Idris Elba share topless photos, reveals he's training to become a professional kickboxer

The 43-year-old actor has revealed he is training to become a professional kickboxer. The actor has been getting into shape for almost a year. See photos after the cut

He said: "It has been a lifelong ambition of mine to fight professionally. Entering the ring to further test myself as a human being is a challenge I have been looking to take on for quite some time."

Idris has been training in Britain, Cuba, Japan, South Africa and Thailand with former world champions, coaches and trainers.

And Idris has shared a shirtless picture of himself online with the words: "Cutting weight, two days before first fight, mind in the right place. Fear NO guy (sic)."

Idris Elba share topless photos, reveals he's training to become a professional kickboxer