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    Watch moment Tony Bellew realises he’s achieved super-rare ALBATROSS as I’m a Celeb star and boxing icon goes wild

    TONY BELLEW pulled off an incredibly rare feat at a Pro-Am event at Wentworth golf course.The former boxing world champion celebrated wildly following the achievement, which even very few pro golfers manage across an entire career.Tony Bellew celebrated wildly after making an albatross at WentworthCredit: ReutersHe shrugged off his caddie to perform a unique celebrationCredit: ReutersBellew executed a forward role in delightCredit: ReutersHe then performed gun fingers in the style of Robbie KeaneThe former boxer achieved the feat on the first hole at WentworthCredit: GettyAnd incredibly, he did it on the very first hole of the West Course during the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am.Bellew, 41, made an albatross with just his second shot of the day on the 473-yard first hole, which is a par five for amateurs.That sparked huge celebrations from Bellew and his caddie, who appeared to attempt to throw him to the ground.Bellew then performed a forward roll and did some gun fingers in a style reminiscent of former Tottenham and Ireland striker Robbie Keane.READ MORE IN BOXINGFans were stunned by the achievement and some offered their congratulations.One said: “You cannot help but love this man!!”Another added: “Should be more Tony Bellews’s in this world, a cool positive guy 👍❤️”A third wrote: “That’s a great way to celebrate a triple birdie!”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWho are golf’s most famous Wags?The world’s top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle – and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own.Here are some of the most high-profile beauties…Playing off a handicap of three, this sports reporter could give her fella a run for his money on the greens.This low-key beauty got married to a superstar golfer in front of Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin and Niall Horan.A former gymnast who has been her husband’s rock for 14 years – he even pays tribute to her on his golf balls.And another commented: “Go on me boy 😂”Bellew, who was much loved by audiences when he appeared on I’m a Celebrity, is an avid golfer and has vowed to achieve a single-figure handicap.’Bizarre incident’ saved Tyson Fury in ninth round against Oleksandr Usyk, says Brit star who lost to UkrainianHe took part in the Pro-Am at Wentworth in a group containing DP World Tour pro Matteo Manassero, TV personality Sam Thompson and actor Gwilym Lee.Tennis legend Andy Murray was also among those taking part, but came in for some brutal trolling. More

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    ‘He won’t want me to end the gravy train’ says former world champion as he calls out Jake Paul ahead of Mike Tyson fight

    A FORMER Brit world champion has sensationally claimed Jake Paul won’t fight him for fear it’ll bring an end to his lucrative “gravy train”.The YouTuber has ruffled plenty of feathers in the boxing world since turning pro back in January 2020, drawing criticism from many of the sport’s purists.Jake Paul has been on the receiving end of several callouts from retired prosCredit: GETTYEx-super-middleweight champ Carl Froch has been chasing a fight with Paul for well over a yearCredit: GETTYBut the 47-year-old reckons The YouTuber is too scared to fight himCredit: STEVE BELLAnd he’s received absolute pelters following the March announcement of his controversial clash with 58-year-old Mike Tyson.Former Disney star Paul hasn’t been short of fight offers from retired world champions in recent years, including one from Brit Carl Froch.But the former WBC super-middleweight champion reckons the social media sensation will do everything in his power to avoid sharing the ring with him.’The Cobra’ told snooker legend Stephen Hendry: “He’s a commodity, Jake Paul. READ MORE BOXING NEWS”He knows how to make money. So you’ve got to give him respect for that. But he’s not a boxer, [he’s] useless.”Which I keep reminding him about. And you never know. “If I keep poking the bear enough me might just [fight me].”I think he just knows he’ll get beat and he doesn’t want me to end the gravy train.Most read in Boxing”He doesn’t want to get better, does he, by a guy that’s been retired ten years.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFroch, 47, shared fight fans’ outrage when it was announced that Paul would throw down with former undisputed champ Tyson.And ‘The Cobra’ can’t foresee any other outcome than a Paul pounding of the near-pensioner-aged great.Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing iconHe said: “Mike Tyson is an old man, 58 years old by the time he gets into the ring.”You can’t beat the clock. In a game like this, you can play. But physically, – he’s 26 years old. He’ll have a round in him.”If he caught Jake Paul with a big shot, he’d probably iron him out. But is he going to catch him? No.”He’s there to make the numbers up, Tyson.”Tyson hasn’t set foot in the ring since his Covid clash with fellow icon Roy Jones Jr in November 2020, in which he looked every bit his then 54 years.Jake Paul is gearing up to throw down with boxing legend Mike Tyson in NovemberCredit: Rex More

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    Anthony Joshua warns Daniel Dubois he is willing to ‘DIE’ in the ring and jokes he will ‘tear the place up’ if he loses

    ANTHONY JOSHUA has warned Daniel Dubois he is willing to die in the ring.The Watford warrior has dumped the cautious approach that saw him trying to avoid danger.Anthony Joshua ahead of his fight with Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyUnder trainer Ben Davison, AJ 2.0 is bullish, spiteful and ruthless.And he is once again ready to go to the darkest corners to become a three-time world heavyweight champion by defeating IBF king Dubois at Wembley on Saturday.Joshua insisted: “He’s fighting someone who is willing to die in there — who wants to give it everything to be victorious.“It takes more than being strong to be a champion and to be a complete fighter.READ MORE IN BOXING“It’s good, of course, but I truly believe from what I’ve studied, read and what great people who have come before me have said, it takes more than being a physical specimen.“It’s a good attribute but when you come across someone who is willing to take that from you, you’ve given them your best shot and they are able to take it, that’s when you figure out what it takes to be a champion.“That’s what I’ve done. I’ve been to the well.”Joshua risked everything in his first Wembley win, over Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 — climbing off the deck in the fifth round and barely recovering until the eighth.Most read in BoxingJoshua vs Dubois predictions Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”READ MORE PREDICTIONS HERECASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the 2019 shock loss to Andy Ruiz, where he was dropped four times and lost his world crowns for the first time, led Joshua to a drastic change in fighting style and mindset.In the cautious rematch win over Mexican Ruiz, the prolonged stoppage of Kubrat Pulev, the painful points losses to Oleksandr Usyk and the two tedious rebuild wins, he boxed at range and avoided danger.Anthony Joshua reveals he swears by 12-word motto in brutal dig at Daniel Dubois before Wembley Stadium showdownBut since linking up with trainer Davison, the former Olympic king has made a bloody mess of Otto Wallin and destroyed Francis Ngannou, the MMA specialist who deserved a points decision against Tyson Fury four months earlier.It was Usyk who dethroned Joshua as world heavyweight champ for the second time in September 2021.Eleven months later, the Ukrainian genius had too much for AJ again — and the Englishman had a bizarre post-fight strop, throwing the championship belts to the floor and arguing with his team.Tearful Joshua, 34, later apologised for what he saw as letting down the nation.Filling Wembley, once again, with a record-breaking 96,000 fans paying to watch the all-English clash should feel like redemption.Dubois, 27, won the interim IBF belt by stopping Filip Hrgovic in June. The Londoner became full champ when Usyk vacated the crown.But Joshua joked that another nightmare evening could spark an even more fearsome tantrum that will take him tearing through the VIP seats and up into the Gods.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyHe joked: “If I f***ing lose I’ll get even worse . . . I’ll be up in the stadium tearing the place up!“The fans are there. Some want to see me there so I need to do a job.“It has been a blessing and I don’t take it for granted. I’ve given Dan the respect he deserves in terms of my preparation.”I’ve given the 96,000 fans the respect by preparing myself to compete and travelling around the world to find coaches and a home where I can improve.“I just need to do it on Saturday night now. I just want to make sure everyone who comes to support me leaves there feeling like ‘we did it’.”As usual there is some focus on accusations of Saudi Arabia using high-level sport to wash their reputation as a dictatorship.But Joshua, like most of the other working-class lads in the most brutal business of all, is more concerned with laundering dirty kit in the aftermath of his latest battle.He grinned: “You know what’s crazy, on Sunday morning you wake up and it’s the same. Your bills still come out of your account, you’ve got to do your washing.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I was in Saudi in the Airbnb, after the Francis Ngannou fight.“I was just there ironing and washing after the Ngannou fight. It’s mad. The only difference is that it hurts losing.”Joshua fumed after his rematch loss to Oleksandr UsykHe has built his way back to a world title fight against Daniel DuboisCredit: GETTY More

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    Daniel Dubois capable of move ‘nobody has done to Anthony Joshua since Usyk’ as Carl Froch admits fears for Wembley bout

    DANIEL DUBOIS can do to Anthony Joshua what none of the former champ’s recent opponents have done to him, an ex-Brit world titleholder has claimed.The 27-year-old is just days away from defending his IBF heavyweight title against AJ in front of a sold-out crowd at Wembley.Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua on Saturday nightCredit: GETTYAJ is in red-hot form going into the eagerly-anticipated Wembley warCredit: GETTYEx-champ Carl Froch reckons Dubois can give AJ his toughest test since his losses to Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYFormer two-time unified champ Joshua enters the domestic dust-up on a four-fight win streak, winning his last three on the bounce via stoppage.But his stoppages of Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou have done little to convince former world champ Carl Froch, who insists the Watford warrior hasn’t been tested since his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk.The former WBC super-middleweight champion told Snooker great Stephen Hendry: “What’s AJ done since then?”He’s fought three or four nobodies who didn’t try.READ MORE ON AJ VS DUBOIS”Four people have come to get a paycheque. And you can’t even say Ngannou is a good fighter.”I know Ngannou gave Fury a good fight, but Fury was ill-prepared for that. He must have been.”Froch reckons Joshua’s brutal demolition of former UFC heavyweight king Ngannou will have wrongfully inflated his confidence ahead of Saturday night’s domestic dust-up.The 47-year-old said: “AJ got in there and battered Ngannou.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at Wembley”Hit him with the first right hand and Ngannou was out on his back. “But that gives you a false sense of security.”How Anthony Joshua has become ‘unbeatable’ in boxing career turnaround with insiders left stunned by heavyweight starDespite his criticisms, Froch believes Joshua is the favourite for Saturday night’s Wembley war.But he still believes the London 2012 gold medallist is there for the taking.’The Cobra’ said: “I think Dubois gets in with him and puts it on him.”If he believes in himself, Dubois, and sticks it on him, you might see AJ in some trouble.”Carl Froch reckons Anthony Joshua is there for the taking for Daniel DuboisCredit: GETTY More

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    Oleksandr Usyk detained after ‘attempting to defend friend who wasn’t allowed to board plane’, PR team reveals

    OLEKSANDR USYK was detained at an airport after attempting to defend a friend who was denied boarding, his team revealed. Shock footage surfaced on Tuesday night showing the undefeated boxing champion being led away in cuffs by officers. Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport after attempting to defend a friend who was denied boardingCredit: XShock footage showed the boxing star being led away by securityCredit: XBut Usyk, his wife and even Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky spoke out to clarify it was a misunderstanding. Now the boxing star’s head of PR Mykhailo Krasiuk has given their side of the story in full. Krasiuk posted: “Ok Google, that was all about our team member, who brought @usykaafrom Kyiv by car (and it was not Lapin, as reported by some media). “He was very tired after 14h driving and slept standing up, literally. Ryanair employees didn’t let him on the plane.READ MORE ON OLEKSANDR USYK”Usyk, who was already on board, returned to the gate and tried to defend our friend, like always does. “Meanwhile the police appeared, maybe the champ looked so dangerous that should have been handcuffed, “(I don’t know). Anyway, everything was sorted out briefly. Thanks for your support.” Usyk is believed to have been set to travel to London, where he will be a special guest for Anthony Joshua’s Wembley fight with Daniel Dubois.Most read in BoxingAnd he was quick to speak out online after being released by airport security. Usyk wrote: “All is well my friends. There was a misunderstanding that was quickly resolved.Oleksandr Usyk blasts Tyson Fury’s shock career change hint and sends chilling message after starting rematch training”Thank you to everyone who was worried. Thank you Ukrainian diplomats for your support.”And respect to Polish law enforcers, who perform their duties despite height, weight, arm range and regalia.”President Zelensky, on Telegram, added: “Talked on the phone with Oleksandr Usyk when he was detained.”I was outraged by this attitude towards our citizen and champion.”He instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sibiza and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko to immediately find out all the details of the incident at the Krakow airport.”As soon as I was informed that everything is fine, our champion was released and no one is detaining him anymore.”USYK IN AIRPORT DRAMABy Wally Downes Jr OLEKSANDR USYK was roared on to victory in the Undisputed clash with Tyson Fury by everybody outside Russia and Morecambe.The 37-year-old Ukraine icon has spend time on his nation’s frontline supporting underdog soldiers against Putin’s savagesAnd he only agreed to carrying on professional fighting when his conscripted compatriots begged him to.He beat Daniel Dubois in a Wroclaw stadium full of Ukraineans who had escaped there to safety.And he recently visited London to help the Ukraine embassy send a convoy of vehicles to help his battered brothers and sisters.He is due back in our capital to be ringside for twice-dominated Anthony Joshua taking on Dubois.And he would have gotten a huge cheer from all the 96,000 fans for his courage in and outside of the ring.It seems highly unlikely he has been detained for anything related to his behaviour.And much more likely to go with strict travelling rules enforced around the Eastern European regions.The gap-toothed southpaw genius has hated leaving his four children and his wife so would not have been on a lads’ beano with too many ales at the airport Wetherspoons.So let’s hope a modern-day hero – of Olympic gold and cruiser and heavyweight undisputed glory – is safely in Wembley or back home soon.Usyk, 37, is coming off the biggest win of his career after beating Tyson Fury, 36, to become undisputed champion.But his reign as the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed champion did not last long.Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with his December 21 rematch against Fury back in Saudi Arabia.Dubois, 27, instead inherited the title after being elevated from interim champ and makes his first defence against Joshua, 34.And Usyk is due into the capital to watch Joshua’s all-British showdown against Dubois on Saturday.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd the Ukrainian hero was facing an awkward reunion with Fury as both were scheduled at a fan event at BoxPark Wembley.Both men will take part in meet and greets with fans at what has been billed as the “official pre-fight party” just hours before the bout. More

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    Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois’ lifestyles compared, with AJ worth over £200m and ‘Dynamite’ driving a £260k Bentley

    IT’S literally a clash of the titans.Giant sluggers Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois go head-to-head in a best of British fight between two brilliant heavyweights.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will duke it out at Wembley StadiumAJ has amassed an incredible net worth over £200millionDubois is believed to be worth around the £5million markIt’s been reported that the prize money on offer for the pair is hugely substantial.AJ is said to be guaranteed £6million, while Dubois can expect a minimum £3.5million.Factor pay-per-view sales and that could mean their earnings will rise substantially.Both boxers already live incredible lifestyles because of their massive earnings through the years.Read more boxing newsHere’s what they like to spend their well-earned money on.Net worthTo spend it, you’ve got to have it.And AJ’s bank has swelled in recent years thanks to some blockbuster bouts and savvy business moves.He has raked in over £200million, thanks to huge pay days when he reclaimed his WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF belts from Andy Ruiz Jr – a career best £66million – to pocketing £31million for defeating Frances Ngannou.Most read in BoxingOutside of boxing, AJ has also invested steadily in property – and owns commercial buildings in Mayfair and Bond Street worth nearly £50million.Dubois’ current earnings are believed to be a lot smaller than AJ’s.How Anthony Joshua has become ‘unbeatable’ in boxing career turnaround with insiders left stunned by heavyweight starHe is believed to be worth around £5million, which has been boosted of late.His first six-figure sum came in 2019 for a fight against Richard Lartey.One of the biggest cheques he received came in 2023, when he was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk.That night he walked away with £1.6million.Adidas boxing, 32Red, and footasylum all add to Dubois’ commercial worth.What’s in their garage?Thanks to his partnership with Jaguar Land Rover, which is rumoured to be worth £790,000 a year, AJ rolls around London in his choice of a fleet of luxury wheels, including a customised white Jaguar XJR, worth £93,000.His favourite motor is his personalised black Range Rover, which he says “looks very professional and sets a standard”.He has come a long way since buying his first car aged 17 – a second-hand Vauxhall Astra that cost £1,500.That said, he loved it – calling the motor a “stable, sturdy car.”AJ has a fleet of motors and is sponsored by Land RoverRegularly, AJ is seen travelling in his favourite Range RoverKind Joshua once bought his old boxing gym a minibusDubois poses with his £75,000 Mercedes V Class vanBut AJ isn’t that flash in comparison to other boxers. There’s no Ferraris or Lamborghinis in sight with his car collection.In any case, he was happy to buy his old gym in North London a new minibus.Despite his more modest wealth, Dubois drives a much more expensive car.It has been reported he gets around in a Bentley Continental GTC convertible that carries a price tag of around £260,000.’Dynamite’ has also been seen behind the wheel of a practical Mercedes V Class van that has a starting price of around £75,000.He once revealed his dream car is a Lamborghini. Perhaps he will treat himself after the AJ fight.Keen travellersWith such a vast wealth at his disposal, AJ is well-travelled.When he isn’t training, AJ enjoys exotic holidays with his family and friends, with his Instagram showing him in Dubai, Jamaica, Miami, Paris and plenty more glam trips.However, he is quite frugal with how he travels.AJ loves travelling on a private jet thanks to a sponsorship with Under ArmourFancy holidays in Dubai allow AJ to relax and unwindKeen traveller Dubois loves seeing the worldDubois poses in Grenada in front of the Concord FallsDubois also revealed he loved staying in MoscowAJ is sponsored by US sportswear giant Under Armour – who provide him with a private jet, as well as paying him a seven-figure salary.Often, trips are sponsored by countries and resorts who want the privilege of having the sporting icon spotted hitting their hottest tourist spots.Like AJ, Dubois also loves travelling and embracing different cultures.Of course, it’s part and parcel of his job.”It’s good when you get to travel and see different places,” he once said.”I went with Alexander Povetkin, who fought Anthony Joshua to Russia and stayed in Moscow for a bit.”On his Instagram, Dubois has also shared pictures of a trip to Grenada, where he saw the picturesque Concord Falls.Luxury itemsWhen it comes to jewellery, AJ loves a good time piece.He owns a £350,000 Audemars Piguet watch that was custom-designed, is made of gold and is diamond studded.AJ flashes his stunning Audemars Piguet watch that cost a pretty pennyDubois has a penchant for very smart and expensive suits from Saville Row’s Aspleyread more sport featuresIn the past, Joshua has spoken before about how it’s the most lavish thing he owns.He has also been seen wearing their sporty Royal Oak Offshore model that costs around £30,000.But Dubois is a man who is a lover of a fine suit.He’s a regular at bespoke Saville Row tailors Aspley, who make sure he looks the business in his pre-fight interviews.Dubois’ dream homeDubois splashed the cash on an Essex home, where he lives with his family, including dad Dave and brothers Prince and Solomon.His sister Caroline reportedly moved out after a family dispute.The mansion features a huge swimming pool, and is lavishly decorated.Wooden sculptures of lions and crocodiles are said to be commonly found around the property.In a video with sponsor 32Red, Dubois gave fans a tour of the place.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey were treated to seeing a modern kitchen, incredible grounds, as well as a trophy room with all his belts through the years.If he overcomes AJ, he will be thinking he can add more to his collection.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyDubois lives in a stunning Essex mansion with a swimming poolThe property features a stunning modern kitchenDubois proudly showed of his trophy cabinet in a 32Red promo More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois prediction: Get £30 in free bets and bonuses PLUS price boosts with William Hill

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is back in the ring this weekend in an all-British world title fight against Daniel Dubois.And bookmakers William Hill are offering brand new customers a phenomenal £30 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the Wembley showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereAJ vs Dubois: Get £30 in free bets & bonuses PLUS price boosts with William HillWilliam Hill price boostSaturday night offerJoshua vs Dubois: Get £30 in free bets*This offer is available to new William Hill mobile customers, and couldn’t be easier to claim.Simply visit the William Hill website on your mobile device HERE*, and register a brand new account using the Promo Code: R30Deposit and stake a minimum of £10 on any sports market at odds of 1/2 or greater.Once that’s settled – win or lose – bookmakers William Hill will credit your account with £30 in free bets (3 x £10). Free bets will expire after 7 days if not used.Joshua vs Dubois: Get £30 in free bets*How to claim..William Hill specialVisit the William Hill website on your mobile device HERE*Register a brand new account using the Promo Code: R30Deposit and stake a minimum of £10 on any sports market at odds of 1/2 or greaterOnce that’s settled, William Hill will credit your account with £30 in free bets (3 x £10)Free bets will expire after 7 days if not usedMOBILE ONLY!Joshua vs Dubois: Get £30 in free bets*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.begambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 18.10.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook. Further terms apply. Begambleaware.org. More

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    I was working 6am shifts as electrician before life-changing call, now I’m biggest underdog on Anthony Joshua undercard

    JOSH PADLEY had his world switched upside down when he received a shock call to light up Anthony Joshua’s undercard.The 28-year-old Doncaster electrician had to do the small-hall circuits at the start of his career, at places like his local Holiday Inn and, more recently, the Bradford Hotel.Josh Padley is the electrician given billing on the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois undercardCredit: Josh PadleyThe Doncaster star has been given permission from his bosses to pursue his big momentCredit: GettyBut on Saturday he fights Mark Chamberlain on the AJ versus Daniel Dubois show at Wembley Stadium, which will be beamed around the world, in front of 96,000 fans.And thankfully his bosses back on site have backed his bid to drastically change his life and he’s now tipped for a life-changing night – rather than another trip to the tip.The 14-0 ace told SunSport: “My alarm was set for a 6am start until I got a call to tell me I had to be in London the next day for 3pm for the launch press conference.“The call came when I was driving from my paid job to go and work on my own house so I had a van full of rubbish ready to go to the local tip.READ MORE ON BOXING”So I texted the lads I was supposed to be working with and told them, ‘I won’t be in tomorrow, you’ll have to crack on without me.’”I didn’t tell my bosses, I got messages from them saying, ‘Where are you?’ and then one saying, ‘Are you on the AJ undercard?’”I had to come clean and they replied, ‘Not great for the next few jobs we had lined up – but we’re absolutely over the moon for you.'”They instantly started thinking of ways they could help and support me because they know the opportunity is massive.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I am the biggest underdog on the whole card, everyone else is a superstar or a well-supported prospect. But I am going to bring the fire.”A victory over the Portsmouth lightweight – who is the favourite fighter of Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh  – will hurl Padley into the big time.Watch moment Daniel Dubois smashes fist through birthday cake with Anthony Joshua’s face on it… two weeks before fightBut he’s not trying to trash talk his opponent or grab the limelight, he just wants to swap his hi-vis for high-risk fights.The underdog is not even too fussed about the money for the massive fight as he reckons his missus Sylvana will have already spent it in Ikea.He said: “I am not here for the payday.”I want what comes after the win, the next challenge or title.“And whatever money I make won’t matter because my girlfriend is doing the house up with me, so she will have spent every penny of my purse, no doubt.”How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.There’s a lot of talk about the cash involved in these new Riyadh Season shows that are taking place in the desert, in Los Angeles and now London.But tales like Padley’s – about the brave working-class boys and girls who risk their lives for the sport they love – should remind us that increased fighter pay can only ever be a good thing.He explained: “My usual week is up at 5:50am, travel with the lads to wherever the work is, last week we were about an hour away.”I clock off and go home and at the minute I am renovating my house so I do another hour on that, go to the gym for 5pm for an hour, home, dinner, bed and repeat and repeat and repeat.”Wembley will be a big stage, I have only boxed on small-hall shows.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The press conference room at Wembley Arena was bigger than most of the places I have boxed in, so it is some step up.”But that’s what I want, I want to change my life, I don’t want to go back to building sites after September 21. So I am grabbing this with both hands.”He admitted the press conference room was bigger than most of the small halls he has boxed inCredit: AlamyPadley faces Mark Chamberlain as they open up the undercard ahead of the world-title showdownCredit: AlamyPadley is 14-0 going into his Wembley boutCredit: GettyANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at Wembley More