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      I was a white collar pub brawler in Ipswich and worked in recruitment, now I’m on the Tyson Fury vs Ngannou undercard

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      FABIO WARDLEY cannot believe he’s gone from white collar brawls in Ipswich clubs to a mega-money Saudi Arabia showdown featuring Mike Tyson.Eight years ago the 27-year-old was working in a recruitment office and playing football at the weekends, before doing four unlicensed fights just for fun.
      Fabio Wardley worked in recruitment before boxingCredit: @fabiowardley
      Wardley is now an undefeated pro heavyweightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He now fights on Tyson Fury’s undercardCredit: Getty
      But on Saturday night he defends his British heavyweight title against David Adeleye, on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, where Mike Tyson will be in the Cameroon MMA fighter’s corner.
      Even for the bonkers world of boxing, it’s some turnaround for the Suffolk Puncher who, thanks to being mentored by Dillian Whyte, is not far off a world title shot.
      “It’s a funny old world,” he grinned.
      “It has been a wild ride and I’m really proud of it and happy to be able to ride it to the full extent.
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      “I started on small-hall shows selling tickets, little obscure shows in the middle of nowhere.
      “I used to look at big shows and thing to myself ‘maybe I’ll have one big fight… I’ll have one big fight and end my career there’.
      “I thought I might fight for the Southern Area or the English or maybe the British but it would be just one big fight, the last dance of my career.
      “But now I’ve done it 10 times over. I just kept my head down and kept grinding and by the time I looked up I realised I’m in the thick of it.
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      “I always say I feel like I’ve gone from one side of the TV to the other.
      “I’ve gone from being someone sat there watching it to the one in the main event. It’s a funny old world.”
      It was only a couple of years ago that Wardley’s best boxing credentials were sparring sessions with Whyte and Oleksandr Usyk.
      Now he is a 16-0 pro with the Lonsdale belt and – if he gets past Adeleye – will be near the front of the queue if a December undisputed decider between Fury and Usyk leads to the belts being fragmented afterwards.
      The modest ace said: “The division will be wide open in a couple of years.
      All the big names are at the back end of their careers.
      “They all have maybe 1-2 years left, a few big fights each and then they will say ‘I’m good’.
      “That leaves the door open for me and a few others in the division to move forward. Especially in British boxing, I’m at the forefront and I’m the next one.

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      “It’s a great position for me to be in. I can have a few more learning fights, tick off awesome milestones and by the time those doors open I’ll be fully fledged and ready to go.
      “The big boys are still there doing their thing but I’m not that many steps behind.
      |It’s an interesting thought and a funny place to be – in four or five fights fighting for a world title. It’s quite a surreal moment to stop and have a look at.”
      Another far-fetched pipe dream would have been taking big-time boxing to Ipswich Town’s Portman Road.
      But now the Tractor Boys are ripping up the Championship, local legend Ed Sheeran is a superstar and Wardley is on the rise, it’s a tangible target.
      Wardley said: “We were flirting with the idea of a stadium show before this but to do those things you have to have the right fight at the right time.
      “You have to build yourself, the right profile and fan base over time so that people want to come out and support you. You have to do the right things on the way, and this is another one to tick off.
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      “Me and Ed are not best mates yet – hopefully this fight can bring us closer together!
      “He’s at the games sometimes but we haven’t crossed paths yet. I’m a fan of some of his music for sure.”
      Wardley and David Adeleye clash in a British title fightCredit: Rex More

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      Anthony Joshua fans stunned by his ‘tremendous shape’ as he shows off body for first time since 4-day ‘darkness retreat’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is in impressive shape as he prepares to return in December.The former heavyweight champion is on a mission to reclaim his belts.
      Anthony Joshua posed alongside coach Derrick JamesCredit: INSTAGRAM
      AJ hopes to return to action later this yearCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Joshua, 34, recently went on a four-day darkness retreat in a bid to “build character”.
      The £2,000 exercise saw the Brit cut himself off from the outside world – with “no phone. No TV. No radio. No audiobooks” and no human contact.
      If AJ is feeling better mentally following the retreat, he is also in excellent physical shape.
      Joshua posted a picture of himself looking chiselled in the gym last night alongside coach Derrick James.
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      He captioned the snap: “Prepare for glory.”
      Fans marvelled at Joshua’s post, with one commenting: “Yess Champ looking in Tremendous Shape looking absolutely Hench.”
      A second gushed: “Proud of you AJ.”
      While a third wrote: “Back in the lab.”
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      Another added: “The Dream Team. LETS GO CHAMP !!”
      Joshua has been linked with a mega-bout against fellow former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
      Appearing at the Formula 1 last weekend, AJ said: “The next window will be in March-April, so that’s probably when the undisputed fight will happen.
      “What we are being told is they want to make it a mega card and they like the sound of Joshua v Wilder on the same night.”
      Promoter Eddie Hearn blamed Wilder for a previous deal for the pair to fight falling through.
      The Bronze Bomber subsequently said on Instagram: “Another thing I want to address is a fight that everyone is looking forward to and hopefully happens.
      “I’m doing everything in my power to make it happen – I’m referring to the Anthony Joshua fight.
      “So Anthony – you’re hearing it from my mouth – I’m here, I’m ready, I’m ready to go.
      “I heard some things your promoter said that my last fight only lasted a short period of time and I ain’t fought in a year and he don’t know if I want to fight or not.
      “I’m letting you know right now, right here, I’m ready to fight man.”
      Joshua plans to return in December against an unnamed opponent, before potentially facing Wilder in the spring.
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      He added: “I’ve got to stay busy. I’m not listening to all the noise about Wilder and these guys. When the opportunity comes, we will be ready.” More

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      I’m worth more than £50million but I still shop at Asda – I’m always looking for a deal, reveals Tyson Fury

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      TYSON FURY has revealed he still shops at Asda despite his staggering net worth.According to Forbes, the Gypsy King is worth just over £50million thanks to his reign as WBC heavyweight champion.
      Tyson Fury still shops at Asda despite being worth £50millionCredit: Reuters

      The British boxer has yet to taste defeat as a professional, with his record standing at 33-0-1.
      That is despite his thrilling trilogy with Deontay Wilder and 2022 rematch with Dillian Whyte.
      His second and third bout against Wilder and the Whyte rematch alone reportedly earned Fury him £70million.
      Despite his net worth, though, Fury has revealed is always looking for a deal as he prepares to return to the ring on Saturday.
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      The 35-year-old is set to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
      Speaking during fight week, he explained why he still chooses to shop at low-budget supermarkets.
      “Where do rich people shop?” Fury told IFLTV. “Is there a rich person shop, like, ‘I’m only shopping here because its for rich people. I don’t think so.
      “I think I’ve tightened my belt in the last five years I would say. Years ago, I’d buy expensive things, enjoy expensive things. Now I won’t because I don’t think I deserve them.
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      “Hughie goes on at me about it. I love the cheap Asda chocolate fingers instead of the Cadbury’s ones. I’ll have all the stuff like that, not the real cans of Coke. I like fake ones.
      “I don’t know why because I can spend the money I’ve got really, its just me. It’s just the way I am. I’m always looking for a deal.
      He continued: “I’d rather get five chocolate bars for £1.20 than a single one. Even though I’ll eat all five and I don’t want to because its what’s been bred in me. Once a poor man, always a poor man.
      “You never leave it, ever. I love Asda because its always got good deals on. Shout out Asda. A can of Cokes might be £10.50 but then they’re on sale for four quid, but I’d never buy them if they were £10.50.” More

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      Tyson Fury launches stinging attack on Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom boxing and issues warning over Anthony Joshua fight

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      TYSON FURY has launched another stinging attack on Eddie Hearn and his Matchroom stable.The Gypsy King also warned the star promoter needs to cough up a huge sum of money if he wants the Anthony Joshua bout to go ahead.
      Tyson Fury has hit back at Eddie Hearn and his Matchroom stableCredit: Reuters
      Eddie Hearn is certain the Fury vs Joshua bout can still go aheadCredit: Getty
      Fury has said he has moved on from fighting the fellow BritCredit: Splash
      Fury, 35, has long axed Hearn and his Matchroom boxing for his talks about a Battle of Britain clash between him and AJ.
      The Essex promoter, 44, has recently revealed he is certain a historic showdown between the British boxers is still on the cards.
      But the WBC Heavyweight champion hit back to confirm that there is no chance of the bout happening now.
      He then slammed that Hearn is only getting publicity by mentioning the Fury vs Joshua showdown as his Matchroom stable has “gone down the toilet.”
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      The Gypsy King said: “Eddie Hearn has to speak about that a potential fight with Anthony Joshua because his full stable has gone down the toilet. 
      “The only time he gets any relevance is when he talks about Tyson Fury so if I were him, I’d talk about Tyson Fury too. The golden goose is done.
      “The fox has got in the pen and killed it, it’s over. All he talks about is Tyson Fury and that’s because it’s the only way he will gets publicity. 
      “But, I told them in December, this is the final opportunity you guys are ever going to get to fight me so take it today or don’t. And they didn’t. So, they’re out in the cold. Frozen.”
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      The Mancunian has moved on from the British brawl and is set to take on UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou this Saturday.
      Meanwhile, fellow Brit Joshua had his fight with Dillian Whyte cancelled due to the Body Snatcher’s failed drug test.
      And ended up taking on Finnish boxer Robert Helenius.
      However, Hearn remains certain the British duo will fight after Fury’s bout against Oleksandr Usyk on December 23rd and AJ’s fight with Deontay Wilder in the new year.
      The Matchroom promoter even insisted Fury would make over £100million if both he and AJ win their upcoming bouts.
      When asked if the money would change his mind, Fury questioned where Hearn was getting this huge lump of cash from.
      He said: “I’m not sure who is going to give us the £100m each. Who is going to pay it?
      “Eddie Hearn hasn’t got it. Eddie Hearn ain’t got it. 
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      ‘Eddie Hearn ain’t got 20 per cent of that. So, who is going to pay us the £100m each? If he does know someone who is going to give us £100m each then give us a call.
      “I will just add that £100m to the other £200/£300m I’ve already got.” More

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      Tyson Fury blames younger brother Shane for little-known phobia that Gypsy King ‘still has nightmares about’

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      TYSON FURY revealed he has a phobia of worms, which he blames on his younger brother.Fury is considered the best boxer in the world thanks to his stunning 34-match undefeated streak, which has seen him winning a staggering 33 times along the way.
      Tyson Fury’s younger brother Shane has caused him his biggest phobiaCredit: YouTube
      Fury is so afraid of worms that he still has nightmares about itCredit: 2021 Getty Images
      The Gypsy King poses as a titan of the game with his devastating power, defensive prowess and crafty footwork.
      That of course is combined with the Mancunian’s brash character and non-stop banter which gets him under the skin of his boxing opponents.
      However, even a brave fighter like himself is not without weakness as he confirmed there is one fear he just can’t face.
      The 35-year-old revealed he can’t even stand the sight of worms due to childhood trauma.
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      For that, the WBC world heavyweight champion blames his brother Shane who would prank him when they were kids by placing worms into his wellies.
      Fury told The Mail on the red carpet at Tuesday’s grand arrivals press event: “I have a phobia of worms.
      “I am absolutely terrified of worms. It’s because my little brother Shane used to fill my wellies up with worms.
      “He used to pick out the biggest worms. I still have nightmares about it now, even when I see adult size welly boots.
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      “So, yeah I am absolutely terrified of worms. There you go!”
      Fury is now set to face UFC legend Francis Ngannou in a boxing fight on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.
      And thankfully for the British superstar, there is not much Ngannou can do with worms once they step inside the ring in Riyadh… More

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      Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight purse: How much will each fighter make from huge crossover bout?

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      TYSON FURY and Francis Ngannou are set to receive a lucrative paycheck after their highly-anticipated fight.UFC legend Ngannou will compete in his first ever professional boxing match against WBC world heavyweight champion Fury.
      Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou’s purse has been revealedCredit: Getty
      Ngannou will make at least £6million from his first ever boxing fightCredit: Reuters
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been disclosed yet but he could pocket more than NgannouCredit: AP

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      The two heavyweight will lock horns this Saturday in Riyadh, which will mark the Gypsy King’s first ever competitive boxing fight in Saudi Arabia.
      According to Sport Bible, the MMA superstar is set to earn a staggering £6million for this bout.
      That is 10 times more than what the 37-year-old made in his last UFC fight in 2022 before he quit Dana White’s promotion.
      The Cameroonian defeated Ciryl Gane and pocketed about £600,000.
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      However, Fury suggested Ngannou will make more than that after they leave Saudi Arabia.
      The British superstar claimed his opponent will leave with an extra $10m (£8.1 m) in his bank account.
      Fury’s earnings haven’t been confirmed yet but it is safe to imagine he will pocket even more from the oil rich nation.
      The Mancunian made $5m (£4m) as a base purse for his third fight against Deontay Wilder two years ago.
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      But the two heavyweights had over $25m (£21m) in guaranteed earnings, as per the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
      The fight has received criticism from some boxing fans because of the fact Ngannou is not a boxer and may not be able to offer competition to the undefeated Fury.
      Plus, the venue has come under fire as Saudi Arabia’s royal family continue to be accused of sportswashing amid their dire human rights record. More

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      Deontay Wilder breaks silence on Anthony Joshua fight KO as he begs Brit to step into the ring and ‘go down in history’

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      DEONTAY WILDER has begged Anthony Joshua to get in the ring with him.There has been reports that the two could fight on the undercard of the clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
      Deontay Wilder pleaded with AJ to get in the ringCredit: Instagram @bronzebomber
      Anthony Joshua is set to fight another opponent before a potential bout versus WilderCredit: Splash
      A deal was agreed between Wilder and Joshua but it eventually fell through.
      Eddie Hearn blames the Bronze Bomber, claiming “he don’t really wanna fight”, as he hasn’t been in a bout for a year and his last outing was a knockout win inside a minute versus Robert Helenius.
      AJ’s promoter also hinted he could face unnamed opponent next, who will not be Wilder.
      Meanwhile, the American appears ready for the fight and he issued the Brit a plea to get in the ring.
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      He wants to make “history” and called the thought of no bout happening a “disaster”.
      Wilder said on Instagram: “Another thing I want to address is a fight that everyone is looking forward to and hopefully happens.
      “I’m doing everything in my power to make it happen – I’m referring to the Anthony Joshua fight.
      “So Anthony – you’re hearing it from my mouth – I’m here, I’m ready, I’m ready to go.
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      “I heard some things your promoter said that my last fight only lasted a short period of time and I ain’t fought in a year and he don’t know if I want to fight or not.
      “I’m letting you know right now, right here, I’m ready to fight man.
      “Get in that ring. Let’s make this the best time of our lives.
      “This would be a major disaster if we were never able to get in the ring and put our stamp down in history.
      “When people think about classics and great fights, I want them to think about us.
      “The silliest thing I’ve heard is people saying you not ready.
      “I think you’re ready, I hope you’re ready, so let’s make this happen.”
      Fans are desperate for the bout to happen, one said: “Legit been waiting for this fight for at least five years.”
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      Another added: “He’s right, it’s always been what boxing needs.”
      Others reacted: “This was a grown up way to come at that situation. Hats off to Wilder for that.” More

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      Tyson Fury slams Anthony Joshua as ’embarrassing’ for unusual request and asks ‘is he a child or what?’

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      TYSON FURY labelled Anthony Joshua as “embarrassing” and like a “child” for “begging” to fight on the Gypsy King’s world title undercard.Joshua wants to meet Deontay Wilder when Fury taking on Oleksandr Usyk in the first-ever four-belt world heavyweight unification bout.
      Tyson Fury has told Anthony Joshua to ‘get your own show’Credit: Reuters
      Despite the jibes, Joshua is confident of fighting Deontay Wilder on the undercard of Fury’s history-making bout with Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      But the Gypsy King taunted his British rival by saying: “Him vs Wilder? Battle of the biggest loser? Go and get your own show.”
      Fury, 35, is back in action before that this Saturday against ex-UFC king Francis Ngannou in a much-hyped cross-over bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      The Mancunian then expects to enter the ring with fellow unbeaten crown-holder Usyk, 36, in December.
      And Fury, who twice beat Wilder, was scathing of AJ’s hopes of taking on the same American at one mega event.
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      He told IFLTV: “It’s quite embarrassing really when you’ve got a former heavyweight world champion begging for a fight, begging to be on the undercard.
      “Is he a child or what? He wants to go on my undercard?”
      Joshua, however, appears to believe fighting Wilder on the Fury undercard is already part of the schedule.
      He told Sky: “If they get this undisputed fight on, which has been looming for a while, word on the street is that it’s supposed to be the undisputed fighters and then the undercard is supposed to be a big, lively one with me and Wilder.”
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      Meanwhile, Fury has called Usyk a “sausage” after the Ukrainian suggested he wants their sizzler delayed from December until the New Year.
      Usyk insists he needs 14 weeks of proper training to prepare.
      But the Gypsy King hit back on Sky Sports: “Usyk has to fight me in December, doesn’t have a choice.
      “He signed the contract, so if he doesn’t, he’s breached contract and he gets sued.”

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