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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard info

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR is stepping into the lion’s den as he takes on Welsh middleweight Liam Williams in Cardiff. Next Gen has fought twice so far in 2021, seeing off Marcus Morrison and Wanik Awdijan as he looks to build towards Gennady Golovkin and a world title shot.

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      Williams meanwhile got his chance at the WBO middleweight crown in the summer, but fell on the wrong side of an unanimous decision against Demetrius Andrade.
      This will be the Welshman’s first bout in Cardiff since 2018, where he scored an emphatic second round KO of Craig Nicholson.
      There is no love-lost between the two fighters and this Best of British fight could be one of the highlights of 2021.
      When is Eubank Jr vs Williams?

      This big domestic dust-up is set for Saturday, December 11.
      It will be held at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, which will house around 7,000 fight fans.
      The evening’s entertainment will start around 6pm, with the main event around 10pm GMT.

      Williams will be backed by a vociferous crowd in CardiffCredit: Getty
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You will be able to watch every jab, duck and upper-cut on Sky Sports Arena.
      Exact times are yet to be confirmed but it is likely the evening’s entertainment will broadcast from 7pm.
      If you’re not a Sky customer, you can watch by grabbing a NOW TV pass from £9.99.
      SunSport will be running a dedicated live blog for this fight, so you don’t miss any of the drama.

      Who else is fighting on the undercard?
      As yet, the final card is yet to be confirmed.
      But as of November 16, here’s how things are looking for fight night in the Welsh capital:

      Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams (middleweight)
      Claressa Shields vs Ema Kozin (women’s WBC, WBA, IBF, WBF middlweight title)
      Samuel Antwi vs Conah Walker (BBBofC English welterweight title)
      Rhys Edwards vs TBC
      Bradley Rea vs TBC

      What they said
      Eubank Jr: “I’m no stranger to going into the lion’s den. I’ve been booed into arenas many times before.
      “It doesn’t affect me. If anything, it makes me fight harder, if the crowd is against me. Not to say that I’m hoping they are. I hope that I receive a warm welcome.
      “But either way, I’m going to go in there and get the job done.”
      Williams: “He’s a pretender. He just wants to make people believe that he’s at a certain level and everybody else is irrelevant and a no one, but the reality of it is he’s a clown.”
      “We both have a style where we want to be involved in good fights and we can’t help but be involved in them because we are both gutsy fighters.
      “The fans are going to be the winners.” More

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      ‘This ain’t no regular motherf***er’ – Snoop Dogg predicts Mike Tyson will KO Logan Paul in second round of mega fight

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      SNOOP DOGG reckons Mike Tyson will dispose of Logan Paul in just two rounds if their proposed mega-bucks fight goes ahead.YouTube sensation Paul revealed last week that he was in talks with Tyson over a fight that he hopes will silence those who think the boxing legend would destroy him.
      Snoop doesn’t think Logan Paul can last two rounds with Iron MikeCredit: Getty
      Paul revealed he could potentially be taking on Tyson next yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But according to Snoop, Paul’s wasting his time.
      The social-media sensation did go the eight-round distance with Floyd Mayweather in June, but the rapper believes once Tyson’s old instincts kick in, it will be night-night for the 26-year-old.
      Snoop told Joe Rogan: “C’mon Joe, quit playing with me, man. It’s Mike Tyson we talking about.
      “This is not a regular mother. It may trigger his old instincts. That mother is still in there! I predict a second-round KO for Tyson.”
      And a Tyson victory could signal trouble for Logan’s brother Jake, as the former world champ may want to take him on next.
      Snoop, who gained plaudits for his commentary during Jake’s fight with Nate Robinson on Tyson’s undercard versus Roy Jones, added: “Well, see, when he whoops Logan, it’s all a domino effect” [Like] ‘Now go get your little brother!'”
      Rogan shares the same view as Snoop about the Logan vs Tyson bout and is in disbelief that the older Paul sibling is even considering it.

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      He said: “The fact that Logan Paul wants to box him, it’s like wow.
      “I can’t believe they’re really going to do that. That kid’s going to get hit for sure.”
      If the latest clips of Tyson are anything to go by, Snoop and Rogan may have a point.
      The 55-year-old was captured in his pants showing off his blistering speed and incredible punching power a few days ago, leaving Logan with a lot of training to do before they potentially meet up in February.

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      Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for huge welterweight clash

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD defends his WBO welterweight crown in a potentially career-defining clash against Shawn Porter.Fighting for the first time in over a year, Bud puts his unbeaten 37-0 record on the line in Sin City against former WBC champion Showtime.

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      Crawford returns for the first time since beating Kell Brook in November 2020Credit: Getty
      Crawford is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, but has struggled to lure the very best welterweights into the ring since stepping up from 140lbs.
      Porter represents that challenge and it promises to be a hugely exciting showdown in Las Vegas, with titles and reputations on the line.
      When is Crawford vs Porter?

      This blockbuster world title clash will be held on Saturday, November 20.
      It will take place in the early hours of Sunday morning here in the UK.
      Expect the main event around 8pm Vegas time, which is 4am on this side of the Atlantic.

      Porter is confident he can spring a surprise and take the WBO beltCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      In a big boost for fight fans, this showdown is NOT a pay-per-view event in the UK.
      The full evening’s entertainment – including the main card – will be shown on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event.
      Coverage will start at 2am GMT.
      To stream, download the Sky Go app if you’re a Sky customer and watch on a number of devices.
      While non-subscriber can get a NOW TV pass from £9.99, with the fight then available on your mobile, tablet, PC, games console or smart TV.

      Who is fighting on the undercard?

      Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter (WBO welterweight title)
      Esquiva Falcao vs Patrice Volny (middleweight)
      Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Hassan N’Dam (middleweight)
      Raymond Muratalla vs Steven Ortiz (lightweight)

      What they said
      Terence Crawford: “I want to be the best fighter in the world. Simple. I feel like I’m already there, but I have to prove it to the world and it starts with Porter.
      “I wasn’t looking to fight Shawn Porter when I stepped up into the welterweight division.
      “But being that he’s one of the top welterweights in the world, here we are and I’m looking forward to it.”

      Shawn Porter: “He’ll have his mind where it needs to be when the fight starts, but I expect to make [things] as easy as can be.
      “Simply put, Terence has met his match. It’s not up to me to say things to convince anybody of that.”
      Fight odds

      Crawford to win – 1/7
      Porter win – 4/1
      Crawford by KO/TKO – 7/4
      Porter by KO/TKO – 17/2
      Crawford on points – 5/6
      Porter on points – 13/2
      Fight to go the distance – 4/7

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      Jake Paul trolls Tommy Fury’s trash talk and claims Love Island star is ‘shaking’ with fear ahead of fight

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      JAKE PAUL fired back Tommy Fury’s trash talk with another piece of petty social media trolling.The pair are set to settle their differences in the ring on December 18 with their showdown bout.
      Jake Paul took to social media to mock his rival Tommy Fury
      The pair are set to lock horns inside the ring on December 18 with both unbeaten records on the lineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But with a month to go until fight week in Florida, they are raising the stakes – and it’s getting personal.
      Fury tweeted: “Whilst Jake enjoys afternoons in the arcade playing dance mat with his side ting.
      “I thought I’d take 5 minutes out from the best camp of my life to say NOTHING can save you now.
      “DECEMBER 18th, you’ll see that you can’t come in my world and not get hurt.”
      And Paul took to his Instagram with a mocking reply.
      Pretending to shake in fear, The Problem Child captioned the story: “Shiver me timbers.”

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      Fury, 22, comes into the fight more experienced at 7-0, but 4-0 Paul, 24, is now entering his third consecutive pay-per-view headliner.
      British YouTuber KSI predicted the Love Island star will ‘s*** himself on the big stage’ in the celebrity grudge match.
      KSI said: “Yeah, I see Tommy losing, you know why? I see him s***ing himself on the big stage.
      “Tommy knows he’s got everything, he’s ready, he could f*** him up, but will he be able to act on the night? And he’s just not sure.”
      In his first three fights, Paul beat YouTuber ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA star Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, also 37.
      But in August, he improved to 4-0 with a win over eight rounds against ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 39.

      And now the American is eyeing his next victim – and warned Fury he picked the ‘wrong time’ to agree to the big-money battle.
      Paul told TMZ Sport: “Everyone was like, ‘Fight a real boxer’, OK, here it is.
      “Same height, same weight, same age. He’s 7-0, his brother’s the legendary Tyson Fury, who is the heavyweight champion of the world.
      “He’s been boxing his whole entire life, amateur fights, so on and so forth, he’s got a big name, it’s the perfect fight.
      “Definitely the toughest guy but, I’m coming for his head.
      “He has a lot, a lot to deal with and he chose the wrong time to fight me, because I’m just not playing around this time.”
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      Floyd Mayweather’s amazing journey from driving Indy Beretta to flying in $50m private jet after becoming billionaire

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has revealed his incredible journey from owning a banged up Indy Beretta car to boarding his private jet as a billionaire.The boxer is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time and his business acumen has enabled him to make unimaginable amounts of money.
      Mayweather showed the car he owned when he had very little money
      He now owns a private jet worth in excess of £40million
      Now he has shown off a couple of images on Instagram documenting just how far he has come.
      Alongside pictures of his old Indy Beretta car and his private jet, Mayweather said: “How It Started Vs. How It’s Going.
      “My first car was an Indy Barretta in 1994. Now I travel the world whenever I want to on my private jet.
      “I never stopped believing, it’s all about hard work & dedication.”
      Mayweather, 44, owns a plush £43.5million private jet, that has taken him to destinations including Monte Carlo, Hong Kong, Bali, Fiji and Tokyo, among many others.
      And true to form, not a penny has been spared in making his frequent journeys as comfortable as possible.

      Mayweather’s jet has his name on the side along with ‘TMT’ for ‘The Money Team’
      He has spent a huge amount of money on the custom jet
      The Gulfstream G650 jet, dubbed Air Mayweather, has glorious interior features including luxurious leather seats and even a bed for him to get some rest.
      Also on board is an in-built entertainment system, so that there’s not a boring moment in transit.
      While perched on one of the leather seats, Mayweather has been known to have a nice trim, or even a rub down, having brought a masseuse on a recent trip.
      Far from the conditions of a stuffy commercial flight, fresh air is pumped into the aircraft every two minutes, keeping Floyd in perfect nick.
      Air Mayweather features a satellite phone, a rarity even for luxurious private planes, in case he needs to make a call while cruising thousands of feet above the ground.
      As well as his private jet, billionaire Mayweather also has a remarkable car collection that he has documented many times in the past.
      The 44-year-old regularly shows off his impressive fleet of vehicles on social media, which includes four Bugatti Veyron supercars that cost £1.7m.

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      Back in August, Mayweather revealed seven new cars he had purchased outside of his £13m Miami mansion.
      In an Instagram post, Mayweather’s driveway was filled with white cars, including a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ferrari and two Rolls Royces.
      A Maybach was also seen parked up, along with a Bentley and a Range Rover. More

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      Muhsin Cason went from bouncer to boxer, is sparring partner of Jake Paul and KSI and brother to ex-champ Hasim Rahman

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      MUHSIN CASON never meant to follow his brother Hasim Rahman into boxing – but has quickly become a familiar face among boxing’s best. Rahman is the former heavyweight world champion, who famously knocked out Lennox Lewis in 2001.
      Muhsin Cason is an unbeaten cruiserweightCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      Muhsin Cason with his brother, ex-heavweight champion Hasim RahmanCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      But Cason, 21 years younger, had no interest in picking up the gloves until it was forced upon him as means to escape.
      The current unbeaten cruiserweight needed out of Boston, where he was living at the time, and could only live with Rahman under one condition.
      Cason, 28, told SunSport: “Of course I knew about boxing because of my brother, but I had no interest in it.
      “I actually came into boxing by mistake, I needed to get away from a situation I was in while in Boston.
      “And my brother said if I come to live with him in Vegas, I gotta box.”
      Before boxing, Cason was a bouncer and it was while working the doors his natural talent was revealed.

      He explained: “I was working with a guy called Travis – he’s a professional boxer too – at the club and we got into an incident where he had to put some guys out.
      “The guy swung at me, I knocked him out with one punch and my friend said, ‘You gotta come to the gym’.
      “At first I said no, but he kept asking me, and then when I needed to get out of Boston, I thought I’d try it.”
      Before Cason was allowed to join Rahman in the fight capital of the world, he was sent to Philadelphia to first learn the ropes.
      There, he sparred under the watchful eye of legendary coach Nazeem Richardson, who sadly died in July 2020.
      Cason passed the test and moved to Sin City, where Rahman threw him in the deep end.
      He revealed: “I was able to spar so many great fighters in a short span because of who my brother was, I was connected already.
      Muhsin Cason, middle, in sparring with Caleb Plant, rightCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      Ex-world champion Badou Jack and Muhsin CasonCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      Muhsin Cason and former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz JrCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      “I was able to have a fast learning curve, he put me in there with four world champions before I even had my first seven amateur fights.”
      Cason, now 9-0, has shared the ring with the likes of Caleb Plant, David Benavidez and Badou Jack, all ex-champions.
      And among other top prospects, he has also been introduced to the new era of social media stars, crossing over to the boxing ring.
      Cason was one of the sparring partners KSI – a British YouTuber – had in camp before winning his rematch with Logan Paul in 2019.
      And despite learning the ropes from his famous brother and experienced veterans, Cason was taught new lessons by KSI & Co.
      He said: “What I learned from the boxing game is that it’s changing, and I had to change with it.
      “I’m watching KSI and for his first professional fight he’s making millions of dollars.
      Muhsin Cason and British YouTube star KSICredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      KSI pictured in training camp with Muhsin CasonCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      “But it’s not because of his skills, it’s because of how many butts he puts in seats.
      “One thing I took from him was, OK I need to make sure I have a social presence, that way I can get on those big cards.
      “As far as KSI, I have a lot of respect for him and Jake Paul, because they are willing to go above and beyond to make sure they get what they need done and create than fan base where it’s never going to leave.”
      Cason also lent KSI’s friend ‘AnEsonGib’ a hand before the gamer was beaten by Jake Paul in 2020.
      Since then, Paul, 24, has improved to 4-0 as a boxer and fights Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 22, next on December 18.
      And thanks to Cason’s friendship with Paul’s assistant trainer J’Leon Love, he has been sparring the American celebrity in Puerto Rico.
      Cason revealed: “They did approach me, but J’Leon Love is a very good friend of mine, we actually have a show together called the NeighborsShow.
      British YouTuber ‘AnEsonGib’ and Muhsin CasonCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      Muhsin Cason after sparring with ‘AnEsonGib’Credit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      J’Leon Love, Jake Paul and Muhsin Cason pictured in Puerto RicoCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      “My relationship with him, I guess made me pop up on their radar as they needed top cruiserweights.”
      Having mixed it with both the old and new generation, Cason resonated most with the words of wisdom he received after meeting Mike Tyson, 55, in August.
      He said: “I would love to thank Amer Abdallah, my advisor, Badou Jack, a good friend of mine, as they brought me in the back to meet Mike Tyson.
      “I had a great conversation with him. One thing I got was, money isn’t everything and don’t change yourself to get to that money.
      “Because at the end of the day, the money can go, but it’s yourself that you have to deal with for the rest of your life.
      “And I took that to heart, because I plan on making a lot of money in this sport and I plan on being a recognised face in this sport.
      “With that I need to make sure that I am still Muhsin Cason.”
      Anthony Joshua and Muhsin Cason in 2019Credit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
      Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr and Muhsin CasonCredit: Instagram @themuslimboxer
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      Tyson Fury jogs along drizzly Morecambe beach with Joseph Parker, dad John and bro Tommy ahead of big Jake Paul showdown

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      TYSON FURY has been taking no days off since beating Deontay Wilder after embarking on a jog along drizzly Morecambe beach.The Gypsy King was accompanied by dad John, brother Tommy and pal Joseph Parker as he clocked up the miles on an early morning run.
      Tyson Fury enjoyed an early morning run with dad John at Morecambe beach on MondayCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      Brother Tommy and pal Joseph Parker also took part in the job along Morecambe beachCredit: Instagram @gypsyking101
      Fury looked to be in top spirits as he embraced the unsettled weather in an Instagram story, saying: “Monday morning workout! What are you saying, dad? 
      “Good to be alive! How happy do you feel to be out of a box?”
      To which dad John replied: “A lot of people in a box, but I’ve worked hard to keep myself out the box!”
      Fury then finished the video by saying: “Good, that’s what we like to hear, positivity. Tommy what you saying, Monday morning blues for you? Joe, what you saying?”
      Fury’s next fight could be announced as soon as this week, with the WBC champ set for an all-British heavyweight title fight against Dillian Whyte.
      As for brother Tommy, he will settle scores with YouTuber Jake Paul in a celebrity grudge match next month.

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      And Parker is also fighting in December as he prepares to take on Derek Chisora in a rematch following his victory in May.
      Meanwhile, dad John admitted at the weekend he told Fury to RETIRE after his son’s epic trilogy fight against Wilder.
      John told BT Sport: “”He’ll have a good hard-earned rest now and what he wants to do is up to him.
      “I said, ‘Retire, you’ve done enough.’ He’s won everything, he’s got no more to prove. He’s got millions in the bank, he’s secure for life.
      “There’s more to life than getting your brains rattled to please the public.
      “He’s his own man, he’ll do what he wants to do. But for me, I’d like to call it a draw now.”
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      Legendary boxer Frank Bruno tells Anthony Joshua to ‘give him a call’ and wants to help fellow Brit reclaim world titles

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      FRANK BRUNO has urged Anthony Joshua to ‘give him a call’ so he can help his fellow Brit reclaim the heavyweight throne. Former Olympic and world champion Joshua has barely been seen since his brutal defeat by Ukrainian powerhouse Oleksandr Usyk in September.
      Frank Bruno has urged Anthony Joshua to ‘give him a call’Credit: Rex
      Anthony Joshua lost his heavyweight titles to Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      AJ’s loss means the planned super-fight with Tyson Fury that fans were looking forward to now hangs in the balance.
      But Bruno, who won his own world title at the fourth attempt, is backing Joshua, 32, to recover and thinks he will eventually fight pal Fury, 33.
      He told SunSport: “This isn’t the end of the AJ story. Sometimes in life you have to lose to win. I know that better than most.
      “Anthony now needs to keep a level head, work hard and come back.
      “I think he’s still got the fire in his belly and he’ll want to prove a few people wrong by coming back stronger.
      “If I can help in any way I’d love to. He just needs to call me.
      “AJ will also want to fight Tyson and prove he’s the best fighter in the world — but that part won’t be easy!”

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      AJ immediately invoked his right to an immediate rematch after losing the WBA, IBF and WBO titles in September.
      He has since been in America potentially trailing new coaches to add to his team ahead of his rematch with Usyk.
      After his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, 32, in June 2019, Joshua added coaches Joby Clayton and Angel Fernandez to his team.
      And together with head trainer Rob McCracken, they put in place a box and move game plan which saw AJ win back the belts.
      But those same tactics proved his downfall against Usyk, 34, so the former champion has looked elsewhere for guidance.
      Joshua took a trip Stateside to consider adding a coach to his team to work alongside McCracken.
      If I can help in any way I’d love to. He just needs to call me.Frank Bruno on Anthony Joshua
      But no final decision has been made yet, despite the likes of Fury even offering his services to AJ.
      Before the Gypsy King flew out to face and later beat Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas last month, Bruno spent a day with the WBC champ at a new centre that Fury is opening in Morecambe.
      And when he got back, Fury was one of the first people on the phone to wish his buddy well at turning 60.
      Bruno said: “I got a video message from him.
      “I think Tyson’s been relaxing and enjoying himself since he got back from the Wilder fight.
      “But good luck to him, he deserves a break. But Tyson won’t be sitting still for long. He’s not cut that way.”
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