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    Elle Brooke announces huge next fight and vows to ‘RETIRE’ ex-UFC superstar on May 25

    ELLE BROOKE has announced her next fight against Paige VanZant – and vowed to “RETIRE” the ex-UFC star on May 25.The bout was confirmed on social media after it was accidentally leaked by DAZN just days earlier. Elle Brooke is set to fight Paige VanZanr in a boxing matchCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongPaige VanZant is set to make her boxing debutCredit: INSTAGRAM/paigevanzantBrooke posted on X: “When they call, I accept. About to retire a UFC star.”The OnlyFans star is now 4-1 in the ring and most recently stopped ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker in Leeds. Meanwhile, VanZant has not fought since 2021 when she lost a bare-knuckle boxing rematch against MMA rival Rachael Ostovich. VanZant left the UFC at 8-5 in the cage for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut she lost both her BKFC bouts and has not returned to the ring since – despite teasing a boxing switch in February. VanZant, 30, told MMAFighting: “Accepted a boxing match, that will be my next fight. It’s really, really exciting.”The American revealed her boxing debut was set for March but had to be backdated to the summer.And Brooke, 26, has long named VanZant among her list of dream opponents.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhen probed by talkSPORT, she said: “A really huge fight like Paige VanZant or Ronda Rousey.”Now the two collide in Houston, Texas at Misfits 15 – which marks the first time the crossover boxing promotion has been headlined by women. Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing icon More

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    DAZN accidentally leak Elle Brooke’s huge next fight against ex-UFC superstar on May 25

    DAZN accidentally let slip Elle Brooke’s next fight will be against Paige VanZant on May 25.The sports streaming service was airing the press conference for Devin Haney’s world title bout against Ryan Garcia. Elle Brooke is set to fight Paige VanZanr in a boxing matchCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongPaige VanZant is set to make her boxing debutCredit: INSTAGRAM/paigevanzantThis was the leak live on airAnd eagle-eyed fans noticed that on the advertising board was the reveal that the OnlyFans stars will meet at Misfits 15. SunSport understands the clash will take place in Texas. Brooke is now 4-1 in the ring and most recently stopped ex-Love Islander AJ Bunker in Leeds. Meanwhile, VanZant has not fought since 2021 when she lost a bare-knuckle boxing rematch against MMA rival Rachael Ostovich. READ MORE IN BOXINGVanZant left the UFC at 8-5 in the cage for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. But she lost both her BKFC bouts and has not returned to the ring since – despite teasing a boxing switch in February. VanZant, 30, told MMAFighting: “Accepted a boxing match, that will be my next fight. It’s really, really exciting.”The American revealed her boxing debut was set for March but had to be backdated to the summer.Most read in BoxingAnd Brooke, 26, has long named VanZant among her list of dream opponents. When probed by talkSPORT, she said: “A really huge fight like Paige VanZant or Ronda Rousey.”Seven sports stars who started an OnlyFans including ex-footballer and British boxing icon More

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    Canelo Alvarez vs Jaime Munguia: Start time, live stream, TV channel, full undercard for Cinco de Mayo title fight

    CANELO ALVAREZ is back in another huge fight on Cinco de Mayo as he faces fellow Mexican fighter Jaime Munguia. A win over Jermell Charlo last September ensured Alvarez kept hold of all four of his super-middleweight world titles. Canelo Alvarez beat Jermell Charlo with ease last yearCredit: GettyJaime Munguia beat John Ryder earlier this year via 9th-round TKOCredit: GettyNow he’s defending them against Munguia, who will be relishing the chance to become an undisputed champion. Munguia was last in action against John Ryder earlier this year, stopping him in the 9th round. Alvarez also fought the Brit in 2023 but went the distance with him. Should Alvarez beat Munguia, fans will be calling for a mega-fight against David Benavidez, who’s being touted as the next big thing in American boxing. Munguia will be looking to spoil the party with his action-packed style of fighting to keep his undefeated 43-0 record intact. When is Alvarez vs Munguia?
    Alvarez’s big undisputed clash against Munguia will take place on Saturday, May 4.
    The fight will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Cinco de Mayo weekend.
    Ring-walks for the main event will get underway from around 11.30pm ET/8.30pm PST/4.30am BST.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Alvarez vs Munguia will be shown live on Amazon Prime Video PPV and DAZN PPV in the US.
    A price for the event has yet to be announced.
    In the UK, the fight will be shown on DAZN as part of your subscription.
    You can live stream the event from the Amazon Prime Video and DAZN apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    DAZN monthly subscriptions range from $19.99-a-month for a 12-month contract to $24.99-a-month for a month-to-month deal.
    An Amazon Prime membership is $14.99-a-month or $139 for the year.
    Alvarez vs Munguia full card
    Canelo Alvarez (c) vs. Jaime Munguia for the IBF, WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring super middleweight titles
    Mario Barrios (c) vs. Fabian Maidana for the interim WBC welterweight title
    Brandon Figueroa (c) vs. Jessie Magdaleno for the interim WBC featherweight title
    Eimantas Stanionis (c) vs. Gabriel Maestre for the WBA welterweight title More

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    Matchroom vs Queensberry full card: Who is fighting on huge bill? Live stream and TV channel, UK start time

    BOXING fans rejoice as there’s a huge night of action coming your way this summer. Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom and Frank Warren’s Queensberry will pit five of their best fighters from each stable against each other on a huge card. Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren shake hands on Matchroom vs Queensberry dealThe event will be headlined by Artur Beterbiev’s big undisputed light-heavyweight clash against Dmitry Bivol, with the five Matchroom vs Queensberry fights to come before it. The biggest fight of the undercard will feature heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Zhlei Zhang squaring off. Daniel Dubois will also return to action following his victory over Jarrell Miller last year as he faces Filip Hrgovic. Brit boxers Craig Richards, Hamzah Sheeraz and Nick Ball are all also in action. Matchroom vs Queensberry full card
    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – (Undisputed light-heavyweight titles
    Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
    Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
    Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
    Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry)
    When is the Matchrom vs Queensberry card?
    The Matchroom vs Queensberry five-on-five clash will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 10.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast the card in the UK.
    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 live stream the action from either the discovery+ app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device. More

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    Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card for sensational heavyweight fight

    HEAVYWEIGHT boxing literally doesn’t get much bigger as Deontay Wilder makes his return to the ring in June against Zhilei Zhang. The two titans of the squared circle will face off in what should be one of the most entertaining fights of either man’s career. Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker exchange punches during their fight in MarchCredit: GettyJoseph Parker beat Deontay Wilder on points last DecemberCredit: GettyWilder and Zhang are both coming off losses to Joseph Parker, who beat the former back in December, before toppling the latter in March. Now the pair face a crossroads fight against each other, with both desperate not to lose. Wilder is still pining for a mega-fight with Anthony Joshua, while Zhang hopes to push himself into the conversation for a world title shot. The match-up is also part of the Matchroom vs Queensberry five-on-five line-up, with Wilder fighting for Eddie Hearn and Zhilei Zhang on Frank Warren’s side. Elsewhere on the card, Artur Beterbiev faces Dmitry Bivol in the main event and Daniel Dubois takes on Filip Hrgovic. When is Wilder vs Zhang?
    Wilder’s huge fight with Zhang will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the co-main event can be expected at aroung 9.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Wilder vs Zhang in the UK.
    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 live stream the action from either the discovery+ app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Wilder vs Zhang full card
    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – (Undisputed light-heavyweight titles
    Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
    Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
    Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
    Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry)
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    Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic: UK start time, live stream and full card for Dynamite’s return to the ring in Saudi

    DANIEL DUBOIS is back in a big way this summer as he faces feared Croatian heavyweight Filip Hrgovic. A win over ‘El Animal’ could see Dubois be given a world title shot, as Hrgovic is the current IBF mandatory challenger. Filip Hrgovic celebrates victory against Mark De MoriCredit: GettyDaniel Dubois lost to Oleksandr Usyk last AugustCredit: GettyDubois is coming off a massive win against Jarrell Miller in December, becoming the first man to beat him and knock him out. Hrgovic’s biggest win came against Zhilei Zhang on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in August 2022, but he failed to impress and some even thought he lost the bout. A statement win over Brit Dubois, however, will reminds fans and pundits alike just what he’s about. Elsewhere on the Matchroom vs Queensberry card, Dmitry Bivol will take on Artur Beterbiev in the main event, and Deontay Wilder faces Zhang. When is Dubois vs Hrgovic?
    Dubois’ intriguing clash with will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the co-main event can be expected at aroung 9.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Dubois vs Hrgovic in the UK.
    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 live stream the action from either the discovery+ app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Dubois vs Hrgovic full card
    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – (Undisputed light-heavyweight titles
    Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
    Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
    Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
    Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry) More

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    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: When is it, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, Matchroom vs Queensberry FULL CARD

    ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol will finally clash later this year for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles. The pair have been on a collision course to face each other for years, but now they’re set to meet in a huge fight. Dmitry Bivol beat Lyndon Arthur in his last fight five months agoCredit: ReutersArtur Beterbiev had the toughest fight of his career against Anthony Yarde but wonCredit: GettyBeterbiev holds the WBC, IBF and WBO titles at 175lbs, beating the likes of Brit stars Anthony Yarde and Callum Smith on the way. Bivol is the WBA titleholder and is best known for handing Canelo Alvarez the second loss of his career two years ago. The card is also set to feature a huge five-on-five bill of fights between the two biggest promoters in the UK. Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions will pit five fighters each from their respective stables against each other at different weight classes. When is Beterbiev vs Bivol?
    Beterbiev’s massive clash with Dmitry Bivol will take place on Saturday, June 1.
    The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 10.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Both DAZN and TNT Sports will broadcast Beterbiev vs Bivol in the UK.
    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 live stream the action from either the discovery+ app for TNT Sports, or the DAZN app for DAZN, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Full cardThe headline fight between Beterbiev and Bivol is NOT part of the Matchroom vs Queensberry line-up.Those fights will instead include the Deontay Wilder’s return to the ring against Zhilei Zhang and Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic.Most read in BoxingThere’s also a featherweight world title fight between Raymond Ford and Nick Ball.
    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – (Undisputed light-heavyweight titles
    Deontay Wilder (Matchroom) vs Zhilei Zhang (Queensberry)
    Daniel Dubois (Queensberry) vs Filip Hrgovic (Matchroom)
    Raymond Ford (Matchroom) vs Nick Ball (Queensberry) – (WBA featherweight title)
    Craig Richards (Matchroom) vs Willy Hutchinson (Queensberry)
    Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams (Matchroom) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Queensberry) More

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    Ellie Scotney vs Segolene Lefebvre: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for massive title fight

    ELLIE SCOTNEY will be looking to add another world title to her collection when she faces Segolene Lefebvre this weekend in Manchester. The Catford fighter won her first world title last summer against Cherneka Johnson, dedicating the win to her nan. Ellie Scotney is undefeated during her professional career so farCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunNow she’s aiming to become unified champ at super-bantamweight, with her eyes firmly set on undisputed status. Scotney trains under Shane McGuigan and is stablemates with the likes of Chris Billam-Smith, Adam Azim and Caroline Dubois. She’s displayed superior boxing skills to all her opponents so far during her pro career, and is showing no signs of letting up. Victory this weekend would put her one step closer to having all four 122lbs belts around her waist. When is Scotney vs Lefebvre?
    Scotney’s big world title clash with Lefebvre will take place on Saturday, April 13.
    The AO Arena in Manchester will play host to the co-main event.
    Expect ring-walks to get underway from around 9.30pm BST, with the main card to get going at 7pm.
    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Scotney vs Lefebvre will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.
    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 up front, 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.
    Scotney vs Lefebvre full card
    Jordan Gill vs. Zelfa Barrett; Super featherweight
    Ellie Scotney vs. Segolene Lefebvre; For the IBF and WBO women’s super bantamweight title
    Ste Clarke vs. Jensen Irving; Middleweight
    Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Elizabeth Carabajal; For the vacant WBO women’s lightweight title
    Michael Gomez Jr vs. Kane Baker; Super featherweight
    Jack Turner vs. Abdul Kesi Ngaoma; Super flyweight
    Jimmy Sains vs. Mateusz Kalecki; Middleweight
    William Crolla vs. Fabio Cascone; Light middleweight
    Brandon Scott vs. Rodrigo Matias Areco; Super bantamweight More