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      Why is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at 4pm on Sunday?

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      MAN CITY face league leaders Liverpool this weekend having lost three Premier League games on the bounce.Pep Guardiola is enduring the toughest period of his career – losing five fixtures in a row for the first time – having recently signed a new contract.Manchester City’s nightmare continued in Europe this weekCredit: GettyTwo losses to Tottenham Hotspur, and losses to Bournemouth, Sporting Lisbon and Brighton have spoiled City’s Christmas run-in.Form is going from bad to worse for the Spaniard’s side, who threw away a 3-0 lead in the Champions League against Feyenoord to draw 3-3 with Arne Slot’s former team.Guardiola was then pictured with scratches across his head and face. Pep Guardiola’s scratched headIn the opposing dugout, Slot will be licking his lips at the chance to round off a dominant run of form for the Reds and extend their eight point lead at the top of the table.More Premier League newsLiverpool collected a 2-0 victory midweek, putting in a dominant performance against long-running European rivals Real Madrid.Alexis Mac Allister combined with Conor Bradley to work the ball into the Madrid penalty area before finishing neatly into the bottom left.Substitute Cody Gakpo headed home from a trademark Andy Robertson’s cross to seal the victory. The Reds will be hoping to finish a packed run of fixtures with a win over title rivals Man City.Most read in FootballConor Bradley egged on the Kop with a crunching challenge on Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyWhy is Liverpool vs Man City kicking off at an unusual time?This is not the first time the title clash has been given a unique kick-off time.In March, the 1-1 draw between the two kicked off at 3.45pm GMT. Back in November 2023, the fixture was moved from 5.30pm to 12.30pm GMT.On Sunday, the match is due to kick off at 4pm GMT – 30 minutes earlier than the regular 4.30pm schedule.Police concerns have caused the change which is put in place to try and avoid confrontations between fans.Clashes in 2022 led to the City team bus being damaged by fans when leaving Anfield.While Liverpool supporters were subjected to chants relating to the club’s tragedies. More

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      When is the FA Cup third round draw? Date, FREE live stream, TV channel, ball numbers, fixtures and results

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      THE FA Cup third round draw sees Premier League sides and Championship teams join the pot of England’s oldest national football competition.Dating back to the 1871/72 season, the FA cup is open to every club in the country down to level nine of the English football league system – clubs at level 10 have the chance to stand-in for non-entries. The FA Cup trophy ahead of last season’s final between Manchester United and Manchester City.Credit: PAClubs compete through 12 randomly drawn rounds, leading to the semi-finals and the final – both played at Wembley. With no seeding involved, higher-level clubs including Prem teams enter the competition in round three entering.Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United are the defending champions, following a shock 2-1 victory over noisy neighbours Manchester City last season. Both finalists will be drawn in the third round.Bruno Fernandes lifts the FA Cup trophy after Manchester United beat rivals Manchester City.Credit: RexWhen is the FA Cup third round draw?The FA Cup third round draw is scheduled for Monday, December 2It is expected to get underway at 7pm GMT.Read more about football newsWhat TV channel is the FA Cup third round draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?The draw will be shown LIVE on BBC TWO in the UK. Fans can stream the entire action for FREE on BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport websiteSunSport will also have coverage of draw through our LIVE BLOGWhich Premier League teams are in the FA Cup third round draw?All 20 Premier League teams are entering the draw in the third round. Alongside the 24 teams competing in the Championship. What are the ball numbers for the FA Cup third round draw?Ball numbers will be confirmed closer to the time of the draw on Monday, December 2. Most read in FootballWhat are the FA cup second round fixtures?Here are the fixtures scheduled for the FA Cup second round:Friday 29 November Harrogate Town v. Gainsborough Trinity (Live on BBC Two) – 7.45pmSaturday 30 NovemberWealdstone v. Wycombe Wanderers (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV) – 11.30am GMTAll matches below kick off at 3pm GMT Salford City v. Cheltenham TownWalsall v. Charlton AthleticExeter City v. ChesterfieldLeyton Orient v. Oldham AthleticBarnsley v. Bristol RoversAccrington Stanley v. Swindon TownCrawley Town v. Lincoln CityStevenage v. Mansfield TownPeterborough United v. Notts CountyStockport County v. Brackley TownMorecambe v. Bradford CityCambridge United v. Wigan AthleticSaturday 30 NovemberAFC Wimbledon v. Dagenham & Redbridge (Live on ITVX) – 7.15pm GMTSunday 1 DecemberREAD MORE SUN STORIESKettering Town v. Doncaster Rovers (Live on BBC Two) 12pm GMTBlackpool v. Birmingham City – 1pm GMTBurton Albion v. Tamworth – 2pm GMTReading v. Harborough Town – 2pm GMTSolihull Moors v. Bromley (Live on ITV1, ITVX and STV) – 3.15pm GMTThe winning and losing clubs will receive £75,000 and £25,000 respectively from the competition’s prize fund for the second round. More

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      Is HS Tikky Tokky fighting on Misfits Boxing 19 card?

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      SOME huge names are on the mega Misfits Boxing card taking place this evening.The stacked bill is topped by long-term rivals Gib and Slim finally going head-to-head.Gib faces Slim in tonight’s main eventCredit: GettyMISFITS BOXING 19 LIVEOther big names on the card include KSI’s brother Deji as he makes a stunning return after over a year out of the ring.The YouTube star is taking on Dawood Savage in one of the most eagerly-anticipated bouts of the night.TikTok sensation HS Tikky Tokky was due to fight this evening but it’s unclear whether or not he will take to the ring.READ MORE IN BOXINGIs HS Tikky Tokky fighting on Misfits Boxing 19 card?HS Tikky Tokky was due to fight Masia Warrior on tonight’s huge Misfits supercard.But speculation over the TikTok star withdrawing from the fight began last night when he took to Instagram to say he ‘injured his shoulder’ and that he ‘couldn’t scrap tomorrow’.However, there was another twist on the day of the fight when HS Tikky Tokky posted a video on X with the caption, “IF I GET A KO TONIGHT IM GIVING A BAG TO SOMEONE WHO LKS RRRTTTS N COMMENTS MUST BE FOLLLLLLLOWING.”This post suggested that the fight was still going ahead until DAZN revealed the running order of tonight’s show, and it did not include HS Tikky Tokky’s fight.Most read in BoxingThe official running order suggests that we will not see the TikTok star’s fight with Masia Warrior this evening.Fans may not have seen HS Tikky Tokky in action in Qatar, but they were treated to some huge fight news after KSI announced the internet sensation will face Wade Plemons on a Misfits card in the near future.How to watch Misfits Boxing 19Misfits Boxing 19 will be aired on DAZN.The show will began at 3pm GMT.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. More

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      Who is Misfits Boxer and YouTuber Warren Spencer AKA The Mechanic – and when is he fighting NichLmao?

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      WARREN SPENCER has been training hard in a bid to comeback from his debut loss with Misfits Boxing.Spencer, AKA The Mechanic, is taking on Nichlmao – full name Nicholai Perrett – on the Misfits 19 Supercard in Qatar TONIGHT.Warren Spencer will face Nichlmao TONIGHT after their clashed at the weigh-inThe former mechanic weighed in at 163 pounds, two pounds heavier than his opponent.KSI looked on as the pair exchanged heated discussion before Nichlmao jokingly stripped the sunglasses from Spencer’s face.Security guards were forced to hold the pair back as they tried to break-free and throw punches. Spencer claimed the fight was personal in an interview after the weigh-in saying: “This is personal now, between me and him.Read more abut Misfits Boxing”He sent me a message last night on Instagram, he said your Nan’s egg and chips sucks.”No one disses my Nan’s egg and chips and gets away with it.”Fans will be excited to see how this one plays out on Thursday, November 28.Most read in BoxingWho is Warren Spencer?Warren Spencer left his previous life behind to become a professional crossover boxer but not much is known about his private life.Spencer’s father was a mechanic and inspired him to take on his first career.On a recent podcast, The Mechanic explained how watching his father rebuild a motorbike inspired his dream.After six to seven years as a mechanic, Spencer made the change to boxing and hasn’t looked back since. Warren “The Mechanic” Spencer’s boxing recordSpencer has fought taken part in three crossover fights since he left the nuts and bolts behind. Losing his first exhibition bout against Aaron Chalmers via unanimous decision, the Mechanic had a tough start in the boxing world.Warren Spencer spent time training with fellow influencer Andrew Tate.However, the newcomer managed to turn his fortune around and delivered a convincing victory in his second fight – delivering a knockout against Dawood Savage in just 40 seconds.Warren Spencer’s sunglasses businessDespite leaving his toolbox behind, Spencer has continued to push new businesses and ideas where possible. ‘Gigs Eyewear’, the Mechanic’s latest venture, provides biodegradable sunglasses which he claims are ‘designed to be lost’ on a recent podcast.Misfits BoxingMisfits Boxing is a boxing promotional company formed through the partnership of YouTuber KSI and Wasserman Boxing in June 2021.The “MF & DAZN: X Series” have been produced in collaboration with DAZN, leading to a new 5-year deal signed between the pair in 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe deal will continue the promotion and broadcasting of influencer/crossover boxing fights, with two pay-per-views each year.More newcomers, like Warren Spencer, are expected to follow the deal. More

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      Who is Misfits boxing star and Youtuber Lil CraCra and when is he fighting YuddyGangTV?

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      MISFITS Boxing star Lil CraCra is backed to win his upcoming bout by many fans. With over 700k followers across social media, YouTuber Lil CraCra has earned his spot on the Gib vs Slim undercard at Misfits Boxing 19.Lil CraCra squares up with opponent YuddyGangTV ahead of their trilogy clashCredit: @reemoo702The clash, taking place in Qatar on Thursday, November 28, marks a trilogy of fights between YuddyGangTV and Lil CraCra.With a no-contest result followed by a victory for YuddyGangTV, Lil CraCra is still chasing a victory over his rival.At the press conference, both fighters displayed a calm demeanour and refused to raise hands or get into debate. Lil CraCra weighed in at 132.3 pounds, two pounds lighter than YuddyGangTV at 134.6 pounds.Read more about Misfits BoxingThe face off at the weigh-in reflected the presser and neither fighter lost their temper. Who is Lil CraCra?Ree Der Moo AKA Lil CraCra is fighting out of Syracuse, New York, with Philippine nationality but very little is known about his personal life.The YouTuber began his boxing journey posting street fights online and collaborating with smaller channels and leagues. Lil CraCra fighting in the streets for one of his early YouTube videosNow, joining Misfits Lil CraCra has fought his way up the influencer boxing ladder and boasts a huge online following. Most read in BoxingWhat is Lil CraCra’s boxing record?With four professional fights to his name, Lil CraCra is very much a newcomer in boxing but is fairly experienced in the influencer/crossover world.The Youtube boxer’s first fight came in March 2024, in a no contest result against his upcoming opponent YuddyGangTV.The rematch, two months later, saw YuddyGangTV come out on top – leaving CraCra with a 0-1-1 record. For his third bout, Lil CraCra took on Ace Musa and collected his long-awaited first victory.The YouTuber won after five full rounds and earned himself a spot on the Elle Brooke vs. Jenny Savage card.Lil CraCra’s fourth and most recent fight was against Joey Knight and saw him push through another five rounds for his second victory. Now, CraCra has setup a trilogy clash against YuddyGangTV taking on the Misfits Boxing 19 Gib vs. Slim fight card.What is Misfits Boxing?Misfits Boxing is a boxing promotional company formed through the partnership of YouTuber KSI and Wasserman Boxing in June 2021.The “MF & DAZN: X Series” have been produced in collaboration with DAZN, leading to a new 5-year deal signed between the pair in 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe deal will continue the promotion and broadcasting of influencer/crossover boxing fights, with two pay-per-views each year.As the promoter keeps growing, opportunities for newcomers like Lil CraCra should keep coming. More

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      Who is YuddyGangTV aka Elijah Smith and when will he be fighting Ree Moo aka Lil CraCra on Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard?

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      ELIJAH Smith is an American boxer and influencer who is also known as YuddyGangTV.The star will be taking on his boxing nemesis Ree Moo, also known as Lil CraCra, on the Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard.Elijah Smith became famous for videos where he would eat massive amounts of foodCredit: YouTubeElijah is one of the highest ranked lightweight boxers at MisfitsCredit: YouTubeElijah will be taking on Ree Moo AKA Lil CraCraCredit: YouTubeOnline superstardomElijah is a lightweight boxer who was born on July 22, 1992.The star has made a name for himself on TikTok when he began sharing skits and hilarious videos on the platform. Most social media users will recognise him from videos where he takes part in gargantuan mukbangs.Mukbangs originated in South Korean and are events where YouTubers eat massive amounts of food. Read More on BoxersOn YouTube, Elijah also takes fans behind the scenes of his boxing career and often shares videos of himself training.His work ethic has clearly paid off, as he now has 6.3 million followers on TikTok and 232,000 subscribers on YouTube (as of November 2024).On the Misfits cardElijah will appear on the Misfits 19 Qatar Supercard.He is the second highest ranked lightweight boxer on the ticket, just after the raining champion Deen the Great. Most read in BoxingHis rival, Lil CraCra, is the third highest ranked lightweight boxer at Misfits. Misfits is a boxing promotion company founded in August 2022, which became famous in sporting circles for holding influencer boxing events.The brand’s CEO is the YouTuber KSI, who is also a successful boxer.Long-running feud Elijah will take on Lil CraCra AKA Ree Moo on November 28, 2024. Ree Moo is a Filipino-American boxer who has had a similar career to Elijah.He also made a name for himself online, though his online content is more fitness-focused than Elijah’s comedic videos.Despite their similarities, the pair have very different boxing styles. Ree Moo favours the Southpaw stance, a left-handed position which is the complete reverse of Elijah’s right-handed Orthodox stance.The pair have clashed previously but neither one has been able to get an advantage over the other. READ MORE SUN STORIESThey were meant to clash on March 23, 2023, but the fight was cancelled and their second match on May 25, 2024, ended in a split decision.Fans can watch the tie-breaking match between Elijah and Ree Moo when it streams on DAZN. More

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      Gib vs Slim net worth: How Misfits stars stack up ahead of Qatar Supercard clash

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      ANESONGIB makes his boxing comeback against Misfits rival Slim Albaher TONIGHT in Qatar – but there is a big gap in their two estimated net worths. Gib and Slim are coming into Supercard Middleweight clash in strong form, as the two battle in out for the Misfits Boxing belt.AnEsonGib fights Taylor Holder at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Photo by Michele Eve Sandberg/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Credit: GettyMisfits Boxing Middleweight champion Sulieman ‘Slim’ Albaher made his debut against American YouTuber FouseyTube in 2019.Fousey’s corner threw in the towel during the fourth round of the fight kicking off Slim’s undefeated run over seven bouts – claiming his most recent victory over Salt Papi on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury. AnEsonGib challenges for the belt after winning his previous four fights and turning his boxing career around following a first-round knockout at the hands of Jake Paul.Here is the estimated net worth of the Misfits rivals coming into their headline clash.Read more on Misfits BoxingAnEsonGib’s estimated net worth – Around $1millionThe YouTuber-turned-boxer rose to fame by uploading FIFA gaming videos and collaborating with similar stars, such as KSI. His massive online following has helped propel his fighting career.Gib’s boxing journey began to unfold following the KSI vs Joe Weller fight in 2018.AnEsonGib posing in front of a Rolls Royce posted on Instagram @anesongib.MaxPlaysFIFA, a fellow YouTuber, stepped up as Gib’s first opponent in 2018 – Gib won by TKO. While the majority of his wealth came from his YouTube presence, AnEsonGib went on to fight Jake Paul in January 2020 – the American YouTuber recently beat boxing legend Mike Tyson – generating huge sales through sales, pay-per-view, and merchandise. Most read in BoxingWorth an estimated $1 million in 2023, Gib continues to sign deals for fights and produce YouTube content to a growing audience. With four wins against his last four opponents, the star will be confident in his challenge for the Misfits Boxing Middleweight belt. Suleiman ‘Slim’ Albaher’s estimated net worth – $500kSlim takes on Gib at Misfits Boxing’s Qatar event ‘The Supercard’, defending his Middleweight belt.Both are coming into the clash in strong form – Gib claiming victories in his last four bouts and Slim remaining undefeated in seven, boasting an impressive five KOs.Slim posing on a jet ski posted on Instagram @slimthehitman.The Hitman won his last fight against musician Tom Zanetti, claiming a decent pay cheque of $100,000, according to reports. While most of his net worth has come from boxing, Slim attracts a large audience with over a million followers across his social media accounts – making him a perfect fit for the influencer boxing model.When is Gib vs Slim?Gib vs Slim is headlining the Misfits Supercard in Qatar TONIGHT on Thursday, November 28. The main event is expected to take place around 10.45pm GMT.Lusail Sports Arena is hosting the headline clash.The Misfits Supercard is living up to its billingHow can I watch Gib vs Slim?Misfits 19 -The Supercard will be live on DAZN included in the subscription, the card will not be shown on PPV.Live coverage is expected to start from 4pm GMT. What is the full Misfits 19 card?HS TikkyTokky will look to build further momentum following his early KO last time out. Deji steps back into the ring against Dawood Savage.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Salt Papi steps up against King Kenny in what could be a second headliner for many fans.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs Neeraj More

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      Deji vs Dawood Savage EXACT ring walk time: When is Misfits Boxing 19 fight on TONIGHT?

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      YOUTUBE legend and KSI’s younger brother Deji will finally make his return to the ring TONIGHT – and fans are all searching for the exact time.The social media star is set to feature on Misfits Boxing 19 in Qatar which sees Gib box Slim at the top of the bill.Mayweather outboxed and outclassed DejiCredit: YouTube / DAZN BoxingDeji hasn’t fought since his 2023 victory against British musician Swarmz.And despite losing an exhibition bout to mogul Floyd Mayweather in 2022, the YouTube star will feel confident that he can win three consecutive competitive fights following his Fousey 2022 triumph.Deji is now returning to the ring against Dawood Savage, who is looking for his first boxing ring.But what SunSport can spill is the exact start time of the ring walks and when the fight will get underway.Read more on Deji OlatunjiWhat are the EXACT ring-walk times for Deji’s fight and when will it start?The ring-walk and fight time for Deji vs Dawood Savage is expected at approx 9.30pm UK time/ 4.30pm ET.The big show starts at 4pm UK time/11am ET.While the first punch in the main event between Gib and Slim should be thrown around 10.45pm UK time/5.45pm ET.Who else is fighting on the MisFits Supercard?Fans are looking forward to the return of YouTube mogul Deji and Salt Papi is also in action against King Kenny.Most read in BoxingBut the headline act sees undefeated Gib take on undefeated champ Slim in Qatar.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajWhat has been said?Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather toyed with Deji in their 2022 exhibition bout, but the boxing legend still heaped praise on his opponent.Speaking after the fight, Mayweather said: “I’m proud of you, keep up the great work.”I want anyone to go after their dreams, go after what they believe in, continue to work hard and continue to build. “I didn’t get to where I got to overnight. It took a lot of time, it took a great team. I didn’t do it by myself.”I’m glad that he landed a good shot. This is a part of fighting, this is a part of entertainment.” More