DARREN Donaghey is living proof that when it comes to true love, looks aren’t everything.

The 29-year-old British man has been crowned the “Punching Above His Weight Champion” by a Newcastle radio station, for pulling his beautiful blonde fiance Kate Cathart.

The adorable couple, who have been together for eight years, won a two-week holiday to Greece simply because of the apparent imbalance in their looks.

Mr Donaghey, a sales adviser, thought he’d be a strong contender for the top prize, saying he’s used to copping flak about how he managed to pull his gorgeous partner.

“For years I’ve had stick about how I managed to woo Kate and it’s not unusual to be out together and other guys to innocently start chatting Kate up, thinking that I couldn’t possibly be with her,” Mr Donaghey told The Chronicle.

“Even when we are out shopping at ([British grocery store) Asda I get these funny looks from blokes and I know what they are thinking.

“Having put up with this for years I knew we had a decent chance of winning [the radio competition]. Some of the other blokes in the final were pretty horrid so at least now I know how I measure up.”

The couple met when Kate moved into the same street as Darren. They now have a two-year-old son called Jaxon are getting married in August.

“I love Darren dearly and as most people know, looks aren’t everything,” Ms Cathart said.

“We joke about it all the time. He may not be Tom Cruise, but looks fade, and personality stays for ever.”

Darren and Kate had planned just a short weekend break as a honeymoon, but are now able to enjoy two weeks of luxury thanks to winning the competition.

“We now have the ultimate honeymoon to look forward to,” said Ms Cathart.

“The competition has been nothing but great fun.”