BOXER Josh Warrington showed off his unrecognisable new lockdown haircut on social media.
World champ Warrington poked fun at his look by jokingly suggesting that he should be in an indie rock band with his new style.
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Boxer Josh Warrington has revealed his longer lockdown hairstyle
The world champ from Leeds usually sports a much shorter trim
Warrington upset the odds to defeat Welshman Lee Selby in 2018 to claim the IBF belt
The undefeated featherweight star told fans a combination of barbers being closed amid the coronavirus pandemic and a new shampoo had caused his wild new look.
He captioned an Instagram selfie: “This lockdown (no barbers open), plus the usage of a ‘new’ shampoo has sent my hair west…
“I look like I should be in a indie rock band…GET ME THE SCISSORS.”
The snap amused fans of the Leeds fighter as many suggested it looked nothing like Warrington.
One even said he resembled Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias.
Another added: “Mate, it’s hard to believe that’s you.”
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Warrington beat Lee Selby at Leeds United’s Elland Road in 2018 to claim the IBF belt.
But although he has let his hair grow wild in these uncertain times, Warrington is maintaining his professional discipline – even though he may not get a chance to fight in 2020.
In a SunSport exclusive he revealed he was dodging Corona beers as well as the deadly virus during lockdown as he looks forward to extending his 30-0 record.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk