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    Johnny Fisher vs Alen Babic: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for big heavyweight fight in London

    JOHNNY FISHER will be looking to bosh his way to another win this weekend as he faces Alen Babic in the heavyweight division. Fisher is looking to work his way into British title contention and a big win over Babic would put him in good stead to do so. Johnny Fisher and Alen Babic face off at press conferenceBabic is one of the most entertaining and controversial heavyweight fighters to watch, mostly because of his plod-forward let-your-hands-go style. Fisher has produced some pretty tasty KO wins himself over the past couple of years, so a fight between these two could produce serious fireworks. A social media sensation together with his father Big John, Fisher will want to keep himself in the win column once again. When is Fisher vs Babic?Fisher vs Babic will take place on Saturday, July 6. The fight will be held at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. The main event is likely to start at around 10.30pm BST. England’s Euro 2024 quarter-final vs Switzerland will be shown inside the arena at 5pm before the main card gets underway from 7pm. What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Fisher vs Babic will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.Fisher vs Babic full cardJohnny Fisher vs. Alen Babic – HeavyweightReece Bellotti vs. Levi Giles – Super featherweightLeli Buttigieg vs. Jiri Hauke – Light middleweightJohn Hedges vs. Lewis Oakford – CruiserweightMaiseyrose Courtney vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna – Women’s flyweightGiorgio Visioli vs. Tampela Maharusi – Super featherweightJimmy Sains vs. Damien Lacoudray – MiddleweightLewie Pochetty vs. Amine Boucetta – Heavyweight More

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    Who is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira? Meet the Tajikistani singer and boxer’s soon-to-be wife

    THREE-FOOT tall Abdu Rozik, the Tajikistani singer who came to prominence on Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16, is getting married.Here’s everything we know about his fiancée Amira — and when the couple is tying the knot.This instagram post from April 2024 shows Abdu Rozik proposing to AmiraCredit: Instagram @abdu_rozikWho is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira?The identity of Amira is somewhat of a mystery.Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Rozik said: “Her name is Amira and she is 19 years old.”She is studying business administration in a university in Sharjah.”She lives here and we both will make our home together here only.READ MORE ON Abdu Rozik”She is the most beautiful girl I have ever met.”And after accusations of his wedding being a publicity stunt, he added: “Just because I am not like others, people think I cannot get married.”Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babies.’There are so many people who are physically challenged. But they settle down and live their life happily.Most read in Boxing”I am aware how people are saying it’s a prank and that I’m doing all this for publicity.”But the whole world is watching what I’m doing through social media. I have over 8.2 million followers on Instagram. I will never fake something like that.”Abdu Rozik calls out Hasbulla for a fight and serenades our presenterAnd as to why Amira’s identity is somewhat hidden in the pictures he shared on social media, Rozik told the Free Press Journal: “I come from a country where we are not allowed to show the faces of our wives to people.”We both are very religious. We follow the same culture and even she is not comfortable sharing her pictures on social media.”How did Abdu Rozik and Amira meet?According to the man himself — whose full name is Abdu Rozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi — it was love at first sight, at least from his side.Speaking about how they first met, Rozik told the Hindustan Times: “It was so random… I had gone out to grab a bite at an eatery in Dubai.Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babiesAbdu RozikThe Hindustan Times”I never thought I would be lucky enough to meet the love of my life there.”I approached her and asked for her number, and that’s how we met.”From the moment I met her, I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.”When will Abdu Rozik and Amira marry?The wedding was postponed so Rozik can make his boxing debut.Abdu Rozik is a social media personality, reality TV star, singer and boxer from TajikistanAbdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6 — just one day before the singer was due to marry Amira.Rozik told SunSport last November: “Really I think Hasbulla is zero, nothing.”He doesn’t have any talent at all. I have singing talent. I have acting talent. I have boxing talent. I have DJ ing talent.”I’m intelligent. I have so much talent but Hasbullah doesn’t have any talent. I’m always ready, he’s scared of me.Rozik is making his boxing debut the day before he was due to get married to Amira”Because he doesn’t have any talent, he’s nothing, I don’t know why people love him so much and why people are supporting him.”He’s a chicken he doesn’t want to fight me. I’m ready. Hasbullah I’m coming for you and smashing your face in!”It is is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai, which kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai — this is 4pm BST (11am ET).Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST (4pm ET).Rozik’s opponent in his first fight is Hasbulla MagomedovThe fight will be broadcast live on Ex-Sports, and organisers have said the live stream will be free to watch on the app.Social Knockout 3’s full fight card for has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut, taking on his close friend Shero.While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.Rozik reignited his feud with Hasbulla in 2023Rozik’s combat sport bow comes one day before he was due to tie the knot with Amira on July 7, 2024 in Dubai.But the 20-year-old has said the fight will give him and his fiancee financial security going forward, adding that his wife supports the decision.He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.”After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Amira supports my decision fully as it will change a lot for us. It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”A new date for the wedding is yet to be set. More

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    Rangers legend, 45, goes from major health scare to shock career change as he’s set to box ‘Scotland’s Jake Paul’

    RANGERS legend Nacho Novo is set to make his boxing debut. The Spaniard spent six years with the Scottish giants, winning three league titles and scoring 68 in 236 games. Rangers legend Nacho Novo is set to make his boxing debutCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun GlasgowHe retired from football in 2017 and moved into coaching in America. But now at the age of 45, Novo is making a shock move into the boxing ring to face Scot TikToker Caz Milligan. Milligan – like Jake Paul – has crossed over from a career in social media into boxing. They are set to fight at Glasgow’s famed OVO Hydro on August 10. READ MORE IN BOXINGNovo memorably scored the winning penalty to send Rangers into the the 2008 Uefa Cup final – which they lost to Zenit Saint Petersburg.He later moved on to Sporting Gijon in his native Spain and had spells in Poland, Northern Ireland, USA and back in Scotland with Morton.He also opened a bar in Paisley Road west and became a coach with Lexinton SC in Kentucky.In 2018, he suffered a suspected heart attack while playing for Rangers veterans in a tournament in Germany.Most read in BoxingWho are these famous footballers?CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe suffered a stroke months after his health scare – but is now fighting fit again. Novo said: “Twenty years ago I used to score goals for Rangers. Now I’m fighting my biggest fan.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers”What I have been passed through, I’ve had lots of problems in my life – health problems.”Whatever happens in life you can push through yourself and try to do whatever you want to do.”I’m excited for this event and hope everybody can come and support me and enjoy.”Novo facing off with boxing opponent Caz Milligan More

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    Carl Froch urges Anthony Joshua to settle feud ‘like men’ as he claims he’s only shared ’10 per cent’ of pair’s messages

    CARL FROCH is determined to end his long-standing feud with Anthony Joshua face-to-face.The pair were once friends when they trained together at the start of AJ’s career.Carl Froch wants to settle his feud with AJ face-to-faceCredit: AFPAnthony Joshua reignited a feud last month after calling Froch a ‘p***k’Credit: PAHowever, they fell out after Joshua split from long-time coach Rob McCracken.The rivalry was reignited last month when AJ branded Froch a “p***k” during an interview.Ex-boxer Froch then went on to leak a series of alleged WhatsApp messages from his former friend.But now the 47-year-old has taken it one step further by calling for an in-person showdown.Read More in BoxingHe told BestOnlinePokerSites: “I’ve shared 10 per cent of the messages.”I mean, it’s schoolboy stuff. It’s like plastic gangsters. It’s pathetic really, it’s childish and it’s a bit ridiculous.”I think he’ll be cringing to himself at that.”I’ve shared it because why should I be abused by somebody in this position and be called that name?Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’ve kept 90 per cent of what he’s said away.”He’s messaged me again, overnight, and deleted four of the messages.”Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me’Froch continued: “I’ve had a barrage of abuse directed to me, but I don’t mind meeting up and dealing with it like men.”Because if you’re going to do little backstab jibes and send me messages abusing me.”And then deleting stuff, and then you don’t pick your phone up when I try to give you a call to have a conversation with you man to man.”Then what am I going to do? I’m going to expose you for what you are.”Froch enjoyed a stellar boxing career, winning 33 of his 35 fights and held the WBC, IBF and WBA world titles at super-middleweight.Meanwhile Joshua will fight Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September.The pair will battle it out for the IBF heavyweight world title. More

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    I was forced to flog meat on doorsteps with social media sensation father… now I’m chasing boxing titles

    JOHNNY FISHER’S family have rocketed from flogging meat around Essex out of a van to becoming global social media superstars.The Fishers were at rock bottom during the height of the pandemic.Johnny Fisher is now chasing boxing’s biggest prizesCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunHe and his dad Big John were flogging meat on doorsteps in the pandemicCredit: Jamie McPhilimeyTheir classy cheese business had lost all of its customers.So that resulted in them going door-to-door trying to sell steaks and joints.But Johnny Jr’s heavy hands and Big John’s giant appetite and trademark ‘bosh’ catchphrase have earned them over a million followers since.And that has led to VIP tours to Australia and Las Vegas to taste and review the hottest restaurants.READ MORE ON BOXINGAhead of his Saturday night shootout with Alen Babic, 25-year-old southern area champ Johnny Jr explained how his team’s popularity has hit home: “What we’ve established is a dream.“Three or four years ago my business was in a lot of trouble, all of our customer base, all of the restaurants closed down.“We were selling cheese to restaurants and kitchens and suddenly that stopped and we had to go door-to-door selling meat to people on their doorsteps out of a van.“We just had to turn money over, we weren’t making a penny of profit, just staying afloat.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“My dad has obviously helped more than enough for selling tickets.“The celebrity he has become is a massive help.Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois as Wally Downes Jr gives rundown on all-British bout “But it was great before when I was selling tickets in venues like Ally Pally and the O2 back in 2021.“Big John has only added to that and long may it continue.”Despite selling out big venues single-handedly, with the Bosh Army well over 2,000 strong these days, Johnny Jr refuses to be flash.In a sport where everyone seems to blow their own trumpet and promise the earth, Fisher is proud of where he has got his family to and honest about where it might end.Promising raw power has helped him to 11-0 – with only one going the distance – but boxing trolls keep trying to remind him that the sport is not a popularity contest.“What’s the point in giving it all Billy Big B******s?” the Exeter uni history grad asked.“I am just having a tear-up with another bloke and we will see what wins.“People will write me off no matter what I do, it doesn’t matter.“If I knock someone out in a round then I am crap, if it goes to points then I am crap.READ MORE SUN STORIES“All that matters is that I’m providing for my family and I am doing my job.“If it ends with a world title, a British title or on Saturday night, one thing that is for sure, is that I’m not going to go down without a fight.”Alen Babic is waiting for him on SaturdayCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBig John has a huge army of followers on TikTok and is famed for his ‘bosh’ catchphraseCredit: Tiktok More

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    British boxer Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut and left with blood pouring down face in win over Adrian Curiel

    SUNNY EDWARDS suffered a gruesome cut on the way to victory over Adrian Curiel last night.The Brit 28, went into the bout looking to bounce back from his defeat to Jesse Rodriguez last time out.Sunny Edwards suffered a gruesome cutCredit: GettyEdwards was involved in a bloody battleCredit: GettyThe former flyweight champion had to be cleaned up between roundsCredit: GettyEdwards, 28, had his hand raisedCredit: GettyIn his bid to return to winning ways, Edwards took on Mexican Curiel in Phoenix, Arizona.The former flyweight champion outclassed his opponent over eight rounds before the bout was stopped on the doctor’s recommendation.Despite his dominance, he did not come out of the contest unscathed.Edwards was severely bloodied after an inadvertent clash of heads with Curiel.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe incident left him with a nasty cut above his eye.Following his technical decision win, Edwards was booed by the crowd.Responding after taking the mic, he said: “I don’t know if the crowd realise what happened there.”The doctor stopped the cut no decision of mine, I’m more upset than any of the 10,000 fans in here.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I thought I was clear ahead and I thought my opponent was slowing down.”I thought I was going to get him out of there or win absolutely conclusively.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me'”I managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came twice in a row, so I want to apologise to the fans who have taken this personally but I had nothing to do with the ref stopping this.”Maybe I’ll come back and fight Curiel again, I don’t know what the fans want.”Edwards returned to winning ways in PhoenixCredit: Getty More

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    Shocking moment boxing referee attacked after stopping fight – before turning round, punching him and running off

    CHAOS erupted at a boxing clash as a fighter and referee ended up throwing punches at each other.Over in the Dominican Republic, Angel Cruz took on Julio de Jesus Rodriguez in a super welterweight clash.Julio de Jesus Rodriguez pushed the referee after he announced a stoppageCredit: @PermantexGHe then hit the ref with a right hookCredit: @PermantexGBefore the official then tried to hit him backCredit: @PermantexGBut in round two, there was huge controversy as Cruz landed a powerful right hand on his opponent.It led to De Jesus falling to his knees before swiftly getting back up again.But the referee had seen enough and stopped the bout to hand his 29-year-old rival the victory.As the official waved his arm in front of Cruz, he angrily pushed him away.READ MORE IN BOXINGBefore furiously storming to the other side of the ring and landing a right hook on the ref’s head.The official initially did not retaliate but then shockingly charged at Cruz and tried to punch him.His swing missed and the referee then dashed away from the scene and jumped out the ring.The crazy incident left fans shocked, with one saying: “Casually walking up the referee and punching him is nuts.”Most read in BoxingAnother added: “This is one of the craziest boxing clips I’ve seen. Swinging on a ref is near unheard of, the ref swinging back is once in a century.”And a third commented: “That was classless.”Inside Muhammad Ali’s stunning former LA mansion up for sale More

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    Watch moment Tyson Fury sways his hips and pretends to strip for hen party at London train station

    TYSON FURY gave his best magic Magic Mike impression in a train station in London.The heavyweight boxing superstar was spotted dancing along with a hen party before pretending to strip for the lucky ladies.Tyson Fury joined a hen party in Euston stationCredit: tiktokThe boxing star unzipped his jacket and pretended to stripCredit: tiktokHe began to dance with the ladiesCredit: tiktokFury even had time for a picture with the bride to beCredit: tiktokFury has just come off the back of his first ever career loss.The Gypsy King lost to Oleksandr Usyk by split decision last month in Saudi Arabia, bring an end to his long-standing undefeated title.However, his spirits don’t appear to be dampened by the defeat with the 6ft 9in fighter happy to dance alongside a hen do at Euston station.A video circulating online shows one member of the hen party lead Fury over the rest of the group, much to the excitement of the bride to be.READ MORE ON BOXINGAnd the boxing champ was happy to play along and joke as if he was a stripper for the trip.He began to dance before hilariously unzipping his jacket to insinuate that he was taking his clothes of.The ladies loved the interaction and could even be heard chanting “strip, strip, strip” in the viral clip.And Fury even had time to stop for a photo with the bride before heading off to catch his train.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFans loved that the superstar took the time out of his day to give the hen party a moment to remember.One wrote: “What a good man. Going along with it.”Tyson Fury reveals ‘problem’ that saw him lose to Oleksandr Usyk in fight that was ‘a lot easier than I thought’ While another added: “Man of the people.”A third joked: “I think even Paris [Fury’s wife] would love this!”And a fourth commented: “He’s such a great guy, love him!”Fury doesn’t have much time left before he will have to head back into training camp with a rematch against Usyk on the horizon.The 35-year-old will return to the ring to face the Ukrainian on December 21.And the star has even been showing off his lean physique in the gym already – sending a message for Usyk to be prepared.Fury was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk last monthCredit: GettyHe is already back in the gym preparing for the rematchCredit: Instagram @kristianblacklock More