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      Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for undisputed super-bantamweight title

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      NAOYA INOUE returns to the ring to defend his undisputed titles against Luis Nery next month. ‘The Monster’ hasn’t been in action since a dominant stoppage win over Marlon Tapales back in December. Naoya Inoue beat Marlon Tapales by KO at the end of 2023Credit: GettyNow he returns to face former two-weight world champion Nery, who was once a highly-touted fighter. Nery has previously fought in Japan against Shinsuke Yamanaka, beating him via TKO in the fourth round.The Mexican failed a drug test after the fight but was later ruled to be due to contaminated food. Nery re-matched and beat Yamanaka but failed to make weight for the bout and was subsequently banned from fighting in Japan.He’s now back to fight in the Land of the Rising Sun, however, but this time he’s up against arguably their greatest ever fighter in Inoue. When is Inoue vs Nery?
      Inoue’s big clash against Nery will take place on Monday, May 6.
      The bout will be held at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan.
      Inoue’s fights usually begin at around 11am in the UK, so you can expect the same here.
      But ring-walks are yet to be confirmed, so check back at SunSport for all the latest updates.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Inoue vs Nery will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Inoue vs Nery full card
      Naoya Inoue vs Luis Nery – IBF, WBA, WBC & WBO super-bantamweight titles
      Jason Moloney vs Yoshiki Takei
      Takuma Inoue vs Sho Ishida
      Seigo Yuri Akui vs Taku Kuwahara More

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      Coventry vs Man Utd – FA Cup semi-final: United hope to avoid Wembley upset in huge last-4 tie – FREE stream, team news

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Coventry will leave it all on the Wembley pitch as both sides look to book their spot in the FA Cup final.The Red Devils’ inconsistency this season continued when they were held to a controversial draw by Bournemouth last weekend.Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by BournemouthCredit: GettyCoventry stunned Wolves in the previous roundCredit: PABut Erik ten Hag’s side has shown that they are capable of putting in some incredible performances – most notably the 4-3 thrilling win against Liverpool which earned them a place in the FA Cup semis.And United will be expecting to progress to a second successive FA Cup final following last year’s defeat to noisy neighbours Manchester City.However, with Coventry having already pulled off one upset against Wolves in the last-8, the Championship outfit will have the appetite for another shock win.Furthermore, two Michael Mifsud goals saw the Sky Blues secure a historic victory when the sides last met.Read more on FA CupWhen is Coventry vs Man Utd?
      Coventry and Manchester United’s huge FA Cup semi-final will take place on Sunday, April 21.
      It is scheduled to kick off at 3:30pm BST
      Wembley Stadium is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 90,000 passionate fans.
      The Sky Blues pulled off a sensational 2-0 win against United when the sides last met in a 2007 League Cup clash.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Coventry vs Manchester United will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1 in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 2:30pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the action on the ITV X app or ITV Sport website.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.
      Can I watch it for FREE?YES!Coventry vs Manchester United will be available to watch for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.Most read in FA CupWhat is the team news?Erik ten Hag will have several key players missing for the Wembley day out against Coventry.Raphael Varane (muscular), Victor Lindelof (hamstring), Jonny Evans (muscular), Lisandro Martinez (calf), Luke Shaw (thigh), Anthony Martial (groin) and Tyrell Malacia (knee).However, Scott McTominay could return after suffering a knee injury which ruled him out of the Bournemouth draw. Scott McTominay could return for the FA Cup semi against CoventryCredit: AFPElsewhere, Coventry manager Mark Robbins will have to continue without Tatsuhiro Sakamoto who sustained a back issue in February.What are the odds?
      Coventry to win 11/2
      Draw 4/1
      Man Utd to win 2/5
      To progress to the final
      Coventry 7/2
      Man Utd 1/5
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      Man City vs Chelsea: Poch takes on Pep in massive FA Cup semi-final at Wembley – start time, team news, stream

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      CHELSEA thriving off triumph from their Monday night fixture vs Everton will be looking too make it a second consecutive final this season.The Blues had a massive victory in their 6-0 win to struggling Everton, pushing themselves up to 9th in the table.Cole Palmer picked up his 2nd hattrick of his debut season for ChelseaCredit: PAManchester City progressed to 1st in the table over a 5-1 victory over Luton TownCredit: GettyCole Palmer thrived with four goals with Nicholas Jackson and Alfie Gilchrist also contributing to the score.Pochettino will be hoping to get a win over Guardiola after drawing twice vs Guardiola’s men this season.Chelsea have held an impressive record over Man City this season with two draws.With both teams having fanatic wins, who will win this important matchup?When is Manchester City vs Chelsea?
      Man City and Chelsea will take place THIS Saturday – April 20 for their all important FA Cup Semi-Final tie.
      The kick off is scheduled for 17:15 BST.
      Wembley will be the venue for this huge clash and can host up to 90,000 fans.
      In their last matchup Man City fought back for a 1-1 draw after a first half goal from Raheem Sterling.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Man City vs Chelsea will be broadcast LIVE on BBC ONE in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to take place at 16:45 BST.
      Fans not at the game can stream the game on BBC iPlayer for free.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have coverage of the whole match through our live blog. 
      What is the team news?Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping for star midfielder Enzo Fernandez to be back for this mammoth tie.Wesley Fofana (Knee), Romeo Lavia (Thigh), Lesley Ugochuckwu (Thigh), Reece James (Thigh) and Christopher Nkunku (Thigh) are all confirmed out with injury.Most read in FootballAxel Disasi (Other), Enzo Fernandez (Other), Raheem Sterling (Illness), Levi Colwill (Toe) and Robert Sanchez (Illness) will be hoping to make an appearance for their Chelsea side.Whereas Pep Guardiola will be looking for John Stones to make a return to his side since he was out with injury. John Stones was last seen in the 1st leg of the Champions league Semi-Final vs Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.Credit: RexWhat are the odds?Manchester City to win 4/9Draw 7/2Chelsea 11/2To reach the finalManchester City 1/5Chelsea 7/2*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      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