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    Inside Jake Paul’s THREE STONE heavyweight body transformation from eating 4,000 calories to training three times a day

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    JAKE PAUL has been on a diet of 4,000 calories and three training sessions a day to get himself up to heavyweight.The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the legendary Mike Tyson on Friday in Texas in a clash that has come under criticism amid the age gap. Jake Paul showed off his heavyweight frameCredit: SportsfileHe hit the scales at 227.2lb (16st 2lb)Credit: SportsfileJake Paul as fought as low as 185lbCredit: GettyHe has put on over three stone from his lowest weight till nowCredit: @jakepaulNot only does it mark Netflix’s first move into streaming live boxing but also Paul’s first fight at heavyweight. Helping him pile on the pounds outside of the kitchen has been esteemed strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade. And Wade told SunSport: “I wish I could sit here and say I did it by myself. I didn’t. “Jake has nutritionist and he has other guys here that help us as well.READ MORE IN BOXING”And so we put our hands together and came up with a nutritional plan along with a strength conditioning plan, along with a boxing plan of what it would take – not only to get the weight – but to also be able to carry the power up and distribute it through the weight.”And I think all those guys did a really good job of doing that.”Paul has enjoyed a diet of pizza, pasta and steaks in camp to fight Tyson – fuelling his exhausting training schedule. Wade said on the calorie count: “It can’t be any less than 3,500 and 4,000 because it’s a lot of work.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I mean, he has two or three sessions a day from lifting to boxing and then to running to riding bikes. “He has a long day ahead of him. So he had to get that many in.”Meet Jake Paul’s secret weapon in training to fight Mike Tyson with sparring so good he is paying DOUBLE Wade joined Paul’s camp following his first and so far only loss, to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023 which was set at 185lb (13st 2lb). He stayed at the weight to beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 39, scoring a knockdown but going the ten round distance. Paul’s three victories since have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb and all finishing inside the distance. Now he is up at heavyweight weighing 227.2lb (16st 2lb) – THREE STONE heavier than when Wade first started working with Paul.And the American fitness guru warned Paul will never fight any lower than cruiserweight again.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: He said: “Absolutely not, no reason to. At 185, he’s still strong, but he has so much more power at 200.”And you can see that when he fought Nate Diaz at 185 he put Nate Diaz down but he didn’t put them out of here.”After that point he went back to 200, he knocked everybody else’s out.”Paul does plan to drop back down to cruiserweight – but Wade reckons he does have the makings of a heavyweight. He said: “If he wanted to, he could. It’s just a matter of what’s best for him. It it much harder to go to heavyweight? Absolutely it is. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But he’s 27, when you’re 32 it might be easier to go to heavyweight and it not be a problem to hold the weight. “Right now, we’re having to work a little bit to make it stick.” Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I don’t like it’, says Jake Paul’s ex-coach after YouTube star’s dramatic body transformation for Mike Tyson fight

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      JAKE PAUL has been warned by one of his ex-coaches that piling on the pounds to fight Mike Tyson could come back to haunt him. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the returning Tyson on Friday in Texas for a clash that has attracted controversy due to the age gap. Jake Paul has bulked up to heavyweightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsIt will be Jake Paul’s biggest ever weightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsHe is coming up from the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lbCredit: GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but also Paul’s debut fight at heavyweight. He has boasted at weighing as much as 225lb (16 stone) which is almost TWO STONE heavier than his last bout at cruiserweight. BJ Flores – who spent three years as Paul’s head trainer – cast concern over the sudden jump up in weight. Flores told SunSport: “Sometimes you go where the money’s at and the opportunity was big for Jake to fight Mike on Netflix.READ MORE IN BOXING”Obviously at 225lb – that’s what they’re saying he’s weighing – that’s a little big for me.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson predictions and betting tips”I like Jake at 200lb, fighting at 200 then going straight to 225, I don’t care who you’re fighting that’s a big jump, but there’s a lot of adjustments Jake’s gonna have to make.”Hopefully he’s made them in camp but once you get in there, you feel the weight, you do feel the extra weight when your last fight was at 200, now you’re at 225. It’s a big difference.”So that will be the interesting thing to watch with this fight. Mike is naturally walking around at 235/240. He’s used to that.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Jake’s not used to going from 200 to 225 though. And that’s going to be interesting to see how he deals with that if he’s made those adjustments in camp.”Jake Paul wears ROOSTER hat in open workout for Mike Tyson fightUnder Flores, Paul campaigned mainly at 190lb (13st 5lb) and even as light as 185 (13st 2lb). So he is expected to jump almost THREE STONE by the time he shares the ring with heavyweight great Tyson. But Paul has talked up a move down to cruiserweight straight after – where he set his sights on a lofty world title challenge. So Flores is warning ahead of time that his former pupil faces a fight to just to get the weight off first. He said: “I don’t like it. I think it’s tough to go up and go down in weight. I think it’s very hard on the body, especially at a young age.”We’ve seen guys try to do it before Chris Byrd. We’ve seen Roy Jones try to do it. “We’ve seen other guys, other fighters try to go up and then back down. It’s always been tough.”So I would advise Jake kind of staying up in weight, kind of keeping it up right there and not trying to drop back down to 200.”BJ Flores formerly trained Jake PaulCredit: Instagram More

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      Laura Woods put through pregnancy gym workout by fiance Adam Collard as TNT Sports host says ‘fighting for my life’

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      LAURA WOODS was put through the ringer in a pregnancy gym session by partner Adam Collard.The TNT Sports presenter recently revealed her growing baby bump after announcing she was expecting with their first child back in July.Laura Woods did a gym session overseen by fiancé Adam CollardCredit: Instagram @adamcollardWoods was briefly joined by Collard’s ‘favourite client’ Lulu the dogCredit: Instagram @adamcollardThe session involved stretches with bandsCredit: Instagram @adamcollardCollard said he was ‘super proud’ of the TNT Sports hostCredit: Instagram @adamcollardAnd in the latest update, she has been spotted hitting the gym as she visited a fitness studio on Monday.Taking to Instagram, ex-Love Island star Collard shared a video of him coaching his fiancé through a workout routine.The session involved stretching, cycling and weights routines, as well as a surprise visit from dog Lulu.Captioning his post, Collard said: “I may be biased but I think I’ve got a favourite client.. Lulu. Wait until @laurawoodsy sees this.READ MORE ON LAURA WOODS”Pregnancy training!.. The gym can be bloody scary, but times that by 10 if you’re pregnant!”Now, I’m super proud of this girl for getting amongst it and still doing some moving a few times per week with me. “But, most of you lot probably don’t have a fella with two gyms to choose from (lucky her).”Reacting under the video, Woods said: “Just me, fighting for my life.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCollard shared his top three tips for those looking to keep fit while pregnant. He said: “One) Start Slow and be cautious of over exertion. Laura Woods and Love Island boyfriend Adam Collard announce they are expecting a baby in adorable post”Ask yourself a question of how hard am I working? “Perhaps use an RPE (Effort) scale of no more than 8/10 effort on all things whether it be your weights or your cardio output.”Two) Get a Plan from a professional.”Some exercises are out of bounds during pregnancy, or at least become that after 2nd and 3rd trimester. “So do your homework, or get a professional to create you a programme or take you through a few sessions.”Three) Don’t beat yourself up.How Laura Woods tamed Love Island bad boy Adam CollardHE was one of Love Island’s most notorious bad boys – but one woman seems to have changed all that.Personal trainer Adam Collard, 28, has been dating Euro 2024 presenter Laura Woods, 36, since 2023.The former loverat has called her “The One,” spent Christmas with her – the first time he’s done so with a girlfriend since he was 21 – and kept their relationship relatively out of the limelight, seemingly on Laura’s wishes.It’s a far cry from the man who admits himself he’s been “ruthless” in the past, claims to have had 25 girlfriends, and spent many years partying and juggling flings with girls including Zara McDermott and Lottie Moss.Relationship expert Jo Hemmings says: “He’s now 28, he’s a professional with a job, and I think he just went off the whole idea of ever realistically meeting somebody on a TV show.“He’s now met somebody who is also a professional, and is only on TV as a byproduct of what she does in sport.“He’s got himself in a comfortable place. Financially, he’s older, he’s more mature, he’s more settled.“He once played into this roguish character that people saw him as, and became a parody of himself. But look who’s laughing now.“He’s got a fabulous girlfriend, they’re in a long term relationship, he’s well off, he’s still in the public eye, and he’s getting on with his life in the way that I think he always wanted.”Read the full article here”Some days may be 10 minutes, some days may be an hour. Some you may want to hit the gym, some days you may want to stretch at home or walk. “Listen to your body, and the little one inside you. “They have a good way of telling you when to move, and when to rest.”Any movement is a win, I’d say 2-3 short, lower intensity sessions than pre-pregnancy is always a good routine for most (but this does differ in each individual based on your pre-pregnancy fitness levels).”Woods managed to keep her pregnancy a secret throughout the entirety of Euro 2024, before making the announcement before she jetted to Paris to cover the Olympics.And in even more exciting news, Woods and Collard announced they were engaged in September.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe happy couple started dating last year and the reality TV personality got down on one knee on the beach in Cornwall to pop the big question.Woods then showed off her dazzling ring on live TV while presenting TNT’s Champions League coverage.Woods said she was ‘fighting’ for her life during the workoutCredit: Instagram @adamcollardShe was also seen lifting weightsCredit: Instagram @adamcollardWoods showed off her baby bumpCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyEx-Love Island star Collard and Woods announced they were engaged in SeptemberCredit: Instagram More

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      Chelsea legend’s daughter smoulders as she goes braless in plunging black dress and tries on four sets of lingerie

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      JADE LEBOEUF went back to the couture – but was still rated a timeless beauty.The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank shared a video montage of her changing into four outfits, each with its own set of lingerie.Jade Leboeuf shared a video montage of outfitsCredit: InstagramShe says the looks were all designed to give her confidenceCredit: InstagramFans raved that every style suited herCredit: INSTAGRAMJade reckons the right lingerie makes ‘all the difference’The influencer, 33, went braless for at least one of her new looks.”You look great in anything,” typified the response from her 261,000 Instagram followers.Jade herself said: “The right choice of lingerie can really make all the difference!”She wore a backless black evening gown in one image from the high-speed clip.READ MORE TOP STORIESA short dark dress, plus three trousersuits, were also included in the mix ‘n match selection.Jade revealed each style was designed to “enhance, sculpt and give me confidence” as well as a “perfectly enhanced silhouette”.However, one admirer claimed olive outfits put the darker alternatives in the shade.They revealed: “I have a little crush on the green pants.”Most read in FootballHer 56-year old dad was a World Cup winner in 1998 on his way to 50 caps for France.Now fans believe Jade is representing her country just as gracefully as the former defender.Chelsea legend’s daughter cheekily shows off her bum in bold outfit as stunned fans say ‘excuse me?’ One claimed her latest photoshoot was “French glamour to perfection”.Jade’s latest post comes a month after she unveiled glamorous pictures taken when at her “lowest emotionally”.She explained the photos aimed to “awaken the strong woman in me”.The fashion icon added: “I assure you that it did me a world of good to feel beautiful and sensual.”It allowed me to reconnect with myself, with my identity, and with who I really am.”Jade’s followers praised her honesty for that personal message.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd this time, as her words focused more on the outfits than feelings, fans responded with equal support.”Mega elegant Jade,” said one and “too beautiful,” added many others.Take a peak at this eye-catching array of snapsThe stunning model is followed by over a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe regularly shares risque contentCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe was used to the limelight from an early age as the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeufJade describes herself as a digital creatorCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe French national is a popular influencerCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer posts tend to draw hoards of comments with fans often describing her as ‘beautiful’ and ‘sexy’Credit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear revealing outfitsCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramSee-through outfits are a favouriteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufDad Frank was a World Cup winner with France in 1998Credit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufFrank won two FA Cups during his time in West LondonCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf More

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      Watch Joe Hart’s stunned reaction at Liverpool’s star’s body transformation that was ten years in the making

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      ENGLAND hero Joe Hart hardly recognised Liverpool star Alisson after his major transformation.The Brazilian goalkeeper has been an absolute force between the sticks in the Premier League ever since his arrival at Anfield from Roma in 2018.Liverpool star Alisson has undergone a massive transformationCredit: RexJoe Hart was left stunned by Alisson’s new look before their interviewLiverpool star Alisson shaved his signature beard, which he had for 10 yearsThe 31-year-old shot stopper is well-known around the world for his amazing talent in goal but currently looks unrecognisable after a significant makeover.Hart went to interview the Brazil international for BBC Football but was left stunned when the two met.That was because Alisson shaved his signature beard, which he had for the past decade.The cleanshaven keeper swapped his rugged look for a babyface profile.Read More on FootballAnd Alisson revealed that even his Liverpool team-mates didn’t notice him when he first arrived with his new look.Hart greeted Alisson: “How are you?To which the Liverpool keeper responded: “Yeah, all good.”And the Manchester City legend said with a surprised look: “Looking very fresh. Good to see.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlisson replied: Ten years [with the beard].”To which Hart said: “I know, yeah. It’s good to see. You look so different without a beard.”Fans all spot Wright’s reaction to Hart screaming in his face after Man City goal against Arsenal Alisson said: “So different! Everybody in the building looked at me and said, ‘Who’s this guy?'”People in the stadium yesterday [when] I arrived to the match, they didn’t recognise [me].”Alisson has missed the last two games with a tight hamstring but could be back for the trip to Wolves on Saturday night, with Arne Slot suggesting he is “ready”. More

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      I begged Daniel Dubois to call off sparring session after freak mistake but Anthony Joshua rival showed a touch of class

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      BOXING prospect John Hedges once begged Daniel Dubois to call off a sparring session after landing an accidental blow. The cruiserweight was body sparring – meaning no face shots were allowed – at trainer Mark Tibbs’ gym. Daniel Dubois ahead of his fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJohn Hedges formerly sparred DuboisCredit: Mark Robinson NMCPool Matchroom BoxingBut Hedges was given a fright when of his punches strayed too high and hit Dubois upstairs. Hedges, 22, told Boxing Social: “Me and him got on really well to be honest with you – we trained together for about three months.”We were training down at Newlands at the time, still under the Tibbs banner and it was just one of them things. It’s a freak accident. “Sometimes, being scared – and I’ll be honest with you, I was scared – I’m trying to defend myself and he’s a big man. READ MORE IN BOXING”Believe it or not, even if you duck to hit him his head’s still there. He’s got a big head on him and Joshua will know that when he gets in the ring with him.”But I accidentally hit him on the way out to defend myself and I had to try and call the spar off but it carried on. “I was going ‘Daniel please, I didn’t mean to, no malice in it’ but it’s one of them ones.”Thankfully for Hedges, that day Dubois was feeling forgirveful. Most read in BoxingJoshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…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.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHedges, who is 10-0, said: “It’s boxing and Daniel’s a gentleman, he’s a very good man. “And it was nice just to get the rounds in – I just wanted the experience. I think I was a super-middleweight at the time it’s crazy.” Dubois, 27, will not be so forgiving on Saturday night when he defends his IBF title against Anthony Joshua, 34, at Wembley. Anthony Joshua reveals he swears by 12-word motto in brutal dig at Daniel Dubois before Wembley Stadium showdown More

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      Watch Chris Eubank Jr ruthlessly stop sparring partner with sickening body shot before demanding replacement

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shot – before demanding a replacement jump straight in. The British middleweight is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. Chris Eubank Jr stopped a sparring partner with a sickening body shotEubank is in training for his next fight, against Kamil Szeremeta on October 12Eubank is clearly taking no prisoners as he released a clip in sparring where he lands a savage left hook to the body. His sparring partner winces in pain and hangs off the ropes unable to carry on – but Eubank was not slowing down. He instead signalled to another sparring partner on the ring apron to get in and continue the round – while the other could barely breathe.Eubank, 34, has not returned since his tenth-round stoppage victory over Liam Smith, 36, last September. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe was knocked out in the initial clash seven months prior but recorded a career-best win in the rematch. Eubank was in talks to fight Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, but turned down the bout due to the financial package offered. His promoter Ben Shalom of Boxxer insisted the son of a legend will fight for a world title or a big name next. Shalom told talkSPORT: “Unless he’s going to get one of the biggest names that we have talked about, whether it is Canelo, whether it is [Terence] Crawford, whether it is Ben [Whittaker], whether it is Billy Joe Saunders… or Conor Benn…Most read in BoxingEubank beat Liam Smith in his last fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He has to fight for a world title in his next fight and I completely agree.”And we will do absolutely everything to make that happen so unless it is one of the big names where it is ridiculous money, because that is what comes with Chris Eubank Jr, then it has to be a world title.”Watch bizarre moment Chris Eubank Jr pummels Ed Balls with punches live on Good Morning Britain More

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      Glamorous footballer Madelene Wright stuns in floral bikini and gives fans a close-up as they call her ‘something else’

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      MADELENE WRIGHT’S fans reckon she’s summer-thing special – as they made a bee-line for her cheeky snap in a flowery bikini.The Leyton Orient star created a colossal buzz with a revealing close-up shot of more than just her top.Madelene stepped up her game with these shotsCredit: instagram @madelene_wrightMadelene Wright’s 325k Instagram fans loved her flowery lookCredit: instagram @madelene_wrightHome or away, the football ace is a winner with her followersCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightAnd another image – as she reclined holding the string on her thong bikini bottom – was just as popular.Madelene had cheered up her more sporty followers last season by returning to football.She spent three years out following her axing by Charlton for reportedly being spotted inhaling from a balloon at a party.And now the social media sensation is raising the spirits of all her fans in the close season, albeit just as Orient begin their pre-season training.Read more on MadeleneOne admirer called the OnlyFans star “something else” while others labelled her a “true Goddess” and “Sexy-Hot…. wow”.Other verdicts included: “looks outstanding” … “gorgeous body”… and “Super!”Madelene posed on rocky steps, reclining in a tiny bikini as she gazed down at her waist.Her floral outfit followed a fruity orange look just days earlier.Most read in FootballOn that occasion she posed indoors in a sleeveless, see-through dress.But she burst out of the shade in her latest look.Much like she surged back into the limelight on the football pitch.Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing iconShrugging off her Charlton woe, she said: “I’m far from perfect but I don’t live in my past. “Here’s to more hard work, discipline and determination.”Meanwhile, her fans are equally committed – to keep checking up on her regular exotic posts.A glimpse into the sporty influencer’s life…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe recently celebrated her 25th birthdayCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer has recently signed for Leyton OrientCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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      England fan looks unrecognisable after shedding SIX STONE in five months to become bodybuilder and Team GB prospect

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      ENGLAND fan Dan Clibbon shed a staggering SIX STONE in FIVE MONTHS and cut his body fat by 88 PER CENT to bag a national bodybuilding medal.And despite downing 10 pints-a-day in Germany supporting the Three Lions, the first-time-father-to-be is targeting a Team GB spot for October’s world championship.Dan Clibbon underwent a dramatic body transformation to compete in a bodybuilding contestThe England fan shed a staggering six stone in five months and reduced his body fat by 88 per centAnd the Stoke-born 25-year-old spoke exclusively to SunSport while supporting the Three Lions in GermanySelf-proclaimed “fat lad” Dan, 25, revealed guzzling lager and scoffing pizzas and kebabs left him with a body fat percentage of 40 and weighing 17st 4lbs before his drastic body transformation. But sobriety, a super strict diet and a gruelling daily regime of 4am weightlifting sessions, 10,000-step dog walks and 40 minute night-time cardio workouts left him unrecognisable with just five per cent body fat.Dan, who is 5ft 7in, weighed in at 11st 5lbs as he claimed bronze at last month’s Physical Culture Association (PCA) ‘Naturals’ contest in Telford.And at a streetside bar in Dusseldorf the day after England’s dramatic Euro 2024 quarter-final penalties win over Switzerland, hungover Dan told SunSport: “I’ve always been a big fat lad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“But I’ve been doing powerlifting training for 11 years so I’ve always been strong too. “I’d always wanted to do a bodybuilding show so when I found out my girlfriend was pregnant in January, I thought ‘I’ll never have the chance to do it with a baby’.“So I entered the competition, knuckled down for five months, got on the cardio, got in good shape, won bronze and now I’m back on the beers again!”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSun reader Dan is ‘back on the beers’ after going sober for five months while trainingBut he says the intense regime was well worth it for the bronze medal he bagged at last month’s PCA Naturals in TelfordDan was virtually unrecognisable after five months of eating clean and training for up to three hours a dayThe 25-year-old has put on 1st 8lbs in the month since the competition but still looks fantastic in these pictures he posed for SunSport for in DusseldorfHaving returned from a holiday to Gran Canaria with girlfriend Kirah Barnes, 23, the couple learned their daughter was due on September 1.Most read in Euro 2024And that kicked structural engineer Dan into gear as his diet switched from junk food and pints of lager to protein and vegetables and eight litres of water-a-day. Stoke-born Dan said: “I was drinking a lot of beer. And although I was eating OK during the week, at weekends it was kebabs, pizzas, anything I wanted really. “But then I started training and all I was doing every day was going to work, walking 10,000 steps, doing cardio, lifting and eating a little bit of food.“I was shredded to the bone in the space of five months. I didn’t have a drink and ate chicken and lettuce basically the whole time.“My daily routine was wake up at 4am, 20 minutes of posing practice, weights sessions at the gym, go to work, go home, 40 minutes of cardio on the cross trainer, get my 10,000 steps in with the dog, more posing practice, back to bed and repeat the next day. For FIVE MONTHS.”Dan woke up at 4am every day to lift weights before workThe structural engineer told SunSport competitors apply fake tan to emphasise their definition under the artificial stage lightsDan said bagging bronze was ‘surreal’ after five months of sacrificeDan is expecting his first child in September as him and girlfriend Kirah prepare to welcome a daughterDespite joking that his girlfriend “hated” him during his intense regime, Southam-based Dan said it did not affect his social life. The Port Vale fan said: “My girlfriend is pregnant so there wasn’t an issue with me not drinking because she wasn’t drinking either.“And I’d still go out with the boys and do exactly what I wanted, I just wouldn’t be drinking.“But the eating was 100 per cent the hardest bit. And you’re doing it for so long, you get to a point where you only want chocolate. “I was so hungry it was ridiculous.“But I ate so much after the show. Burgers, chocolate, sweets, crisps, everything was gone!”Dan spent 40 minutes-a-night on his cross trainer at homeAnd he was drinking eight litres of water-a-day in the week before the competitionPort Vale fan Dan joked his girlfriend Kirah ‘hated’ him during his intense training periodDan was spurred on by the news he was going to have his first baby in SeptemberAfter five months of clean eating this post-competition donut went down a treatDan added: “In the week leading up to the show, I was drinking eight litres of water a day to get rid of all water weight from my system. “I was also taking Peak Max, which is a natural diuretic. And then it was just low carbs, high protein and s*** tons of cardio!“But it was definitely worth it. “When they called my name out and I got third place it was surreal because I had spent five months thinking about getting a medal.”Dan’s bronze last month qualified him to compete for Team GB in the PCA SuperSeries Natural final on October 6 in Seoul, South Korea. A world championship event.But the imminent arrival of his baby girl and the cost of the trip means he may be unable to accept the spot.Dan went from 40 per cent body fat to five in just five monthsDan travelled to Dusseldorf with mates Tom Vousden and Toby Poole who gleefully told SunSport how he had been making up for all the beers he missed out on when training. Especially as the trio watched England beat Switzerland on penalties in Saturday’s quarter-final in a pub packed with fellow Three Lions supporters.And despite putting on 1st 8lbs in the month since the show, Dan is desperate to make it to South Korea. He explained: “I said before Telford I would only do one show. But I’ve got the itch now and would like to do one more in Seoul. “I want to go again because I want to get some gold medals!READ MORE SUN STORIES“Maybe The Sun can sponsor me!”Dan has started an online coaching business to help others get into shape and he can be contacted via his Instagram page.Dan is hoping to travel to South Korea in October to compete for Team GB but needs a sponsor to cover the costs More