A GOLD Coast court case involving a theft charge against former world boxing champion Jeff Fenech has been adjourned until next month.

Fenech, 42, a boxing trainer from Sydney, is facing one count of stealing after the three-time world champion and his acquaintance Francis Grech, 58, were arrested in December while holidaying on the Gold Coast.

They were jointly charged with stealing three designer watches from a fashion boutique in Broadbeach on December 28.

Fenech's lawyer Bill Potts told Southport Magistrates Court today that he needed more time to write a submission in law which the prosecution will review.

Fenech, who has pleaded not guilty, will face court again on August 16.

Fenech, dressed in a black skivvy and black trousers, sped away from the court in a Mercedes Benz sedan.

"It's been a long day," Fenech told a huge media scrum.

"I love everybody."