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    Joe Cordina vs Edward Vazquez: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and card as Welshman defends title in Monte Carlo

    JOE CORDINA will put his undefeated record and IBF super featherweight world title on the line against Edward Vazquez on Saturday night.It will be the Welshman’s first title defence after he reclaimed the belt by beating Shavkat Rakhimov in April.
    Joe Cordina defeated Shavkatdzhon Rakimov to reclaim the IBF super featherweight titleCredit: GETTY
    The IBF stripped Cordina of the super featherweight belt shortly after he first claimed it when he knocked out then-champion Kenichi Ogawa back in June 2022
    He lost the belt due to being unable to defend the title in the original bout against mandatory challenger Rakhimov following a gruesome hand injury.
    Now, though, Cordina is IBF super featherweight champion once again and will face the unbeaten Vasquez in Monte Carlo this weekend.
    When is Joe Cordina vs Edward Vazquez?

    Joe Cordina vs Edward Vazquez will take place on Saturday, November 4.
    The undercard is set to begin at 7pm GMT.
    Ring-walks for the main event are expected to get underway at 9pm GMT.
    The Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Madecin in Monte Carlo will host. 

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    What TV channel is Joe Cordina vs Edward Vazquez on and can it be live streamed?

    Joe Cordina vs Edward Vazquez will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN.
    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 upfront, 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.

    Who is on the undercard?

    Joe Cordina vs. Edward Vazquez – for IBF super-featherweight title
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    Ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn stuns in second Halloween outfit as iconic movie character as fans say they’re ‘obsessed’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN switched from cheery pom-pom to eerie rom-com as she shared her SECOND Halloween outfit.Bewitched fans confessed they were “obsessed” with the boxing ring girl after she followed up a cheerleader uniform by dressing as iconic movie character Edward Scissorhands.
    Apollonia Llewellyn was a chiller thriller dressed as the lead character from cult film Edward ScissorhandsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    In contrast, the influencer from Leeds was delightfully dazzling in her first Halloween outfit as a cheerleaderCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Admirers called the Misfits star their “favourite” seasonal treat, despite her tricking them by swapping raunchy glam for a more moody gothic look.
    Edward Scissorhands was the title role played by Johnny Depp in a 1990 film about a humanoid who had blades instead as hands.
    And there’s no doubt Apollonia’s followers rate her a cut above  – with responses to her sharp new image including “My fave this year” plus “absolutely gorgeous” and “cutee”.
    Her leather-style black costume, with metal studs and buckles, was topped off by long gloves with silvery, dagger-like streaks on each finger.
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    She posted the picture alongside the words: “Happy Halloween 👻 from Edward Scissor Hands ✂️.”
    The snap completed a double of deadly attraction for her fans after she posed in a friendlier cheerleader outfit – albeit so similar to the appearance of many innocent victims in horror movies.
    She glowed in a black and red crop-top and mini-skirt with matching pom-poms, as well as white cowgirl boots.
    And in fact, her smile said it all.
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    Instead of the ice-cold stare of her Edwards Scissorhands image, she beamed for the camera when dressed with the razzle-dazzle fun of a cheergirl.
    Apollonia, 23, labelled that pic “so scary”.
    But that was surely a joke – especially when you compare it to her later outfit recalling one of Depp’s most famous early movies.
    Of course, however, both images were a howling success with fans.
    It was nice and kneesy for Apollonia in he first Halloween outfitCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia went for a warmer front with colourful snaps such as these last week from a holiday on the Greek island of SantoriniCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    This outfit was more about spills and thrillsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Before being afraid on Halloween, Apollonia’s fans raved about her braids in this change of image while on a relaxing breakCredit: Instagram / @apolloniallewellyn More

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    Boxing ring girl Apollonia Llewellyn spills out of low-cut dress in busty display as fans call her ‘magnificent queen’

    APOLLONIA LLEWELLYN has been labelled a “magnificent queen” after spilling out of a low-cut dress.The boxing ring girl stunned her fans as she put on a busty display in her latest Instagram post.
    Apollonia Llewellyn spilled out of a low-cut blue dress in her latest snapsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Fans labelled the boxing ring girl a ‘magnificent queen’ as she put on a busty displayCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Apollonia’s latest racy post had her Instagram followers swooningCredit: instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Her followers were left in awe of the blonde bombshell as she soaked up the sun in Miami.
    During a visit to the Cafe Dior in the city, Apollonia posed for the camera in the striking blue outfit.
    She smiled as she smouldered for the camera in one snap before later looking over her shoulder as she walked down the street.
    Pairing the dress with a white bag, Apollonia captioned the post: “If you adore her, Dior her.”
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    Her 567,000 Instagram followers could not help but drool over the snaps in the comments section.
    One fan reacted by dubbing the model a “Magnificent queen”.
    Another added: “You look charming.”
    A third follower also wrote: “One in a million.”
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    The model has been soaking up the sun on holiday in MiamiCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    Her thousands of fans are regularly treated to stunning bikini snapsCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
    The Misfits Boxing favourite has 567,000 Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Meanwhile, one more commented: “Gorgeous as always.”
    Apollonia also has her own OnlyFans page as well as her Instagram, where she regularly shares racy posts with her followers.
    Fans have been treated to series of stunning Halloween outfits in recent days.
    The ring girl got into the holiday spirit by dressing up as a “naughty” cheerleader in one post.
    She had previously sent her followers into meltdown in a strawberry costume in an earlier upload.
    Apollonia has also continued to leave little to the imagination with her choices of bikinis and swimwear.
    Although some of her more risqué snaps have risked an Instagram ban for the Misfits Boxing favourite.
    A slow-mo video of Apollonia bursting out of a swimming pool had teased a wardrobe malfunction as she exposed her bare bum to the camera.
    Apollonia has been getting into the Halloween spiritCredit: Instagram @apolloniallewellyn
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    Conor Benn predicts when he’ll ‘flatten’ Chris Eubank Jr as Eddie Hearn reveals target date for grudge fight

    CONOR BENN has predicted he will “flatten” Chris Eubank Jr as Eddie Hearn revealed a target date for the grudge match. The pair were due to meet in a 157lb catchweight clash last October but it was cancelled just days before due to two failed Benn tests.
    Conor Benn with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Getty
    Chris Eubank Jr is closing in on a deal to fight BennCredit: Getty
    So now it looks as though the welterweight must accept Eubank’s terms to fight at middleweight.
    And according to Hearn, a deal is imminent for the new year, having previously been eyed for December 23.
    He told talkSPORT: “The beef and the bad blood is very real between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr and I would expect it to be after what happened.
    “We want to close that fight in the next seven days. I believe you’re going to see Benn vs Eubank in January, it’s going to be a massive stadium fight in the UK.
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    “We’ve still got to get the contract signed and see the ink dry. But that’s the fight we want to make, it’s the only one we’re interested in.
    The two were set to fight nearly 30 years on from their dads’ famous rematch, which ended in a draw.
    “The history is there, the legacy is there, the controversy is there.
    “It’s definitely not at 157 lbs, Conor’s already said 160 lbs now problem.
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    “But, that’s the biggest fight in British boxing right now and we’re going to get it signed.”
    Eubank, 34, went onto be knocked out by Liam Smith, 35, before winning the rematch by stoppage after the grudge match collapsed.
    Benn, 26, meanwhile was left to fight for his name having been refused a licence by the British Boxing Board of Control.
    Following a video-call hearing with the National Anti-Doping Panel, his provisional suspension was lifted, freeing him to fight again.
    But Benn was forced to do so in America as his row with the BBBoC raged on, as he beat Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando.
    Hearn has teased that talks with the BBBoC could see them finally come on board for the bitter bout between Benn and Eubank.
    Despite the fight nearing the finished line, Eubank Sr actually called for his nephew Harlem, 30, to carry on the family feud.
    And Benn responded: “When I flatten @ChrisEubankJr in 3 rounds the nephew can come in for the encore and I’ll flatten him afterwards for banter.”
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    Francis Ngannou reveals what he said to Tyson Fury in X-rated blast after knocking Gypsy King down

    FRANCIS NGANNOU revealed he was involved in a cheeky X-rated blast after knocking Tyson Fury down. The ex-UFC champion astonishingly dropped Fury in round three with a counter left hook.
    Francis Ngannou knocked down Tyson Fury in round threeCredit: Getty
    Ngannou proceeded to stand over the Gypsy King and goad him with a little dance.
    Now, the Cameroonian has opened up on what he said to Fury and how a pre-fight exchanged sparked the boasting.
    He told his YouTube channel: “When we touched gloves, he was like, ‘Let me take you to school”. I’m like “you motherf*****, you’re not taking me to school!’
    “That’s why when I knocked him down I was dancing in front like, ‘You’re a bad professor, motherf****r! You’re a bad professor. How is that school going? Who is taking who to school?” Because for me, it looks like I’m the one taking you to school.'”
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    Fury, 35, picked himself up from the floor and was given the fright of his life as he laboured the ten-round distance.
    And he was deemed fortunate to escape with a split-decision win and his undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk, 36, still intact.
    Ngannou, 37, meanwhile became a sensation overnight having stunned the world’s best heavyweight boxer.
    He said: “I’m confident that I won that fight. I wasn’t surprised for what happened.
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    “I’m alone in this game. I just came from another sport and there’s a structure, a solid business and then you just come to rob that.
    “Imagine if I’d have walked out of there with that belt or with him being defeated for the first time.
    “I knew it wasn’t going to happen. I think it’s a shame for boxing, though, and those judges they should be sanctioned.
    “I want to understand why those judges judge like that, because for me, to be honest, I don’t care that much about that decision, but I think those kind of decisions mess up a lot of people’s careers.”
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    Eddie Hearn reveals plans for Anthony Joshua to fight in ‘Rumble in the Jungle 2’ clash with Francis Ngannou

    ANTHONY JOSHUA could fight Francis Ngannou in the “Rumble in the Jungle 2”, Eddie Hearn has revealed.Ngannou only made his boxing debut against Tyson Fury on Saturday night.
    Eddie Hearn has revealed plans for Anthony Joshua to fight Francis NgannouCredit: Getty
    Ngannou could face Joshua in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle 2’Credit: AFP
    However, the former UFC champion shocked fans as he knocked down the WBC belt holder on his way to a controversial split decision loss.
    Reflecting on Ngannou’s performance, Hearn told talkSPORT: “I can’t believe I’m even saying this, but Francis Ngannou vs Anthony Joshua becomes a huge fight…
    “If I’m Francis Ngannou I’m looking at it saying give me the biggest fight possible and that’s two fights, it’s Anthony Joshua or Deontay Wilder.
    “They’re the two massive fights for Ngannou, two huge men. But, we’ll see, I can’t even believe we’re talking about this.”
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    Joshua is currently without a fight booked after talks to face Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia in January collapsed.
    Whilst both camps are said to be looking into a new location, Hearn has tipped a clash with Ngannou in the coming months.
    “AJ wants to fight in December or January,” added the Matchroom Boxing chief. “We have also spoken very briefly to the Ngannou camp to say we’d be willing to look at that fight.
    “I love that fight in Africa, the ‘Rumble in the Jungle 2’ out there would be incredible between two heavyweight giants.
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    “But, AJ wants to win the world heavyweight title, that’s the main focus, so whatever route will get him there the quickest, that’s what he wants to do.”
    Joshua has not fought since his knockout win over Robert Helenius in August.
    Meanwhile, Ngannou has also been tipped for a potential bout with Wilder.
    There have even been claims the two could meet in either an MMA or mixed rules bout.
    Ngannou has a “super fight” deal in place with the PFL following his UFC exit, opening the door for the promotion to host a fight with former WBC champion Wilder.
    Deontay Wilder has also been tipped as a potential opponent for both Joshua and NgannouCredit: PA More

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    Boxing fans claim Tyson Fury was given 23 SECONDS to recover from Francis Ngannou knockdown but real reason is revealed

    BOXING fans claimed Tyson Fury was given 23 SECONDS to recover from being knocked down by Francis Ngannou. But the referee and officials actually complied with boxing rules.
    Tyson Fury was floored by Francis NgannouCredit: AFP

    Fury was sent crashing to the canvas in round three of his crossover clash with Ngannou following a counter left hook.
    The Gypsy King was up on his feet within seconds and beat the ref’s count to survive the onslaught.
    But a video circled on social media of Fury taking 23 seconds from the time he was floored to being waved to fight on.
    And some fans fumed as one said: “Ngannou was robbed twice.”
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    Another added: “Absolute robbery.”
    Despite some fans’ fury, a ref’s count does not start from when the downed boxer hits the floor.
    The British Boxing Board of Control sanctioned the bout, despite it being in Saudi Arabia.
    And their rules state that the count cannot begin until the opponent is in the neutral corner.
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    Rule 3.32 states: “Should a Boxer go down to the floor as the result of a legitimate blow, the Timekeeper shall count off the seconds strictly in accordance with their watch.
    “The opponent shall retire immediately to the furthest neutral corner and neither boxer shall resume boxing until ordered to do so by the referee.”
    After Fury, 35, was dropped, Ngannou, 37, walked towards him and performed a little dance to boast of his knockdown.
    That meant the count could not start and saw Fury given valuable seconds to recover.
    Ngannou actually opened up about his goading to Fury in a post-fight interview with ESPN.
    Should a boxer go down to the floor as the result of a legitimate blow, the timekeeper shall count off the seconds strictly in accordance with their watch. The opponent shall retire immediately to the furthest neutral corner and neither boxer shall resume boxing until ordered to do so by the referee.BBBoC rules
    He said: “When we touched gloves, he’s, like, ‘Let me take you to school.’ I’m like, ‘You motherf*****, you are not taking me to school.
    “That’s why when I knocked him down, I was dancing, like, ‘You’re a bad professor, motherf*****. You’re a bad professor. How is that school going? Who is taking who to school?’”
    Fans were also quick to defend Fury as he got to his feet before the midway point of the ref’s count.
    One said: “It was a flash knockdown, Fury was up in five seconds.”
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    Another added: “Fury was up well before the standing eight count then it’s just a question of if the ref feels he is ready to continue.”
    One argued: “He got up after five that’s what matters.”
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    Anthony Joshua urged by Eddie Hearn to have ‘final two’ fights before ‘sailing off into the sunset’

    EDDIE HEARN has urged Anthony Joshua to have two dream fights before “sailing off into the sunset.” The promoter had been negotiating a blockbuster between AJ and Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia.
    Eddie Hearn urged Anthony Joshua to have two dream fights before ‘sailing off into the sunset’Credit: Reuters
    But talks broke down and now the super-fight looks to be shelved until next year.
    Hearn hopes the bout can be revisited to help set up an ideal pair of showdowns for Joshua against Wilder and then Tyson Fury.
    He told Boxing Social: “AJ has had two fights this year and taken much less money than he’s used to but he’s not that bothered.
    “He wants momentum and activity but he also wants the big fights.
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    AJ wants to fight Tyson Fury more than anything in the world and really when I’m mapping out his career I see Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury as the final two for him to compete against.
    “In my vision AJ fights Deontay Wilder, knocks him and fights Tyson Fury and beats him and then retires.
    “Then he’s done the lot and we can just sail off into the sunset.”
    Joshua, 34, suffered consecutive points losses to Oleksandr Usyk, 36, to leave his career on the rocks.
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    But he returned with two victories this year, on points against Jermaine Franklin, 30, and a knockout over Robert Helenius, 39.
    Hearn wanted AJ to face Wilder, 38, after but Saudi Arabian backers pulled out of talks.
    So it means Joshua could instead return in an interim bout before the mega-fight is looked at again.
    He said: “We’re in talks about Las Vegas, we’re in talks about sites in the Middle East and I do think we’ll see that fight.
    “I do think AJ will fight in December or early January and then I think there is no other fight other than the Deontay Wilder fight and that’s the one that we want, we’ve wanted it for a while now.
    “We were ready to take it in January we’re happy to take it in March and April.”
    Hearn wants Joshua to fight Deontay Wilder and Tyson FuryCredit: Getty More