IBF bantamweight champion Stuart Hall has admitted that he can't afford any more long holidays after winning the world title on Saturday night.
Hall has previously spent several years enjoying the party lifestyle in Ibiza, but after defeating Vusi Malinga on points in Leeds, the Darlington-born boxer has insisted that the hard work begins in the New Year.
The 33-year-old told Sky Sports News: "I went home after the fight and had four pints of orange juice. I will have some food and a few drinks on Christmas Day, but my body needs looking after now because I want to prolong my career.
"After my earlier fights, I would go away on long holidays but I can't do that now.
"I've got to the top and this is where the hard work starts. It's been amazing since Saturday night and I'm still in cuckoo land. It's just starting to sink in."
Hall holds a professional record of 16 wins, two defeats and one draw.
Darren Plant
