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    Incredible throwback video of new MOTD host Mark Chapman presenting one of his first live football TV shows emerges

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    AN amazing throwback clip has emerged of Mark Chapman presenting Football Italiano on Channel 5.Chapman, 51, was confirmed as one of three new Match of the Day hosts earlier this week.A clean-shaven Mark Chapman presented Football Italiano alongside Laura EspostoCredit: Channel 5Chapman, 51, is one of three new Match of the Day hostsCredit: PAThe experienced presenter will share the gig with Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan, starting next season.Chapman is widely known to many fans for his work presenting Match of the Day 2 since 2013.But he has performed a variety of different roles during his impressive career.He began as a continuity announcer on the BBC during the 1990s, before taking on a gig as Radio Newcastle’s cricket correspondent.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChapman subsequently became a fans’ favourite on Radio 1, working as Newsbeat’s sports news reader on Sara Cox and Scott Mills’ shows.During the 2007-08 season, he took on a TV presenting gig, working on Channel 5’s Football Italiano.A descendent of the iconic Football Italia, which had previously aired on Channel 4, the show broadcast a live Serie A game on Sunday afternoons, as well as a highlights programme.Chapman presented the show alongside Italian Laura Esposto.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYIn a brilliant throwback clip, a suited-up Chapman can be seen introducing coverage of the final day of that season alongside his co-host.Chapman appeared fresh-faced and clean shaven on the show, with fans having since become accustomed to him with stubble on Match of the Day 2.Mark Chapman opens Match of the Day with cheeky one-liner as he is confirmed as one of Gary Lineker’s three successors Channel 5 did not retain the rights to Serie A for the following season, with Football Italiano finishing after just one year.In 2010, Chapman landed his popular Monday night show on BBC Radio 5 Live.And six years later he replaced Mark Pougatch as the station’s lead anchor on a Saturday afternoon.Versatile Chapman has also fronted the BBC’s TV coverage of rugby league and the NFL.CHEEKY ONE-LINEREarlier this week, the popular host stood in for Gary Lineker for a mid-week edition of Match of the Day.Just hours after he’d been confirmed as one of three new permanent hosts for next season, he quipped: “Evening. Thought I’d get the practise in.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter being introduced, pundit Alan Shearer joked: “You haven’t wasted any time, have you?”And a grinning Micah Richards added: “The ink’s not even dry Alan!”Chapman introduced MOTD with a cheeky one-linerCredit: BBC More

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      Major broadcasting change as Formula E returns to free-to-air TV with new-look presenting team

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      FORMULA E has announced a major change to its broadcast rights that will see it return to free-to-air TV.The motorsport had previously been shown on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 before it was effectively placed behind a paywall on TNT Sports for the first time in its 10-year history.Formula E have announced a major partnership with ITVCredit: GettyIt has now been announced it will return to ITV for the 2024/25 season, with live broadcasts and highlights being available on the ITVX app and ITV4.That includes the Season 11 opener in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on December 7.Formula E chief media officer, Aarti Dabas, said: “We’re delighted to offer UK and Ireland fans even greater access to our incredible championship via our two fantastic media partners – TNT Sport and now ITV – giving them more ways to watch and taking them even closer to the sport.”With our new post-race weekend highlights show on ITV, fans will be able to get bespoke content directly from the paddock helping educate, excite and entertain new and loyal fans alike. READ MORE IN MOTORSPORT”We can’t wait to bring our fans more track-side action and continue to grow the sport.”The channel switch will also see a new-look presenting line-up, with sacked BBC star Jermaine Jenas also dropped from his role on the all-electric racing series.Pioneering presenter Nicki Shields will return to lead the line-up and will become the first-ever female lead presenter in the series’ history.She has been a prominent figure both on and off the track since making her debut in 2014, and was the first female lead commentator for F1 Academy in its 2024 debut season.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOn her new role, Shields said: “I vividly remember my first Formula E race in Beijing 2014, and 10 years later, my passion for the sport remains just as strong.”I’m thrilled to return to Formula E as lead presenter for Season 11. It’s an honour to share the excitement and drama of this incredible sport with fans around the world. Watch moment Brad Pitt ‘faints’ after heavy crash at Las Vegas Grand Prix – but all is not as it seems”With our talented presenting team, we’re committed to bringing viewers closer to the action than ever before. Bring on São Paulo!”She will be joined by racing drivers Billy Monger and Catie Munnings on the team, as well as sports commentator Tom Brooks.Pundits who will appear throughout the season will include David Coulthard, Karun Chandhok, Andre Lotterer, James Rossiter and Alan McNish.Saunders Carmichael-Brown and Alexa Rendell are also returning as pitlane reporters.Formula E’s CEO Jeff Dodds admitted before the London season finale that the move to place the racing series behind a paywall had led to “numbers that have been lower than we wanted”.Pascal Wehrlein was crowned as champion last season, narrowly beating Mitch Evans by six points. More

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      Harlem Eubank undercard: Who else is fighting on the Channel 5 card?

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      HARLEM EUBANK returns to action on Friday night in a big clash against Nurali Erdogan in the welterweight division. The Brighton boxer was touted for a big fight against Adam Azim but negotiations for that bout fell through, allowing Erdogan to step up. Harlem Eubank is in action on Friday evening against Nurali ErdoganCredit: ReutersHarlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan – UK start time, stream FREE Eubank won his last two fights by stoppage and will be looking for another statement victory here.Erdogan lost his last encounter, and will be hoping to pull off a big upset in Newcastle.The bout will be held at the Walker Activity Dome in Newcastle. Ring-walks for the main event should get going from around 10.45pm GMT.Channel 5 will show the fight in the UK from 10.30pm GMT, and you can live stream all of the action from the My 5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Wasserman will show the undercard on their YouTube channel, with the action switching to 5Action (Sky channel 150) from 9pm until 10.30pm. Eubank vs Erdogan full cardEubank’s fight against Erdogan may be the main event, but there are some tasty fights on the undercard too.Ben Marksby comes up against Levin Kinsiona in a brilliant super-lightweight clash.Most read in BoxingRobert Lloyd-Taylor faces Robin Zamora at 147lbs and both Joe Laws 7 Cyrus Pattinson are also in action.Harlem Eubank vs. Nurali ErdoganBen Marksby vs. Levi KinsionaRobert Lloyd-Taylor Jr. vs. Robin ZamoraDan Toward vs. Johan NovaNiall Brown vs. Pablo SosaJ’Hon Ingram vs. Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes de OliveiraCyrus Pattinson vs. Andrei AntonovSophie Alisch vs. Marina SakharovJoe Laws vs. Adam CieslakCodie Smith vs. Engel GomezLee Rogers vs. Yin CaicedoEduard Georgiev vs. Jack England More

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      Who is British freestyle football world champion Liv Cooke and is the world record holder married?

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      LIV Cooke is one of football’s brightest stars, having broken numerous Guinness World records and won multiple awards for her dazzling skills.In October 2024, the freestyle ace swapped her millionaire’s lifestyle to slum it in one of Britain’s poorest households on Channel 5’s Rich House, Poor House.Liv Cooke is a football freestyler turned entrepreneurCredit: Instagram/@livcookefsWho is Liv Cooke?Liv Cooke was born in Lancashire on Monday, April 19, 1999.At just 25 years old, she has already achieved a remarkable level of success.She is renowned for her incredible football freestyle tricks, which have earned her a dedicated following on social media.She is a BBC sports presenter and Uefa ambassador who has previously been awarded the Parliamentary Rising Star and Woman of the Future awards.read more on liv cookeLiv’s talent and hard work have brought her not only fame but also fortune — she has established herself as a successful entrepreneur.Career highlightsLiv’s journey to becoming a freestyle football champion began at a young age.She first discovered freestyle football by watching online videos and became a professional freestyler at the age of 16.Her ability to perform complex tricks with a football has captivated audiences worldwide and inspired many aspiring freestylers.Most read in FootballIn addition to her sporting achievements, Liv has engaged in various entrepreneurial ventures and built a business empire.These include founding W1NFLUENCE Ltd — a talent agency representing nearly 100 freestylers — and Liv Cooke Properties Ltd.WATCH freestyle superstar Liv Cooke smash Guinness World Record for keepy uppys WHILE skipping on International Women’s Day Achievements and world recordsLiv’s exceptional skills have earned her numerous accolades and world records.She is currently a seven-time world champion and recently achieved her seventh Guinness World Record.Liv landed 76 alternating crossovers while seated, breaking the record for the “most sit-down alternating football crossovers in 30 seconds (female)”.She set it aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas cruise ship in Barcelona, adding a unique backdrop to her impressive feat.Do you know what going into [Rich House, Poor House] I thought, it’s TV, it’ll be staged… Was I wrong? Oh, my God, I was so wrong!MarriageLiv is married to a woman named Gal, who is from Los Angeles.She had previously been very private about her relationship status, until she publicly addressed the subject in April 2023.Along with a picture of herself and Gal embracing, Liv wrote on X/Twitter: “Yes I’m dating a girl, so what?”The couple splits their time between England and Los Angeles, balancing their personal and professional lives across two continents.Liv Cooke and her wife Gal on Rich House, Poor HouseCredit: Channel 5Rich House, Poor HouseIn October 2024, Liv participated in Channel 5 TV show Rich House Poor House, where she and her wife Gal swapped their luxurious lifestyle with that of the Wing family.Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Liv said she was shocked to find out the show was entirely real as she was forced to walk in the poor family’s shoes day and night for the full week.She said: “Do you know what going into it I thought, it’s TV, it’ll be staged.Liv was surprised to find that life on the show wasn’t stagedCredit: Instagram/@livcookefs”They’ll be sneaking in extra food. We’ll know where we’re going and we’ll sign off on the family that we’re swapping with.”Was I wrong? Oh, my God, I was so wrong!”I didn’t have a clue. It’s all real. You actually do experience their life. There’s ups and downs. It’s an emotional roller coaster, for sure.”Some days I was laughing. Some days I loved it. Other days I was crying.”She added: “I understood how much cash they actually had every week.READ MORE SUN STORIES”To see somebody live off that… I couldn’t comprehend it and I couldn’t do it.”I tried to do it but ended up with burgers with no bread and everything — I was a mess.” More

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      Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan: NEW date, start time, live stream, TV channel for huge rescheduled fight

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      BOXING lovers were devastated to hear that Harlem Eubank’s return to action has been delayed – but the new date has been revealed!The nephew of boxing great Chris Eubank was all set to face former French welterweight champion Nurali Erdgoan on Friday, October 25.Harlem Eubank put on a dominant display in his last fightCredit: ReutersHowever, organisers confirmed they have rescheduled the event to offer fans a more ‘complete’ experience.Harlem captured public attention during his last fight when he stopped Timo Schwarzkopf in front of a televised audience with over two million viewers.This took his incredible record up to 19 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws with nine knockouts.And victory against Erdogan would strengthen his reputation and chances of getting in the ring with Conor Benn – someone who he has called out in the past.Read more on Harlem EubankBut Erdogan presents himself as a formidable opponent as he has never been knocked out in his entire career.When is Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan?Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan will now take place on Friday, November 22.The huge bout is scheduled to get underway at approximately 10pm BST.Walker Dome in Newcastle is the chosen venue for this mouthwatering fight and it can host approximately 2,000 spectators.What TV channel is Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan on and can it be live streamed?Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan will be broadcast LIVE on Channel 5 in the UK.Fans can stream the entire action on My5 via a compatible mobile or tablet device.Can I watch it for free?Yes!Most read in BoxingFans in the UK can watch the whole event for free as long as you hold a valid TV license.What is the full card?Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan (Welterweight bout)Matty Harris vs Lamah Griggs (Heavyweight bout)Ben Marksby vs Levi Kinsiona (Welterweight bout)Sophie Alisch v Linzi Buczynskyj (Super-featherweight bout)Niall Brown v Pablo Sosa (Middleweight bout)What has been said?Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman has highlighted Harlem Eubank’s importance to the sport ahead of this huge fight.Sauerland said: “Harlem is one of the biggest names in British boxing and his return to the ring has been long overdue.“We’re thrilled he signed a new deal with Wasserman Boxing and delighted to deliver him a fight date straight away.“Harlem drew a huge TV audience for his last fight on Channel 5 and UK fight fans are sure to tune-in again for his long-awaited return.“Expect a performance that sends a warning shot to the welterweight division.” More

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      What is Liam Cameron’s boxing record and when is his next fight?

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      LIAM Cameron is a former Commonwealth middleweight champ who has been through the wars both inside and outside of the ring.He’s back in action in June 2024 against Lyndon ‘King’ Arthur — here we look at the record and career of the fighter nicknamed ‘Cannonball’.Liam Cameron’s most recent fight was a first-round TKO victory over Hussein Itaba on March 23, 2024 in SheffieldCredit: GettyWho is Liam Cameron?Liam Cameron is a boxer from Sheffield who was born on October 21, 1990 — making him 33 years old at the time of writing.His first pro fight was a six-round points victory over Matt Scriven at Sheffield City Hall on October 24, 2009.After winning nine consecutive fights, his first loss came at the hands of a tight points decision against Erick Ochieng, this time at Hillsborough Leisure Centre in his hometown on May 28, 2011.He held the Commonwealth middleweight belt from 2017 to 2018 and challenged for the super-middleweight version twice in 2015 and 2016, losing both by unanimous decision.read more on Liam CameronBut in a massive blow to his career, the Sheffield fighter was handed a harsh four-year British boxing ban in 2018 when a metabolite of cocaine was found in his system.In 2020, his step-daughter Tiegan was killed in a traffic incident — just two days before her 21st birthday.Struggling to cope, Liam battled addiction and survived an attempt on his own life.In 2023, he returned to boxing and started a four-fight win streak.Most read in BoxingHe even completed a Sheffield to Manchester round-trip marathon to raise money for a tribute to Tiegan, as well as proving his fitness to return to the ring.His next fight against 33-year-old Mancunian Lyndon Arthur on Friday, June 21.Speaking about his money-raising marathon, Liam told SunSport: “It was a crazy idea really, me and my pal Hassan just wanted to see if we could do it.”We wanted to hit that ‘Welcome to Manchester’ sign and get back.Liam Cameron ran from Sheffield to Manchester and back to raise money for a tribute to his late stepdaughter Tiegan“Then we decided to make it more than a challenge and used it to raise £1,300 for a bench for Tiegan.“It took the best part of 24hrs, with just a rucksack full of flapjacks and the last 10 miles were hell.“I’ve been through some dark times, tough tests, but those last few miles were something else.“Me and Hassan were both crying, confused, in agony. It ended up like a therapy session.I am the underdog, the outsider, the away fighter, but — especially in boxing — people love that guy and they want him to winLia CameronSunSport“But we did it, somehow, and being able to do that, physically and mentally, showed me a boxing comeback would be alright.”Liam has always protested his innocence but wisely has no desire to rock the boat with the British Boxing Board of Control after regaining his licence.Boxing has welcomed him back to the light-heavyweight division, with Eddie Hearn hosting him on a Matchroom show at Sheffield Arena in March, and next up he’s headlining on terrestrial TV.He explained: “At the time I did feel very alone and I felt like some people could have helped me a bit more, but I understand the sport and that it’s a business.Liam Cameron and his friend Hassan took on the 100-mile round trip“Since my comeback, I do feel like all the people that know about my story are willing me to win.“I am the underdog, the outsider, the away fighter, but — especially in boxing — people love that guy and they want him to win.“I first ever loved boxing because of the Rocky films and I think people always love a comeback fairytale story more than an undefeated success.“I feel a bit sorry for Lyndon Arthur, he’s the Manchester lad on a home show in Bolton but I feel like I’ve got all of the backing.”Liam Cameron trains at Steel City Gym, SheffieldCredit: Instagram @liamcameronboxerWhat is Liam Cameron’s boxing record?Liam’s boxing record is 23-5-0.This means he has fought 28 bouts, winning 23, losing five and drawing none.He has won 10 of his fights by knockout, giving him a KO percentage of 43.5.When is Liam Cameron’s next fight?Lyndon returns to the ring on Friday, June 21, 2024, as he takes on Liam Cameron.The bout will be contested at light-heavyweight.Arthur is looking to get back into world title contention, so he’s not going to be eager to let his hopes slip at the hands of underdog Liam.The bout will be held at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, home Bolton Wanderers, with ring walks for the main event expected to commence at around 10.30pm BST.Arthur vs. Cameron will be shown live on Channel 5 and My5 — the channel’s streaming service — in the UK.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe full fight card is as follows:
      Lyndon Arthur vs. Liam Cameron
      Sultan Zaurbek vs. Roman Ruben Reynoso
      Khaleel Majid vs. Alin Florin Ciorceri
      Oliver Zaren vs. Thomas Lacroix
      Niall Brown vs. Jonathan Bouillot
      Matty Harris vs. Yury Bykhautsou
      Joe Howarth vs. TBA, 6 rounds
      Clark Smith vs. Jensen Irving
      Robert Lloyd-Taylor Jr. vs. Owen Durnan
      Tom Welland vs. Alejandro Farias
      Niall Fielding vs. Jake Osgood More

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      What is Lyndon Arthur’s boxing record and when is his next fight?

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      LYNDON ‘King’ Arthur is a British boxer and former IBO light-heavyweight champ.He’s back in action in June 2024 against Liam Cameron — here’s everything you need to know about Lyndon’s career and record.Lyndon Arthur put on a brave performance against Dimitry Bivol in December 2023, ultimately losing the fight convincinglyWho is Lyndon Arthur?Lyndon Arthur is a 33-year-old boxer from Manchester.He made his professional debut in September 2016, scoring a four-round points decision over Andy Neylon at the Manchester Arena.In his 16th fight on October 12, 2019, Lyndon lifted the vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight title by defeating Emmanuel Anim.On December 5, 2020, Lyndon beat Anthony Yarde via split decision to retain his title, while also picking up the vacant WBO Inter-Continental light-heavyweight belt.read more on lyndon arthurHowever, on December 4, 2021, Yarde was victorious in the rematch, winning via a brutal knockout in the fourth round.Lyndon is also a former IBO light-heavyweight champion, lifting the vacant title by knocking out Braian Nahuel Suarez with a vicious body shot on September 1, 2023.His biggest fight to date came when the Mancunian failed in his attempt to dethrone light-heavyweight king Dimitry Bivol in Suadi Arabia on December 23, 2023 — but he did give the pound-for-pound legend one of the biggest scares of his reign.He was a huge underdog in taking on the WBA champion, who dominated Canelo Alvarez in a performance-of-2022 contender, and Lyndon lost a wide decision in the end.Most read in BoxingWhat is Lyndon Arthur’s boxing record?Lyndon’s impressive boxing record is 23-2-0.This means he has fought 25 bouts, winning 23, losing two and drawing none.He has won 16 of his fights by knockout, giving him a KO percentage of 69.6.When is Lyndon Arthur’s next fight?Lyndon returns to the ring on Friday, June 21, 2024, as he takes on compatriot Liam Cameron.The bout will be contested at light-heavyweight and is his first fight since losing to Bivol in December.Anthony Yarde got his revenge over Lyndon Arthur with a four-round demolition jobCameron came out of retirement after five years away from boxing in 2023 and will be looking to provide the upset.But with Lyndon looking to get back into world title contention, he’s not going to be eager to let his hopes slip at the hands of an underdog.The bout will be held at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, home Bolton Wanderers, with ring walks for the main event expected to commence at around 10.30pm BST.Arthur vs. Cameron will be shown live on Channel 5 and My5 — the channel’s streaming service — in the UK.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe full fight card is as follows:
      Lyndon Arthur vs. Liam Cameron
      Sultan Zaurbek vs. Roman Ruben Reynoso
      Khaleel Majid vs. Alin Florin Ciorceri
      Oliver Zaren vs. Thomas Lacroix
      Niall Brown vs. Jonathan Bouillot
      Matty Harris vs. Yury Bykhautsou
      Joe Howarth vs. TBA, 6 rounds
      Clark Smith vs. Jensen Irving
      Robert Lloyd-Taylor Jr. vs. Owen Durnan
      Tom Welland vs. Alejandro Farias
      Niall Fielding vs. Jake Osgood More

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      Lyndon Arthur vs Liam Cameron: UK start time, stream FREE, TV channel, full card for light-heavyweight fight

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      LYNDON ARTHUR returns to the ring on Friday night as he takes on Liam Cameron.The bout will be contested at light-heavyweight and is Arthur’s first fight since losing to Dmitry Bivol last year.Lyndon Arthur lost convincingly to Dmitry Bivol last yearCredit: ReutersCameron came out of retirement after five years away from boxing last year and will be looking to provide the upset.But with Arthur looking to get back into world title contention, he’s not going to be eager to let his hopes slip at the hands of an underdog.When is Arthur vs Cameron?
      Arthur’s light-heavyweight contest with Cameron will take place on Friday, June 21.
      The bout will be held at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, home Bolton Wanderers.
      Ring-walks for the main event will get underway at around 10.30pm BST.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Arthur vs Cameron will be shown live on Channel 5 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the My5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, the fight is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
      Arthur vs Cameron card
      Lyndon Arthur vs. Liam Cameron
      Sultan Zaurbek vs. Roman Ruben Reynoso
      Khaleel Majid vs. Alin Florin Ciorceri
      Oliver Zaren vs. Thomas Lacroix
      Niall Brown vs. Jonathan Bouillot
      Matty Harris vs. Yury Bykhautsou
      Joe Howarth vs. TBA, 6 rounds
      Clark Smith vs. Jensen Irving
      Robert Lloyd-Taylor Jr. vs. Owen Durnan
      Tom Welland vs. Alejandro Farias
      Niall Fielding vs. Jake Osgood More

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      I’m a former boxing champ but my brother’s much braver, he risks his life in the world’s deepest, darkest places

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      SAM EGGINGTON is one of Britain’s bravest boxers – but he’s not even the toughest man around the family dinner table.Aged 30, the Smethwick Savage has a throwback fighting CV to be hugely proud of, having shared the ring with the likes of Bradley Skeete, Frankie Gavin, Paulie Malignaggi and Liam Smith and refusing to be in an easy or unexciting fight.Sam Eggington is one of Britain’s bravest boxersCredit: GettyBut Eggington admits brother Daniel is much braverCredit: Instagram @danieleggingtonDaniel is an extreme explorerCredit: Instagram @danieleggingtonBut the former British welterweight champ would rather boast about brother Daniel, 32, an extreme explorer who has dared to trek around the planet’s least charted territories in remote spots around Indonesia, Costa Rica, the Darien Gap and Guyana.The typically humble Brummie said: “I find it weird that people want to interview me about doing a sport millions of people around the world do every day, when my brother is doing something that only a few people in history have ever done.“I’m in a great gym, I box on TV, people cheer me on and I get paid for it. My brother goes to the deepest darkest places left on earth, living with tribes, risking his life because he loves animals and adventure.“Barring a couple of great sponsors – who help keep his family at home almost calm – he does it at all his own cost.READ MORE IN BOXING”He comes back home and works so hard so he can get back to remote regions and he does it with the minimum of help just from local governments and guides.“He makes what I do look like an absolute doddle, people should be writing articles and watching documentaries about him, not me.“People even rave about the bloke off Eastenders – Grant Mitchell – going to dangerous foreign countries, but he travels with about 15 bodyguards and a TV crew, while my brother is out there with a laptop and a drone.“Right now I am getting ready for 12 rounds on Channel 5, he is spending three months traversing the Rio Negro, through uncharted parts of Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela, that’s proper actual danger.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEggington’s ruthless reluctance to bite his tongue is another trait that marks him out as an old-school fighter.He was brought in to lose against Southampton’s 20-0 Joe Pigford last May at his nearby Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. Fans fear Anthony Joshua will be ‘sleeping for a week’ after Francis Ngannou BREAKS scale on punch machineBut – once again – he upset the applecart and the bookies by scoring a longshot win for the underdog on the road.It should have sparked his umpteenth resurgence for the 34-8 banger but instead he has spent almost a year on the sidelines waiting for a fight that has finally come around this Friday, against another favourite in Abass Baraou, on Channel 5.“I was born in the wrong era,” he explains perfectly.“I’m not interested in protecting my record, social media or sucking up to people, I just want to fight.“I should have been around in the 1950s when everybody fought everyone and losing in a great fight wasn’t something to be ashamed of.“These days fighters are terrified of losing and more worried about their followers than their fights.“My last win was great, the outsider again fighting in my opponent’s backyard and we sprung the upset again.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It should have sparked another title run but instead I’ve had to wait around while other people make silly demands and price themselves out of fights.“No one can ever say I ever used any excuse to avoid a fight, I’m ready to go at 4pm when it’s still light outside or 1 in the morning when the cleaners have already started sweeping up, stick me on the free YouTube stream before the TV section, I couldn’t care less, I just want to fight.”Eggington returns against Abass BaraouCredit: Reuters More