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    Who is Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell and what is his boxing record?

    CAMPBELL Hatton is back in action on March 23, 2024 — fighting for his first professional boxing titleHere’s everything you need to know about the fighter nicknamed ‘The Hurricane’.Campbell Hatton with his dad Ricky (right) and promoter Eddie Hearn (left)Who is Campbell Hatton?Campbell Hatton, born January 9, 2001, is a professional boxer from Manchester.He competes in the super-lightweight division, is 5′ 5″ (1.68m) tall, and as an avid Manchester City supporter wears the club’s logo on his shorts during his fights.Campbell is the son of former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton.Speaking about his father, Campbell said: “People admire my dad for his fighting and becoming a world champion.READ MORE ON CAMPBELL HATTON”But they also love him because he stayed down-to-earth and very normal.“I am really proud of both of those.“Some fighters and a lot of successful people would get into that top position and forget about where they have come from, arrogance creeps in.“But I feel like I can say my dad never did that and that says a lot about him as a person and that’s the way I want to be as a person.Most read in Boxing“I hopefully won’t yoyo with my weight quite as much as he did but I want to do the same as him in almost every other way.”Who is Campbell Hatton’s mother?Campbell’s mother, Claire, prefers to keep out of the public spotlight, so there isn’t very much information about her available.She and Ricky were only together for a short while, but they were both consistently involved in their son’s upbringing in Manchester. The boxer told MailOnline: “Mum didn’t want me to be a boxer. For a while I wasn’t. I had a go at football and rugby and dad got behind it. But he never pushed on boxing — it had to come from me.“Boxing for me didn’t start until I was 12 or 13 when my mum gave in after the nagging. That was hard work. But after that first session I just loved it. Loved it.”At the tender age of 14, he felt the full force of one of his former world champion dad’s famed body shots — who begged him not to tell his mum.When he was 21, Campbell recalled the incident in an interview with the Daily Mail, saying: “I threw a shot.”Muscle memory — he has pulled out the way and then come flying in, big left hook to the body.”I hit the deck and I’m rolling, trying to breathe. I hear him over me, ‘S***, don’t tell your mum.'”What is Campbell Hatton’s boxing record?Campbell has had 14 fights so far, winning all of them with varying degrees of success.But his next fight is his biggest step up yet — he’s fighting James Flint for a Central Area title.Hatton, 23, has improved a lot since his first fight, and he’ll be hopeful a win against Flint can propel him onto further title fights in the next 12 months.Flint, who is fit and firing ahead of their clash, said of the match-up: “It’s a great fight for both of us. If I beat him, it opens up many doors and I can really push on.”Likewise for him, if he beats me. I’m not a sore loser. I’ll shake his hand, and it can open up bigger doors for him as well. It’s one of those fights.”Hatton’s clash against Flint will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.Ring-walks for Hatton vs Flint can be expected at around 8pm UK time, with Dalton Smith vs Jose Zepeda will headlining the night of action.The fight will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.READ MORE SUN STORIESYou can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app, and you can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429. More

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    England new kit 2024: Shirt release date, price and St George’s cross saga

    ENGLAND’S football team has been making headlines recently for a new kit that has been dividing fans.Tory PM Rishi Sunak slammed the new kit, while opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer joined calls for Nike to scrap it entirely. But what is all the fuss about?England captain Harry Kane wearing the new home match day shirtCredit: X/ EnglandNoni Madueke and Jaden Philogene wearing their new kit in the England U21 game against Azerbaijan on March 22Credit: GettySome of England’s footballing legends modelling the new kitCredit: X/ EnglandWhen will England’s Euro 2024 kit be available to buy?As England’s football team gears up for glory at the Euros, the kit they will be wearing on the battlefield has finally been unveiled.Taking to social media to post a picture of the kits, the England account said: “Our England. Our pride. Our family. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿”The men’s collection, which Gareth Southgate’s players will wear at this summer’s Euros, will be released on March 21, while the women’s kits will go on sale in June.England’s men’s team are expected to debut the home kit when they take on Brazil in a friendly on Saturday, before they host Belgium three days later.read more england footballThe Lionesses’ next game is a Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden at Wembley on April 5.Some fans have been thrilled with the news, hailing the design as an instant classic that is sure to bring football home this year.While others have determined that the new kit is “too woke” and “too expensive”.How much is England’s Euro 2024 kit?Both the men’s and women’s match shirts are retailing at £124.99, while the children’s match top is retailing at a slightly lower £119.Most read in FootballIf fans want something a little cheaper they can opt for the stadium top, which has been priced at £84.99, while the kid’s jersey is £64.99.Kids can also don the full kit for £54.99, while infant kits are currently being priced at £49.England’s Best and Worst KitsIn an exclusive interview with The Sun, Labour’s Keir Starmer blasted the prices, saying that they need to be reduced.He said: “I’m not even sure they can properly explain why they thought they needed to change in the first place.”They could also reduce the price of the shirts.”Why did Nike change the England flag?Fans were quick to notice that the traditional red cross on the Three Lions’ kit has been altered to one with navy, light blue and purple.It is thought to be a nod to the 1966 World Cup winners’ training kit.The change led to some labelling the shirt “woke” as they called on the manufacturer to revert back to the usual colours. Goalkeepers David Seaman and Peter Shilton, as well as former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp have all given the shirt substitution a red card.But according to The Mail, Nike will not succumb to pressure from some England fans.A Nike spokesperson said: “The England 2024 Home kit disrupts history with a modern take on a classic.”The trim on the cuffs takes its cues from the training gear worn by England’s 1966 heroes, with a gradient of blues and reds topped with purple.”The same colours also feature an interpretation of the flag of St. George on the back of the collar.”It is understood the flag alteration was the work of a Nike designer, but was also signed off by the FA.And the FA insist the decision was made to “honour the classic colour regime of 1966 training gear”.Sir Keir told The Sun that the “flag is used by everybody, it is a unifier, it doesn’t need to be changed”.He said: “We just need to be proud of it. So I think they should just reconsider this and change it back.”There has been some controversy over the changed St George’s flagCredit: PAStarmer slammed the FA and Nike for changing the national kitCredit: Darren FletcherWhich kit will the England team wear?The home kit is the classic white with a blue collar and blue shorts.The second strip is all purple and has received widespread praise from fans.Meanwhile, the keepers will be donning an eye-catching orange jersey.Although some fans have been left baffled by the away kit – arguing that it’s the new “blue and black dress” optical illusion.Why is England’s Euro 2024 kit purple?According to a statement from the England football team, the new match gear has been inspired by old footballing legends.The team said that “the bold purple colour remixes reds and blues from the past.”So, it seems as though the team has decided to mix kits from the past, which have traditionally been either blue or red, to bring the team into the future.Many fans were thrilled with the look of the strips.One said: “So that’s what Kane will look like when he lifts the Euros trophy this summer.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile a second responded: “Omg we’re actually winning it all.”And a third said: “Honestly some of our greatest kits ever.”Who will be wearing the new kit at the Euros?Although the official line-up won’t be announced until May 21, here are some of the legends we expect to see at the Euros:
    The new away kit has combined England’s previous away coloursCredit: https://www.instagram.com/officialfootballfashion/p/C4s5FMHsU1J/?img_index=10Bukayo Saka models the new away kitCredit: X/ EnglandFans can expect to see Harry Maguire donning the new kit at the EurosCredit: Instagram / @england More

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    Campbell Hatton vs James Flint: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card for big title fight

    CAMPBELL HATTON is back in action this weekend as he fights for his first pro title as a boxer. Son of legendary Brit hero Ricky, Hatton has had 14 fights so far, winning them all with varying degrees of success. Campbell Hatton is 14-0 as a professional fighterCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunBut now he takes his biggest step up yet as he fights James Flint for a Central Area title. Hatton, 23, has improved a lot since his first fight, and he’ll be hopeful a win against Flint can propel him onto further title fights in the next 12 months. But Flint is fit and firing ahead of their clash.“It’s a great fight for both of us. If I beat him, it opens up many doors and I can really push on,” he said. “Likewise for him, if he beats me. I’m not a sore loser. I’ll shake his hand, and it can open up bigger doors for him as well. It’s one of those fights.”When is Hatton vs Flint?
    Hatton’s clash against Flint will take place on Saturday, March 23.
    The fight will be held at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield.
    Dalton Smith vs Jose Zepeda will headline the night of action.
    Ring-walks for Hatton vs Flint can be expected at around 8pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Hatton vs Flint will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
    The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
    You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.
    Hatton vs Flint full card
    Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda; Super lightweight
    Sandy Ryan vs. Terri Harper; For Ryan’s WBO women’s welterweight title
    Ishmael Davis vs. Troy Williamson; Light middleweight
    Campbell Hatton vs. James Flint; Super lightweight
    Nico Leivars vs. Piotr Mirga; Super bantamweight
    Liam Cameron vs. Hussein Itaba; Light heavyweight
    Leli Buttigieg vs. Bartlomiej Stryczek; Light middleweight
    Connan Murray vs. Edgar Kemsky; Middleweight
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    Moses Itauma vs Dan Garber: UK start time, live steam and TV channel for Brit heavyweight’s next fight

    HEAVYWEIGHT sensation Moses Itauma returns to the ring against Dan Garber in his eighth pro bout. Itauma is being touted as Britain’s next Anthony Joshua and has sparred extensively with Tyson Fury. Moses Itauma has been destructive as a professional boxerCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunThe Gypsy King has made the 19-year-old part of his camp in preparation for Oleksandr Usyk on May 18. Itauma has been on a warpath since he turned pro, decimating most of his seven opponents so far, showing off his brute force and ridiculous power. And next to face his wrath is Bradford boxer Garber, who has a record of 6-2. Itauma will be hoping for more rounds in the bank as well as a big victory as he continues on the path for world title gold. When is Itauma vs Garber?
    Itauma’s clash with Garber will take place on Friday, March 22.
    The fight will be held at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.
    Expect ring-walks for Itauma vs Garber to get underway from around 9pm UK time.
    The main event is Chris Bourke vs Ashley Lane for the British bantemweight title.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Itauma vs Garber will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
    You can live stream the action from the Discovery+ app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Itauma vs Garber full card
    Chris Bourke vs. Ashley Lane; For the vacant British bantamweight title
    Willy Hutchinson vs. Martin Houben; Light heavyweight
    Royston Barney-Smith vs. Jose Manuel Perez; Super featherweight
    Moses Itauma vs. Dan Garber; Heavyweight
    Sean Noakes vs. Marian Wesolowski; Welterweight
    Sonny Ali vs. Petar Aleksandrov; Welterweight
    Luke McCormack vs. Robin Zamora; Super lightweight
    Nicola Barke vs. TBA; Women’s super lightweight
    Iman Zahmatkesh vs. Pawel Strykowski; Heavyweight More

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    Misfits Boxing 13: Date, start time, TV channel, live stream and FULL card as ‘Outnumbered Match’ debuts in Nashville

    MISFITS BOXING is back – and there are some huge names on the epic Stateside bill this weekend.Fox The G will headline for the first time in the most difficult of circumstances as he takes on Most Wanted and Evil Hero in a 2 vs 1 ‘Outnumbered Match’.Credit: @MisfitsBoxingThe YouTuber is a rising star in Misfits Boxing following his first-round knockout win over Small Spartan Jay last time out.In addition to the huge new ‘Outnumbered Match’, two Misfits lightweight interim title tournament matches will take place on the Nashville bill.Lil Cracra faces Yuddy Gang, and Joey Knight will take on Baby Hulk this weekend.Elsewhere, Nikki HRU and Astrid Wett rival Alexia Grace will go head-to-head for the Misfits Boxing lightweight female title.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhen is Misfits Boxing 13?
    Misfits Boxing 13 will take place on Saturday, March 23.
    The event is set to begin at 7pm ET (12am Sunday UK time).
    Worldwide Stages in Nashville will host.
    What TV channel is Misfits Boxing 13 on and can it be live streamed?
    Misfits Boxing 13 main card will be shown LIVE on DAZN.
    DAZN customers can live stream all the action via the DAZN app/website.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.
    Who is on the Misfits Boxing 13 card?
    Fox The G vs Most Wanted & Evil Hero; Lightweight “Outnumbered Match”
    Lil Cracra vs Yuddy Gang; Lightweight tournament
    Joey Knight vs Baby Hulk; Lightweight tournament
    Nikki HRU vs Alexia Grace; Misfits Boxing lightweight female title
    Vitaly vs Modeen
    Chris Avila vs Jake Bostwick
    Tayler Holder vs DWG Earth More

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    Soccer Aid 2024: CONFIRMED line-ups, date, TV channel, free stream with Hazard and Lampard among those back at Chelsea

    SOCCER AID is BACK with the massive charity match returning to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2019.That match – won by the World XI 3-1 on penalties after a 2-2 draw – sparked a five-game winning run for the visiting stars.Eden Hazard has signed up for Soccer Aid – which will be played on June 9England will be desperate to win the charity game for the first time since 2018 and even have a new manager in the dugout to help them.Frank Lampard is back for a third spell in charge at Stamford Bridge, only this time he has swapped the likes of Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher for Robbie Williams and Bobby Brazier.There will also be a familiar face on the World XI bench, with current Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino taking charge for the second consecutive year.Here’s everything you need to know about Soccer Aid 2024.READ MORE ON SOCCER AIDWho is playing at Soccer Aid 2024?Plenty of football legends and celebrities have already confirmed they will be playing in the charity match. Although the squads may be subject to change, due to injury for example, this is how they are shaping up at the moment – with more players set to be announced in the near future.England: Frank Lampard (Co-Manager), Harry Redknapp (Co-Manager), Robbie Williams (Co-Manager), Jill Scott (Captain), Paddy McGuinness (Celebrity Goalkeeper), David James (Professional Goalkeeper), David Seaman (Goalkeeping Coach) Jermain Defoe, Jack Wilshere, Karen Carney, Gary Cahill, Tom Grennan, Steven Bartlett, Erin Doherty, Sir Mo Farah, Alex Brooker, Stuart Broad, Bobby Brazier and Sam Thompson.World XI: Mauricio Pochettino (Manager), Jesus Perez (Coach), Usain Bolt (Captain), Eden Hazard, Roberto Carlos, Martin Compston, Maisie Adam, Roman Kemp, Lee Mack, Tommy Fury and Diamond.Most read in FootballWhen is Soccer Aid 2024?Soccer Aid takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with kick-off TBC.The match, which was held at the London Stadium last year, has moved across London to Chelsea’s home, Stamford Bridge – the first time it has been held in SW6 since 2019.Although all ticket prices are yet to be confirmed, it has been confirmed that a family ticket (two adults, two children) can be purchased for £60.England will also wear a special kit that replicates the Three Lions’ outfit from Euro 96.Where can I watch Soccer Aid 2024?Soccer Aid will once again be shown for FREE live on ITV1 (England and Wales) and STV (Scotland).It can also be streamed for FREE online with ITVX.Unicef ambassador Dermot O’Leary and England and Arsenal legend Alex Scott will present the programme, with Sam Matterface on lead commentary and comedian Iain Sterling on co-comms.There will also be a full half-time show which will be announced soon.How much has Soccer Aid raised for Unicef?The charity football match is the biggest in the world and since 2006 has raised more than £90million in total for global children’s charity Unicef.Last year’s tournament was the most successful on record, raising a record-breaking £14.6m.What’s been said?England manager Frank Lampard said: “Playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Stamford Bridge is special – for any player, on any occasion. I’m excited to be doing that again – this time with Soccer Aid for Unicef.”Managing the Soccer Aid England team with Harry [Redknapp] will be a proud moment and great fun – but the main focus is rightly on the millions of pounds we can all raise together. “So, please buy your tickets for June 9 and lend us your support.”Frank Lampard will be back in the Chelsea dugout – this time as manager of England at Soccer Aid on June 9Chelsea legend Eden Hazard said: “My Chelsea family – I am coming home on June 9! “I can’t wait to see you all again. Playing at Stamford Bridge was always amazing. “We won so many trophies together there. Some of the very best memories I have in football – seven brilliant years. I miss them.”As I enter a new chapter, we can write new history with Soccer Aid for Unicef. “Together, we can and will raise millions of pounds for children across the world.”I’m a Celeb winner Sam Thompson said: “From watching Chelsea in the stands throughout my life, to walking out at Stamford Bridge and playing in front of thousands of fans.”As pretty much everyone knows, I am a massive Chelsea fan, so I can’t quite believe this is actually happening. “I know everyone must say this – but this is my actual dream coming true.”I live around the corner from Stamford Bridge and have been to so many Chelsea games over the years, watching my heroes – I can’t quite believe I’m about to play with some of them. “I mean Frank Lampard is a living legend and he’s my manager – it’s insane.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As you all know, I’m a pretty excitable character but this has put me on a new level.”This is a brilliant family day out which I am honoured to be part of.” More

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    Why can Amad Diallo play in Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final after getting a red card against Liverpool?

    MANCHESTER UNITED teen sensation Amad Diallo received a red card for his FA Cup stoppage-time goal celebrations against Liverpool – but he can still feature in the semi-final.Diallo’s 121st-minute strike saw United secure a thrilling 4-3 victory over Jurgen Klopp’s men in the FA Cup last-8.The teen star got sent off for his celebrationsCredit: GettyAnd the young Red Devil picked up a second yellow card for celebrating with his shirt off after ‘forgetting’ that he had already received one earlier in the match.In usual circumstances, this would result in Diallo having to miss United’s next fixture in the competition.But different rules apply in the FA Cup.Why can Amad Diallo play in the FA Cup semi-final?Amad Diallo will still serve a one-match suspension for receiving a red card, but FA Cup rules state that it will be served in United’s next domestic fixture.Read more on Man UtdManchester United face Brentford in a crunch Premier League match on Saturday, March 30 – Diallo will be ruled out for this fixture.While United’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry isn’t until towards the end of April.What has been said?Diallo believed that United deserved to win and admitted that he think his winner was the best goal of his career.Speaking after the full-time whistle, Diallo said: “What a game. Today I think we deserved this win. Most read in FA Cup”One of the best games of the season so I’m very happy. It was an important moment, I think it was the best goal of my career.I don’t believe, but this is football so you need to believe every moment. When he (Garnacho) gave me the ball I wanted to give it to him again but I shot. “I forgot the first yellow so I’m really disappointed to get the red card but the most important for me was to get the win. Everyone came to me and said I deserved it. The most important [thing] for me today was the win.”When is Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final?
    Manchester United’s thrilling FA Cup semi against Coventry will take place on the weekend of April 20 and 21.
    Wembley will be the allocated arena for this huge tie and it can host approximately 90,000 passionate fans.
    United will face either Manchester City or Chelsea in the final should they go through. More

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    F1 Australian Grand Prix 2024: Start time, stream, TV, schedule as Max Verstappen looks to build on back-to-back wins

    IT’S time to go Down Under once again as the F1 racers travel to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix – and Max Verstappen is setting his sights on a third consecutive win.The Red Bull legend slugged it out with Charles Leclerc in a thrilling final few laps to win at the Saudi GP.Max Verstappen pipped Charles Leclerc to the finish line in SaudiCredit: RexAnd this comes exactly one week after Verstappen raced to victory during the F1 2024 opener in Bahrain.Elsewhere, Lewis Hamilton was left in the dust as the British mogul finished way down in 10th.But the seven-time world champion will be determined once again to end his miserable run of not winning a race since 2021. When is the F1 Australian Grand Prix 2024?
    The F1 Australian Grand Prix 2024 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, March 24.
    It is expected to get underway at 4am GMT
    Albert Park Circuit is the allocated track for this huge race and it can host a staggering 125,000 roaring fans.
    Max Verstappen won the chaotic 2023 edition which saw Fernando Alonso crash and George Russell’s car go up in flames.
    Read more on F1What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    The F1 Australian Grand Prix will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports F1.
    Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream the entire action on the Sky Go app or Sky Sports website.
    The race will also be available to NOW TV users via all mobile devices and tablets.
    FULL race scheduleFriday, March 22
    Practice One – 1:30am
    Practice Two – 5am
    Saturday, March 23Most read in Motorsport
    Practice Three – 1:30am
    Qualifying – 6am
    Sunday, March 24
    Race – 4am
    All times are in the GMT🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More