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      Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera? Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream for HUGE return

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      RICKY HATTON will fight Marco Antonio Barrera in a highly-anticipated comeback fight.The Mike Tyson-style exhibition fight was set to take place in the UK to give fight fans the opportunity to bring the circus-like atmosphere to the latest iteration of the Hitman’s epic story.
      Ricky Hatton has lost over two stone preparing for his clash with BarerraCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICKYHITMANHATTON
      Ricky Hatton will face Marco Antonio Barerra in a rescheduled exhibition bout next monthCredit: HATTONBARERRA.COM
      Hatton, 44, last stepped foot in the ring in 2012 against Vyachelsav Senchenko, when he was stopped in a ninth-round KO.
      That came three years after he lost to Manny Pacquiao and marked the end of a 48-fight pro career, which saw him win 45 and lose just three fights.
      Baby-faced Assassin Barrera, 48, last fought in 2011, a TKO win over Jose Arias in Guardalajara.
      The Mexican was beloved in his home country and competed in three weight classes, including batamweight, featherweight and lightweight.
      Brit fight fans will remember him for losing to Amir Khan back in 2009, but he was also taken to task by Pacquiao two years before that.
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      When will Hatton vs Barrera take place?
      The massive clash will take place on Saturday, November 12 at the AO Arena.
      Hatton vs Barrera was supposed to take place on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Manchester’s AO Arena.
      But was postponed because Hughie Fury – who was headlining a Sky Sports show at the same Manchester venue on the same night – fell ill, with his fight against Michael Hunter called off.
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      What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?
      Hatton vs Barrera will be shown live on Sky Sports.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Who is on the card?
      Natasha Jones is taking on Marie-Eve Dicaire in a bid to add the IBF title her WBO and WBC super-middleweight titles.
      While Olympian Frazer Clarke is also in action on the bill at the Manchester Arena as part of the BOXXER show.
      Tickets purchased for the BOXXER show will also allow access to the Hatton-Barrera exhibition bout.
      And Tyson Fury’s younger brother Roman has the second fight of his pro career.

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      ‘Don’t be a b**** AJ’’ – Chris Arreola calls out Anthony Joshua for December clash after collapse in Tyson Fury fight

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      CHRIS ARREOLA has told Anthony Joshua not to “be a b***h” after confirming talks over a fight have “been in the works”.Joshua is planning to return to the ring in December following his rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk for the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles.
      Arreola has called on Joshua to face him nextCredit: Getty
      Joshua is looking for a comeback opponent after his back-to-back losses to UsykCredit: Getty
      Negotiations for an all-British clash with WBC champ Tyson Fury took place.
      However, the two camps couldn’t agree a fight before a set deadline with Fury set to take on Derek Chisora in a trilogy.
      AJ, 33, could now take on 41-year-old Arreola, who last fought in May 2021 against former heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr.
      Arreola lost the 12-round slugfest with Ruiz Jr, who handed Joshua his first professional loss.
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      Despite the loss, Arreola would like to take on Joshua, calling on the Brit not to “be a b***h”.
      Arreola also confirmed a fight with the former Olympian is “in the works”.
      Speaking to ESNews, Arreola said: “That’s [Joshua fight] one of the things that’s been in the works. I’ll take that fight – I love it!
      “Joshua, don’t be a b***h! Let’s make this motherf***er happen bro.
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      “I’m a fighter, I love fighting, so let’s f***ing fight. Let’s make it happen – here, there, wherever you want to make it.”
      Arreola has also shared the ring with Deontay Wilder, who won on Saturday with a devastating knockout against Robert Helenius.
      SunSport revealed Wilder is ready to negotiate for a super-fight with Joshua at Wembley next year.
      Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel said: “We said at the press conference it depends what surfaces this week. Whether it be Oleksandr Usyk, or Hearn reaching out.
      “It’s funny with Eddie, he made all these big statements before, ‘Oh, I tried and I tried, Shelly doesn’t want to talk to me.’
      “I said I would talk to him, but after the fight, because that is when it makes sense, that is what the reality is.
      “I always said, there was no reason to have spoken before the fight, but we’re always willing to talk to him.”
      Finkel continued: “I was asked if they offered the right deal, would we do the fight in the UK? Of course.
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      “Financially, it could be Saudi Arabia or another country, but it really comes down to them.
      “I believe the fight between Deontay and Joshua will do 80,000 at Wembley.” More

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      Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 is on as terms agreed for world title rematch a year on from controversial bout

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      JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall will meet again after reportedly agreeing terms for a hotly anticipated rematch next year.The date and venue have yet to be officially rubber-stamped, but it’s thought that they’ll collide again at the OVO Hydro on February 4th.
      Taylor and Catterall ahead of their fight earlier this yearCredit: Getty
      Taylor was, controversially, declared the winnerCredit: PA
      That would take place almost a year on from their highly controversial bout.
      Taylor and Catterall met in Glasgow back on February 26th for the undisputed light welterweight championship.
      Defending champion Taylor was declared the winner via split decision – a verdict that caused widespread fury.
      Many commentators, experts and viewers felt that Englishman Catterall, the WBO’s mandatory challenger, was the clear winner of the fight.
      But instead, the judges awarded the victory to Taylor.
      It was a result that handed Catterall the first loss of his career.
      Despite the controversial reaction, Taylor insisted he had won the fight, saying “I don’t think there is any need for a rematch.”
      However, The Tartan Tornado looks set to go head to head with Catterall once again.
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      He’s since vacated three of the titles he held at the time of the fight, but remains the WBO light welterweight champion.
      Speaking to Sky Sports, Taylor revealed he’s vacated the titles in order to make the Catterall rematch happen.
      He said: “At the end of the day, I’m the champion, I still did have all the belts. I’ve let go of three of them to make this fight happen.
      “I think it will most likely be back in Scotland, we’re not really sure on the timeline but it’s looking like it’s going to be next.
      “I’ve got absolutely no doubt that I can stop him and I’ve got absolutely no doubt that I’m going to beat him, and beat him really well this time.
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      Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson RETIRES from boxing after Eddie Hall fight as Tyson Fury bout collapses

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      GAME OF THRONES star Hafthor Bjornsson has retired from boxing after just four fights.Following three low-key exhibition bouts, the 33-year-old Icelandic giant, known as “The Mountain”, beat fellow strongman Eddie Hall by unanimous decision back in March.
      Bjornsson, right, beat Hall in a fight dubbed “The Heaviest Boxing Match in History”Credit: Probellum
      Bjornsson showcased his boxing skill in a dominant win over British strongman HallCredit: Probellum
      He had been heavily linked with a fight against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury – who even flew to Iceland in August to goad the strongman into a clash.
      But now Bjornsson has confirmed he is hanging up the gloves, claiming he never truly loved the sport.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel, he said: “I’ll admit there was a time when there was talks between Tyson Fury and I, his team and my team, there was build-up but that never went through.
      “Now I’ve made a hard decision and the reason why it took me so long to make this video was because this is actually a very difficult thing to talk about.
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      “I’ve made a decision to move on from boxing, to not compete in boxing again, to say goodbye to boxing and just not fight again.
      “I had a good run, I did it for two-and-a-half years. It was nice to do so, because when I first started I had a lot of people not believing in me.”
      He continued: “I proved a lot of people wrong by working hard and I made some people proud.
      “In reality, the passion was never there, it was all grind as I never really loved the sport.
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      “That’s just the truth, but I have a lot of respect for the sport because I know how much work goes into it.”
      Bjornsson, who won the World’s Strongest Man contest in 2018, will now focus on surpassing a landmark he set three years ago.
      In 2019, the Scandinavian broke the world record for throwing a 25kg weight over a 20-foot-tall bar.
      And speaking about his future, he said: “It was like ‘what should I do?’ Spend the last few years as an athlete doing something I don’t love, or should I focus on my businesses and the things that I love, like lifting weights?
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      “I have two new goals, I have two new cats and I want to break one of my world records.
      “The world record I’m trying to beat is the weight over the bar with 25kg. My record is 20 feet and two inches, so I have to beat that to break my own record.”
      Bjornsson was linked with a fight against Fury but that is now not going to happenCredit: Instagram More

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      Deontay Wilder up for super-fight with Anthony Joshua in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley next year

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told Deontay Wilder is ready to negotiate for a super-fight at Wembley next year. The American returned last weekend with a trademark bang knocking out Robert Helenius inside three minutes in New York.
      Deontay Wilder celebrates after knocking out Robert HeleniusCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua has been told Deontay Wilder is ready to negotiate a super-fight next yearCredit: Getty
      Before the comeback bout, Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel received an invite from Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn to speak over the phone.
      But Finkel wanted to hold out until after the Bronze Bomber made his return after a year out of action.
      Following Wilder’s statement first-round finish, the Hall of Famer promoter is leaving the door open for talks with Hearn.
      Finkel told SunSport: “We said at the press conference it depends what surfaces this week. Whether it be Oleksandr Usyk, or Hearn reaching out.
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      “It’s funny with Eddie, he made all these big statements before, ‘Oh, I tried and I tried, Shelly doesn’t want to talk to me.’
      “I said I would talk to him, but after the fight, because that is when it makes sense, that is what the reality is.
      “I always said, there was no reason to have spoken before the fight, but we’re always willing to talk to him.”
      Finkel is even prepared to take Wilder abroad, whether it be for a mega-money Middle East deal or a stadium fight in England.
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      He said: “I was asked if they offered the right deal, would we do the fight in the UK? Of course.
      “Financially, it could be Saudi Arabia or another country, but it really comes down to them.
      “I believe the fight between Deontay and Joshua will do 80,000 at Wembley.”
      Joshua, 33, and Wilder, 36, failed to agree terms throughout 2018 and 2019, when the pair were unbeaten and holding all four titles.
      Since then, AJ has lost three of his last five bouts, most recently twice to Usyk, 35, who retained the unified treasure.
      Meanwhile Wilder was beaten consecutively by Fury, 34, in that period before dispatching his ex-sparring partner Helenius, 38.
      The former WBC champion called out Usyk and promotional stable-mate Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, after his emphatic return.
      But Joshua has twice faced those two and recently failed to agree terms for a December Battle of Britain with Fury.
      I was asked if they offered the right deal, would we do the fight in the UK? Of course… I believe the fight between Deontay and Joshua will do 80,000 at Wembley.Deontay Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel
      It leaves Finkel believing the 2012 Olympic gold medalist has little lucrative avenues to explore other than a showdown with Wilder.
      He said: “Two or three years ago, when Joshua and us did not make the fight, he had options and he was on top of the world.
      “Right now, he doesn’t have many options and if Fury fights Usyk, the only real big fight out there for Joshua is us.
      “But it’s up to them. The important thing, without getting into a big dialogue with Eddie, was to wait until after the fight and then decide.
      “If Deontay lost, there would be no fight, but now we’ll see, the fight is as enormous as ever.”
      Wilder, who turns 37 this week, has warned he has only three years left in the sport before retiring at 40.
      So Finkel wants a swift return by March to embark on two major fights in 2023.
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      He said: “Ideally he’d come back in the spring, like March. The preference would be probably Usyk, Joshua or Ruiz.
      “And then some scenario whoever the first fight was, then the second fight we’d do that, I wouldn’t assume three fight but two.”
      Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in the first roundCredit: Getty More

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      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba date: Live stream, TV channel, UK start time, FULL fight card for Global Titans special

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      TOMMY FURY returns to the boxing ring on a STACKED card over in Dubai.Floyd Mayweather vs Deji headlines the Global Titans show with fellow ex-Love Islander Jack FIncham also on the bill vs Anthony Taylor.
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba is on the show
      Fury last fought in April on brother Tyson’s undercard
      Fury, 23, has not fought since April, when he defeated Daniel Bocianksi on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte in April.
      A long-awaited bout against Jake Paul broke down for the second time in the summer.
      The fight was confirmed for August, but the British light-heavyweight was withdrawn amid a US visa issue.
      Fury takes on ex-Marine Paul Bamba, who holds a record of 5-2.
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      When is Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba?
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba takes place on Sunday, November 13.
      The fight is chief support before Floyd Mayweather vs Deji, and ring walks are expected around 9pm UK time.
      The Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai plays host.
      What live stream and TV channel is Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba on?

      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.
      A subscription to DAZN costs £7.99-a-month.
      The PPV price for the event has yet to be confirmed, we’ll be bringing you the update right here when announced.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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      What is the full fight card?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji headlines the huge card in Dubai.
      While Conor Benn’s brother Harley is also fighting on the show.

      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji
      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba
      Jack Fincham vs Anthony Taylor
      Delfine Persoon vs Ikram Kerwat
      Harley Benn vs TBA

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      Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall rematch talks already underway with potential 12-round fight on cards next summer

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      REMATCH talks for Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall are already underway with a potential 12-round fight on the cards for next summer, according to reports.The pair went toe-to-toe in a Fight of the Year contender on Saturday night.
      Shields (left) and Marshall (right) could face off in a 12-round rematchCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Shields secured the unanimous decision win in front of a packed-out O2 while remaining undefeated and becoming a three-time undisputed champion. 
      Two-time Olympic champion Shields won with two scores of 97-93 and one of 96-94, getting revenge over Marshall, who she lost to as an amateur back in 2012.
      And Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom has confirmed talks are already underway over a rematch.
      Shalom told the Daily Mail: “We’re talking already.
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      “Claressa has an MMA commitment, and I’d like to see the rematch in the summer of next year. 
      “This iconic rivalry has broken boundaries for the sport and it needs to be cherished.
      “The numbers it’s done are remarkable; it’s broken all records.”
      Shalom also revealed a rematch could be held over 12 rounds instead of 10.
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      He continued: “A lot of people are saying it was wide, but I don’t think it was that wide.
      “Marshall doesn’t think it was that wide. She feels she stuck to a game plan, and maybe she’ll look back and work out what she could have done differently. 
      “But she wants the rematch; she’ll want it over 12 rounds.
      “She’s going to take the rest of the year off, it’s October now already and it’s been an extremely grueling camp and intense 12 months.
      “But she’s convinced she has what it takes to beat Claressa.” More

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      Watch Ricky Hatton’s gruelling workout regime as Tyson Fury reacts to lung-busting gym session ahead of comeback fight

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      RICKY HATTON has left no stone unturned ahead of his return to the ring.The former two-division world champion will come out of retirement next month to lock horns with fellow boxing great Marco Antonio Barrera in an exhibition bout.
      Ricky Hatton will face Marco Antonio Barerra in a rescheduled exhibition bout next monthCredit: HATTONBARERRA.COM
      The Hitman is leaving left no stone unturned ahead of his return to the ringCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICKYHITMANHATTON
      The former two-weight world champ has been using the gruelling airdyne bikeCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICKYHITMANHATTON
      Hatton has also been getting heavy sled pushes inCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICKYHITMANHATTON
      Although their clash isn’t a professional bout, Hatton has been training for his showdown with the Mexican the same way he did when he was at the peak of his powers.
      The Hitman gave his legion of fans an insight into his exhaustive training regime for the November 12 dust-up on social on Monday morning.
      Hatton, 44, shared clips of himself hitting the heavy bag, cycling on the airdyne bike, performing explosive jumps over a bar and weighted sled pushes to his Instagram page.
      His accompanying caption read: “Followed by my own session. Tough 8 x 3s.
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      “Going through the gears now, flat out but getting second winds/recovery rate improving rapid [sic] now.”
      Hatton’s gruelling workout was liked by close to 2,500 of his followers, including WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
      Fury was so impressed by the British boxing legend’s work rate that he shared his post with his 5.7million followers.
      Hatton’s clash with former three-weight world champion Barerra was originally due to take place in July but was rescheduled.
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      The pride of Manchester has undergone a dramatic body transformation ahead of the fight – initially shedding a whopping TWO STONE in a mere seven weeks.
      He told The Telegraph in June: “I was 14 [stone] six and I’m 12 two now, I’ve lost that in seven weeks which is incredible.
      “I don’t think I did that when I was fighting but I was always good at losing the weight.
      “When I told people I’m doing the exhibition bout in July, which came about as an idea after I saw Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr fight in a similar bout in lockdown, they said, ‘Absolutely no chance, you’re never out of the pub, look at the size of you, you’ll never do that.'”
      Ricky Hatton has lost over two stone preparing for his clash with BarerraCredit: INSTAGRAM@RICKYHITMANHATTON
      He added: “If you tell Ricky Hatton I can’t do something I’ll do it. I’m already seeing this as a complete life change.
      “It’s about exercise and diet, knowing to eat the right things, when to eat the right things.
      “‘I used to be in the pub a few nights a week. Now I’m not drinking, I’ve had a couple of glasses of wine over the last couple of weeks in the house.
      “My willpower is strong. I still have my nights out but they’re few and far between and I think this Ricky is here to stay.
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      “I like to go for meals, I like takeaways, I like to have a pie, I’m never going to be one of them but I’m enjoying the fact that everyone comes up to me and says, ‘Ricky you’re looking well.
      “No one can say, ‘You fat b anymore.’ And I can hide behind a lamp-post now – not a skip.”
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