Boxing Underdog Josh Padley Reveals Paycheck for Title Fight

From Electrician to Fighter

Josh Padley, a boxing underdog, had his payslip unveiled for his world lightweight title fight with Shakur Stevenson. Padley, who was working as an electrician just a week before the fight, stepped in as a last-minute substitute and went nine rounds with the world champion.

Big Purse, Big Decision

Padley is set to quit his job as an electrician after receiving a substantial purse from his fight with Stevenson. Despite the defeat, Padley earned a cool £395,000 ($500,000), the biggest paycheck of his young career. He plans to commit to boxing full-time after this significant win.

Dedication to Boxing

Speaking after the fight, Padley expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to pursue boxing full-time. He mentioned his plans to leave his day job and focus entirely on his boxing career, with hopes for more victories in the future.