More stories

  • in

    Astrid Wett vs AJ Bunker: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for Misfits Boxing 005 event

    ASTRID WETT is set to take to the ring again after beating Keeley Colbran by TKO in KSI’s last Misfits event.OnlyFans star Wett is set to take on Love Island star AJ Bunker as part KSI’s Misfits 005 event.
    Astrid Wett previously beat Keely Colbran at Misfits 002
    Wett is hoping to make it two win in two against AJ Booker
    Wett would like to complete her boxing hattrick after her fight with Booker, with a bout against fellow OnlyFans star Elle Brooke.
    The main event on the night is between Youtube stars Jay Swingler and Nichlmao.
    Astrid revealed a preview into her preparation for the fight as she shared a picture to her Instagram with a busted nose.
    However, she assured fans that it had made no hindrance to her preparation for the fight.
    Read more on Boxing
    KSI will not take part in Misfits 005 but is keen to return to the ring soon, with Jake Paul in his sights.
    When is Astrid Wett vs AJ Booker?

    Astrid Wett vs AJ Booker is set to take place on Saturday, March 4th.
    The event is expected to start at 7pm UK time, with the ring walk expected to be around 8:35pm.
    International Centre Telford will be the venue.

    How can I watch Astrid Wett vs AJ Booker?

    Astrid Wett vs AJ Booker will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
    DAZN subscribers can stream the whole Misfits 005 event through the DAZN app on any mobile device or tablet.
    If you are not a DAZN member, you can purchase a monthly subscription for £7.99 to access all of DAZN’s live streams for the month.

    Who is on the undercard?
    Here’s the full card for KSI’s huge Misfits 005 event:
    Most read in Boxing

    Jay Swingler vs Nichlmao – MAIN EVENT
    King Kenny vs Ashley Tebi from Rak Su
    Deen The Great vs Pully Arif
    Luis Pineda & BDave vs Stromedy & Austin Sprinz
    Walid Sharks vs N&A Productions
    Astrid Wett vs AJ Bunker
    Ginty vs Halal Ham
    Tempo Arts vs Godson More

  • in

    Jay Swingler vs Nichlmao: Date, UK start time, stream, TV channel, undercard for KSI’s huge Misfits boxing event

    JAY SWINGLER’S highly-anticipated Misfits boxing battle against Nichlmao is fast approaching – and there are some mouth-watering fights on the undercard.KSI humiliated FaZe Temperrr with a first round KO in series 004 of the rising boxing promotion event.
    KSI beat FaZe Temperrr in the most recent Misfits boxing eventCredit: PA
    Swingler embrassed Cherdley’s in October 2022Credit: Getty
    But fans were left feeling robbed of entertainment as the YouTube superstar’s original opponent Dillon Danis, dropped out after short notice.
    However, this time round, Misfits CEO KSI has pulled some strings to get Swingler and Nichlmao in the ring together as the main event for the show.
    Swingler, 27 lost his first boxing bout to social media star AnEsonGib in 2018, before beating American YouTuber Cherdley’s during series 002 of Misfits.
    And the Instagram famous fighter will be determined to improve his record against boxing debutant Nichlmao.
    Read more on KSI
    It’s yet to be confirmed whether KSI is eyeing a return to the ring, but SunSport has all the other information on this upcoming event in Telford.
    When is Swingler vs Nichlmao?
    Initially, Misfits 005 was supposed to take place on Saturday, February 25 in Milton Keynes.
    But now, Jay Swingler’s highly-anticipated boxing bout against Nichlmao will take place on Saturday, March 4.
    The event is expected to start at 7pm UK time while the headline for the fifth edition of Misfits will get underway around 10pm UK time.
    Most read in Boxing
    And International Centre Telford is the allocated arena for the entire event which can host approximately 4,000 fans.
    How can I watch Swingler vs Nichlmao?
    Swingler vs Nichlamo will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN in the UK.
    Subscription members can stream the entire action through any mobile device or tablet on the DAZN app.
    However, new members are required to pay a monthly fee of £7.99 for access to DAZN’s live streams.
    Alternatively, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of every fight on the card.
    Who is on the undercard?
    Jay Swingler and Nichlmao headline this huge event.
    But history will be made as the first ever boxing tag team match is set to take place on Misfits 005.

    Jay Swingler vs Nichlmao – MAIN EVENT
    King Kenny vs Ashley Tebi from Rak Su
    Deen The Great vs Pully Arif
    Luis Pineda & BDave vs Stromedy & Austin Sprinz
    Walid Sharks vs N&A Productions
    Astrid Wett vs AJ Bunker
    Ginty vs Halal Ham
    Tempo Arts vs Godson More

  • in

    Watch British super-lightweight champion Dalton Smith pick up opponent before SLAMMING him to the canvas in ugly scenes

    DALTON SMITH bizarrely slammed Billy Allington to the canvas WWE style during his win in Nottingham last night.The bout took place on the Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara undercard at Motorpoint Arena.

    Dalton Smith lifted Billy Allington off the groundCredit: Twiter @IFLTV
    The 26-year-old then threw Allington to the canvas in ugly scenesCredit: Twiter @IFLTV
    On the way to victory, Smith provided a hugely controversial moment.
    During the bout, the British super-lightweight champion responded to an Allington counter left by lifting him up and slamming him to the ground.
    The referee immediately paused the fight, but somehow opted not to deduct Smith a point.
    After being sternly told not to do it again, Smith got away with his indiscretion and the fight went on.
    READ MORE IN BOXING
    The 26-year-old from Sheffield subsequently moved to 14-0 with a dominant points win, taking it 120-107, 119-108 and 119-108 on the scorecards.
    Smith was compared to wrestler Steve Austin on social media, with iFL TV calling him: “Stone Cold Dalton Smith.”
    A fan responded: “Stone cold? Or completely illegal?”
    And a second wrote: “Pathetic refereeing not docking points there.”
    Most read in Boxing
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS
    A third commented: “Dirty that, not needed at all.”
    And another added: “Pathetic, straight DQ.”
    In the main event, Leigh Wood was dethroned as featherweight world champ by Mauricio Lara.
    The bout, billed as “Dance with the Devil” – was ended by a left hook from hell.
    Wood had been comfortably ahead on the scorecards through six rounds.
    But Lara produced a brutal seventh round KO to steal the Brit’s crown.
    Wood’s defeat left his dreams of an all-British title defence against Josh Warrington in tatters.
    Leigh Wood’s title defence ended in heartbreakCredit: Getty More

  • in

    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara LIVE RESULTS: Leigh-thal has huge cut above eye after horrid clash of heads – latest updates

    LEIGH WOOD is back in action TONIGHT as he defends his WBA featherweight world title against heavy-hitter Mauricio Lara. Nottingham fighter Wood will be determined to build on his epic 12th-round knockout win over Michael Conlan 11 months ago.
    But Lara is set to be a tough test which Josh Warrington found out back in 2021 after being caught cold in the first round.

    Main event start time: 10pm GMT
    TV/Live stream: DAZN

    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
    Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara (Round 1)
    The two fighters feel each other in the early stages.
    Wood goes for a big right hand but Lara swerves it.
    As Leigh Wood comes in closer, Lara swings a huge uppercut which misses.
    As soon as Lara comes in with the jab, Wood tries to come over the top with a big shot.
    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara
    Both fighters are heading out to the ring.
    They look focussed for this one.
    Main event ready to go off.
    Credit: Reuters
    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara
    The crowd are ready for this one as ‘Sweet Caroline’ belts out as Lara heads into the ring.
    He doesn’t speak a word of English as we saw backstage with the translator, but seems to like this song.
    It is a full house here now.
    Next fight up…..
    We are ready for the main event now.
    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara.
    The one we have all been waiting for.
    Dalton Smith wins by unanimous decision
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 12)
    Smith is trying to finish this fight off in the final round.
    Allington seems capable of taking the barrage.
    Dalton Smith is still looking to land some big hooks.
    He is feinting some punches trying to draw in the chance for a shot to finish him off.
    Allington has looked a little tired in this round but does well to go the distance.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 11)
    Dalton Smith has taken this fight in his stride.
    Questionable whether he needed to take it up a gear and put Allington to bed.
    You don’t want to take every fight the distance.
    Allington has taken some big punches and still seems keen land some punches himself.
    Credit: Reuters
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 10)
    Dalton Smith is very lucky to not have a points deduction in this round.
    He picks his opponent up and slams him into the canvas like it’s WWE.
    Smith has a cut above his eye, he is still in control of this fight but if he had finished this in an earlier round, there would be not cut above his eye.
    That could affect future bout plans.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 9)
    Allington is taking a lot of punches now from Dalton Smith.
    The defending champion still looks capable of finishing this with a couple of punches.
    Smith catches Allington with a left hook and his legs wobble and he is struggling to stay in this one.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 8)
    Allington makes a big mistake as he comes out of the clinch and leaves his chin open.
    Dalton Smith comes straight and catches him with a combination and rocks his opponent as he struggles to stay up.
    This is measured boxing by Smith, not taking any unnecessary risks but looking to pick off Allington.
    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 7)
    It is a surprise that Smith has not been given a warning.
    He keeps pushing Allington away under the jaw.
    Smith still biding his time while landing some good body shots.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 6)
    Dalton Smith is winning the card with everyone.
    He needs to make sure that he doesn’t get complacent.
    When his big shots miss, he is off balance and gives the chance for a counter.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 5)
    The referee is not happy with the pushing by both boxers and has to have another word with them.
    Smith is trying to pick Allington off as he comes in.
    He catches him with a heavy body shot.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 4)
    Dalton Smith is trying to get closer and get some punches in.
    Allington is wary to keep out of range.
    Smith is struggling to land his punches on his opponent.
    Towards the end of the round Smith lands a combination and stuns Allington, rocked by the power of those punches.
    Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 3)
    Both fighters are still being very cautious.
    Smith follows up his jab with combinations.
    Allington is focussed on not trying to take any big hits.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 2)
    Both boxers are planning for the distance with this one.
    Waiting for an opening in the opponent’s defence.
    Allington still working the jab well, he may have edged that one.
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington (Round 1)
    First round is a bit like they were both posing for a photoshoot.
    Finally towards the end of the round they start exchanging punches.
    Allington is trying to get behind his jab with Smith poised for the counter.
    Credit: Reuters
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington
    Big test for Dalton Smith to showcase his talent in this one.
    He’s already won the best intro music tonight so far.
    As Dalton heads to the ring ‘When the Sun Goes Down’ by the Arctic Monkeys blares out.
    Tune.
    Next fight up…..
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington
    British Super Lightweight title fight.
    Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 2)
    Cully is hurting Flores with his attacks.
    He puts Flores on the canvas for an eight count.
    Flores looks at his corner, he’s gone.
    Cully comes back in and puts him down again, fight over
    Credit: PA
    Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully (Round 1)
    Two very different styles here.
    Cully stays away from his opponent then dives in quickly with combos before getting back out of there.
    He has cut Flores on his eye early on here.
    Next fight up…..
    Two undefeated boxers going toe-to-toe in this one.
    Wilfredo Flores vs Gary Cully
    Good reception for the Irish boxer Gary ‘The Diva’ Cully.
    WBA Intercontinental belt on the line in this one.
    Cheavon Clarke wins by unanimous decision
    Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 10)
    Clarke despite looking tired tries to put it together for the last round.
    Duffus seems he is coping well.
    Just at the end of the round Clarke lands a big right and sits him down on his backside with the last punch of the fight.
    Israel Duffus vs Cheavon Clarke (Round 9)
    Both boxers land some heavy body shots.
    Clarke is moving more slowly than in previous rounds, he is feeling going this distance.
    Duffus has come back from nowhere like the counts in the previous rounds and knockdowns didn’t happen.
    Load more entries… More

  • in

    Fans left groaning as DAZN announce shock plan to rival Sky Sports and BT Sport for Premier League TV rights

    STREAMING giants DAZN have announced a shock plan to rival Sky Sports and BT Sport for Premier League TV rights – but fans are far from impressed.DAZN confirmed securing rights to Prem football is a ‘high-priority’ for the company. 
    DAZN have stated their intentions to secure Premier League TV rightsCredit: Getty
    DAZN currently stream Serie A football as well as high profile boxing events and NFLCredit: Getty – Contributor
    The streaming giants are one of boxing’s main broadcasters and have even snatched former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua from rivals Sky.
    And they plan on doing the same but with Prem football, rivalling both Sky and BT.
    DAZN already forks out £747million a season to host the domestic rights for Serie A football.
    They also have a ten-year worldwide deal with NFL worth close to £840m.
    Read more in football
    DAZN chief executive Shay Segev says plans to get Prem football are well underway.
    Speaking to The Times, he said: “Football is obviously very big in the UK and EPL is an option on our menu.
    “If the question is do we have any ambition to go to this market, the answer is of course yes. And it’s not only ambition it’s a high priority on my list.
    “DAZN is a sports service and clearly we will try to get bigger packages but the maths needs to work.
    Most read in Football
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
    “The question is the economic situation, the competition and whether we will be in a position to be strong enough to position ourselves as the best.
    “I am very, very confident that in the mid to long-term we can be a big player in the UK.
    “Whether this takes, two years, five years, seven years, time will tell.”
    Segev says DAZN taking on English top-flight football would further boost revenue.
    He explained: “In the old world there is a conflict of interest between the [sports] and the broadcasters.
    “We don’t want competition and we want to pay the least we can. The new world is a partnership deal, a revenue-sharing deal.
    “The clubs and leagues expect to get a specific level, then we can come in and guarantee some level of revenues and are also looking for the upside as well and we will be focused on the upside.”
    DAZN have time to put together their bid ahead of next year’s auction that will see rights for the 2025-28 seasons decided.
    The current deal running from 2022 and running until 2025 and is worth a whopping £4.8billion.
    The Daily Mail state that there is concern that the Premier League would be unhappy with more than three media outlets hosting the rights.
    That could mean one of Sky, BT, or Amazon would have to drop out.
    However, DAZN’s announcement has left fans groaning.
    Sports fans are already paying for Sky, BT and in the festive season, Amazon.
    One said on Twitter: “The Premier League need to go on their own. Make their own app and leave the rest behind imo.”
    Another tweeted: “Hope they don’t get it.
    Read More on The Sun
    “They charge £20 a month for boxing alone. Imagine if they got PL games.”
    A third added: “Once it gets some other sports rights which it will and sort out being available in pubs DAZN will be a monster company.” More

  • in

    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for featherweight world title fight

    LEIGH WOOD is back in action this weekend as he defends his WBA featherweight world title against Mauricio Lara. Nottingham fighter Wood hasn’t been in the ring since his epic 12th-round knockout win over Michael Conlan 11 months ago.
    Leigh Wood knocked out Michael Conlan last year in NottinghamCredit: Reuters
    Mauricio Lara has fought Josh Warrington twice in his careerCredit: PA
    Lara is best known for fighting Josh Warrington twice, knocking him out in the first with the second being stopped after the Mexican suffered a cut from an accidental headbutt.
    Both Wood and Lara are heavy punchers and most will see this fight as the most explosive the featherweight division has to offer.
    Wood, who was upgraded to full WBA 126lbs champion earlier this year, was scheduled to fight Lara last year before he pulled out with an injury.
    But now he gets his chance against the feared Mexican, who is facing his first ever world title shot.

    When is Wood vs Lara?

    Wood’s big clash against Lara takes place this weekend on Saturday, February 18.

    The fight will take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
    Ring-walks for the main event should begin at around 10pm UK time.
    The main card will get going from 7pm.

    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    Wood vs Lara will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your monthly subscription.
    You can subscribe to DAZN for £9.99-a-month, which commits you for 12 months.
    You can also pay £99.99 up front for the year, or go with DAZN’s flexible saver option, which is £19.99-a-month – and that allows you to cancel at any time.
    The fight is available for live streaming on the DAZN app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

    Wood vs Lara full card

    Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara – for WBA featherweight title
    Dalton Smith vs Billy Allington
    Gary Cully vs Wilfredo Flores
    Cheavon Clarke vs TBA
    Gamal Yafai vs Diego Alberto Ruiz
    Kieron Conway vs Jorge Silva
    Nico Leivars vs Alberto Motos
    Junaid Bostan vs TBA

    Most read in Boxing
    What has been said?
    Wood said: “I prefer being an underdog and I love proving people wrong.
    “People tweet me all the time and say, ‘this is a mismatch and I’m going to lose’ but if you look at my Twitter I retweet them because it fuels me.
    “Winning fuels me. Lara has a style that suits me. Conlan was all wrong for me stylistically, but styles make fights and I’m confident in my ability.
    “If I approach this fight wrong, it could be brutal. Lara is good and we saw that in the first fight with Josh Warrington, but if I do as I plan, this fight won’t reach halfway – I’m going to get Lara out of there.” More

  • in

    Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for AJ comeback at O2 Arena

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is BACK as he prepares to face American Jermaine Franklin in a huge comeback fight. AJ hasn’t been in the ring since he lost his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk back in August.
    Anthony Joshua lost to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time back in AugustCredit: Getty
    Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin in tight circumstances back in NovemberCredit: Getty
    The former heavyweight champ is looking to get back into title contention, however, and is starting things off with a tasty clash against Franklin.
    The Michigan-born fighter lost a narrow decision to Dillian Whyte at the tail-end of 2022, but most thought he did enough to win the fight.
    Should Joshua beat Franklin, a rematch with Whyte, who he knocked out in 2015, would be well on the cards.
    Joshua’s career is effectively on the line, however, so he can’t take Franklin lightly.
    Franklin, 29, will be looking to catapult himself into the heavyweight title picture himself, and a win over Joshua would give him some newfound fame in the US.
    Robert Garcia is no longer Joshua’s trainer, with the Brit set to partner up with Derrick James out in Texas.
    Joshua will be hoping some fresh eyes in his corner can reignite his career, with future super-fights against Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder still on his mind.
    First things first – win emphatically against Franklin and those huge match-ups will be back on.
    Most read in Boxing
    When is Joshua vs Franklin?

    Joshua’s big clash against Franklin will take place on Saturday, April 1.
    The event will be held at London’s O2 Arena.
    The fight will get underway at approximately 10.30pm UK time.
    The main card will begin at 6pm or 7pm GMT.

    What channel is Joshua vs Franklin and can it be live streamed?

    Joshua vs Franklin will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £7.99-a-month.
    The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.

    How much will the fight cost?
    Joshua’s last fight against Usyk was priced at £26.99 on Sky Sports Box Office.
    Joshua vs Franklin will be on DAZN, but a price point has yet to be announced.
    Joshua vs Franklin full card
    The undercard for Joshua vs Franklin has yet to be announced.
    Check back at SunSport for all the latest news on the rest of the bill.
    What has been said?
    Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has said: “You go into that fight in April – you know that with defeat, it’s all over, really. It would be a third back-to-back defeat.
    “And yet a great performance and a showreel knockout gets everyone saying, ‘We’re back, we’re back baby.’
    “That’s what I can’t wait for, because I love it when our backs are against the wall.
    “That’s the best moments and this is one of those moments for AJ. He wants a big fight in the summer.
    “The one that would make sense and the one that should be hopefully quite straightforward to make is the rematch with Dillian Whyte.
    “We’re open to a Deontay Wilder fight, we’re open to a Tyson Fury fight.”
    Anthony Joshua will be looking to get back to winning ways against FranklinCredit: Dan Charity
    Who is Joshua’s new trainer Derrick James?
    Joshua had Team GB coach Rob McCracken in his corner for most of his career, but that all changed before the Usyk rematch.
    AJ brought in esteemed trainer of multiple world champions Robert Garcia.
    And though Garcia did implement a more offensive game plan against Usyk, the fight slipped away from Joshua, who has now decided to make another change.
    Joshua is set to link up with James, who trains both undisputed super-welterweight champion Jermell Charlo, and unified welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr.
    Both men are offensive-minded, with Spence Jr especially well-versed when it comes to educated pressure-fighting.
    James won the Ring Magazine trainer of the year award in 2017, but he also had his own fighting career once upon a time.
    Read More on The Sun
    The Texan finished his career with a pro record of 27-7-1, but missed out on the chance to compete at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona.
    James is currently the only trainer in boxing to coach two fighters who hold multiple world titles.
    Derrick James (right) trains unified welterweight champion Errol Spence JrCredit: Getty More

  • in

    Canelo Alvarez opens talks to return against Brit John Ryder with boxing superstar in line for massive UK debut fight

    CANELO ALVAREZ has opened talks to face Britain’s John Ryder – and could be in line for a massive UK boxing debut.The Mexican wants to avenge his light-heavyweight loss to Dmitry Bivol next September but will return in a May fight beforehand.
    Canelo Alvarez has opened talks to face Britain’s John RyderCredit: Getty
    John Ryder is mandatory challenger for Canelo Alvarez’s WBO titleCredit: Getty
    And after beating Gennady Golovkin, 40, last September in their trilogy bout, Canelo, 32, retained his undisputed super-middleweight crown.
    And Ryder, 34, became the WBO mandatory challenger after beating Zach Parker, 28, in November.
    It puts him in line for a shot at Canelo and promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed negotiations are underway.
    He told DAZN: “I’ve been speaking to Eddie Reynoso and the team over the last couple of days; we’re negotiating that fight at the moment.
    READ MORE IN BOXING
    “Obviously, Canelo’s got options, it doesn’t have to be John Ryder, but he is the mandatory.
    “We’re trying to agree on a deal with Canelo Alvarez, and we’re trying to agree to a deal with John Ryder as well.
    “We’d like to see that fight internationally, something a little bit different for Saul, and hopefully we can conclude a deal for that in the coming weeks.”
    Venues in Europe, America and the Middle East are all options for Canelo, which could pave the way for a UK debut.
    Most read in Boxing
    Hearn said: “UK, Middle East, even the US, Mexico.
    “Saul can fight anywhere, but it’s always been a plan of mine to take him around the world, and I’d love to be a part of it.”
    Canelo was beaten by WBA light-heavyweight champion Bivol, 32, in May 2022 but the pair are lined up to rematch later this year.
    Dmitry Bivol beat Canelo Alvarez in May 2022Credit: Getty More