I was working on a scaffolding site two years ago and had to borrow boxing shorts… now I’m fighting for a world title

JACK MASSEY has gone from borrowing boxing kit and working on a scaffolding site to fighting for the world title.

Massey challenges IBF cruiserweight champion Opetaia, 29, on October 12 in Saudi Arabia.

But only two years ago things looked very different for the Derby man, who is from the small town of Chapel-en-le-Frith.

Struggling to find a fight and payday...