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    Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2 LIVE RESULTS: Latest updates from HUGE boxing rematch – start time, stream, TV channel

    NATE DIAZ and Jorge Masvidal are settling their rivalry in a huge boxing match TONGHT!The pair last fought five years ago in the UFC, with Masvidal winning their grudge match for the BMF title.Many called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight it will be a ten-round boxing clash.A stacked undercard sees Ryan Garcia’s brother Sean in action, as well as Daniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr in the co-main.Start time: From 12am ET/ 5am BSTTV channel/ live stream: DAZN / DirecTVFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Glove to see it Jorge has done everything to avoid being the latest MMA fighter exposed in the boxing ring.”I’ve really put in a lot of time to switch over the craft,” Masvidal explained.“Because from the start of it, I didn’t wanna be an MMA guy going into boxing and taking my MMA training to supplement my boxing.“No, I wanted to do what boxers do. I wanted to box how they’re working out, get into that routine. So I came here to Las Vegas.“I’ve been here about six months now just doing the boxing thing from the moment the sun goes up till it goes down.“We’re just doing whatever boxers do and I think it’s paid off a lot of dividends.”Credit: Zuffa LLCCopy linkCopiedMasvidal opens up on training away from his kids “Nate’s got to pay for everything, you know, his face has to pay all these bills,” Masvidal told SunSport.“Yeah, it sucks, man, because I always have my kids are like my support system like I got my ass kicked in the gym today, I’m gonna hang out with my kids and we’ll go eat some f**king pizza and this and that and tomorrow will be better, you know.“But I haven’t had that support system here. So it’s, it’s been tough at times.”Copy linkCopiedNo kidology Jorge Masvidal has spent five painful months away from his children – something he vows to make Nate Diaz pay for.The fighter on Saturday faces Diaz in a boxing rematch – five years on from his stoppage win in the MMA cage.Masvidal – still under contract with the UFC – has been granted special permission to cross over to the ring before returning to the octagon.And he has left no stone unturned by leaving his home in Miami to train over 2,000 miles away in Las Vegas.But the bout has faced several months of delays – leaving Masvidal with greater time to hone his newfound skills.Although it has come at the harsh cost of being away from his two daughters and young son.Copy linkCopiedFight night Tonight, Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz look to settle their differences once and for all. But, it will not be in the cage like was the case in 2019 when Masvidal controversially beat Diaz. He won via third-round stoppage when a cut on Diaz’s eye was deemed to deep to continue. The bad blood has continued to brew and it now looks set to be resolved in the boxing ring. Diaz lost his boxing debut to Jake Paul last August while Masvidal takes to the ring for the second time. Join SunSport for all the latest leading up to the grudge rematch. Copy linkCopied More

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    Abdu Rozik reveals his shock X-rated celebrity crush… then admits ‘my wife will kill me’

    ABDU ROZIK named former pornstar Mia Khalifa as his “celebrity crush”.Rozik, 20, is a Tajikistanti singer who rose to fame thanks to social media.Abdu Rozik named his celebrity crush before his boxing debutCredit: @abdu_rozikRozik revealed former pornstar Mia Khalifa as his celebrity crushCredit: miakhalifa/InstagramMia is a former pornstar with a large followingCredit: Instagram / @miakhalifaRozik joked that he might get in trouble with his fiancee for his revelationCredit: Instagram / @miakhalifaAnd the three-foot tall star made his boxing debut as part of the Social Knockout 3 bill in Dubai.Rozik took on rival Erali Boyqobilov in an exhibition match that didn’t declare a winner.But before the match took place, the singer did some media rounds to promote the fight.He discussed all things boxing but also found some time to talk about his most unknown aspects.Read More on BoxingAnd that led to Stomping Ground asking Rozik whether he has a celebrity crash.The singer started to laugh awkwardly before admitting: “Mia Khalifa.”The amateur boxer and the interviewer broke into uncontrollable laughter.And that was when the fighter jokingly claimed he shouldn’t have said that as his fiancee Amira might had been watching.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRozik added: “Oh, my wife will kill me.”Rozik was diagnosed with dwarfism as a child.Abdu Rozik shows off body transformation as he claims boxing has helped him grow ahead of debut fight vs EraliHe has a whopping 8.3 million followers on Instagram and is a regular at all of the blockbuster boxing events across the world.And he has continuously called out main rival Hasbulla for what many described as a dream match. More

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    Abdu Rozik boxing fight LIVE RESULT: Erali fight ends in huge controversy – Stream FREE, time for Social Knockout 3

    ABDU ROZIK has failed to win in his boxing debut against Erali Boygobliov!The social media sensation laced up his gloves to take on rival Erali as part of the Social Knockout 3 bill in Dubai – but the fight has ended in contrversy.Rozik – from Tajikistan but now based in the UAE – has a whopping 8.3 million followers on Instagram and is a regular at all of the blockbuster boxing events across the world.While British UFC legend Darren Till made his boxing debut on the stacked card!Start time: Fight card underway NOWLive stream: Ex-Sports AppFollow ALL of the latest updates from Dubai below…Khan do attitude Amir Khan was in attendance in Dubai but still cheered on England. The Three Lions progressed into the Euro 2024 semi-finals after a penalty shootout win over Switzerland. Copy linkCopiedRozik wanted six roundsThere was huge controversy at the end of the fight with BOTH fighter’s hands raised.Erali got the better of Abdu Rozik for the first round before the social medai standout got back into it.Rozik said after he was preparing for six rounds and he was getting punched in the back of his head.Copy linkCopiedIt’s all over In the headliner, Shero Amara has been stopped by Movlogs. Astonishingly, Amara’s corner has walked out on him after his one-sided loss. About sums up the evening. Copy linkCopiedHere’s what Rozik said The social media star fumed: “He was just punching in the back of my head. He hit zero. Also I need six rounds. I wanted six rounds. “He has to pay me, because why am I making him famous? I don’t want to do nothing to make him famous. “He has to pay me for making him famous!” Copy linkCopiedMoving on…After that thriller, we move onto the night’s main-event which is Shero Amara will face Movlogs for some kind of belt. Movlogs has actually been pictured training with Andrew Tate before – meaning he’s bound to have gained some internet fans from that. Copy linkCopiedRematch? Boyqobilov has called for a rematch and vowed to KO Rozik next time. Rozik is unhappy with the amount of punches to the back of the head and is left unhappy it was only six rounds. Copy linkCopiedRozik vs BoyqobilovRozik is fuming and starts putting him thumbs down to the crowd. Boyqobilov meanwhile is lifted aloft despite no winner officially being announced. Copy linkCopiedRozik vs BoyqobilovRound 4 – Boyqobilov opens the round by dancing, he’s enjoyed himself in there. Rozik is going for it in the fourth and final round but surely it’s too little too late. The fight goes the distance and safe to say it was one-way traffic from Boyqobilov. Copy linkCopiedRozik vs BoyqobilovRound 3 – Boyqobilov is letting his hands go and Rozik is struggling to keep up. Rather impressive performance from Boyqobilov as he lets his shots go in combinations. Rozik has one round left after losing the opening three. Copy linkCopiedRozik vs BoyqobilovRound 2 – Rozik is on the ground but it comes from a slip after Boyqobilov comes out swinging. Boyqobilov is really letting his hands go and Rozik has little answer to what is coming his way. Another big round for Boyqobilov, who is running away with it. Copy linkCopiedRozik vs BoyqobilovRound 1 – Ferocious back-and-forth from the two with Boyqobilov getting the better of the two. He let his hands go with combinations and even had the confidence to showboat. Rozik came into it more towards the end of the round after a slow start. Copy linkCopiedHere is how they shape up Copy linkCopiedPeople’s main-event Abdu Rozik is in the ring and ready to make his boxing debut. This has been a long time coming and his loyal fanbase have been waiting for him to enter the ring. Copy linkCopiedPaul for it Till angrily calls out Jake Paul and Tommy Fury after his weird win. He roared: “There’s people I do want to fight, Jake Paul, Tommy Fury, Mike Perry. They’re all scared cowards. “They do not want to fight me, I promise you. I will f***ing decapitate them.”Copy linkCopiedTill speaks out The ex-UFC title challenger apologises to the crowd and speaks out on the brawl. He said: “It’s just fighting, you get hit. If you don’t want to continue fighting, don’t be a fighter. He’s not a fighter.”He’s not a real fighter, he’s a coward. Guys, I’m so sorry I am not that guy. I’m a respectful guy.”Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Moh MutieSo after all of that, Till has been announced as the winner by TKO. Promoter Tam Khan apologises in the ring for the “unacceptable” behaviour in the crowd. Copy linkCopiedBRAWL KICKING OFF It’s kicking off in the ring. Mutie exchanges words with Till and then a huge brawl breaks out in the ring. Both end up on the floor as their teams get involved in the ugly scenes.Copy linkCopiedTill next time Mutie is still on the ground. Upon replay, the back of the head shot looked very minimal and he’s very much made the most of this. Copy linkCopiedAll over Here is the alleged back of the head shot that was so brutal that Mutie was unable to carry on. Let’s see how the fight is officially called… Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Moh MutieRound 2 – Better work from Till as he finally lets his punches go. Mutie is starting to hold on a little, looking tired as Till begins to take control. And just like that, the fight is over! Mutie complains of a rabbit punch and refuses to fight on. Copy linkCopiedDarren Till vs Moh MutieRound 1 – Very conservative start for Till, despite his limited opposition. Till is the aggressor but not doing all that much, looking a little gun-shy. Only four rounds over two minutes so the MMA star needs to get going. Copy linkCopiedHere he comes OK, Till is walking to the ring. Slightly confusing as his music was playing but he was nowhere to be seen. Here comes Till’s boxing debut. Copy linkCopiedHow long Till? Confusion as Darren Till does not appear to be making the walk to the ring? His opponent Mutie walked out in a gorilla costume – a nod to Till’s nickname. Copy linkCopiedKS-lie? KSI’s manager Mams Taylor hit back: “We offered him the fight. He ghosted. “(Hopefully I don’t have to show receipts and get called unprofessional because I do have receipts).”Then his team got back in touch and we are literally working on the fight for later in the year. Why do people have to make s*** up.”Copy linkCopiedAmir for it Khan has claimed KSI’s team went cold on the potential fight. He said: “I mean, looks there’s talks about KSI and obviously no disrespect to all these YouTubers or these influencers but I think they’re all a pile of s***.”I think it would be a big mismatch. Its funny because when they announced they want the fight they thought I’d stay quiet but I said, ‘Yeah, no problem, I’ll take the fight.'”And then his team have just gone quiet. Sometimes it’s good to give these guys a good little beating because they talk more than they can chew.”Copy linkCopied More

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    Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for HUGE boxing match

    UFC legends Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a long-awaited next month, but there is a twist.Diaz and Masvidal, both 39, fought at UFC 244 back in 2019, with the latter coming out on top to win the BMF (Baddest Mother F****r) title.Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set for a rematch after the latter won at UFC 244Credit: Splash NewsDiaz has only had one boxing fight that saw him lose to Jake PaulCredit: GettyMany called for a rematch between the two lightweight foes and their prayers have finally been answered, however this will not be an MMA fight.Instead, the American bruisers will lock horns in a 10-round boxing bout.The two fighters have only ever boxed once professionally throughout their celebrated careers.Masvidal stepped inside a boxing ring back in 2005 when he beat Joseph Benjamin whereas Diaz lost to YouTuber Jake Paul last year.Read More on BoxingWhen does Diaz vs Masvidal take place?Masvidal and Diaz will now take place on Saturday, July 6 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.The fight was originally set for June 1 but was moved to avoid a clash with UFC 302.The card kicks off from 11pm BST time with the main event expected to get underway from 5am BST/ midnight ET.Masvidal will meet his MMA rival in a boxing fight this summerCredit: The Mega AgencyHow can I watch?Masvidal vs Diaz is a pay-per-view event that will be shown on DAZN in the UK for £24.99.Most read in BoxingAnd of course you can follow all the live action at SunSport’s live blog coverage.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDiaz vs Masvidal undercardDaniel Jacobs is taking on Shane Mosely Jr in the co-main.Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, 10 roundsDaniel Jacobs vs. Shane Mosley Jr., 10 roundsChris Avilla vs. Anthony Pettis, 6 roundsAmado Vargas vs. Sean Garcia, 8 roundsDevin Cushing vs. Manuel Correa, 8 roundsLuciano Ramos vs. Dan Hernandez, 4 roundsAlan Sanchez vs. Luis Lopez, 8 roundsSteven Dunn vs. Gabriel Costa, 4 roundsKen Lopez vs. Andres Martinez, 6 roundsJose Aguayo vs. Bryce Logan, 6 roundsUFC legend Jorge Masvidal ‘breaks fan’s leg’ with lethal kick that leaves recipient writhing in agony before running away More

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    I needed four stitches after winning brutal boxing war but my real hero dad still called me a p***y

    DANNY QUARTERMAINE won a bloody and brutal war last Saturday – needing four stitches – but his superhero dad still joked he is a ‘p***y’.The 27-year-old super-featherweight was dropped in the opening round by James Chereji and left with a horribly cut and swollen eye.Danny Quartermaine celebrates victory alongside his dadBut he came through the trenches and rallied to win a unanimous decision – moving him to 12-0 – that impressed almost everyone apart from the main man.After his battle wounds were stitched up, 1st battalion paratrooper Quartermaine Snr took the hilarious chance to remind his fearless lad who the toughest man around the dinner table will always be.The Leamington Spa star laughed to SunSport: “I had two stitches in my eyebrow and two in my head and I looked at him and he looked back at me and said ‘p***y’.“But this is coming from a man who once had 22 stitches right across his forehead, so I have to take it and get on with it.READ MORE BOXING“But that mentality has always been in me. I was never pushed too hard to do anything. “I always understood how important it was to give my all, never give up and fight to win.“My dad never boxed, but he did a lot of martial arts and he was also a doorman for a long time, since the age of 16, going all over the country. “So I think that fighting mentality has always been there for him and it’s there for me now.”Most read in BoxingBoxing is full of some of the world’s toughest blokes but there is still the odd pretender playing the tough guy.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk proved they’re the real deal in their undisputed duel in May – only for attention-grabbing John Fury to blow his boy’s chance at immortality with laughable corner work.Tyson says Paris doesn’t know how much is in their bank accounts Thankfully Quartermaine knows his old man – who also bravely served and protected us in the Pathfinder Platoon – is far too honourable to pull a similar stunt.He told us: “You won’t ever see him jumping up and celebrating, never. For my dad it’s a case of ‘job done’.“He won’t go down the John Fury route, he’s far too quiet. He taught me to stay quiet and take everything in, then react if you have to.“Dad’s definitely not getting up and getting involved in anything, I am pretty sure he’s seen enough p***heads in his lifetime on doors to avoid all that. “I’d never find him in my corner talking over my coach, I’d more likely look over the ropes and see him throwing people out for free!”Role at Aston MartinDespite his father being a real-life James Bond, Quartermaine walked out on 007’s favourite supercar firm Aston Martin when they tried to cut into his training time.A steady 9-5 with one of the most glamorous motor companies on the planet was not enough to stop the proud Midlands lad trying to make himself a local legend and secure his family’s future.The handsome fighter explained: “I have been full time for almost three years now, thanks so much to my sponsors.“Before that I had all sorts of jobs, just to work around my training. People thought I was mad to leave Aston Martin, such a prestigious company, but they moved into shift work and that meant I had to leave because I have always known I want to be a boxer and everything else has to revolve around that.“I want to create a bit of a legacy. I would love in years to come, if someone says ‘Danny Quartermaine’ in a pub or gym, I would love someone to overhear and say ‘I remember him, I remember him being in a great fight and winning that title’.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I have just started making a living out of it now and I would love to be able to change the lives of the people around me with it too.”Danny Quartermaine is proudly sponsored by Scott Simpson, Jay RSD, Max Biddle, Steve Massey & The Hope, Simon Bennett and Barry Gueney, John Barrett, Ace Scaffolding, Laki, The Bulldog Pub and the K9 Club.  More

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    Eddie Hearn reveals reason for Anthony Joshua’s chilling mentality change after AJ nearly brawls with Dubois

    EDDIE HEARN has given his thoughts on Anthony Joshua’s recent shift to a chilling mentality.The former two-time unified heavyweight champion has showcased a shift in personality over the last two years.Anthony Joshua has been incredibly vocal over the last two yearsCredit: GETTYThe once-reserved AJ hasn’t been mincing his words as of lateCredit: GETTYEddie Hearn claims the change in mentality has come about as AJ no longer gives a “f**k”Credit: REUTERSAJ has been more vocal with his opinions on the sport and hasn’t been afraid to aim verbal jabs – and threats – his opponents’ way as of late.His change in mentality hasn’t gone unnoticed by boxing fans, many of whom have been wondering what’s prompted the shift.The change, according to long-time promoter Hearn, is the result of AJ not giving a “f**k anymore” having twice climbed the heavyweight mountain.The Matchroom Boxing chief told Sports Boom: “He’s always had that edge. But I think he’s a lot less guarded now.READ MORE ON AJ“When he won the Olympics, he came through that GB school which can be very corporate and that’s been amazing for the sport.“He’s been an ambassador for it, increased interest in it again and increased participation among kids at [the] grassroots level.“But now he thinks ‘I’ve done my job. I don’t give a f–k anymore.’ “Now, if you put it on him, he wants to take your head off.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“People say they love this new AJ, it’s not a new AJ in terms of his edge.“He’s always been real. But I do think it’s a new AJ in terms of his confidence.”Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois nearly come to blows as AJ tells rival ‘don’t disrespect me’Joshua, 35, showed his fiery side in a recent sitdown face-off with upcoming opponent Daniel Dubois.After ‘Triple D’ challenged him to an early domestic dust-up, Joshua hit back: “I’ll throw this f***ing chair across your face.”Don’t disrespect me. Don’t disrespect me. Daniel, don’t disrespect me.”Dubois fired back: “You can’t intimidate me. Who do you think you are?”Joshua calmly stood up and before warning Dubois: “Daniel, don’t disrespect me because I’ll put this chair around your f***ing face.”I don’t take disrespect lightly, Dan.”Dan, I don’t take disrespect lightly you know. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Don’t sit on the table telling me we can go now and do all of this and that and try call me out.”Security quickly stepped in to make sure the pair didn’t prematurely trade blows and potentially scupper their Wembley war.Anthony Joshua throws down with Daniel Dubois in SeptemberCredit: PA More

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    Jake Paul is ‘p****d’ with Mike Tyson for what boxing legend, 58, did after postponing fight amid health scare

    MIKE TYSON has left Jake Paul “p****d” for his behaviour after pulling out of their fight. The boxing great was due to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas. Mike Tyson with Nakisa Bidarian and Jake PaulCredit: AFPBut Tyson was forced to withdraw after suffering an ulcer flare up while flying from Miami to Los Angeles. The bout – scrutinised amid the 30-year age gap – has since been rescheduled to November 15. Tyson is on the mend and due to return to training – but after living the high life recently it has left Paul less than impressed. Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian said on The MMA Hour: “He’s doing great and Jake is p***d because he sees in Europe, living life, doing appearances, celebrating his birthday and he’s like, ‘I thought he was injured, what’s going on?’ READ MORE IN boxing “I talked to team Tyson yesterday and they said he’s back, not doing boxing training but doing strength and conditioning and he feels great.”Tyson, 58, retired in 2005 but did return 15 years later for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr, 55, that ended in a draw after eight rounds.Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring with his only loss coming to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023. He will now face former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 32, on July 20. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut as things stand, Paul, 27, is still slated to face Tyson as Bidarian defended the fight for the ages. He said: “Anyone can get an ulcer, or an injury. “Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make sense because of the age, from my perspective. Mike Tyson cries with laughter as Jake Paul is embarrassed during lie detector test about result of Netflix megafight”If Mike was in his early 30s, given Jake’s experience, there’s no sense to that fight. Age is the equalising factor. “When you look at Mike Tyson at age 27, he was 40-1. Jake Paul is 27, he’s 9-1.”Jake Paul’s been a professional for four years, at that point, Mike Tyson was a professional for 14 years. “What makes it exciting and real is there’s a chance that either guy can lose. “If you ask the vast majority of the public, everyone thinks that Mike Tyson is gonna knock out Jake Paul. “I think as long as he has a clean bill of health, which he did, and he 100 per cent will if we move forward with November 15, then of course that fight should happen.” More

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    Jake Paul buys custom £500,000 diamond chain as YouTuber-turned-boxer celebrates newest business venture

    JAKE PAUL celebrated the launch of his newest business by buying a custom-made £500,000 diamond chain. The YouTuber-turned-boxer brought out a line of men’s health care products including deodorants and body washes. Jake Paul wearing his custom-made W chainCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/Paul launched his men’s health care line called WCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/He purchased a £500k chain to celebrate the launchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/The company W logo is centred in the chainCredit: https://www.instagram.com/jakepaul/Paul has named the brand W and commemorated the release by purchasing a chain from Miami-based jeweller Vobara. The chain – with has the company W logo in the centre – is fitted with VS/VVS diamonds including 20, 50 and 80 pointers.According to TMZ, the pendant and Cuban link chain were made with 1,500 grams of 14k white gold and an insane 300 carats in diamonds.It is valued at $650,000 (£500,000) and took two months to make. READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul – believed to have made over £60MILLION from his boxing career – lives an extravagant lifestyle. He sold his mansion in Los Angeles to move to Puerto Rico – where he went onto buy a stunning pad worth £13m. Paul also has a huge car collection including two yellow Ferrari’s costing nearly £1m for the both. The American made his professional boxing debut in 2020 and has since amassed a record of 9-1. Most read in BoxingHis only defeat came to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023 in a bout he claimed to have made $30m (£23.4m) for. And he was in line for an even bigger payday against Mike Tyson, 57, after signing to face the heavyweight legend on July 20. Jake Paul and Mike Perry Furiously Trade Insults In Wild Face-To-Face InterviewBut Tyson was forced to withdraw amid a health scare with the bout instead rescheduled to November 15. Former UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 32, instead stepped in to fight Paul in Florida. More