A FORMER bricklaying world champion from Stockton Heath mixed it up with a boxing sensation during a holiday getaway to Spain last week.

Ash Terron and friend Ryan Smith, from Appleton, met former two-division world champion Paulie Malignaggi in their Puerto Banus hotel before posing for a picture together.

The pair also came toe to toe with the American-Italian professional and commentator the following day at Ocean Club.

"He was just chatting to us really and having a laugh," said Ash.

Ash claimed gold in his trade at WorldSkills back in 2013.