MAKE no mistake, whereas Josh Padley knew that he was being introduced in as a perceived fall man for unbeaten Portsmouth banger Mark Chamberlain, the little-known 28-year-old, an electrician by commerce, was not coming to the Wembley Version opener as canon fodder.
Sparking an upset victory, as Chamberlain’s so-called “greatest fan”, Turki Al-Alshikh, watched on, together with a smattering of more and more surprised punters, the pocket rocket was busy punching upwards in each sense.
Not solely was he combating for future titles and a dose of respect, however this career-best success has seen Padley rocket up the Boxing Information UK light-weight rankings from ninth to 3rd.
Now sitting behind Maxi Hughes and Sam Noakes, regardless that the bout was fought formally at 140, both man’s subsequent transfer might see a proper inclusion at super-lightweight, such is the complexity of non-title affairs in relation to long-term plans.
Regardless, Padley’s “get in contact” plea to any promoters will now absolutely be answered with a deserved large present payday.
Unfancied by many earlier than his Riyadh Season debut, Padley pushed up comfortably in weight and employed spot-on techniques throughout 10 rounds to diffuse, bemuse and confuse Chamberlain for lengthy spells of the competition. The Armthorpe man even joked beforehand that he had boxed in venues smaller than the one internet hosting the pre-fight press convention.
After depositing Chamberlain to the canvas in spherical eight and benefitting from a degree deduction bonus in spherical 9, Josh secured a unanimous victory and has now made himself a reputable participant at 140, 135 and even 130.
