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    Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic: UK start time, live stream and full card for Dynamite’s return to the ring in Saudi

    DANIEL DUBOIS is back in a big way this summer as he faces feared Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic. A win over ‘El Animal’ could see Dubois be given a world title shot, as Hrgovic is the current IBF mandatory challenger. Filip Hrgovic celebrates victory against Mark De MoriCredit: GettyDaniel Dubois lost to Oleksandr Usyk last AugustCredit: GettyDubois is coming off a massive win against Jarrell Miller in December, becoming the first man to beat him and knock him out. Hrgovic’s biggest win came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022, but he failed to impress and some even thought he lost the bout. A statement win over Brit Dubois, however, will reminds fans and pundits alike just what he’s about. Elsewhere on the Matchroom vs Queensberry card, Dmitry Bivol will take on Artur Beterbiev in the main event, and Deontay Wilder faces Zhang. When is Dubois vs Hrgovic?
    Dubois’ intriguing clash with will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the co-main event can be expected at aroung 9.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Dubois vs Hrgovic in the UK.
    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 live stream the action from either the discovery+ app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Dubois vs Hrgovic full card
    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – (Undisputed light-heavyweight titles
    Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
    Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
    Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
    Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry) More

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    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: When is it, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, Matchroom vs Queensberry FULL CARD

    ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol will finally clash later this year for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles. The pair have been on a collision course to face each other for years, but now they’re set to meet in a huge fight. Dmitry Bivol beat Lyndon Arthur in his last fight five months agoCredit: ReutersArtur Beterbiev had the toughest fight of his career against Anthony Yarde but wonCredit: GettyBeterbiev holds the WBC, IBF and WBO titles at 175lbs, beating the likes of Brit stars Anthony Yarde and Callum Smith on the way. Bivol is the WBA titleholder and is best known for handing Canelo Alvarez the second loss of his career two years ago. The card is also set to feature a huge five-on-five bill of fights between the two biggest promoters in the UK. Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions will pit five fighters each from their respective stables against each other at different weight classes. When is Beterbiev vs Bivol?
    Beterbiev’s massive clash with Dmitry Bivol will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 10.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Beterbiev vs Bivol in the UK.
    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 live stream the action from either the discovery+ app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Full cardThe headline fight between Beterbiev and Bivol is NOT part of the Matchroom vs Queensberry line-up.Those fights will instead include the Deontay Wilder’s return to the ring against Zhilei Zhang and Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic.Most read in BoxingThere’s also a featherweight world title fight between Raymond Ford and Nick Ball.
    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – (Undisputed light-heavyweight titles
    Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
    Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
    Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
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    Amir Khan pays touching tribute to Willie Limond after first man to floor Brit as a pro tragically dies aged just 45

    AMIR KHAN has paid a touching tribute to Willie Limond after his former opponent’s tragic death.The Scottish boxer, 45, died after succumbing to his condition following a suspected seizure.Scottish boxing star Willie Limond has died aged 45Credit: Kenny RamsayAmir Khan has posted a video to pay tribute to the late star on social mediaLimond was the first man to knock Khan down when they fought in 2007A host of other tributes have poured in from fighters and fans after the sad newsCredit: Scottish News and SportHe was was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge and was rushed to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie where he remained in a critical condition until passing away.Tributes flooded in for the popular Limond, who was due to fight Geordie Joe Laws in a comeback bout in Glasgow next month.One of the late star’s most famous battles in the ring came back in 2007 when he battled Khan for the Commonwealth lightweight title at London’s O2 Arena.The Englishman was a rising star then after winning silver at the Athens Olympic games and was aged only 20.READ MORE ON BOXINGLimond gave Khan an almighty scare when he knocked him down in the sixth round but he ultimately went on to lose by stoppage after suffering a broken jaw before the start of the ninth.Now Khan has posted a video on social media to pay tribute to his former rival upon learning of his sad passing.The now retired former unified light-welterweight world champion, 37, said: “My thoughts go out to his family.“If there’s anyway that I can help or support, please get in touch with me or the team.Most read in Boxing“It’s sad news for boxing. He was a great person and we met numerous times after we fought each other and like I said my thoughts are with his family and if there’s anyway that I can help then please let me know.“Our prayers go out there for Willie. We’ll keep him in our prayers. Rest in peace, champ.”Tribute to Willie Limond: A Scottish boxing legend passesEx-British title holder and former Sheffield United footballer Curtis Woodhouse, who Limond defeated for the title in 2014, had earlier revealed that he was “gutted”.He said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of Willie Limond, a great fighter and a great man.“We stayed in touch after our fight and always had a laugh together. Absolutely gutted. Rest In Peace champ.”Another of Limond’s biggest bouts was against legendary Mexican fighter Erik Morales in front of 60,000 fans in Mexico City with the WBC silver super lightweight title on the line.He also took on the likes of Anthony Crolla and Tyrone Nurse in other high-profile bouts during the later years of his career. More

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    My dad’s a British boxing legend – now I’m making my own way in another sport following my dream

    BRITISH boxing legend David Haye has wished his son Cassius, 15, good luck as he looks to make his own way in a different sport.Haye is one of just three fighters alongside Evander Hollyfield and Oleksandr Usyk who have won a title at both cruiserweight and heavyweight.David Haye has wished his son Cassius luck in his budding tennis careerCredit: instagramThe two often workout togetherCredit: InstagramDavid is determined to use his boxing expertise to help him make it as a tennis starCredit: InstagramHe memorably won the WBA heavyweight belt in 2009 when he beat the giant 7ft Russian Nikolai Valuev.The two had a height difference of nine inches and Valuev weighed 45kg more than the Brit.The boxer finally retired from boxing in 2018, a year after losing to Tony Bellew in the final fight of his career.But rather than follow his father into the fight game, Cassius appears determined to make it in tennis.READ MORE IN BOXINGThat’s despite the fact that Cassius is named after Muhammad Ali.Haye took to Instagram today to wish Cassisus an early happy birthday and good luck in his future tennis career.He wrote alongside a picture of the two of them: “@mrcassiushaye developing into a fine young man! “He’s 16 at the end of the month, I’m so proud of him following his tennis dream. 💥❤️🔥”Most read in BoxingCassius is hoping to become a pro tennis playerCredit: InstagramHe said a tennis training camp was his ‘dream’ holidayCredit: InstagramThree years ago, when Cassius was just 13, he went on a “dream” tennis camp in order to work his way to becoming a pro.But the plan for Cassius to make it in tennis goes back way further than that.David Haye’s son Cassius trains alongside his fatherIn 2016, when Cassius was just eight, Haye defended being a “pushy” parent and vowed that his son would become a tennis star.Cassius is now a member of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and playing the necessary matches towards turning pro. More

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    Watch ’embarrassing’ moment race leaders slow down ‘to let Chinese runner win’ Beijing half-marathon

    THE BEIJING half-marathon is mired in controversy after winner He Jie was allowed to cross the line in first place.The Chinese athlete won Sunday’s event ahead of Kenyan runners Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter, as well as Ethiopian Dejene Hailu.Chinese athlete He Jie was allowed to cross the line in first placeCredit: XOne of his competitors appeared to point to the finish line as they slowed downCredit: XBut the African trio slowed down and began to usher Jie towards the finish line in the final few hundred metres.Mnangat later admitted to the South China Morning Post that he let Jie win the race “because he is my friend”.An investigation has been launched into the race by The Beijing Sports Bureau, the body in charge of sports.Fans have questioned the authenticity of the race after a video of the finish was shared on social media.READ MORE IN SPORTOne reacted saying: “What’s going on here?”Another added: “They must have been paid well. So embarrassing. They should be disqualified.”A third wrote: “Odd indeed.”And another commented: “You can clearly see they put in more effort letting him win than they’d have put in winning it.”Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERJie crossed the line in a time of 1:03:44 , with his three competitors crossing the line just behind him.The 25-year-old is China’s national marathon record holder and won the Asian Games marathon in October 2023.Sir Jim Ratcliffe, 71, needs a PB in London Marathon if he’s to make Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final after kick-off switch More

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    Willie Limond dead updates — Boxing star dies aged 45 as fighter was set to return to sport next month

    TRIBUTES have flooded in for Willie Limond after succumbing to his condition following a suspected seizure.Willie, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.The boxer was due to fight Geordie scrapper Joe Laws in a comeback bout in Glasgow next month.That bout was being promoted by St Andrew’s Sporting Club and they announced the sad news of Limond’s death on their social media channels.Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…Son announces passing on social media
    His son Jake announced his passing on social media.
    He wrote: “Dad passed away in the early hours of the morning.
    “He fought on for near enough 10 days. Warrior.
    Tributes have flooded in from the popular fighter since his death was announced.
    Copy linkCopiedWhat titles did Willie win?
    He held the British super-featherweight, super-lightweight and lightweight titles.
    He also held the Commonwealth light-welterweight, WBU lightweight and IBO Inter-Continental lightweight titles.
    Copy linkCopiedWho was boxer Willie Limond and how old was he?
    Willie was a 45-year-old Scottish boxer.
    Before boxing, he started as a footballer and made five league appearances for Albion Rovers in the 1998-99 season.
    It was in 1999 when his boxing career began with a win over journeyman Lenny Hodgkins.
    Copy linkCopiedWillie announced his retirement after Ricky Burns fight
    Willie had initially announced his retirement in the aftermath of losing to fellow veteran Ricky Burns in September.
    But after a U-turn, he told how he had changed his eating and drinking habits.
    He explained: “After I lost to Ricky I changed my diet and the results have been a pleasant surprise.
    “For well over 20 years prior to that I didn’t have a full night’s rest ? I was getting by on three hours a night at best.
    “However, ever since I made the changes things have been so much better. I cut out sugar and processed food.
    “But I sleep for six hours every night now, and wake up feeling as energetic as a Duracell bunny.”
    Copy linkCopiedWhat have the police said?
    Police Scotland had confirmed: “Around 8.05am on Saturday, police were called to a report of a 45-year-old man found unresponsive within a car in Coatbridge.
    “The man was taken to Monklands Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as critical.
    “Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
    Copy linkCopiedWillie’s fight against Khan
    Arguably his high profile fight was with the undefeated rising superstar, and Olympic medallist, Amir Khan at London’s O2 Arena in 2007.
    Although Khan ultimately prevailed, Limond gave him a real fright, becoming the first man to send Khan to the canvas in a professional fight.
    Copy linkCopied’A great fighter and a great man’
    Former British champion Curtis Woodhouse, who Limond defeated for the title in 2014, said he was ‘gutted’.
    He said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of Willie Limond, a great fighter and a great man.
    “We stayed in touch after our fight and always had a laugh together. Absolutely gutted. Rest In Peace champ.”
    Copy linkCopiedTributes flood in
    Fellow Scots fighter and long term pal Alex Arthur said: “I met this funny hyper Glaswegian lad when I was 13 yrs old, when I saw him box I was blown away at how good he was.
    “We went on to become very good friends & of course ended up fighting each other! It only made us closer friends!
    “Love you Willie ma man.”
    Copy linkCopiedGoFunfMe set up for Willie Limond
    Willie’s upcoming opponent Joe Laws has set up a GoFundMe page following the tragic news.
    Joe said he was “absolutely devastated” following the news and wanted to “make a better life for (Willie’s) his family” by setting up the GoFundMe.
    So far £800 has been raised of the £10,000 target.

    Copy linkCopiedWillie’s son pays tribute
    Jake, 20, who was due to fight on the same bill as his dad, posted on Instagram: “My dad passed away in the early hours of the morning around 3am.
    “He fought on for near enough ten days. Warrior. Love you da.”
    Copy linkCopiedHow was Willie’s death announced?
    St Andrew’s Sporting Club announced the sad news of Limond’s death on their social media channels.
    They said: “Everyone at St Andrew’s Sporting Club are shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of our friend, Willie Limond. Willie was not only a legend of the sport, but an infectious character who will be greatly missed by us all.
    “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake, Drew, Macy and the rest of the Limond family at this time.”
    Everyone at St Andrew’s Sporting Club are shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of our friend, Willie Limond. Willie was not only a legend of the sport, but an infectious character who will be greatly missed by us all. pic.twitter.com/nTKdxh1gOW— St Andrew’s S.C (@StAndrewsSC) April 15, 2024

    Copy linkCopiedWhen did the boxer die?
    The ring king, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.
    He was rushed to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie where he remained in a critical condition until passing away.
    Copy linkCopiedWillie Limond dead aged 45
    Willie Limond has tragically died just weeks before his return to the sport.
    The ring king, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.

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    Boxing icon Willie Limond dies aged 45 as tributes pour in for champion Scots fighter

    BOXING hero Willie Limond has tragically died after succumbing to his condition following a suspected seizure.The ring king, 45, was found unresponsive in his car last Saturday morning in Coatbridge.Willie Limond has passed away aged 45Credit: Kenny RamsayHe won several titles during the course of his careerCredit: Scottish News and SportLimond was the first man to knock Amir Khan down when they fought in 2007Credit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowThe high profile fights continued into his later career, including at the Hydro against Tyrone NurseCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun GlasgowHe was rushed to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie where he remained in a critical condition until passing away.Tributes have flooded in for the popular fighter who was due to fight Geordie scrapper Joe Laws in a comeback bout in Glasgow next month.That bout was being promoted by St Andrew’s Sporting Club and they announced the sad news of Limond’s death on their social media channels.They said: “Everyone at St Andrew’s Sporting Club are shocked and deeply saddened at the loss of our friend, Willie Limond. Willie was not only a legend of the sport, but an infectious character who will be greatly missed by us all.”Our thoughts and prayers are with Jake, Drew, Macy and the rest of the Limond family at this time.”Devastated son Jake, 20, who was due to fight on the same bill as his dad, posted on Instagram: “My dad passed away in the early hours of the morning around 3am. “He fought on for near enough ten days. Warrior. Love you da.”Laws paid tribute to Limond too and has started a GoFundMe to raise money for the tragic boxer’s family.Most read in BoxingLaws said: “Everyone would have heard about the tragic news about my opponent Willie Limond. I am devastated, listen my old son.”Wait for me at the pearly gates, we can get it on.”He was a former world champion and just wanted to make a better life for his family.”On the GoFundMe page, which is looking to raise £10,000, Laws added: “Can we all just give a couple quid for this great man. Give him the send off he deserves and any change over can go to his two boys as sponsorship for their boxing career.”The Limond name lives on – go make your old man proud.”Fellow Scots fighter and long term pal Alex Arthur said: “I met this funny hyper Glaswegian lad when I was 13 yrs old, when I saw him box I was blown away at how good he was.“We went on to become very good friends & of course ended up fighting each other! It only made us closer friends! “Love you Willie ma man.”Former British champion Curtis Woodhouse, who Limond defeated for the title in 2014, said he was ‘gutted’.He said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news of the passing of Willie Limond, a great fighter and a great man. We stayed in touch after our fight and always had a laugh together. Absolutely gutted. Rest In Peace champ.”Willie was to have taken part in a public session at Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre four hours after he was discovered.He plugged the event two days before he took ill, saying: “I feel good.”It is understood Jake and fellow boxer brother Drew, 18, are being supported by Willie’s ring pals including ex-WBO world champion Arthur.He had initially announced his retirement in the aftermath of losing to fellow veteran Ricky Burns in September.But after a U-turn, he told how he had changed his eating and drinking habits.He explained: “After I lost to Ricky I changed my diet and the results have been a pleasant surprise.“For well over 20 years prior to that I didn’t have a full night’s rest ? I was getting by on three hours a night at best.“However, ever since I made the changes things have been so much better. I cut out sugar and processed food.“But I sleep for six hours every night now, and wake up feeling as energetic as a Duracell bunny.”Police Scotland had confirmed: “Around 8.05am on Saturday, police were called to a report of a 45-year-old man found unresponsive within a car in Coatbridge.“The man was taken to Monklands Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as critical.“Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”Willie won the Commonwealth lightweight title against Joshua Allotey at Glasgow’s Kelvin Hall in 2006.Among his other big Scots fights, fans at the Braehead Arena saw him retain the Commonwealth light-welterweight belt in that 2014 bout against Woodhouse.Arguably his high profile fight was with the undefeated rising superstar, and Olympic medallist, Amir Khan at London’s O2 Arena in 2007.Although Khan ultimately prevailed, Limond gave him a real fright, becoming the first man to send Khan to the canvas in a professional fight.Limond once again regained his form and set up a clash with legendary Mexican fighter Erik Morales.They fought in front of 60,000 fans in Mexico City with the WBC silver super lightweight title on the line.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also took on the likes of Anthony Crolla and Tyrone Nurse in other high-profile bouts during the later years of his career.Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thescottishsun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun. 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    Francis Ngannou closes in on first fight since brutal Anthony Joshua KO with star to make MMA return after two years out

    FRANCIS NGANNOU is set to return to MMA for the first time in two years following his brutal boxing loss to Anthony Joshua. Ngannou walked out on the UFC last year to pursue a lucrative switch to boxing but he did so after signing with the Professional Fighters League. Francis Ngannou is set for an MMA returnCredit: GettyThe PFL gave the green light for the move to boxing and the ex-UFC champion faced Tyson Fury, 35, in October. He sensationally dropped the unbeaten heavyweight boxer only to lose a controversial split-decision. Ngannou then faced Fury’s British rival Joshua, 34, in March but it ended in a sickening second-round knockout loss. And the second successive boxing defeat looks to have sent the Cameroonian hero back to MMA for his next bout. READ MORE IN MMAPFL boss Donn Davis said: “We talked to Francis and he said before the fight in Saudi Arabia that he planned to come in MMA this year. “It just depended on the outcome of that fight, he said if he lost that it’s be sooner and if he won it’d be later, so it’ll be sooner. “He says he is recharging, he went home to Cameroon after the fight.”Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, knocked out ex-UFC star Ryan Bader, 40, in 20 seconds in February to earn a fight with the returning Ngannou. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSunSport understands another PFL pay-per-view is heading back to Saudi with Ngannou to top it. Davis added: “We think it’ll be autumn, it could be as early as September or as later as October. I think it’ll be one of those two but he’ll be ready. “It’s be a little over two years since we’ve seen in MMA and we are excited to see him in the SmartCage against Renan Ferreira.”Fans ask ‘did he hire Wilder as a spin doctor?’ after Francis Ngannou’s bizarre excuse for Anthony Joshua defeat More