GETTING SHIRTY
British boxing champion shouts at Norwich fans, rips shirt off and swings it around his head at rowdy Old Farm derby
Heavyweight star had missed his post-fight interviews after requiring medical attention last week
FABIO WARDLEY travelled to Norwich yesterday to back hometown club Ipswich.
The heavyweight star, 29, was at Carrow Road less than a week on from his bloody battle with Frazer Clarke.
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Still sporting some of the bruises from his draw with Clarke, Wardley wore an Ipswich shirt for the Old Farm derby.
He posted a picture of himself in their famous blue home shirt, while also wearing an Ipswich scarf and holding a flag.
Wardley wrote: "Uppa Town."
The British champion later took his shirt off in the away end concourse, swinging it around his head.
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He took time out to pose for pictures with fellow Ipswich fans.
And when he took to his seat, he couldn't resist taunting the Norwich supporters.
Wardley could be seen having a bit of fun while giving it to the Canaries' faithful.
Unfortunately for Wardley, his team went on to lose the crucial Championship clash 1-0.
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Marcelino Nunez's 39th minute free-kick was ultimately the difference between the two sides, as Norwich strengthened their grip on sixth.
Ipswich, meanwhile, lost top spot - with Leicester going a point clear while also possessing a game in hand after beating strugglers Birmingham 2-1.
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Wardley and Co would later feel better, however, when Leeds lost 2-1 at Coventry - keeping Daniel Farke's side third, a point behind Ipswich.
The boxing star was forced to receive medical attention following his gruesome war with Clarke at the 02 Arena last week.
He suffered a broken nose during the bout, and was leaking heavily with his face a "mess".
Despite Wardley's injuries, it was Clarke who looked the worse for wear upon the final bell.
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