Calile Hotel suite alongside the caption: ‘Take me back to spending the week staying with my girl’.
Sophie and Valentine have more than fitness in common- they also enjoy flaunting their designer wardrobes online. Facebook photos of Valentine show the stylish Lothario posing in branded clothing from luxury brand like Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Polo Ralph Lauren
Sophie had previously shared photos of herself lounging by the pool during her getaway, but once again chose not to feature Valentine.
The influencer made headlines on Monday after photos surfaced of the mother-of-four sunning herself alongside Valentine two days prior.
The pair was seen chatting animatedly, holding hands and sipping cocktails.
Curiously, the Burleigh Heads-based Instagram star has described her weekend away as a ‘girls trip’
Showcasing her muscular physique, Sophie sported a daring G-string bikini and cropped white T-shirt, which she later removed to reveal a matching black bikini top.
The boxer meanwhile covered up in a white T-shirt and ripped jeans, while completing his look with a stylish diamond stud earring and sunglasses.
The sighting followed Sophie’s acrimonious split from Gold Coast dentist Dr Andrew Firgaira after just four months of marriage.
Sophie took to Instagram to share photos from her getaway, but failed to share photos with the mystery man
The former couple wed in Byron Bay last November after less than a year of dating.
In January, Sophie, who has four other children from previous relationships, announced they were expecting their first child together.
Andrew is already father to two daughters.
The influencer made headlines on Monday after photos surfaced of the mother-of-four sunning herself alongside Valentine two days prior
The pair’s marriage fell apart after Sophie gave birth to a stillborn child in January.
Following their tragic loss, Sophie’s social media followers noticed she had stopped posting photos of Andrew on social media.
Tellingly, she even scrubbed her Instagram account of pictures of them together, including their wedding photos.
Sophie would later say she was the one who left her husband, not the other way around.
The pair was seen chatting animatedly, holding hands and sipping cocktails
Dr Firgaira was first to confirm the break-up in an emotionally raw Instagram post.
‘In order to remove the constant speculation I’ll answer this once by saying we are no longer together,’ he wrote in a comment.
‘I have my reasons why and I’m not prepared to discuss this matter any further.’
At the time of Sophie’s stillbirth, he was on holiday in Europe with his daughters from a previous relationship.
Showcasing her muscular physique, Sophie sported a daring G-string bikini and cropped white T-shirt, which she later removed to reveal a matching black bikini top
He stressed he ‘wants people to refrain’ from commenting on the relationship as ‘nothing positive can come from discussing it further’.
Sophie had announced her engagement to Dr Firgaira in June 2022, just over two years after splitting from MAFS star Jake Edwards in May 2020.
The influencer encountered serious health problems during her fifth pregnancy.
In January this year, she told fans she had been diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness.
The sighting came months after her marital splits from Gold Coast dentist Dr Andrew Firgaira
While recovering from the condition in hospital, Sophie shared a post complaining about how lonely she felt without Dr Firgaira by her side.
When quizzed by fans where her husband was, she said he was overseas on a long-promised European holiday with his two daughters.
Sophie announced in late January her fifth child, and first with Dr Firgaira, a girl named Pixie, was stillborn.
The couple’s marriage fell apart after Sophie gave birth to a stillborn child in January
I cannot begin to articulate my pain, grief and despair through my entire soul,’ she wrote in an emotional Instagram post, revealing she underwent a C-section.
‘I am trying to trust in God’s timing and I have always believed that the universe has my back and no matter how confusing this all feels, I am trying to make sense of this grief with my faith.
‘I feel so guilty for my thoughts prior and I would do anything to have that pain, over this harrowing experience. I don’t even have the words on how to write or how to comprehend this. Maybe some souls were always meant to be angels.’
Since their tragic loss, followers noticed Sophie had stopped posting photos of Andrew on social media (pictured left)
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