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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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      Harry Kane poses wears lederhosen and poses with stein of beer at Oktoberfest after smashing Bundesliga record

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      HARRY KANE got into the spirit of Oktoberfest as he posed in lederhosen and a pint of beer. The traditional festival runs from the middle of September to the start of October and is celebrated with beer and wine.
      Harry Kane got into the spirit of Oktoberfest as he posed in lederhosenCredit: Getty
      Kane attends the 188th edition of the traditional OktoberfestCredit: EPA
      Thomas Mueller also enjoyed himself a beerCredit: EPA
      Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel got into the spirit of thingsCredit: EPA
      And dressing up in the typical leather breeches is just part of the experience.
      England captain Kane was snapped in all grey gear and shorts as he smiled with a stein of beer in his hand.
      The Tottenham legend has plenty to celebrate after becoming the first to score six or more goals in their first five Bundesliga games.
      He got three in Bayern’s 7-0 hammering at home against Vfl Bochum.
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      But technically it did NOT count as an official hat-trick in Germany.
      Kane scored his first on 12 minutes then added to his tally with two in the second half.
      There were two scorers between his first and second goal, and one between his second and third.
      Because of this, his hat-trick is not recognised by the Bundesliga.
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      That is because all three goals needs to be in the same half and scored consecutively, with nobody netting in between.
      But despite the bizarre rule, Kane still beamed after the drubbing and posed with the match ball which was signed.
      He tweeted: “A new one for the collection! What a team performance.”
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      Historic pub beloved by football fans set to be turned into nine flats as fans say ‘piece of history going’

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left heartbroken after finding out a historic pub regularly frequented by match-goers is set to be turned in to flats. Swansea City fans are mourning the end of the Singleton Hotel pub which had previously been a go-to destination for fans on a match day.
      The Singleton Hotel pub is set to be turned into flats
      The pub was just a short walk from Swansea City’s old ground Vetch FieldCredit: PA
      The old pub was a fan favourite watering hole before and after games for Swansea supporters for a number of years.
      It was located just a stones throw away from Vetch Field where the Swans used to play their home fixtures until 2005 when they moved to the Liberty Stadium.
      It was also well known for its live music and operated as a hotel which regularly hosted familiar faces from the world of theatre due to its proximity to Swansea Grand Theatre.
      Those who loved the pub were disappointed to learn that it was closing its doors for good back in 2019 and they will now have to say goodbye again following the proposed works to make it into flats.
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      And fans have reacted to the news that the historic venue will no longer be a part of their lives.
      One said: “Another piece of Swansea history going.”
      Another added: “Sad. Used to go there 40 years ago, before and after Swans home game.”
      A third said: “The good old days. Swansea pub life is practically gone now.”
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      Swansea fans have had to wave goodbye to one of their old favourite pubs and will be hoping they don’t wave goodbye to the Championship this season too.
      The Welsh outfit currently sit 22nd in the league after a terrible start to the season that sees them winless in their opening five games.
      Swansea City are yet to win in the league this seasonCredit: Alamy More

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      Eddie Howe breaks silence on Sandro Tonali’s trip to Wetherspoons and reveals which Newcastle star copped the blame

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      EDDIE HOWE has revealed that Matt Ritchie has got the blame for sending Sandro Tonali to Wetherspoons.The Newcastle manager broke his silence on the Italian’s pub trip during his press conference ahead of the game against Manchester City on Saturday evening.
      Eddie Howe has broken his silence on Sandro Tonali’s trip to WetherspoonsCredit: Getty
      The midfielder went to the boozer after the win over Aston VillaCredit: Reuters
      Howe has said that Matt Ritchie has been blamed for the prankCredit: Alamy

      Tonali, 23, found himself at The Job Bulman pub in Newcastle following the club’s Premier League opening win over Aston Villa.
      The midfielder’s name was spotted by a fan on a reserved sign before he was then pictured with a supporter at the venue.
      The strange choice of venue for the former AC Milan star had fans convinced his team-mates had pulled a prank on him.
      This then led fans to speculate who the mischievous team member was, with club star Bruno Guimaraes being asked who it was, although he did not crack under pressure.
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      The intrigue has now led to manager Howe to be asked about the prank, to which he insisted there was no problem with his newest star being in the pub.
      However, he revealed that Scottish midfielder Ritchie is being blamed for the joke.
      He said: “He was in there for something to eat, I think. A very innocent situation.
      “He’s settled in really well and built friendships.
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      “I’m not sure how Matt Ritchie has got the blame — poor Matty!
      “I’m not sure he booked it for him.”
      Tonali arrived from the Rossoneri this summer for a fee of £60million , making the 23-year-old the most expensive Italian player in history.
      The move already prompted some bitter AC Milan fans to say the Italian international has downgraded by swapping Italy for England.
      However, he seems to be settling in as he was hailed as a “man of the people” as he followed up his Wetherspoons trip with a visit to a local ice cream shop Scoopalicious. More

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      England fans get big boost ahead of historic World Cup final in call for early opening hours for pubs

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      PUB bosses today called on Rishi Sunak to loosen Sunday licensing rules for the Women’s World Cup final.Hospitality chiefs want boozers to be permitted to sell alcohol before 10am, with the Lionesses set to take on Spain an hour later.
      Pub bosses today called on Rishi Sunak to loosen licensing rules for the Women’s World Cup finalCredit: Alamy
      Most pubs are banned from selling alcohol in the early morning.
      But hospitality chiefs want an exception this Sunday.
      Chris Jowsey, chief executive officer of Admiral Taverns, which runs more than 1,600 pubs, said: “We urge the Prime Minister to allow pubs to open at 10am on Sunday to support our Lionesses and bring communities together to cheer on the team.
      “It has been inspiring to watch not only their outstanding achievements on the pitch, but the way it has brought the nation together off the pitch.”
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      Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, added “Millions of people have been cheering on our amazing Lionesses throughout this tournament at their local pub.
      “Now, as England enter their first World Cup Final since 1966, we need the government to step in and allow the necessary regulatory easement to allow pubs to serve the public from 10am on final day.
      “Where there’s a will, there has to be a way.”
      Individual pubs can apply for a temporary licence to serve booze before 11am.
      But the process takes a minimum of five working days.
      So far there’s no plans from government to make sweeping changes the rules.
      MPs today joined calls from the hospitality industry.
      The Lib Dems demanded politicians return to Westminster from parliamentary recess so a new law can be passed to change alcohol restrictions on the day.
      Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said: “This is an open goal for the government.
      “The Lionesses have made history by reaching the final, it’s only right that people across the country can come together and show their full support on Sunday.
      “MPs should get down to Westminster tomorrow and score a last minute winner for our pubs and the Lionesses.”
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      Alun Cairns MP, chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, said: “Early opening and serving would be a fitting tribute to the Lionesses and a welcome boost to the industry.
      “I have raised the issue with the Home Secretary directly who is looking in to see what is possible.” More

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      Female football fans now flock to pubs thanks to Lionesses but some too worried because of safety fears

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      MORE than half of female football fans are now more likely to head to a pub to cheer on their team. That is down to the Lionesses’ roaring success in recent years.
      England’s Lionesses ahead of the World CupCredit: Getty
      A poll of 1,350 women who follow the beautiful game revealed 79 per cent believe a successful tournament for England at the Women’s World Cup will encourage even more fans to head out to the pub to watch a match. 
      They get their campaign underway against Haiti tomorrow.
      However, 36 per cent admitted they have avoided supporting their team – because they are worried about their safety heading home at full time.
      More than half (51 per cent) have avoided watching evening games so they don’t have to walk home in the dark.
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      And 59 per cent are concerned about the large crowds that congregate at the full-time whistle.
      The research was commissioned by Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I, which has partnered with personal safety app WalkSafe, to empower more than 500,000 users to map a safe route home leveraging police data and safety information. 
      Emma Kay, founder of WalkSafe, said: “An exciting summer of sport is already well underway.
      “And with the incredible achievements of the Lionesses, and a raft of other inspirational sportswomen, it’s no surprise more and more want to support these stars in pubs and stadiums.
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      “But as many have unfortunately discovered, getting back following the events isn’t always the most hospitable environment.
      “That’s why it is important we continue our partnership with Budweiser Brewing Group, to help support our mission to make the world a safer place, giving our users the tools to put their personal safety first.”
      However, 63 per cent will not let safety concerns diminish their love of football.
      And 62 per cent have managed to make new friends because of their shared passion for the sport, the study conducted via OnePoll.com found.
      Brian Perkins, president of Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I said: “Everyone should be able to enjoy a football match and not worry about getting home safely at the final whistle.
      “But as the research shows, it is still a major concern for a significant number of female fans who simply want to cheer on their team.”
      England’s Millie Bright with team-mates at the Brisbane StadiumCredit: PA More

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      Jubilant West Ham fans take to the streets to celebrate after triumphant Europa Conference League win over Fiorentina

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      JUBILANT West Ham fans took to the streets last night to celebrate  after their club won its first major trophy in 43 years.Fans threw their arms into the air as Jarrod Bowen netted a last-gasp winner to crown the Irons champions of the Europa Conference League.
      West Ham fans shed tears of joy after their team won their first European trophy in 58 years last nightCredit: AFP
      Supporters took to the streets to commemorate the massive momentCredit: AFP
      The streets were coloured maroon and blue following the winCredit: AFP
      Supporters collapsed in tears at full-time after the 2-1 victory over Italy’s Fiorentina.
      After captain Declan Rice took his place in West Ham history alongside legendary trophy-winning skippers Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds, fans filled the streets of Czechia’s capital – as well as back in London.
      Footage showed supporters cheering at the top of their lungs and leaping on top of each other in excitement.
      Others were seen collapsing in tears at full-time as the Irons were crowned champions.
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      Many tore their shirts off as they screamed in celebration, while others had their phones in their hands – capturing the historic moment.
      Adults and children alike cheered for their beloved team, closing their eyes with their arms around one another.
      In Prague, where West Ham fans had earlier been ambushed by Italia ultra hooligans, the streets overflowed with Hammers.
      Back home was no different, with maroon and blue shirts spilling out of pubs.
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      Inside Prague’s bars, fans leapt onto tables, kissing each other as tears streamed down their faces.
      Many could be heard singing: “West Ham are massive everywhere we go.”
      Others chanted: “2-1 to the cockney boys”.
      The Europa Conference League final took place at the 19,300 capacity Fortuna Arena, with West Ham receiving a ticket allocation of just 5,000.
      Just hours prior to the match, supporters had been attacked in what was dubbed an unprovoked brawl.
      Black-clad hooligans in hoodies and masks could be seen hurling chairs and flares toward a bar full of Irons fans.
      Around 300 West Ham supporters, including families, had been drinking at the pub when they were ambushed by a gang of 100 yobs brandishing chains, belts, and bottles.
      People were said to have been raced to hospital, while local police arrested the yobs on the ground.
      After the match, as celebrations spilled into the streets, West Ham fans clashed with cops in riot gear.
      A flare was let off in the crowd with one eye-witness saying “all hell broke loose”.
      Trouble also broke out during the match in the city’s Fortuna Arena as West Ham fans hurled plastic pint pots at a Fiorentina player.
      Cristiano Biraghi had blood pouring from his head after being struck as he went to take a corner.
      The referee was also handed a disposable vape thrown from the crowd.
      The game was West Ham’s first European final for 47 years — but concerns were raised beforehand about the prospect of trouble.
      The stadium holds just 20,800 — with a mere 4,890 seats allocated to West Ham supporters.
      However, an estimated 20,000 were in Prague, many heading to the fan zone.
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      Many praised the reception from the Czechs and mingled with celebrity supporters such as TV chat show host James Corden, 44.
      It was West Ham’s first European trophy in 58 yearsCredit: Rex
      Celebrations will no doubt go on long into the nightCredit: PA
      These fans couldn’t contain their excitementCredit: Rex
      This young fan was clearly delightedCredit: Rex
      Fans were over the moon at the winCredit: PA
      Pubs in Prague erupted when the game neared its endCredit: PP.
      It was a big day for West Ham fansCredit: AFP
      West Ham fans will remember this day for years to comeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd . More

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      Fiorentina ultras attack West Ham fans with fireworks, metal bars and chairs in mass brawl ahead of UECL final

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      SHOCK footage shows Fiorentina ultras attacking West Ham fans with fireworks and metal bars at a pub in Prague. Black-clad hooligans in hoodies and masks can be seen hurling chairs and flares toward a pub full of Irons fans.
      Footage shows Italian fans appearing to attack a West Ham pub
      The pub was left devastated as it was hit by flares, hurled chairs and broken glass
      Czech riot police stepped in to catch the Fiorentina hooligans
      Hoolies are seen wielding bars and hurling objects at West Ham fans
      Some 20,000 West Ham fans are in Prague for the Europa Conference League final which kicks off at Slavia Prague’s Eden Arena at 9pm local time.
      Hammers supporters had been enjoying the sunshine as the club seeks to secure its first major trophy for 43 years.
      But the scenes turn nasty when a group of approximately 50 Italian hooligans began attacking the pub – which had a banner outside that read: “Forever Blowing Bubbles”.
      Footage from multiple angles shows the gang descending on the bar, hurling chairs, throwing flares and fireworks, and wielding clubs and metal bars.
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      And a loud explosion can be heard as a bright flash is seen just outside the bar amongst a group of West Ham fans.
      Smoke can be seen rising from the pub, with the street reportedly left covered in broken glass.
      Czech police in riot gear could be seen chasing down groups of hooligans as they attempted to flee.
      One eyewitness told The Sun: “The mob attacked a couple of bars before police clocked on to them.
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      “A load of undercovers got hold of them after they tried to attack another one.
      “They all tried to attack a group of West Ham, but they were quickly floored by the police. 
      “The ultras didn’t want to stay and fight anyone. It was just a load of scumbags in black throwing chairs.”
      He added: “The atmosphere has been peaceful all day and both sets of fans have got on. Fiorentina, like many European clubs, has that hardcore element and this is what we’ve seen.”
      The ultras didn’t want to stay and fight anyone. It was just a load of scumbags in black throwing chairs.Witness
      Cops confirmed they arrested 16 Italian fans after the attack on the pub in Rytířská Street.
      Journalism student Alfie Mulligan tweeted: “Just been stood in a lovely bar in Prague … 50+ Fiorentina fans come round the corner shooting fireworks, armed with batons … but looks like a war hospital.
      “Completely unprovoked. Children in the bar. I got hit by a chair. This isn’t what the final was about.”
      He added: “Shambolic scenes from the Fiorentina support. I’ve never been so scared in my life.
      “Italian ultras. More like cowards. Completely unprovoked.”
      In a statement, Czech cops said: “Italy fans attacked West Ham fans in a bar in Rytířská Street, injuring three.
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      “One policeman was also attacked.
      “We have restricted the personal freedom of 16 people and we are currently investigating the whole incident.”
      Plain clothes police detain another fan in the street after the brawl
      Czech police revealed a picture of the arrested Italian fansCredit: Police Handout More