British Scandal

Boris Becker | Dosh and Becks | 3

Jul 17, 2024

Former tennis star Boris Becker faces financial struggles amid a costly divorce and paternity issues. The podcast delves into his outlandish ways to stay afloat, legal battles, and controversies surrounding his lavish lifestyle and scandalous behavior. It also discusses his tense confrontations, escalating scandal involving frozen sperm, and his uncertain future post-conviction.

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Boris Becker

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Quick takeaways

Boris Becker faces severe financial troubles, including asset seizures and mounting debts in Mallorca.

Boris Becker navigates complex legal battles and accusations of financial non-disclosure in a family court clash.

Boris Becker receives a custodial sentence for financial misconduct and confronts the aftermath of incarceration and deportation.

Deep dives

Financial Struggles and Legal Troubles in Mallorca

Boris faces financial turmoil in May 2019 as bailiffs seize his belongings in Mallorca due to mounting debts. He seeks help from a friend to cover a 15-grand expense to normalize the situation. Discovering his derelict estate with drained pools and neglected horses being taken away for bank debts, Boris faces escalating financial crises and legal battles.

Intro

1min

Tense Confrontation and Financial Troubles Unveiled

3min

Discussion on Boris Becker's Character

2min

Controversial Figure and Legal Battle

13min

Controversial Claim and Escalating Scandal

2min

A Tense Confrontation and a Realization

4min

Boris Becker's Extravagant Lifestyle and Business Ventures

3min

Financial Struggles and Luxurious Surprises

14min

Struggles and Legal Battles

4min

10.

Boris Becker's Legal Battle and Life After Conviction

8min

11.

Unconventional Families and Historical Paranoia

4min

Boris Becker is running out of money. Once one of tennis’ top-paid stars, he’s now at the centre of both a costly divorce and a paternity row. So Boris pursues ever more outlandish ways to stay afloat. Until the law catches up with him.

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