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Padley vs Stevenson will be one of SIX title fights in what fans are calling one of the greatest boxing events of all time.
This isn’t the only short notice fight change this weekend with the event originally having seven title fights – however, Daniel Dubois has had to pull out of his fight vs Joseph Parker due to illness.
This is set to be Padley’s first fight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia but his second Riyadh season event – last time out he beat Mark Chamberlain at Wembley Stadium.
Similar to Padley, this will be Stevenson’s first time fighting in Saudi Arabia but also his first time fighting outside of America and will be hoping to make a great impression with many fans watching the 27-year-old for the first time.
Stevenson is going into this as the heavy favourite, holding a perfect record of 22 wins and zero losses.
This fight marks as his second defence of the WBC World Lightweight title and has previously held the WBC and WBO World Super-Featherweight belts.
Who is Josh Padley and what is his boxing record?
Josh Padley is a British Lightweight boxer who has recently rose to fame after fans have found out that he is a part-time electrician.
Before his most recent fight, Padley was seen fighting on small fight events against much lesser known boxers, forcing the electrician to keep his part-time job for the much needed income.
His last fight held at Wembley Stadium truly put him on the map with a huge upset after beating Turki Alalshikh’s favourite fighter, Mark Chamberlain.
Padley has been a professional boxer for just six years now and with a record of 15 wins and zero losses he now takes a huge step in his career as he takes on Shakur Stevenson for the WBC World Lightweight title.
With a win on Saturday night, it would be one of the biggest upsets in boxing history and one of the greatest underdog stories we have seen in recent British boxing.
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5 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘It had a lifelong impact’ admits Kathryn Thomas as she opens up on harsh bullying she experienced as a child
KATHRYN Thomas has opened up about the brutal bullying she faced as a child in school.
The Q102 radiostar sat down with Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty last night to discuss her latest project which puts a magnifying glass on the weight-loss drug, Ozempic.
Kathryn Thomas appeared on The Late Late Show last nightKathryn opened up about her past weight insecurities in school
Kathryn has always shared a passion for helping people look and feel their best, and hosted the hit RTE series Operation Transformation for over four years.
Now, the Carlow native has moved on to front a brand-new two part documentary titled The Skinny Jab Revolution.
Speaking on the new project, the 45-year-old told Kielty: “If you had told me that my next project would be anything to do with weight I would have said you were absolutely cracked.
“I had been reading about these GLP1 medications for the last two years, and a friend of mine who is a doctor, works in Dubai, said, ‘Kathryn, the Middle East is shrinking; everyone is on this medication; it is insane; they are having Ozempic parties’.
“So it was all bubbling and the whole Hollywood thing was kicking off. But I wanted to learn why diet and exercise for some people is not enough.”
Reminiscing on her childhood, the broadcaster got personal when revealing she endured name-calling and shaming due to her weight back in school.
She said: “Well I was quite overweight as a kid, so I remember the name-calling and the stigma and the shame.
“There was one incident that I recall, I was very young and we were in the classroom and the teacher lined all the children up and to help us learn our Irish, he would point at each kid.
“So he would say, ‘Oh, that boy is the fastest boy in the class, that boy is the cleverest boy in the class,’ and then pointed to me and said, ‘Ta Kathryn an cailin is ramhar sa seomara.'”
The term loosely translates to: Kathryn is the fattest girl in the classroom.
Kathryn continued: “I was lucky because I found sport and I lost a lot of weight in my teenage years. But, I know children who went through that classroom under that teacher and the impact that had on them was a life-long impact.”
When asked how she thinks the landscape in Ireland will change now that the Ozempic drug is so widely available, the popular presenter admitted: “It’s just so divisive.”
Kathryn continued: “For people living with obesity, it will change them for the better. These drugs are life changing and people that have struggled now have something that will help them.
KATHRYN’S FEAR
“But there is a lack of regulation; these drugs, used incorrectly, are no better than a yo-yo diet. It’s so dangerous in the wrong hands.”
Kathryn told host Kielty that she had experienced first-hand an improper prescription of Ozempic as she sat at her own kitchen table, went on an Irish website, entered all of her details incorrectly and was still prescribed the weight loss drug.
The Irish star sternly highlighted: “I could be a 15-year-old girl with my mothers credit card and an eating disorder and it’s delivered to the door. This is the danger without the proper regulation in place.”
The release date of Kathryn’s new documentary has yet to be revealed.
5 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Amanda Holden strips down to bikini for sexy photoshoot on car bonnet ahead of Britain’s Got Talent return
AMANDA Holden stripped down to her bikini for a sexy photoshoot ahead of her Britain’s Got Talent return.
The television personality is preparing to return to ITV screens for the 18th series of the long-running variety competition.
InstagramAmanda Holden tripped down to a revealing leopard print bikini[/caption]
InstagramShe beamed as she posed in a SUV car in Barbados[/caption]
But before viewers will see her take up the seat on the Britain’s Got Talent judging panel, Amanda, 54, has stripped down once again.
She took to social media as she showed off her enviable figure in a skimpy swimsuit.
The former actress has been making the most of the sunshine in a luxury resort on holiday.
Amanda gave a nod back to her Wild At Heart days as she sported a straw hat whilst she relaxed in Barbados.
She ventured to the lobby of the plush hotel complex as she struck sultry poses in a silver Suzuki jeep.
Her stunning legs were on show as she donned a leopard print multiway bandeau bikini.
Later, she beamed as she sat behind the driver’s seat, covering her eyes with huge rose-tinted sunglasses.
Fans and her famous pals flooded the comments section as Good Morning Britain star Richard Arnold joked: “Do you think she could fit me in?”
He added: “The car, that is.”
This comes after the breakfast radio presenter has teased even more racy outfits for the live finals in the forthcoming eighteenth series.
Back in 2017, one of Amanda’s low-cut numbers sparked 663 complaints to watchdog Ofcom.
But she seems undeterred as she remarked: “I haven’t even thought about my semi-finals outfits yet.“
With a cackle she added: “I constantly scroll throughInstagramwhen I’m on car journeys and bombard my stylist with loads of ideas – it’s thigh splits and cleavage!
“I have a whole ‘t*t committee’ [in the production team] that watches everything [ to prevent ‘accidents’].
“Hopefully they’ll keep an eye on Bruno‘s t*ts as well, because I think he shows far more than I do at the moment!”
BGT's Best Golden Buzzer Moments
BGT have handed out many Golden Buzzer's over the years, can you remember some of the most famous
Loren Allred – Loren Allred, 32, from Brooklyn, New York jetted to London to audition after recording the vocals for The Greatest Showman. The stunning singer got a standing ovation and a Golden Buzzer from the judges as she delivered a stirring rendition of Never Enough from the popular film. Loren came out on stage and revealed to the judges they would have heard her voice many times before that moment. “I was hired to record the vocals for The Greatest Showman as a guide for the actors to know how to sing the songs,” she explained. Loren then revealed actress Rebecca Ferguson was so stunned by her singing that she decided to let her vocals be heard in the movie. “So she lip-synced,” Loren said.
Chicken Shed Theatre Company – Comprised of individuals aged between 5 and 37, the group was set up to welcome anyone irrespective of background to get up on stage and perform and fulfil their dream. Chicken Shed prides itself on accepting anyone and does not hold auditions to make the group a safe and inclusive space. The group wowed as they performed Wonder by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande. It meant that Alesha wasted no time as she decided to hit her golden buzzer for the young performers. She told them it was her “honour” to reward their inclusiveness with her golden buzzer.
The Dancing Granny – Granny Paddy Jones and her professional partner Niko Espinosa first hit headlines when they won the Spanish talent show Tú sí que vales in 2009, before going on to appear on Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 where they came ninth. Amanda Holden was so impressed with Paddy that she gave her the Golden Buzzer, which sent them straight through to the semi-finals. But things took a worrying turn when Paddy cracked a rib while rehearsing a new move and her place on the show was under doubt. She was given the all-clear to perform in the end but didn’t quite live up to expectations.
Bars and Melody – They will forever be remembered for their anti-bullying song on the talent show. Bars and Melody were first seen on the 2014 series of Britain’s Got Talent, getting shuttled into the semi-finals when Simon Cowell pressed his Golden Buzzer. They made it to the final thanks to a performance of I’ll Be Missing You but lost out on the crown to Collabro. These days Charlie Lenehan – known as Melody – is covered in tattoos, with inkings on his neck, arms and chest. But he is as close as ever to co-star Leondre Devries – who is Bars – with the pair seen enjoying themselves in exotic locations all over the world.
InsdtagramAmanda posed in a variety of skimpy bikinis as she flaunted her washboard abs[/caption]
InstagraThe star harked back to her Wild At Heart days in a straw hat[/caption]
Splash NewsHer revealing outfits on BGT previously sparked over 650 complaints to Ofcom in 2017[/caption]
However, it seems Amanda has no intentions to cover up any time soonRex
Britain’s Got Talent starts on ITV1 tonight at 7pm.
5 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Urgent warning as TWO salmon products recalled from Irish stores including Dunnes & Tesco over health fears
TWO POPULAR salmon products are being recalled from Irish stores due to health fears.
Some Burren Smokehouse products are being recalled across the country due to the possible presence of listeria.
The FSAI has issued a recall alert across the country for two popular salmon productsfsai.ieThey contain the possible presence of Listeriafsai.ie
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued recall alerts with two food products pulled from the shelves after they were deemed unsafe.
They said that batches of Burren Smokehouse organic hot smoked products are being recalled due to “the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes“.
The impacted products are Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak and Burren Smokehouse Organic Hot smoked over oak with honey, lemon & pepper.
The affected Burren Smokehouse Smoked Irish Organic Salmon Hot Smoked Over Oak batch numbers are 429721 and 52221.
It comes in pack sizes of 500g and 180g with use by dates of: 04/03/2025, 10/03/2025, 11/03/2025, 05/03/2025, 10/03/2025 and 11/03/2025
And the affected Burren Smokehouse Organic Hot smoked over oak with honey, lemon & pepper batch numbers are 51721 and 429121.
It comes in a pack size of 140g with use by dates of: 04/03/2025, 05/03/2025, 10/03/2025 and 18/02/2025.
Dunnes Stores, Tesco Ireland and local supermarkets have removed the affected batches from sale and displayed recall notices at point-of-sale.
Customers are urged not to consume the products and return them to their point of purchase or dispose of them.
Symptoms of listeria can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications.
Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly.
The incubation period is, on average, 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
The major cheese manufacturer company pulled the food item after it was deemed unsafe.
Old Creamery took the batches off the shelves due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
This is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious infection called listeriosis.
When contaminated food is consumed, especially unpasteurised dairy products, raw vegetables and ready-to-eat meats, it can lead to the illness.
The list of Old Irish Creamery Cheese issued the recall include Irish Cheddar with chives, with Red Wine, with Chili, with Cranberries, with Murphy’s Stout, with Garlic & Herbs, with Irish Porter, with Irish Whiskey, with Curry, with Pepper Cheese, with Pumpkin Seed, with Sriracha, with Caesar Salad, with Coffee and Oak Smoked.
And the product have been sold in major supermarkets across Ireland.
The food items had a use-by-date ranging from 4/04/2025 to the 20/11/2025.
5 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Kanye West to drop $100 million on two private jets featuring $40k Italian leather seats and Yeezy-inspired interiors
KANYE West is looking to boost his finances by spending $100 million on two private jets outfitted with luxury features, which he plans to rent out to wealthy clients.
The controversial rapper, who claims to still be a billionaire despite losing numerous endorsement deals following offensive outbursts, aims to capitalize on what remains of his fame.
GettyKanye has lost millions after being cancelled but won’t stop hatching money making plans[/caption]
Katsuhiko TOKUNAGA/DACT,INC.Two well-placed sources have told The U.S. Sun Kanye wants to buy two private jets and remodel them to help entice wealthy clients to use them all over the globe[/caption]
MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PLAN
Two well-placed insiders told The U.S. Sun that Kanye’s team approached them six months ago with this extravagant money-making idea.
One source, a consultant in the private aviation industry, revealed that Kanye plans to rent the jets to affluent clients, including CEOs and celebrities, who can afford the premium ticket prices, which have yet to be finalized.
The two jets reportedly being considered are a $38 million Gulfstream G650ER and a $40 million Dassault Falcon 900LX.
Kanye is expected to spend at least an additional $20 million on major upgrades to the interiors, including $40,000 Italian leather seats, a fully stocked bar, and other luxury amenities.
According to a consultant in the luxury design industry, there are also plans to include Yeezy-branded furniture on board, creating an immersive “Ye experience” for travelers.
Even after ending partnerships with major brands, Kanye has continued to earn considerable sums from his music, including millions through “listening parties,” while his Yeezy clothing line continues to thrive.
However, with past debts reaching up to $53 million, combined with growing expenses for abandoned mansion renovations, outstanding taxes, and ongoing legal disputes, doubts about Kanye’s financial stability persist.
“The goal is to make money,” confirmed the first insider. “He wants to add this business to his personal portfolio and investments.”
DESPERATE MEASURES
The luxury design consultant added that Kanye’s team is requesting interior designs inspired by the Yeezy brand, including custom furniture engraved with his “Y” logo.
Gold-accented features and Kanye’s signature black-and-light-cream color scheme are also part of the plan.
The jets would feature extra-large seats, a full bar staffed by a waiter serving cocktails, and fine Italian wines.
“Kanye wants the planes to reflect his style and be filled with luxurious items that showcase his impact on the creative and fashion industries,” the consultant said.
In 2022, Kanye’s business ventures appeared to collapse when Adidas severed ties with Yeezy.
However, he continued earning royalties from his earlier hit albums and maintained a valuable property portfolio, including high-end homes and ranches.
He still holds a five percent stake in Skims, the shapewear brand he co-founded with ex-wife Kim Kardashian, which is now valued at $4 billion.
Determined to regain billionaire status, Kanye enlisted disgraced American Apparel founder Dov Charney in 2023 to help revive Yeezy.
He purchased a $6.7 million property in West Hollywood, intending to use it as the company’s headquarters.
While staff briefly worked there on sewing machines, operations were later halted, and the roof was removed. Over a year later, the property remains empty and roofless.
The U.S. Sun also reported on Kanye’s failed attempts to stage live performances at iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.
After his anti-Semitic online rants last year, no event organizers were willing to host his shows, despite his repeated efforts.
Kanye’s team did not respond to requests for comment from The U.S. Sun.
Kanye is a ticking time bomb - I've never known him to be this self-destructive: Opinion
The U.S. Sun’s Assistant Editor (Exclusives) Katy Forrester writes about Kanye’s recent scandal after he leaned into anti-Semitic rants and staged an embarrassing Grammy’s stunt:
KANYE’S public meltdowns are nothing new, and many die-hard fans have stuck by him amid his mental health battles, while others have tried to separate the art from the artist.
But in my years covering Ye, I have never known him to be this self-destructive, blowing up what was left of his empire after spending two years building back his reputation. Even fan sites are now logging off after supporting him for years.
Unfortunately, I can’t say his recent meltdown surprises me. His life behind the scenes has been chaotic since his split from Kim Kardashian. He is a ticking time bomb.
Ye previously expressed his frustration at Kim for dressing provocatively. He focused on religion and wanted to relocate to Wyoming full-time.
But his life now couldn’t be any different. He’s often seen parading his wife Bianca Censori around almost naked, and his former assistant claimed he turned his Yeezy office into a “sexual playground” where orgies were the norm, which he denied.
During his hateful rants on X, he posted several adult videos and I fear his porn addiction is out of control.
When he recently revealed on a friend’s podcast that he had come off meds for bipolar and instead believed he was autistic, it was clear things may go south.
He has suffered from manic episodes for years, and I believe he should be medicated, have a regular therapist, and stay clear of drugs and alcohol.
Now his marriage to Bianca Censori is in trouble, and although the lifestyle may be fun, I doubt being around him at the moment is.
Many in his inner circle are enablers, except for a few who have tried to save him from himself and sadly failed.
A public pile-on could only backfire in these circumstances, although I stand by the Jewish community and think his comments have been unforgivable.
Kanye needs to step back from public life, he needs to get help, and he needs to get to the root of his issues once and for all.
He is a 47-year-old man who has already ruined his legacy and needs to be responsible for his own actions, not only for his sake, and for the sake of his children.
GettyThe rapper was dumped by Adidas following a string of controversial outbursts but his Yeezy brand continues to bring in cash[/caption]
5 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Your old Nintendo could be worth £2,200 depending on the color as list reveals gaming consoles fetching over a grand
OLD Nintendo 64 consoles can fetch thousands of pounds – and you might have the right model at home.
So if you’re hanging on to any of the iconic ’90s gaming machines, it might be time to dust them off.
pricecharting.comThe Smoke Black Nintendo 64 is a prized collectible for gamers[/caption]
One special model could net you more than £2,200 if you’ve got it tucked away somewhere.
The Nintendo 64 is one of the best-loved consoles of all time.
It came out in Japan in June 1996, following by a March 1997 release for Europe – with Nintendo ultimately selling more than 32 million of them.
But one specific colour option – Smoke Black – is particularly favoured by fans who are willing to pay big money for a unit.
The regular console was a solid grey, but the Smoke Black version had a translucent design.
And according to video game collectibles tracker PriceCharting, a sealed Smoke Black N64 console is worth £2,203.21.
What’s more, if you’ve had it professionally graded, the value rises to a whopping £2,423.53.
Chances are that you’ve probably opened your Nintendo 64, but don’t panic: an unsealed unit is still worth a fair bit of cash.
The site estimates that a complete-in-box Smoke Black N64 is worth £816.03.
If you’ve got the console on its own without a box, it could fetch £285.44.
The box, bizarrely, is worth even more at an estimated £326.42.
And the manual is listed with an approximate value of £204.01.
Of course, these prices are estimates based on previous online sales of the console.
So if you do decide to sell your unit, you could end up getting less than these values.
pricecharting.comThe original Nintendo 64 in its dark grey colour is worth less – but still fetches hundreds[/caption]
It’s also possible that the right collector might pay even more than these sums.
And bear in mind that the value of your old console might go up over time, so think carefully before flogging your retro gaming machine.
The good news is that a Smoke Black Nintendo 64 isn’t your only chance at riches.
WIN-TENDO!
Other Nintendo 64 consoles can also fetch a tidy sum.
pricecharting.comThere were loads of different Nintendo 64 versions – and they’re worth some serious cash now[/caption]
For instance, the sealed Nintendo 64 Ice Blue console is estimated to be worth a healthy £1,578 – or £119 opened up.
The Jungle Green Nintendo 64 could net you £1,386 sealed, or £513 in an open box.
Nintendo’s Pikachu version of the console has a valuation of £1,380 if it’s brand new, or £455 “complete in box”.
Then there’s the Fire Orange Nintendo 64, with a new value of £911. Unsealed, it’ll drop to £337.
TOP N64 TITLES TO CHECK FOR
Here's how much PriceCharting says some of these classic Nintendo 64 games are now worth...
Super Mario 64
Professionally Graded: £3,795
New: £465
Complete: £46
Loose: £16
Box: £30
Manual: £10
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Professionally Graded: £4,023
New: £547
Complete: £104
Loose: £49
Box: £28
Manual: £17
Paper Mario
Professionally Graded: £405
New: £368
Complete: £322
Loose: £120
Box: £79
Manual: £116
Pokémon Stadium
Professionally Graded: £1,767
New: £277
Complete: £63
Loose: £13
Box: £24
Manual: £10
Pokémon Stadium 2
Professionally Graded: £579
New: £283
Complete: £123
Loose: £89
Box: £56
Manual: £31
Mario Kart 64
Professionally Graded: £1,662
New: £312
Complete: £58
Loose: £24
Box: £24
Manual: £9
007 Goldeneye
Professionally Graded: £1,007
New: £180
Complete: £44
Loose: £9
Box: £26
Manual: £8
Keep in mind that these are valuations based on previous sales, and don’t guarantee you’ll get those amounts if you try to flog your own copy.
Picture Credit: Alamy
If you have the Clear Blue Nintendo 64, that could be worth £734 new or £272 in an open box.
Next up is the Grape Purple Nintendo 64, worth either £649 new or £240 if opened.
The colourful Watermelon Red Nintendo 64 is listed with a value of £534, or “complete in box” at £198.
And lastly, the regular Nintendo 64 in its regular grey colourway is estimated to be worth £393 – or £146 opened up.
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