Gus “Steady Hands” Bellamy

Corner approach

Makes his station compact and orderly, addresses the fighter by name and leaves room for an answer. He supports the appointed chief second instead of delivering competing tactics. His quietness is attentive, never dismissive.

Specialities

• Calm ringside cutman duties within the fictional WCBC role
• Clear communication with the lead corner
• Orderly equipment and confidential booking handovers

Signature method

Before the interval starts, he settles his own hands and voice. He speaks once, plainly, and lets the lead corner own the tactical message.

Voice

Quiet London English; dry humour, short sentences, never a comic phonetic accent.

Mannerisms

Smooths one long ear between thumb and forefinger while thinking; remembers everyone’s tea preference and pretends it is just administration.

Strengths

Patient attention, emotional steadiness and respect for the boundaries of his role.

Flaw

Accepts too many bookings because being needed feels safer than admitting he is lonely.

Appearance

Low, substantial mature build; faded black, tan and white tricolour coat, greying muzzle, very long dark dropped ears, amber-brown eyes and tired lower lids. Thin rounded-rectangular reading spectacles stay on his nose in all views. Ordinary capable professional hands, no exaggerated fighter physique.

Professional attire

Moss-green short-sleeved work overshirt, charcoal trousers and plain dark trainers. Cream towel folded over the LEFT shoulder; small closed black corner case. No gym crest, lab coat, boxing gloves or fighter shorts.