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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol FULL undercard: Who else is fighting on huge Riyadh lineup?

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      ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol are all set to face off in a mouthwatering title fight – and the undercard is just as exciting!Beterbiev retained his IBF, WBC and WBO titles earlier this year after punching his way to a TKO victory against Callum Smith.Artur Beterbiev is headlining the show against Dmitry BivolCredit: ReutersWhile Bivol recently dismantled Malik Zinad to hold on to his IBO championshipNow, both heavy hitters will slug it out for the chance to claim all four belts.But there are several thrilling fights taking place on the undercard before the main event.And one is the son of a certain boxing legend who goes by the name of Chris Eubank Snr.Read more on Beterbiev v BivolWho is on the Beterbiev vs Bivol undercard?Chris Eubank Jr makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring to take on Kamil Szeremeta.Chris Eubank Jr is on the huge undercardCredit: GettyFabio Wardley is in British heavyweight action against Fraze Clarke.While Skye Nicolson puts her WBC Women’s Featherweight title up for grabs with Raven Chapman as the challenger.Here is the FULL undercard below:Most read in BoxingArtur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightHow can I watch the undercard?The FULL undercard will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.Fans in the UK and US can stream the entire action through DAZN’s official website.TNT Sports is also expected to show the undercard but this channel is available to UK subscription holders only.What has been said?Light-heavyweight legend Roy Jones Jr belives that Dmitry Bivol is going to come out on top in the main event.The former champion said: “No, it’s not a 50/50 fight.”One, Beterbiev is 39 years old, Beterbiev has been down, Bivol has never been down. So, it’s not a 50/50.”Beterbiev has got everything to show me to bring it back to a 50/50 fight. Right now, Bivol has the advantage 60/40.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta: Stream, TV channel and full card for huge fight in Riyadh

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Polish star Kamil Szeremeta – and it is not to be missed!Boxing fans haven’t seen Eubank Jr in action since his technical KO victory over Liam Smith in September 2023.Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Smith twice in a yearCredit: ReutersAnd that was the second successive time he had beaten Smith in a year, as well as winning four consecutive fights on the bounce.However, Eubank Jr could be in for a tough test as his upcoming opponent Szeremeta is undefeated in his last six encounters.But both of Szeremeta’s career defeats have been by a knockout – which Eubank Jr is known for winning by having secured 24 KO triumphs.Find out all of the information about this huge match below as it features on the undercard of another mouthwatering encounter.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will take place on Saturday, October 12.Ring-walk times are expected to be around 9pm BST – 4pm ET and 8pm locallyKingdom Arena in Riyadh is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 26,000 spectators. The fight will be 12 rounds in the Middleweight divisionIt is scheduled to be on the undercard of the championship match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta on and can it be live streamed?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPVDAZN PPV can be streamed in both the UK and US.The full card is also likely to be shown on TNT Sports in the UK.What is the full card?Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightWhat has been said?Four-time world champion Carl Froch had some harsh words to say about Chris Eubank Jr.Most read in BoxingFroch said: “It’ll just be another knockover fight, won’t it? It’ll be a glorified sparring session just to get him back in the ring after his year layoff, which is the problem with Chris Eubank Jr, what is he, 34-years-old? “He’s having a year out of the ring at a time. I don’t think he’s got any ambition to become an actual bonafide world champion.”I think Chris Eubank Jr just wants to make money and that’s it. If pro boxing is not for you, that’s fine. I get it. “It’s a tough sport and it’s a lifestyle and you’ve got to be 100 percent committed and dedicated – and Chris Eubank Jr isn’t.” More

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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta: Start time, stream, TV channel and full card for huge fight in Riyadh

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Polish star Kamil Szeremeta – and it is not to be missed!Boxing fans haven’t seen Eubank Jr in action since his technical KO victory over Liam Smith in September 2023.Chris Eubank Jr beat Liam Smith twice in a yearCredit: ReutersAnd that was the second successive time he had beaten Smith in a year, as well as winning four consecutive fights on the bounce.However, Eubank Jr could be in for a tough test as his upcoming opponent Szeremeta is undefeated in his last six encounters.But both of Szeremeta’s career defeats have been by a knockout – which Eubank Jr is known for winning by having secured 24 KO triumphs.Find out all of the information about this huge match below as it features on the undercard of another mouthwatering encounter.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will take place on Saturday, October 12.Ring-walk times are expected to be around 9pm BST – 4pm ET and 8pm locallyKingdom Arena in Riyadh is the chosen venue and it can host approximately 26,000 spectators. The fight will be 12 rounds in the Middleweight divisionIt is scheduled to be on the undercard of the championship match between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta on and can it be live streamed?Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN PPV.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month on a 12-month deal.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.DAZN PPV can be streamed in both the UK and US.The full card is also likely to be shown on TNT Sports in the UK.What is the full card?Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol; For the IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titlesChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta; MiddleweightFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke; For Wardley’s British heavyweight titleJai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey; For Opetaia’s IBF cruiserweight title Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron; Light heavyweightSkye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman; For Nicolson’s WBC women’s featherweight title Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez; LightweightWhat has been said?Four-time world champion Carl Froch had some harsh words to say about Chris Eubank Jr.Most read in BoxingFroch said: “It’ll just be another knockover fight, won’t it? It’ll be a glorified sparring session just to get him back in the ring after his year layoff, which is the problem with Chris Eubank Jr, what is he, 34-years-old? “He’s having a year out of the ring at a time. I don’t think he’s got any ambition to become an actual bonafide world champion.”I think Chris Eubank Jr just wants to make money and that’s it. If pro boxing is not for you, that’s fine. I get it. “It’s a tough sport and it’s a lifestyle and you’ve got to be 100 percent committed and dedicated – and Chris Eubank Jr isn’t.” More

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      Who is Arsenal’s prospect goalkeeper Jack Porter?

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      ARSENAL have a history of youth team players making it to the big leagues – and they’ll be hoping goalkeeper Jack Porter is next in line.David Raya has been a complete revelation between the sticks since making the switch from Brentford.Jack Porter is a top Arsenal academy graduateCredit: GettyThe Spaniard lifted the Golden Glove last season – becoming the first Arsenal keeper since Petr Cech to do so during the 2015/16 campaign.However, with Raya set to be rested for the Gunners’ Carabao Cup clash against Bolton, Neto being cup-tied and Tommy Setford injured, Mikel Arteta may have to rely on recent scholar Jack Porter.And here is everything we know about the young prospect.Who is Jack Porter?Born on July 15, 2008, Jack Porter is a talented goalkeeper who signed his official scholarship in 2024 after making four appearances for Arsenal’s U18s during the 2022/24 season.Read more on ArsenalPorter debuted against Fulham, keeping a clean sheet in a 9-0 thrashing.The talented youngster has since gone on to represent the England youth team internationallyJack was involved with the Arsenal U21 squad this summer for their pre-season training camp in Slovakia.But his name began to ring bells when he trained with the first team ahead of Arsenal’s opening Champions League clash against Atalanta.Most read in FootballWhat has been said?Youth team expert Jeorge Bird once claimed that Jack Porter is one of the best prospects the Arsenal academy had seen.And training alongside experienced goalkeepers such as David Raya and Neto would have done a lot for his confidence.Bird posted on X: “Haven’t seen a 16-year-old goalkeeper as highly rated by the club as Porter for a long time.”Maybe Arthur Okonkwo, but even he wasn’t involved with the first team this often at that age.”What Arsenal prospects have made it to the first team?There have been several prospects who have come through the Hale End Academy.Bukayo Saka has become arguably Arsenal’s most important playerCredit: GettyHere are some of the players who have burst into the first teams of clubs after starting out at Hale End.David O’LearyDavid RocastleTony AdamsRay ParlourMichael ThomasPaul MersonLiam BradyAndy ColeDavid BentleyNicolas AnelkaAshley ColeCesc FabregasJack WilshereKieran GibbsHector BellerinSerge GnabryJoe WillockWojciech SzczesnyAlex IwobiEddie NketiahReiss NelsonEmile Smith RowBukayo Saka More

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      When is the Carabao Cup draw? Date, TV channel and FREE live stream as 16 clubs enter the hat for the fourth round

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      THE third round of the Carabao Cup concludes this week as attention turns to Wednesday’s huge draw.Last week, Manchester United smashed League One promotion hopefuls Barnsley 7-0 at Old Trafford to secure their spot in the hat.Liverpool are the reigning Carabao Cup championsCredit: AlamyArsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City were unable to play their third-round fixtures last week due to their Champions League commitments – meaning their respective Carabao Cup campaigns get underway this week.The unique scheduling of the competition stems from the increase in Champions League and Europe League fixtures this season – that have been scheduled during the same period.When is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw?The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will take place on Wednesday, September 25.The draw will begin following the conclusion of Liverpool vs West Ham United.It will likely get underway at around 10.15pm BST.What TV channel is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw on and can it be live streamed FREE?The Carabao Cup fourth-round draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Football/Sky Sports Main Event.Subscribers can live stream the draw via the NOW/Sky Sports app.Fear not if you don’t have a Sky Sports subscription, as you can watch the draw for free via the official Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen will Carabao Cup fourth-round ties take place?The Carabao Cup fourth-round ties will take place the week commencing Monday, October 28.Fixtures will likely be on Tuesday, October 29 and Wednesday, October 30.Carabao Cup third-round scheduleTuesday, September 17Stoke 1-1 Fleetwood (2-1 PENS)Most read in FootballBlackpool 0-1 Sheffield WednesdayBrentford 3-1 Leyton Orient Everton 1-1 Southampton (5-6 PENS)Preston 1-1 Fulham (16-15 PENS)QPR 1-2 Crystal PalaceManchester United 7-0 BarnsleyWednesday, September 18Brighton 3-2 WolvesCoventry 1-2 TottenhamTuesday, September 24Postponed – AFC Wimbledon vs Newcastle United, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Chelsea vs Barrow, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Manchester City vs Watford, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Walsall vs Leicester City, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa, 8pm (Sky Sports Football)Wednesday, September 25READ MORE SUN STORIESArsenal vs Bolton Wanderers, 7.45pm (Sky Sports+)Liverpool vs West Ham United, 8pm (Sky Sports Football) More

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      Who is Dan Friedkin? New owner of Everton FC

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      DAN Friedkin will be the new owner of Everton FC after striking a deal with Farhad Moshiri.The American billionaire is buying Farhad’s 94.1% stake in the club, which he will add to his huge business portfolio.By the age of 35, Dan was the CEO of two huge American companiesCredit: AP: Associated PressEverton FC were previously owned by British-Iranian billionaire Farhad MoshiriCredit: Getty ImagesThe deal has been a long time coming and Everton’s new owner is a big football fan.Here’s everything you need to about Dan Friedkin. Texas-richDan was born in San Diego, California, and studied for his Bachelor’s degree at Georgetown University.He later graduated from Rice University with a masters degree and, as of September 2024, he lives in Houston with his wife Debra and his four children. Read more on Everton The billionaire is the son of Thomas H. Friedkin, who founded Gulf States Toyota Distributors.The company is a private distributor of Toyota vehicles in the USA and, at one point, the company’s sales accounted for 13% of all Toyota sales in the country. Also, the company is owned by the Friedkin Group which is a holding group for all of the family’s assets. The group describes itself as a “privately held consortium of businesses and investments in the automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports and adventure industries”.Most read in FootballBy 35, Dan oversaw both Gulf States Toyota Distributors and the Friedkin Group.Dan has worked with big directors like Ridley ScottCredit: The Mega AgencyMovie starDan owns Neon, an independent film company which produced the smash-hit film Parasite. He also owns Imperative Entertainment, a studio that produced Martin Scorcese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, The Mule, The Square and Ridley Scott’s All the Money in the World. The billionaire is no stranger to the camera himself, as he piloted his vintage spitfire in the 2017 film Dunkirk for which he won a Taurus Stunt Award for Best Speciality Stunt. Dan also owns AS RomaCredit: PA MediaHard-won dealThe Friedkin Group agreed to acquire Everton FC on September 23, 2024.The deal is expected to be finished by the end of 2024 and is believed to have valued the football club at £500million. American businessman and Crystal Palace owner John Textor had previously tried to buy the club but could not complete the deal.This is because Premier League rules prohibit individuals from owning more than one team.The Friedkin Group have expressed excitement about the deal.They said: “We are pleased to have reached an agreement to become custodians of this iconic football club. “We are focused on securing the necessary approvals to complete the transaction. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We look forward to providing stability to the club, and sharing our vision for its future, including the completion of the new Everton Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.”Dan has some experience with football already, as he owns the Italian club AS Roma. More

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      Who is Akim Williams? Meet Mr Olympia star known as BKbeast

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      IN some bodybuilding circles, Akim Williams is thought of as the strongest man in the world.The bodybuilding titan will be appearing at Mr Olympia 2024, thrilling fans who have been waiting for his return. Akim Williams has won huge competitions such as the Toronto Pro 2024Credit: GettyAkim’s arms are 23-and-1/2-inches wideCredit: GettyHe is often referred to by his nickname BKbeast, which stands for Brooklyn Beast, but bodybuilding wasn’t always Akim’s dream.Instead, he once thought about doing something quite different. Computer geniusAkim was born on August 20, 1984, and didn’t take any interest in bodybuilding in his youth.Instead, he decided to study computer science at Long Island University.Read more in Mr Olympia In the university gym, he was hesitant to try out weights.He told Muscular Development: “I was afraid to even try squats, because I had heard they were really bad for your knees,” he says.“Honestly, the first few months in that weight room, all I did was bench press because it was all I cared about.”However, a chance meeting changed his perspective. Most read in AthleticsIt was by pure serendipity that he ran across a man called Ken Thompson, nicknamed “Coach T”, who taught him that lower reps help you to build thicker, denser muscle mass.Just a few months later, he made it to the top five at the Chicago pro and, within seven years, he grew from 150lbs to 300lbs. Arnold Schwarzenegger helped make the Mr Olympia competition famousCredit: GettyMr Olympia starThe BKbeast will be appearing at Mr Olympia 2024, where he hopes to avenge his performance in 2022.He has opened up before about how he didn’t bring enough supplies to Mr Olympia 2022, which made him feel drained and tired whilst waiting to go onstage.That same year, he was caught in a car accident which took him out of the bodybuilding game for some time. Akim recovered from his crash just in time for Mr Olympia 2024 and even won the Toronto Pro title that same year. He has previously appeared at other Mr Olympias, such as the 2016 competition where he came in 15th place.In subsequent competitions, he ranked: 9th in 2019, 6th in 2020, 9th in 2021 and unranked in 2022.He reached 7th place in the 2020 Arnold Classic and 5th in the 2021 Arnold Classic, but has yet to win the title.In 2023, he slipped back to 6th place at the Arnold Classic but had won at the Tampa Pro just the year before.Hardcore trainingAkim has a hardcore training regime to maintain his 23½-inch arms.At one point in his career, he even weight 300lbs which is no easy feat to maintain.His routine involves lots of low reps to build mass and he forgoes any supportive weight gear.McDonald’s is one of Akim’s favourite restaurantsCredit: GettyMcDonald’s diet Akim has admitted that he often follows a “hardcore diet”.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe once only ate food from the McDonald’s menu for a year, in a bid to build his mass.Luckily Akim was successful and he didn’t struggle to lose any additional weight that he had gained (where most people do struggle). More

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      Who is John Jewett? Meet the Mr Olympia 2024 star

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      JOHN Jewett is a record breaking bodybuilder who has enjoyed a long and varied career in his chosen sport. The athlete will be taking on the Mr Olympia 2024 competition and hopes to win big.John has smashed powerlifting world recordsCredit: Instagram/johnjewett3Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of John’s biggest inspirationsCredit: GettyJohn uses his wealth of experience to educate hopeful bodybuilders and help them reach their potential.But John’s bodybuilding journey began with a different sport.Bodybuilding hopefulJohn first became interested in fitness at high school, where he was inspired by bodybuilding legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Platz. He began training and soon grew from 135lbs to 185lbs.However, John quickly became dissatisfied with powerlifting when he realised that he wanted a different physique.In order to get those gains, he switched to bodybuilding in college.He went to the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, and, over his academic career, achieved a BS in exercise science and an MS in nutrition.I’m a 6-time Mr Olympia with 40 years in the industry – I never changed my routine & my quads have ‘still got it’ at 62Huge successJohn left behind his success in powerlifting, where he had smashed 12 world records, to fully embrace bodybuilding.Most read in AthleticsHe quickly began to win big and finished in 5th place at his professional debut, at the 2016 IFBB Europa Phoenix Pro.The bodybuilder entered the Mr Olympia contest for the first time in 2019 and stormed to a fourth place finish in the 212 category.John returned to the Mr Olympia stage in 2020, but sadly fell into 13th place.He wants to avenge this performance in 2024.John is not only known for his physique, but also his posesCredit: Instagram/johnjewett3Bodybuilding sage John is the founder of J3 University, which describes itself as “evidence based bodybuilding education”. The site hosts courses for different bodybuilding needs and even has a podcast that John hosts.It also focuses on teaching coaches, so they can deliver on more for their clients. John strict dietJohn has said that he previously ate anything that would leave him in a calorie surplus.This was because he needed lots of energy for his powerlifting competitions.Now, he focuses on being lean which requires a very different diet. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe eats turkey breast, fish, low-fat cheese, sweet potatoes, oats, and healthy oils.Not all bodybuilders follow this diet though, with Akim Williams choosing a diet solely focused on McDonalds. More