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      Who is Mike Tyson’s wife Lakiha Spicer and does boxing legend have kids with her?

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      MIKE Tyson is always in the conversation about the greatest heavyweights of all time.Now approaching 60, the boxing legend is taking on YouTube pretender Jake Paul on November 15, 2024 — here we get to know his third wife Lakiha Spicer.Mike Tyson has been married to Lakiha Spicer since 2009Credit: Getty – ContributorLakiha met Mike when she was 18, but they didn’t tie the knot until she was 32Credit: Getty – ContributorWho is Lakiha Spicer?Lakiha Spicer was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1977, She comes from an African-American Muslim family, with her father, Shamsud-Din Ali, being a prominent religious leader and boxing enthusiast.Lakiha is an entrepreneur, author, business owner and the third wife of former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson.She operates a clothing boutique and co-wrote The Undisputed Truth, a show based on Mike’s life, which premiered in August 2012 and won two awards.read more on mike tysonMeeting MikeLakiha, or Kiki as she’s known, met Mike in 1998 when she was 18 years old and Mike was 28.Don King introduced the pair to each other after one of his fights.But Mike’s then-promoter warned Kiki to stay away from the boxer.The couple embarked an on-and-off relationship in the early 2000s while Mike was still married to his second wife Monica Turner.Most read in BoxingPrison sentenceIn 2008, Kiki was convicted for defrauding £60,000 from a company owned by her father.She served a six-month prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges related to the money-laundering scheme.Mike Tyson looks ripped at 58 as former heavyweight champ shows off impressive physique before Jake Paul fightKiki went into prison pregnant with ‘Iron’ Mike’s baby — she discovered she was with child a week before being sent down.AddictionShe came out to find the former world heavyweight champ addicted to drugs.Kiki managed to wean Mike off his addictions, however, something he credits her with.”I’m very happy me and my wife got together, because I don’t know how I would have survived out there”, he told US magazine People.Without my wife, I’m a savage animalMike TysonExpediTIouslyThey tied the knot on June 9, 2009, marking the beginning of Mike’s third marriage.Kiki and the boxer are approaching their 15th wedding anniversary in 2024.KidsKiki and Mike have two children together — a daughter called Milan, born in 2009, and a son named Morocco Elijah, born in 2011.The 58-year-old also has other children with different women: Mikey Lorna, Rayna, Amir and Miguel.Mike and Kiki have two children togetherCredit: Getty ImagesHe was previously married to Robin Givens and Monica Turner.ImpactKiki has played a crucial role in Mike’s personal growth and stability.Their marriage has outlasted the heavyweight’s previous two, and he has credited his third wife with helping him turn his life around.In 2020, Tyson told ExpediTIously: “Without my wife, I’m a savage animal…”I look at women differently as I get older. When I was younger, I viewed them as pleasure.Mike believes he would ‘kill himself’ without his wifeCredit: Splash”Now that I’m older, I look at them as the half.”It makes me realise that I’m a man. And at this stage in my life, they’re my teachers.”If a man doesn’t have a little bit of fear of his wife, he’s not living his life right.”The boxing legend continued: “That’s why I got married three times… because I can’t live without a wife.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If I don’t have a wife, I’ll kill myself. That’s real talk.”I need somebody to listen to. I’m a soldier. I can’t think on my own, I need somebody to do it… I know myself.” More

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      Tyson Fury reveals why he is ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’ about Anthony Joshua’s KO loss to Daniel Dubois

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      TYSON FURY revealed watching Anthony Joshua get knocked out by Daniel Dubois left him “sad” and “depressed”. Fury was in line for a stunning two-fight deal with AJ next year until Joshua was brutally beaten in five rounds by Dubois in September. Tyson Fury was ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’by Anthony Joshua’s loss to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyJoshua was knocked out by DuboisCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King was ringside at Wembley to watch his arch rival go down FOUR times – leaving him sympathetic for Joshua. Fury told Sky News: “I feel sorry for him at the minute because he’s obviously been cleaned out in his last fight, colded out in five rounds, sparked, so he’s going to have to do that again, or not, and then decide his future.”After every loss I’ve felt a little bit down and deflated because when an adversary loses and it’s not to you, you do feel down and depressed about it. “I felt sad for him. I was probably the only person at ringside who was sad. It was sad to see a worthy opponent lose his crown.”READ MORE IN BOXINGDubois, 27, was elevated to from interim IBF champion to the full version after Oleksandr Usyk, 37, vacated the belt. Usyk did so to proceed with his December 21 rematch with Fury, 36, following victory in May. Joshua, 35, was expected to rematch Dubois with February in Saudi Arabia already a pencilled in date. But promoter Eddie Hearn recently admitted the five-month turnaround could be too quick for AJ. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Hearn also revealed with Joshua eyeing a May return they could sit and await the result of Fury’s rematch with Usyk. Fury himself is also ready to fight Joshua despite the crushing loss to Dubois earlier in the year. He said: “Yeah, I’d still fight him. Whether he’s got five losses, 10 losses or 20 losses, it’s not important.”At this stage of our careers, it’s about having good fights and putting good fights on for the paying customer and I still think it would be an entertaining and interesting fight for the paying punter.”Tyson Fury willing to wait until he’s 50-YEARS-OLD to fight Anthony Joshua and says rival ‘knows he’s getting it’ More

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      Jack Catterall eyes world title fight after leaving Regis Prograis facing retirement in first boxing show at £365m arena

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      JACK CATTERALL shot himself into world title contention while sending American Regis Prograis into retirement. The super-lightweight pair became the first boxers to headline at the new 23,500-seat £365million Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. Jack Catterall shot himself into world title contention by beating Regis PrograisCredit: PAPrograis is now contemplating retirementCredit: GettyCatterall twice floored PrograisCredit: ReutersAnd hometown hero Catterall, 31, had to get himself up from the floor in round five following a flash knockdown by Prograis. But he pulled away in the ninth with two big knockdowns of himself to earn a unanimous points victory – and potential world title fight next. He said: “I’m pleased. It was a big event for me, a big occasion against a tremendous fighter. “Regis came tonight, he gave me a hell of a fight so I can’t complain about that. I felt Regis’ power. Obviously he is a strong fighter. READ MORE IN BOXING”But I came back into it with the two knockdown. There’s plenty of big fights in my division. I want a world title next.”Catterall’s promoter Eddie Hearn says the southpaw is now in line to challenge the winner between Liam Paro, 28, and Richardson Hitchins, 27, who fight for IBF title on December 7. But Hearn also wants to temp outspoken New Yorker and WBO title holder Teofimo Lopez, 27, into a trip to the UK.Prograis, 35, is braced to bring an end to his career which included two world title reigns. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Jack was just better, that’s all. Jack was the better man, I’m not going to lie. “He deserves a world title fight. He definitely deserves a world title next. Good luck.”[He’s] really good. I’ve fought the best and [he was] the best out of all of them. “I’ve had my time in the sun. Now it’s time for the young ones, [to] let the young guys take over.”DAZN forced to apologise as boxer Reece Bellotti launches foul-mouthed tirade on live TV leaving Eddie Hearn squirming More

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      Watch bare-knuckle boxer’s stunned reaction to having nose BROKEN with single punch that leaves Conor McGregor in awe

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      BARE-KNUCKLE boxer Chris Camozzi left opponent Sawyer Depee with a broken nose following a brutal punch. The pair fought it out for the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship cruiserweight title in Denver. Chris Camozzi left opponent Sawyer Depee with a broken nose following a brutal punchDepee’s nose was brutally disfiguredAnd former UFC star Camozzi landed a huge right uppercut in round one one that landed right on Depee’s nose. It closed the show in just one minute with footage showing Depee’s grimacing reaction to the punch. His nose was gruesomely disfigured too as a result of the shot – leaving BKFC part-owner Conor McGregor in awe. He posted on X: “NOSE BREAKER SHOT TO WIN THE BARE KNUCKLE CRUISERWEIGHT GOLD! WOW! Say hello to your new Cruiserweight King.READ MORE IN MMA”@ChrisCamozzi! Hey Chris, what can they say now? Sweet f*** all, baby! Big congrats! “BARE KNUCKLE WORLD CHAMPION!! @bareknucklefc.”Camozzi won the title just a year after losing to Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC 50 for the gold. He said: “I can’t put this into words. This is the best moment of my career. Ever.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCamozzi, 37, had a storied 42-fight MMA career with a 27-15 record. He moved into bare-knuckle boxing in 2022 and has a 3-1 record following his title victory.Ilia Topuria went OFF on Conor McGregor in response to his tweet More

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      Amir Khan and wife Faryal ‘splash out £700,000 on his and hers Rolls-Royces’

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      BOXING star Amir Khan and wife Faryal are said to have splashed out £700,000 on “his and hers” Rolls-Royces.The 33-year-old mum announced on social media that they could not decide between a black or red Ghost — so they “bought them both”.Amir Khan and wife Faryal, pictured, are said to have splashed out £700,000 on ‘his and hers’ Rolls-RoycesThe couple could not decide between a black or red Rolls-Royce Ghost, so they ‘bought them both’Boxer Amir also recently spent more than £130,000 on a new motor for his long-suffering wifeA fan claimed the motors were rentals from car dealer Exotic in Dubai where they live.But Faryal insisted: “We buy our cars from Exotic. “They don’t do rentals. “I’ve never needed to rent a car in my life.”Read more on Amir KhanJust a year ago Amir spent more than £130,000 on a new motor for his long-suffering wife after being caught out yet again.But she struggled to crack a smile after getting behind the wheel of the Mercedes G Wagon which was decorated with red ribbons and balloons.Footage posted on social media showed the stony-faced mum climbing aboard the flash car as Amir stood with a giant bunch of roses.But fans on Instagram were quick to call his wife’s mood.Most read in BoxingOne wrote: “Money can’t buy you happiness.”Another added: “This is has to be up there with one of the most tragic things I have seen on social media.”Amir Khan hints he will fight both KSI and Jake Paul as he teases stunning boxing return aged 37The couple were reportedly “on the rocks” following a sexting scandal which saw the former boxing champ meet a woman for hotel sex over a period of four months.Khan had demanded “no holds barred” sex from the woman last year before the fling escalated.His wife found out about the betrayal before calling the woman and threatening to out her. More

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      Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis LIVE RESULTS: Brit pulls off stunning win to earn world title shot – latest updates

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      JACK CATTERALL has secured a huge win over Regis Prograis after a breathtaking bout in Manchester.The Brit was downed in the fifth, but a fantastic response saw the American hit the canvas twice in the ninth round – which was ultimately the difference on the night.Catterall now moves a step closer to a world title shot after Saturday night’s stunning win.Result: Jack Catterall def. Regis Prograis by unanimous decisionCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Co-op Live Manchester erupts with decisionThe crowd were amazing supporting one of their own tonight.Jack Catterall has said he wants to fight more at this venue.As soon as the decision was announced everyone in here celebrated the performance seen by the man from Chorley.Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJack ready for some family timeHaving recently married his fiance, Catterall was unable to go on honeymoon as he went into training camp for this fight.Now the job is done, he can go and unwind with his family and have a belated break.His next fight is likely to take place next year now which gives him some time for a well-earned break.Copy linkCopiedAmerican impressed by Catterall performancePrograis has been there, done it and got the t-shirt.He knows what winning world titles is all about and had nothing but compliments for Jack Catterall:Jack was the better man. He deserves a world title. I’ve had my time in the sun, now it is for him. Eddie Hearn make this man world champion. I hurt my knee, I hurt my ankle, I think 12 rounds is too much for me now. I may go to bare-knuckle after this. I’ve had my time in the sun.Regis PrograisTwo-time world championCopy linkCopiedCatterall makes huge statement with winLancashire’s Jack Catterall wins the WBO international super lightweight belt.Beating two-time world champion Regis Prograis this evening.He has really set himself for a world title shot next year now.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 12)As we head into the final round, Bellew has Catterall seven points ahead on the card.Prograis knows he needs to a massive round to stand any chance of getting a positive result.He throws a big haymaker but Catterall steps to one side and the American ends up on the canvas as he misses.Catterall has managed the final rounds well.It is all over, we head to the judges’ scorecard.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 11)Prograis needs to do something special now.As he comes inside, Catterall lands some punches to huge cheers from the crowd.Catterall has done enough now that he can just wait for Prograis to come forward and make a mistake.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 10)What a left that was from Catterall on the jaw of Prograis to knock down the American that was in the last round.Those two knock-downs has really changed the card of Tony Bellew.He now has Catterall five points ahead.Prograis has it all to do now.Both fighters exchange big left hands to one another towards the end of the round but they take them well and are still standing.This fight is really hotting up now.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 9)This fight is still finely poised.It really could go either way, all it will take is one mistake.Prograis walks onto a punch and Catterall catches him and sends him to the canvas.The referee gives him an eight count before he is allowed to continue.Catterall sees an opportunity and attacks, landing another hook which causes the American to stumble.He is given another eight count but the bell saves him, what a round for Jack Catterall.It is an electric atmosphere in the arena now.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 8)Catterall swings a punch at Prograis and he drops to one knee.The referee offers no count which suggests it was merely a slip by the American.On Bellew’s card he now has Catterall one point ahead.Both exchange some big punches before they wrestle each other to the canvas.That round got the crowd going with both fighters letting this fists go.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 7)Prograis is leading with that overhand left more.Each time he is trying to follow it up, thinking he has hurt Catterall.This is where he needs to take the chance to pick his punches as he comes inside.There is a slight cut to the head of Catterall that he needs to be wary of.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 6)According to Tony Bellew’s scorecard, that count has Prograis just a point up on the card so far.Prograis continues to come forward on the offense.Catterall starts the land some more blows and it really gets this crowd going in Manchester.Anyone’s call who had the better of that round.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 5)Prograis looks to come on the offensive more.He catches Catterall with a good punch over the top, catching his on the top of the temple.He is drawing Catterall onto the front foot more, trying some wild punches to work his way back into the round.As Prograis comes inside he catches Catterall with a body blow and the referee gives a standing eight count.That could be a big factor when it comes to the judges’ card if this fight goes that far.It looked like a slip and seemed a harsh count.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 4)This is still quite a cagey affair with neither boxer committing to letting their hands go.Catterall is quite happy to bide his time and look to land punches when Prograis comes inside.The American is known as a hitter, 24 of his wins have come inside the distance.Catterall’s tactics may well be to keep some juice in the tank for the latter rounds to come on the offensive.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 3)Catterall continues to wait for his punches.Prograis is just coming forward and probing with jabs.As the American comes forward for one such attack, Catterall catches him with a good hook to the side of the head.Brilliant work from the Brit there.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 2)It seems both boxers are looking to counter at the moment.They are waiting for the other to commit coming forward before picking them off with punches.Just towards the end of the round Prograis lands a good hook to the back of the head Catterall takes it well.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 1)It’s a battle between two southpaws here tonight.Prograis shows the punch that they will both be looking to land.That left hand over the top of the jab, on this occasion, Catterall takes a step back to avoid it.It is a cagey start to the fight as both boxers look to feel their opponent out.Neither wants to be the first to make a mistake in this one.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Regis PrograisNow we move onto the main event of the evening.Prograis has it all to do here to keep his career on track.Catterall is looking to work his way up the rankings in this division to get his shot at some of the big belts.Copy linkCopiedHatton loses second fight on the spinYou have to wonder where things go for Campbell Hatton now.He would have been hoping to win this one to turn this into a trilogy event.However, now he needs to consider where goes after this defeat.Copy linkCopiedJames Flint wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 10)Flint’s corner seem to think he has done enough to win this.The call comes out ‘just one more round’.This could be a tough one to call for the judges.Hatton continues to work Flint’s eye which is almost closed.They are both giving as good as they get.Flint lands a great hook which rocks Hatton.It is all over, that was some fight.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 9)Hatton as so much power behind the body shots he lands.Flint catches his opponent with a good hook but it does not seem to phase Hatton.Despite this, these are all point scoring shots and will help his cause if this fight does go the distance.Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 8)Flint needs a big three rounds if he is to stand any chance when it comes to the card.Hatton seems to have more in the engine, Flint is looking as though the energy is being sapped this deep in the fight.You still feel that Flint is not working that cut on Hatton’s eye enough, it could be his only route to a stoppage.Copy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 7)This has been a great fight to watch.It is even but both fighters have had their moments.That said, neither boxer is letting up in their pursuit of landing that big punch that swings the momentum in their favour.Flint has a good end to the round and may have edged that one.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedCampbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 6)Both fighters cotinue to trade blows.They both have war wounds as a result of cuts.Flint has a bloody nose and a cut to the side of eye.He also has that bleeding ear.Hatton is still having problems with his eye bleeding when punches are landed on it.Copy linkCopied More

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      Campbell Hatton facing HUGE questions over future after ANOTHER unanimous defeat to Jimmy Joe Flint

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      CAMPBELL HATTON is now facing major questions over his future after a second devastating defeat to Jimmy Joe Flint.Hatton jumped straight in for a rematch with Flint after a unanimous defeat in March but was again outclassed as the Yorkshireman scored a 97-94, 96-94, 96-95 victory. Jimmy Joe Flint beat Campbell Hatton by unanimous decision AGAIN – leaving Hatton at a major crossroadsHatton suffered a huge gash over his left eye that bothered him through the rest of the fightHatton had previously been undefeated in 14 fights before his two losses to Flint but the manner of the losses has already prompted many to question where he goes from here.Hatton employed Anthony Joshua’s trainer Ben Davison in this fight to try and reverse his fortunes.The son of former world champ Ricky started off in a more controlled manner, trying to learn from the mistakes of the first fight.But he suffered a nasty gash over his left eye in the second round that continued to bother him throughout the fight.Flint was a deserved winner againAnd as Flint – who now boasts a record of 15-2-2 – took control of the centre of the ring, showing off his superior skill and picking his shots, Hatton fell back into the wild, pressing style that had served his dad so well.It did not work so well for Hatton Jr as his wide and wild shots were easy pickings for the better fighter.It came as little surprise when Flint’s name rang out as the winner, with Hatton – who employed Anthony Joshua’s trainer Ben Davison for this fight – again at a crossroads. More

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      DAZN forced to apologise as boxer Reece Bellotti launches foul-mouthed tirade on live TV leaving Eddie Hearn squirming

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      DAZN were forced to apologise for boxer Reece Bellotti’s furious expletive-laden rant live on TV.And even Eddie Hearn was left squirming as the swear words kept coming.Reece Bellotti launched a furious X-rated tirade live on TVCredit: DAZN / X @MatchroomBoxingBelotti, left, was due to fight Michael Gomez Jr in Manchester on Saturday nightCredit: GettyBellotti was due to fight Michael Gomez Jr on the Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis undercard at the Co-Op Live Arena in Manchester.However, little more than an hour before the first bell with the British and Commonwealth super featherweight belts on the line, the fight was suddenly called off.According to a Matchroom Boxing statement, Gomez Jr had been checked over by a doctor and ruled out of the contest at the 11th hour.But 19-5 boxer Bellotti was not buying the explanation – and launched into a blistering tirade at his opponent for ducking the bout.READ MORE ON BOXINGSpeaking to DAZN alongside boxing promotor Hearn and Tony Bellew, he raged: “He swallowed it. You f***ing know he swallowed it.”He has one million per cent swallowed it.”Bell [Tony Bellew] you can back what I’m saying here – if you’re in that changing room there is nothing out there that will f***ing stop you from fighting. Fact.”He has gone behind his team and swallowed the fight. 100 per cent fact.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”In my last fight against Levi Giles, my hand was mashed up.”I got told by my physio, ‘Don’t take the fight, your hand is mashed.’Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr weigh-in”I said, ‘I signed the fight, I’m fighting him, I’ll do him with one f***ing hand. I don’t give a s***.'”The boys could have gone behind my back, the doctor would have bowled in and I would have said, ‘Nah I’m sweet doctor, don’t worry about it.'”I am not swallowing a fight in a changing room ever. “He has swallowed the fight.”He sold 1,000-plus tickets now he’s got to tell all his mates, ‘Oh sorry my team pulled me out.'”You sound like a p***y. You melted. Fact.”Hilariously, midway through the stinging monologue, Hearn tried to warn Bellotti.The promotor put out a hand and simply said: “Language.”But that did not stop the Watford warrior from continuing his X-rated tirade.And that forced the producers at DAZN to add a message on the screen to say sorry to viewers.’VERBAL BOMBS’The note said: “We apologise for any offensive language.”But most fans were fully supportive of Bellotti’s explosive rant, insisting it was totally justified.One said: “Up The Bomber!”Another wrote: “Such a great interview!! Love Bellotti even more now! Letting it all out!”A third added: “Love it and fair play to him. Pay the man Eddie he’s done his bit.”A fourth typed: “Bellotti losing his s*** on DAZN was fun, though not a substitute for the fight.”A fifth commented: “Reece Bellotti throwing verbal bombs on DAZN. Fair to say, he’s p***ed off.”A sixth joked: “I appreciate the frustration from Belotti but someone needs to save him from himself on this mic.”And a final user replied: “Reece is on fire in this interview. P***take for him after a long camp.”Bellotti vs Gomez Jr was supposed to be the main supporting act of the night – and tipped by many to be the best contest on the card.Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell is also a warm-up act before Catterall and Prograis take centre stage at around 11pm.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe super lightweight contenders were originally scheduled to meet in August, but the fight was delayed due to Catterall suffering an injury.Brit Catterall will be desperate to secure a world-title shot in 2025 with a win over former world champ Prograis.Eddie Hearn tried to step in and warn Bellotti as DAZN apologisedCredit: DAZN / X @MatchroomBoxing More