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    Darren Till vs Darren Stewart: start time, TV channel, stream and full card as the pair meet in Misfits main event

    DARREN TILL returns to boxing THIS WEEKEND after his victory over Anthony Taylor earlier this year.It is a battle of the Darren’s as Till and Stewart main event the rescheduled Misfits 21 card.Darren Till is unbeaten in his Boxing career so farCredit: Taka G Wu/Alamy Live NewsDarren Stewart will make his boxing debut after retiring from MMACredit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCThe former UFC fighter will take on Darren Stewart at Vaillaint Live in Derby.Till was originally scheduled to fight Tommy Fury in late January on his Misfits debut, but Fury pulled out of the fight.Till left UFC in 2023, with no intention of returning, turning his attention to a career in boxing, and will clash MMA specialist Darren Stewart.Stewart announced retirement from MMA, citing financial difficulties in August 2024, later going to work on a train line, but has been given a “second chance” through boxing.Read more BoxingThe fight will take place at cruiserweight with Till describing his most recent win as “just another day at the office.”He told The Independent: “It was good to be back on the big stage, especially the Misfits stage. “I’m a misfit, aren’t I? I have been my whole life, in the UFC, on social media. “I’m probably the only real misfit, the only difference with me is: I can actually fight; all these others can’t fight.”Most read in BoxingTill also revealed he predicted that Fury – who made his own ring return last weekend with a win in Hungary – would pull out of the fight.Till said: “I said to my coach after the press conference, ‘He’ll pull out of the fight.'”My coach said: ‘Make sure you make it public.’ And I said: ‘I don’t want to give it no energy.’ “Then one day, I come in the gym, and he starts screaming [online] about how he’s pulled out. “I don’t think the Furys have been seen since, so everyone in boxing should thank me, because you all got terrorised by the Furys for years. “Then I come along and absolutely terrorise him. Every time any boxer sees me now, he wants to f***ing shake my hand.”Everyone was sick of them.”People give Tommy more s*** than I do.”I’ve got nothing bad to say about him in terms of his personal life. “I don’t know Tommy, so I couldn’t comment on his characteristics or anything like that.”When is Misfits 21 – Till vs Stewart?Darren Till vs Darren Stewart is the main event of the rescheduled Misfits Boxing 21 card.The original card was set for March 29, before KSI pulled out of his clash with Dillon Danis.The card takes place on Friday, May 16 at the Vaillant Live arena in Derby.Doors open at 5pm, with coverage expected from 7pm BST.Ring walks for Till vs Stewart are expected at 10.30pm BST, although that is subject to change.How to watch Darren Till vs Darren Stewart and is there a live stream?Misfits 21 will be broadcast by DAZN.In the UK, it can be watched on DAZN TV which is an additional subscription.It can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or via the downloadable app.DAZN is available for £14.99 per month on a one-year commitment or for £119.99 if you pay the full amount.There is also flexible monthly pass for £24.99, which can be cancelled at any time.Alternatively, SunSport will blog every fight from Misfits 21 as it happens.Darren Till vs Darren Stewart full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight – MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor Tag boutWhat’s been said?”There’s a lot of respect between me and Darren [Stewart],” Till said at Wednesday’s press conference. “We’ve fought on two shows together. Darren’s a good lad.”He’s a solid competitor. I know he can fight, I know he’s got a big pair of bollocks on him. I haven’t really got a lot to say. I’m coming Friday.”I think a lot of people get confused between respect and disrespect. “I think a lot of people expect me to go mad [since the Tommy fight] but that’s not the case.”You’ve all known me for years now. I am one of the best strikers in the world and I’m coming for violence on Friday as always. “It’s going to be a hell of a show.”Read More on The SunStewart added: “I know he’s going to bring it.”I’m going to bring it. This is the place to show it and I’m thankful to be on. I’m here to entertain, and that’s what I do.” More

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    Former Premier League Wag and DAZN star Diletta Leotta’s advert BANNED over ‘sexualised content’

    DILETTA LEOTTA’S new TV advert has reportedly been BANNED due to “sexualised content”.The stunning DAZN host and wife of Loris Karius starred in a commercial for a new shoe for U-Power.Diletta Leotta’s new advert has been bannedCredit: YouTubeIt was banned due to it ‘sexualising the gaze of a child’Credit: YouTubeDiletta starred as a singer in the advertCredit: Shutterstock EditorialShe is usually seen hosting Serie A coverage on DAZNCredit: GettyDiletta, 33, is a regular face on TV as she appears on the broadcaster’s coverage of Serie A in her homeland of Italy.She has also appeared on radio and podcasts during her career.However, her new advert is set to be seen by fewer people in Italy.According to Corriere Della Sera, it has been banned because it is believed to “sexualise the gaze of a child”.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIn the advert, Diletta can be seen wearing a short skirt and singing on a stage in front of a young child.It also featured a number of men in awe at the new show, with one bizarrely rubbing his face.The report adds that the jury of the Advertising Self-Discipline Institute had ordered the advert to be banned.It claimed that it breached a rule that regulates the protection of children.Most read in FootballLast week, the jury ruled that it was conflicting with Article 11 of the Code that states: “Representations of behaviours or attitudes aimed at the sexualisation of children, or of subjects who appear to be such, are prohibited.”Diletta Leotta shows off new ‘Bond girl’ look as DAZN host puts on revealing display in low cut ski suitThe advert was also criticised by Italian journalist Selvaggia Lucerelli.They said: “The video opened with a shot from behind of a child under the stage where a singer was performing in a miniskirt that reached her crotch.”Then moving on to a shot of the child’s face with his gaze upwards and his mouth open in a sort of ecstasy like a vision of the Madonna.”In practice, it was the first time that a child, who in the advertisement will have a stage age of eight, saw a woman’s underwear.”I wrote about it in my Instagram stories, finding it sad to represent a minor in such an ambiguous situation to sell a pair of shoes.”However, U-Power founder Franco Uzzeni has defended the commercial as he pointed to the demand from customers.He said: “Malice is in the eye of the beholder.Read More on The Sun”But at least we know that our commercial was seen and appreciated given the sales.”A glimpse inside Diletta’s glamorous life with partner Loris Karius…Diletta Leotta and now-husband Loris Karius saw in the new year togetherCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/The footballer brought Diletta a cake to her hospital bed as she gave birth to their first child on her own birthdayCredit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleottaThe pair posed together in ‘2023’ sunglassesDiletta is one of the Serie A’s best loved presentersCredit: GettyDiletta stunned as she presented the Turin derby on Italian TVCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta gave birth to her first child with Karius in AugustCredit: Instagram / @dilettaleottaDiletta is no stranger to some extravagant outfits on her InstagramCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta and Karius in MilanCredit: The Mega AgencyThe Italian beauty on holiday with KariusShe has flipped between blonde and brunette looksCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/She has previously worn an outfit similar to her Tomb Raider lookCredit: @dilettaleottaDiletta with a pared back lookCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta Leotta is reportedly dating Loris Karius after he visited her in MilanCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaLeotta has 8.6million Instagram followersCredit: GettyLeotta burst on to the scene with Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaShe posts regularly updates on Instagram to the delight of her fansCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaDiletta has 8.5million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe Italian works for DAZNCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta More

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    Diletta Leotta stuns in figure-hugging flowered dress as elegant DAZN host attends Charity Gala Dinner

    DILETTA LEOTTA is no stranger to donning a stunning outfit.But she well and truly stole the show at a charity dinner on Tuesday night with a floral get-up.Italian football presenter Diletta Leotta is no stranger to a striking outfitCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe 33-year-old stole the show at a Charity Gala dinner at the Stadio Olimpico in RomeCredit: INSTAGRAM@DILETTALEOTTALeotta illuminated the eventCredit: SHUTTERSTOCKThe DAZN presenter donned a figure-hugging floral dress for a Charity Gala dinner the day before the Italian Cup final between AC Milan and Bologna.Lieotta completed her outfit with a swanky silver necklace and several rings on her fingers.The 33-year-old, who is married to former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, shared a snap of herself on the red carpet to her Instagram story for her 9.3 million followers to see.Leotta enjoyed a whirlwind relationship with Karius after meeting him in late 2022.READ MORE ON DILETTA LEOTTAThe couple have a daughter called Aria, who was born in August 2023.Leotta tries her best to attend her hubby’s Schalke matches when she’s not required on screen.And she recently suffered a “traumatic” experience in the form of an invasive security check at a German airport while travelling back to Italy.During an appearance on Radio 105, she recalled: “I had to go back to Italy, and as I was going through the metal detector, a policewoman came and wanted to check me.Most read in Football”At one point, I took off almost all my clothes.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSDiletta Leotta is married to former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris KariusCredit: AFPThe couple welcomed their first child into the world in August 2023Credit: INSTAGRAM@DILETTALEOTTTA”I was wearing almost nothing under my arms and told her, ‘Look, I have nothing under my arms’.”But she insisted on tickling me under my arms, which was incredible torture.Diletta Leotta shows off new ‘Bond girl’ look as DAZN host puts on revealing display in low cut ski suit”She also told me to take off my shoes and tickled me under my feet.”It was traumatic because my brother held me like that (with his arms raised) and tickled me under the armpits.”He was really strong. He tickled me all over my body and I used to wet my pants.” More

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    Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell: Start time, TV channel, stream & full card as they meet for Misfits light heavyweight title

    IDRIS VIRGO clashes with Ty Mitchell in the co-main event of Misfits 21 in Derby THIS WEEKEND!Virgo steps into the ring for the first time in 2025 after beating Benson Henderson by unanimous decision on Misfits 18 in September last year.Idris Virgo returns to Misfits action following his victory over Benson HendersonCredit: GettyTy Mitchell has a 3-2 record and won his last fight by KOFormer Love Islander Virgo, 31, comes into the clash with an almost perfect record, remaining unbeaten at 12-0-1.The only clash he failed to win was in May 2019, as his clash against Rene Molik was ended after doctors advised Molik was unfit to fight after sustaining a cut on his eye.Ty Mitchell comes into the bout at 3-2-0 in his professional career, but is off the back of a third round KO victory over Thomas Harnett on Misfits 20.Mitchell also has the advantage of fighting in front of his home crowd in Derby.Read More MisfitsThe pair will co-main event Misfits 21, with Darren Till and Darren Stewart set to go on last on the night.How to watch Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell and is there a live stream?Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell is part of the rescheduled Misfits Boxing 21 card.The original event was set for March 29, before KSI pulled out of his clash with Dillon Danis.Misfits 21, which will be held at the Vailant Live arena in Derby is live on DAZN.DAZN can be found as an additional subscription on TVs.It can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or the downloadable app.A DAZN subscription is £119.99 or £14.99 per month, or £24.99 on a flexible commitment that can be cancelled at any timeAlternatively, SunSport will live blog all of Misfits 21 as it happens.When does Idris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell start?The main card is expected to get underway around 5pm BST.Coverage of the card is live from 7pm BST on DAZN.The main event is expected at around 10.30pm BST, but bouts are subject to change.We will provide full information when it is confirmed.Misfits 21 full cardDarren Till vs Darren Stewart, cruiserweightIdris Virgo vs Ty Mitchell, light heavyweight – MF pro titleChase DeMoor vs Tank Tolman, heavyweight, MFB titleWalid Sharks vs FoxTheG, lightweightJordan Banjo vs Wil Anderson, heavyweightAmir Anderson vs TBA, middleweightJoey Knight vs Andy Howson, lightweightWakey Wines vs MoDeen, heavyweightDylan Price vs TBA, super bantamweightTempo Art vs Big Tobz vs Godson Umeh vs Curtis Pritchard, heavyweight – Survivor Tag boutMost read in Boxing More

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    Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for huge Nottingham fight night

    LIAM DAVIES is set to face Kurt Walker in THIS WEEKEND’S co-main event in Nottingham.Topping the bill sees the return of Leigh Wood, who faces Anthony Cacace – and fans are in for a treat with a great undercard leading up to the main event.Liam Davies and Kurt Walker ahead of their fight to be mandatory challenger for the IBF featherweight titleAfter a tough split decision loss to Shabaz Masoud, which saw Davies lose the IBO Super-bantamweight title, he’s now made the decision to move up a weight class.Before his last fight, the 29-year-old had won his last three fights by TKO. He’ll be hoping to rediscover that form at featherweight.Davies takes a tough test in 12-0 fighter Kurt Walker for the vacant IBF International featherweight belt.boxing nezws the sun Walker, 30, is coming off a majority decision victory against Leon Woodstock just two months ago in March.In the main event, we see Leigh Wood return from his 18-month hiatus to take on Anthony Cacace. Wood will make his long-awaited return to the ring in front of a hometown Nottingham crowd, after injury setbacks had stalled his career.He fights Anthony ‘The Apache’ Cacace who will defend his IBO Super-featherweight title for the fourth time.Most read in SportThe 36-year-old had impressive victories against Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington in 2024 and will enter the fight as the heavy favourite.SunSport brings you everything you need to know ahead of the big fight night in Nottingham.When is Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker?Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker for the vacant IBF International featherweight title takes place on Saturday, May 10.The card is being held at the Nottingham Arena.The show will start at 7pm BST.Ring walks for the co-main event is expected to take place at 9.15pm BST, depending on the outcome of the undercard.Is Liam Davies vs Kurt Walker on TV and can I live stream it?The event will be shown live on DAZNThat means it is available to those with the TV channel as part of their subscription package.Davies vs Walker can also be live streamed on the DAZN website or via their downloadable app.An annual subscription costs £119.99 (or £14.99 monthly).A flexible pass – which can be cancelled whenever – costs £24.99 per month.Alternatively, SunSport will live blog every fight on the card as it happens.Full fight cardAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood – for IBO super-featherweight titleLiam Davies vs Kurt Walker – featherweightEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones – light heavyweightOwen Cooper vs Chris Congo – welterweightSam Noakes vs Patrik Balaz – super lightweightLewis Williams vs Viktar Chvarkou – heavyweightHuey Malone vs Jakub Laskowski – super lightweightCharlie Senior vs Cesar Paredes – featherweightNico Leivars vs Darwing Martinez – featherweightJoe Copper vs Dmitri Protkunas – middleweightJoe Tyers vs Mario Portillo – lightweightHarris Akbar vs Octavian Gratii – super welterweight More

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    Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero LIVE RESULTS: King Ry DROPPED in shock defeat as Haney and Lopez win at Times Square

    RYAN GARCIA was DROPPED by Rolando Romero as he suffered a shock defeat in Times Square.Garcia headlined the huge bill in his return from drug ban, but Rolly Romero caused a SHOCK upset to leave Garcia’s mooted rematch with Devin Haney hanging in the balance.Haney had earlier kept up his end of the bargain with a win over Jose Carlos Ramirez.Teofimo Lopez also retained his WBO super-lightweight title against Arnold Barboza Jr.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Rematch next?After Ryan Garcia’s defeat and a poor showing from Devin Haney, the appetite for a blockbuster rematch hit a couple of huge obstacles last night. The first match was one of the best of 2024 and was mired in controversy, but fight fans may not want to see these two share a ring together after such poor performances.However, contracts have already been signed for Volume II and Rolly Romero is one person who thinks Haney and Garcia should fight.He said: “I think Devin and Ryan should get their rematch and make a big one.”Asked about his own immediate future, Romero was less clear and added: “Man, I ain’t even thinking about what’s next.”Copy linkCopied’He didn’t open up’Rolando Romero pulled off a huge upset win on Friday night, sending Ryan Garcia to the canvas in the second round with a beautiful left hook.Rolly later said that the shot had Garcia scared the rest of the fight.”The one time he opened up I cracked him and he didn’t open up at all the rest of the fight,” he said.”They’re always going to underestimate me because I’m not one of these prospects that started boxing, that had a following, all that stuff.”They’re fresh out of the amateurs, they’ve promoted them, ‘Oh, this is the next big thing yada, yada, yada.'”At the end of it, I’ve done this three times in three different divisions.”Copy linkCopiedHaney and Ramirez stinkerDevin Haney and Jose Ramirez weren’t just bad on the eye, they stunk up the stat sheet as well.CompuBox has been recording fights for around 40 years and their stats show just how historically bad this fight was.The two fighters landed a combined 110 punches, the FOURTH FEWEST ever in a 12-round fight.Ramirez landed just 40 shots in the whole fight, with neither man finding their target more than eight times in a single round.Hall of Fame commentator Jim Lampley said: “A whole year has gone by, and I think this is a hangover from the Ryan Garcia fight.”He is flinching, he is still having nightmares about Garcia’s left hooks.”He later added: “If ever there was a fight capable of inducing a nap in Times Square, it would be this one.”For comparison, Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn landed a combined 582 punches in their war a week earlier – five times more.Copy linkCopied’The judges are asleep’The boxing world has not been kind to Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez – with their social media posts much more entertaining than the fight itself. Conor Benn said: “The judges won’t have a scorecard because [they’re] all asleep.”Dillian Whyte wrote: “This Haney fight is trash, I can’t believe I stayed up for this.”Jack Catterall added: “Tell you what, I get called boring but this makes me look like a prime Marvin Hagler.”And Dillon Danis: “Devin Haney really put the city that never sleeps to sleep.”Copy linkCopiedBad night for OscarIt was a tough night for Oscar de la Hoya.His fighters on the night – Ryan Garcia, Arnold Barboza Jr and Jose Ramirez – all lost as Golden Boy Promotions went 0-3.Barboza and Ramirez have since been dragged for their performances, with both fighters really struggling to perform.Copy linkCopiedConor Benn not impressedConor Benn flew out to New York City’s Times Square to watch the massive bill as a fight with Ryan Garcia had been an option for the Brit.Benn had previously expressed an interest in that fight.But Benn, who lost his war with Chris Eubank Jr last week, was left extremely unimpressed by what he saw.Asked by iFL TV about the performance, Benn responded: “I didn’t think it was great. “Very disappointing performance. “It was terrible.”Then asked if he still wanted to fight Garcia, Benn said: “No, I don’t think so.”Copy linkCopiedGarcia arrivalIn case you missed it – and way before a humbling defeat – Ryan Garcia arrived for the fight in a BATMOBILE.Garcia wasn’t driving the car – which was used by Michael Keaton in Tim Burton’s Batman (1989) and Batman Return’s (1992).Copy linkCopiedGarcia TearsVideo has emerged of Ryan Garcia with his head in hands and in TEARS in his car after his defeat to Rolly Romero. He later posted a message on social media that read: “First want to Thank God for everything in every situation.”I couldn’t do it tonight, I’m devastated and really sad that I fought the way I did. “I just didn’t have it tonight felt off I fought a lot to get here, as you know what I went thru last year was something a lot of people don’t come back from. So I can see a victory for me in that. “Congratulations to Rollies, Hell of a dude and great hearted person wish you nothing but the best. “I love you all and thank you for everything.”Copy linkCopiedRomero sends Garcia plans crashing to the canvasThis was billed as huge return to the ring for Ryan Garcia after his one-year ban.However, after the fight all people were talking about was the performance of Rolly Romero.The highlight of the fight was Romero landing a hook on Garcia and following up with another on his way down.Rolly fully deserved his victory in Times Square.Copy linkCopiedDevin not showing flareDespite his unanimous win on the card this evening against Jose Ramirez, he needs to up his game far more going forward.His tactic seemed to be to keep away from his opponent and his constant moving around the ring made him a difficult target.Haney showed his attacking intent too little and was not putting in the sort of performance from his previous fight with Garcia.Copy linkCopiedFormer pro getting love from crowdShannon Biggs was a an easy figure to spot in a crowd.Fans were looking for selfies with the former big-hitter.There are plenty of stars in attendence of this Times Square triple main event this evening.Copy linkCopiedLopez adding spice to cardThe best fight in Times Square this evening seemed to be Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.Both fighters got on the front foot whenever they could and were landing some good shots.Barboza had some power behind his blows but Lopez outboxed him through the fight and exploding into bursts of combinations.However, Lopez got an impressive win against a tricky opponent.Copy linkCopiedGarcia gent in defeatRyan Garcia had nothing but respect for Rolly Romero.Immediately after their fight he embraced his opponent.Speaking with DAZN afterwards it was evident that he had a lot of time for the performance of his opponent and that he had deserved victory in the ring.Copy linkCopiedVenue proves popular with fansUnder the bright lights of Times Square, the event as a whole seemed to be a success.While some of the bouts did not live up to the billing, there was no discontent from the fans.It was some backdrop to have to the boxing this evening.Copy linkCopiedRomero steals limelight in New YorkWhile everyone is wondering is Garcia will still have his rematch, based on what we have seen tonight, Romero versus Haney could be a better fight.With Haney and Garcia contractually committed to a rematch, it is unlikely we will get the fight we want.Garcia will have to have some training campt beforehand to get back to where he was when they last met.Copy linkCopiedGarcia left wanting in the ringSpeaking after the fight Ryan Garcia said that the year out of the ring has taken its toll on him and how Rolly Romero fought a good fight.It seems that the knockdown in the second round really affected him despite getting straight to his feet.It is back to the drawing board and while many people were looking forward to a Ryan Garcia vs Devin Haney rematch, they may not be so much now after the two boxers performances tonight.Copy linkCopiedWinner man of few wordsSpeaking with DAZN after his win, Romero answered questions on his win and next opponent:I just like to thank Jesus Christ, our lord and saviour, this is his win. How many knockdowns did we see in the fight? He is a warrior and he got back up. I haven’t thought about my next fight, I think Ryan and Devin should have their rematch.Rolly RomeroCopy linkCopiedRolly Romero wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (Round 12)Romero leaps out of his corner, raring to go for the final round.Garcia just seems to have no drive to throw any punches still.You have to wonder whether being dropped in the second round has completely knocked the boxer out of him tonight.Romero keeps working his jab to the body and his slowing the pace of the fight really tilted it in his favour.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (Round 11)Romero is getting this job done in the latter rounds.His corner have obviously told him that he is probably up on the card.It has been a real flat performance from Garcia.He seems to wary of the power of Rolly’s counter punches.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (Round 10)Garcia really need to show something in these final three rounds.Nothing seems to be changing and he is still boxing on the counter.This is not what we expected to see from Garcia’s return, you think he should be letting his hands go more.Rolly lands a good hook to the body that his opponent definitely felt.Romero loses his footing trying a big roundhouse right hand but not able to land it.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (Round 9)When Romero gets on the front foot and drives at Garcia he seems to have the chance to get some real joy.On the back foot, Garcia does not seem to be able to weather the storm.Weirdly, Romero gets to a point and then stops letting his hands go.Another round Rolly has probably just edged there.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (Round 8)Garcia still seems to be fighting on the counter.This approach is not doing enough for him, many of the jabs are not landing.Romero comes forward with a little frenzy, trying to get some big hooks off but nothing connecting.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (Round 7)We are getting to the stage where Garcia needs to do something big.Many of the pudits do not feel has got back from that knockdown still.If this fight goes the distance, he needs to start trying to win more rounds.Copy linkCopiedRyan Garcia vs Rolly Romero (Round 6)Romero seems the more aggressive in that round.He is coming forward more and looking to land big punches.The AI judge has Garcia leading this on the scorecard.Who are we to question our soon-to-be new overlords after all.Copy linkCopied More

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    Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero LIVE RESULTS: Card updates as Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez feature on Times Square bill

    SOME of boxing’s biggest names feature on tonight’s blockbuster Times Square show.Ryan Garcia headlines the huge bill as King Ryan returns from his drug ban to face Rolly Romero in New York City.Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez also feature on the huge card as they face Jose Ramirez and Arnold Barboza Jr. respectively.Should Garcia and Haney both have hands raised in Times Square, the plan is for the two to face off in a stunning rematch after their last bout was ruled a non-contest.Garcia vs Romero time: 2am BST/9pm ET (approx)TV/Stream: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 8)Lopez is very agile and moving around the ring.He is trying to make himself a moving target for Barboza.Then he looks to surprise him with a quick attack.Having won so many of the rounds so far, the pressure is on Baraboza to take the fight to Lopez.Copy linkCopiedTeofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 7)Barboza is struggling to get inside to get his shots off.Lopez comes over the top with a right and catches his opponent.The eye Barboza seems to be starting to swell a little.Copy linkCopiedTeofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 6)Barboza got himself back into this fight more in this one.The pundits do not see many rounds having gone to Barboza so far but that might be the first one.He caught Lopez well with a counter right hand that has caused a cut to the eye of the champion.Copy linkCopiedTeofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza JrTwo rounds have passed in this encounter which has Lopez’s WBO super-lightweight belt on the line. An aggressive start from Teo, who is operating with a more purposeful combination work in a lot of traffic in the middle of the ring. Copy linkCopiedGarcia is in the building…or in the vicinity of it, as we are outdoors after all, where fighters need taxis to get to the main stage. The main event is scheduled for 1am BST (5pm PT, 6pm CT, 8pm ET). Copy linkCopiedReito Tsutsumi UD6 Levale WhittingtonFor a pair of fighters boasting a combined three-match experience log, the display from the two was far beyond in skill and canvas craft.22-year-old Tsutsumi probed Whittington with more purposeful intent, working his American opponent on several occasions with the true power to threaten a knockout, landing twice the punches. At the end of the fifth round, Whittington’s trainer described his performance as one who “looked like someone stole their puppy.”The Japanese talent who aims to go far in the sport stood out in his first outing, as the judges’ scores were 60-54, 60-54 and 58-56-108. We now enter our stretch of key three main fights, starting with Arnold Barboza Jr. and Teofimo Lopez. Copy linkCopiedView from the groundHere’s how the streets of the fight location are looking from our very own Israel Salas-Rodriguez, including Arnold Barboza Jr. arrival: Copy linkCopiedFight Night readingIncludes a pair of exclusives with Teofimo Lopez and Ryan Garcia: Copy linkCopiedBattle of the BadgesWe’ve seen our first winner of the night… Action was opened up by the understated Battle of the Badges clash as amateur pair, New York firefighter James Gennari and an NYPD officer, Joel Allen went at it in the three-round affair with the former coming out on top.Ring ambassador Reito Tsutsumi makes his pro debut next. Copy linkCopiedPacquiao RETURNSElsewhere, a living legend continues to make headlines as the 46-year-old aims to make a return to the ring since… 2021. Copy linkCopiedTimes Square card Here’s how our bill is looking for tonight; Garcia, who returns to action after serving a year-long drug suspension, will dust-up in the main event with Rolando Romero.Copy linkCopiedPart IEvening and welcome to the first day of three fantasticly set-up nights of boxing weekend ahead with a bit of everything for the sport’s connoisseur. The best two in the business, Canelo Álvarez and Naoya Inoue, will contend in sport’s growing hotbeds, Riyadh and Vegas, but we start in New York as Ryan Garcia and co headline a monumental bill. The card, like most of boxing’s big nights nowadays, has been organised by The Ring Magazine and its chief Saudi matchmaker Turki Alalshikh. Their aim has been simple from the offset: to transcend the sport past its traditional barriers, and will accomplish that as the outdoor conditions of Times Squares host the event. The streets of Manhattan will bear viewing for free as screens will be plastered around, with a select few being able to watch ringside. “This is going to be very difficult for every single fighter,” said promoter Oscar De La Hoya at Thursday’s weigh-in. “As you can imagine, there will be people everywhere, distractions everywhere.”Stay tuned for all the night’s latest.Copy linkCopied More

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    Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba: Start time, TV channel, undercard, stream as infamous replacement returns back to ring

    MARTIN BAKOLE’s heroics back in February didn’t go without appreciation as he enters back into the ring THIS WEEKEND. The Congolese heavyweight, who currently resides in Scotland, was the last-minute replacement for an ill Daniel Dubois – who was scheduled to fight Joseph Parker.Martin Bakole displayed a commendable effort against Joseph Parker given the limited time in preparation.Efe Ajagba boasts a 21-1-0 recordBakole’s commendable effort wasn’t lost on the public, and crucially the sport’s chiefs, despite being stopped in the second-round comprehensively. The 33-year-old orthodox has been rewarded with another shot in Riyadh. Though, his upcoming dust-up with Efe Ajagba – scheduled as an IBF final eliminator before his defeat to Parker – won’t have the title incentive with it, it’s a match-up that promises to entertain given both fighter’s ambition. Both Bakole and Ajagba manifest title aspirations, or at the very least, to be in the position to challenge for the sport’s biggest honours and have made that clear in the build-up. READ MORE IN BOXING SunSport provides information on everything worth knowing ahead of the big night.When is Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba?Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba takes place on Saturday, May 3.The fight is part of the Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull undercard. Ring-walk times are yet to be announced, so is the actual time of the fight.The card dubbed the Fatal Fury: City of Wolves will be hosted at ANB Arena. What TV channel is Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba on and can it be live streamed?Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba will be available to watch on DAZN PPV.There are three options for a DAZN subscription, annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – flexible, and a monthly option. Most read in BoxingAn annual pass can be purchased for £119.99 in the United Kingdom. That’s just £2.30 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time.A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZNA DAZN subscription costs:Annual Super Saver: $224.99 / £119.99 annuallyMonthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99 per monthMonthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99 per monthDAZN are also offering a special ‘Knockout Weekend Bundle’ option for the Garcia vs Romero and Canelo vs Scull fights.The cost to have both PPV events is $90 in the US and £34.99 in the UK.The fights will be aired on DAZN TV channels or can be live streamed through its website to paying customers.What is the rest of the Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba card?Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull; Super middleweightBruno Surace vs Jaime Munguia; Super middleweightMartin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba; HeavyweightBadou Jack vs Ryan Rozicki; Cruiserweight, for the WBC titleMarco Verde vs Michel Polina; MiddleweightBrayan Leon vs Aaron Guerrero; MiddleweightWhat has been said?As mentioned, both fighters wholeheartedly believe in their chance to reach the sport’s summit and have made that known this week. Ajagba said: “I’m not overstepping. I’m just focused on Martin Bakole first,” Ajagba told Sky Sports.”After that, when I get the victory, that’s when I’m going to step up to fight who I want to fight next. Whether it’s Usyk or Dubois.”I have the abilities, I have the skills, I have the power, everything to become a heavyweight champion.”Ben Shalom, Bakole’s promoter, told Boxing News: “[Bakole] got offered a huge money fight against Joseph Parker, and we knew the ramifications of taking that fight.Read More on The Sun“We still made sure that the Ajagba fight was on the same date, and that’s all we could do.“Ultimately, he’ll need a couple of wins before he gets himself back into that position with the IBF, but [I believe] he’ll be fighting for a world title very soon. More