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      Anthony Joshua net worth 2023 – career earnings and how much he is getting for Jermaine Franklin fight?

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      BOXING matches involving Anthony Joshua is almost guaranteed to fill up the venue – so it’s only fair that his bank account gets filled up too.From securing a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics, to unifying the WBA, IBO and WBO titles in 2018, the British superstar has created himself a fantastic career.
      Anthony Joshua announced himself to the world with an Olympic gold medalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Anthony Joshua reclaimed his belts off Andy Ruiz in December 2019Credit: Reuters
      And now, another chapter is set to be added to Joshua’s incredible journey when the world witnesses him take on Jermaine Franklin in a mouth-watering O2 return.
      But fans want to know much AJ has earned over the years.
      What is Anthony Joshua’s net worth 2023?
      Anthony Joshua has a reported net worth of £118 million but it could surpass the £200m mark after Saturday night’s showdown with Jermaine Franklin.
      Credit: SUNSPORT
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      The British superstar pocketed a reported £15m alone from his iconic Wembley clash with Wladimir Klitschko in 2017.
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      And Joshua’s victory against Joseph Parker a year later saw him take home a little bit less in £13m.
      However, AJ collected a staggering £66m when he reclaimed his WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO titles against Andy Ruiz in December 2019.
      Before walking home with a reported combined total of £75m after his disappointing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022.
      Not to mention that the British heavy hitter owns 258 MGT who oversee some of the top British boxers, is sponsored by Under Amour and Joshua has been the face of lynx deodorant for a number of years.
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      How much is Anthony Joshua getting for the Jermaine Franklin fight?
      It is yet to be revealed how much the British heavyweight will receive for his upcoming battle with Jermaine Franklin.
      However, reports suggest that Franklin is set to receive upwards of £800,000 so AJ will be expected to earn more than that.
      And this is before any additional sponsorships and revenue from pay-per-view sales of the fight. More

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      Who is Man Utd bidder Thomas Zilliacus and what is his net worth?

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      THOMAS ZILLIACUS has entered the race to own the master keys for Manchester United – but his bidding idea is bizarre.The Finnish entrepreneur has vowed to finance £3billion of the asking price if fans can cough up a staggering £1.5bn.
      Thomas Zilliacus has put in a bid for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      And Zilliacus has already listed four aims he would wish to carry out should his bid be successful.
      But who is he and what is his net worth?
      Who is Thomas Zilliacus?
      Born in 1964, Zilliacus was raised in Helsinki, Finland by a family with a largely royal background but now resides in Singapore.
      Thomas’ great-great-grandfather, senator Henrik Wilhelm Johan Zilliacus was elected Mayor of Helsinki in 1866.
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      His great-granduncle, Konni Zilliacus is the founder of the Finnish Activist Resistance Party which sought to liberate Finland from Russia.
      And Zilliacus’ grand-uncle served as the head of the Finnish Millitary Academy and the Commander of the Finnish Civil Guard.
      The billionaire went to the Zilliacuska skolan, a Swedish-language, private co-educational school established by his grandfather’s uncle Laurin Zilliacus before graduating in 1972 from the University of Helsinki as editor-in-chief of the national student paper.
      But in a twist of events, Zilliacus spent one season in the youth academy of Fluminesense in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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      However, he quickly returned to his political roots by becoming the youngest member of the Helsinki City Council.
      What is his net worth?
      Zlliacus’ net worth isn’t publicly known but it is widely believed that he is in the same tax bracket as rival Manchester United bidders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim who both slapped £5billion on the table.
      Thomas Zilliacus is a Finnish entrepreneurCredit: AFP
      The Finnish businessman was once global head of Nokia’s corporate communications before becoming CEO of Nokia SouthEast Asia and chairman of Nokia Malaysia.
      Thomas also founded Mobile FutureWorks Group, YuuZoo and Newkia.
      And the Manchester United bidder has experience in the footballing industry as he was chairman of Finnish football club HJK Helsinki from 1982 to 1986. More

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      Newcastle vs Man Utd: Magpies and Red Devils battle for top-4 spot in HUGE Premier League clash – TV, stream

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be hoping for the same result as the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, but travelling to St James’ Park is a whole different proposition.The Red Devils claimed their first trophy in six years after beating Newcastle 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final in February.
      Manchester United celebrate winning the Carabao Cup FinalCredit: ALAMY
      Marcus Rashord celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup FinalCredit: ALAMY
      The Magpies will be out for revenge when Man United visit St James’ this weekend.
      A lot is on the line for both sides, with Champions League places up for grabs.
      A win for Newcastle would see them leapfrog Erik ten Hag’s side in third, while the Red Devils could go six points clear of the Toon with an away win.
      When is Newcastle vs Man Utd?

      Newcastle vs Man United is will be on Sunday, April 2.
      Kick-off will be at 4:30pm UK time.
      St James’ Park will play host.

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      What channel is Newcastle vs Man Utd on and can it be live streamed?

      Newcastle vs Man United will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League.
      Sky Sports subscribers can live stream all the action via the NOW app, which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action.

      Team news
      Newcastle will be without top scorer Miguel Almiron who is out with a pulled thigh.
      Eddie Howe has been given a timely boost, with Anthony Gordon set to return to the squad after time out with an ankle injury.
      Nick Pope picked up a minor injury while away on international duty with England but is expected to feature between the sticks on Sunday.
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      Fabian Schar was not selected in the Switzerland squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers due to an injury he picked up in Toon’s away win against Forest.
      Howe will be hoping that the 31-year-old defender will be available to partner Sven Botman at the centre of defence.
      For Eric ten Hag, he will certainly be without five-time Champions League winner Camemiro as he remains suspended.
      Everyone associated with Man United will be hoping Marcus Rashford is fit for the trip to the North East after he was pulled out of the England squad.
      It’s understood the Red Devils’ leading goalscorer withdrew due to a toe problem.
      Marcel Sabitzer is also a concern after he picked up a knee injury while away with Austria on international duty.
      Ten Hag will be hoping to welcome Raphael Varane back from injury for their upcoming Premier League clash.
      The Red Devils will definitely be without Christian Eriksen, Donny van de Beek and Alejandro Garnacho.
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      Odds

      Newcastle – 11/8
      Draw – 23/10
      Man Utd – 19/10

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will make his boxing comeback against Jermaine Frankin on SATURDAY.The Watford-born boxer hasn’t been in the ring since his second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in August 2022.
      Anthony Joshua and Jermaine Franklin face off

      🥊 Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin – Date, live stream, TV channel and all you need to know about heavyweight bout
      The former world heavyweight champion lost his IBF, WBA and WBO titles to Usyk in their first bout at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in September 2021.
      Many are describing Joshua’s fight against Franklin as make or break on the back of successive defeats to the Ukrainian.
      The 33-year-old has even employed a new boxing coach in the form of Derrick James as he attempts to put an end to his current losing streak.
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      It comes after Joshua parted ways with Robert Garcia after just one fight, the second defeat to Usyk.
      What time are the ring-walks for Joshua vs Franklin and when does the fight start?

      The ring-walks for Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin are scheduled for 10:41pm UK time.
      The main event is expected to get underway at approximately 11:10pm UK time.
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
      The main card is set to get underway from 7pm UK time.

      Who is on the Joshua vs Franklin card?

      Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin; Heavyweight
      Fabio Wardley vs.  Michael Polite Coffie; Heavyweight
      Matteo Signani vs. Felix Cash; For the EBU European middleweight title
      Austin Williams vs. River Wilson-Bent; Middleweight
      Campbell Hatton vs. Louis Fielding; Super lightweight
      John Hedges vs. Daniel Bocianski; Light heavyweight
      Jordan Flynn vs. Kane Barker; Super featherweight
      Juergen Uldedaj vs. Benoit Huber; Cruiserweight
      Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Georgi Velichkov; Super lightweight
      Peter Kadiru vs. Alen Lauriolle; Heavyweight

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      Chelsea vs Aston Villa: Blues look to bounce back from Everton draw in mid-table Premier League match – stream, TV

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      CHELSEA will be determined not to lose their tough mid-table Premier League fixture against Aston Villa otherwise they could finish the weekend in the bottom half.The Blues failed to hang on against relegation-battling Everton before the international break despite taking the lead twice.
      Chelsea failed to get all three points against EvertonCredit: Reuters
      Aston Villa humiliated Bournemouth before the international breakCredit: Rex
      And it allowed Villa to go level on points with them as Unai Emery’s side demolished Bournemouth 3-0.
      However, prior to the Toffees draw, Chelsea had put together a three-match winning run which Graham Potter will believe his men can achieve once again starting Saturday.
      But the Villans are on a good run of form and hold the current bragging rights from when these two met earlier on in the season.
      When is Chelsea vs Aston Villa?

      Chelsea host Aston Villa on Saturday, April 1.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 5:30pm UK time.
      Stamford Bridge in West London is the allocated arena for this Premier League encounter and it has a capacity of 40,431.
      Aston Villa ran out 1-0 winners when the sides last me courtesy of John McGinn’s early strike.

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      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Aston Villa will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage will commence from 5pm UK time on both channels – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans can stream the entire action through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.

      What is the team news?
      Chelsea’s injury woes look to set to continue as Havertz missed out on Germany’s 2-0 win over Peru through illness, while Reece James was unavailable for England due to an ongoing hamstring issue.
      Furthermore, Cesar Apzilicueta, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, Raheem Sterling and Wesley Fofana all remain doubtful.
      But in a huge boost for Graham Potter, Mason Mount and number one keeper Edouard are both back in training.
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      And N’Golo Kante featured in a under-21’s match as the World Cup winner closes in on his huge return to the first team match-day squad.
      N’Golo Kante featured for Chelsea in their U21 match against CharltonCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Unai Emery has injury issues of his own as the quintet of Philippe Coutinho, Boubacar Kamara, Jed Steer, Leander Dendoncker and Matty Cash are all likely to miss out.
      What are the odds?

      Chelsea to win 4/6
      Draw 11/4
      Aston Villa to win 17/4

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      Is Arsenal vs Leeds on TV? Table-topping Gunners aim to extend lead over City against Whites in big Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL entertain Leeds in a tasty Premier League affair – and they’ll be hoping Bukayo Saka can continue his phenomenal form.The Gunners wonderkid put it on a plate for record-breaking Harry Kane before scoring a screamer during England’s 2-0 win against Ukraine.
      Bukayo Saka inspired England to a 2-0 victory over UkraineCredit: Getty
      Leeds beat Wolves in a six-goal thriller at MolineuxCredit: PA
      And this follows the previous weekend when Saka, 21, fired Arsenal to a EIGHT point gap at the top of the table with two strikes against Crystal Palace.
      However, Leeds are no strangers to putting the ball in the back of the net themselves having notched up four past ten-man Wolves before the international break.
      Furthermore, Javia Gracia’s side cannot afford any slip-ups as they only sit two points clear of the relegation zone.
      When is Arsenal vs Leeds?

      Arsenal’s Premier League match against Leeds will take place on Saturday, April 1.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm UK time.
      Emirates in North London is the designated venue for this clash and it can host approximately 60,000 supporters.
      The Gunners scraped a 1-0 gruelling victory against Leeds earlier on in the season.

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      Is Arsenal vs Leeds on TV and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Leeds will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      This is due to the Saturday 3pm football TV blackout.
      However, SunSport will have minute-by-minute converge of the entire action which includes build up and fallout reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of William Saliba who was forced to pull out of the French squad with back troubles.
      William Saliba suffered a back injury in Arsenal’s Europa League second leg against SportingCredit: Getty
      Eddie Nketiah’s ankle is need of an assessment having missed out on a number of games this month.
      While Takehiro Tomiyasu and Mohamed Elneny are both set to sit on the side-lines for the remainder of the season.
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      Meanwhile Javi Gracia is likely to be without the quartet of Adam Forshaw, Maximilan Wober, Stuart Dallas and Tyler Adams.
      But the Leeds boss’ biggest blow could be through Wilfried Gnonto who appears to have sprained his ankle during international duties with Italy.
      Latest odds

      Arsenal to win 2/7
      Draw 9/2
      Leeds to win 10/1

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      How many kids do Paul Pogba and wife Zulay have?

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      PAUL POGBA is one of the most well-known football players in the game, but keeps quiet about his family life.The former Manchester United star rarely shares family pictures but will occasionally post a sweet picture of his wife and kids to his 57 million followers.
      The couple have had two children during their marriageCredit: The Mega Agency
      His Bolivian model wife, Zulay, is also pretty popular, boasting 821,000 followers on Instagram.
      The two met when Paul travelled to Los Angeles for an International Champions Cup tournament for the Red Devils in 2017.
      Zulay was then spotted at a number of Manchester United games, as well as travelling to Russia with Paul to watch him lift the World Cup in 2018.
      The pair tied the knot in 2019, with Zulay reportedly converting from Christianity to Islam after marrying the Juventas superstar.

      How many kids do Paul Pogba and Zulay have?
      The couple have welcomed two children from their marriage.
      Both of the kids are boys, with the pair calling their first son Labile Shakur Pogba.
      Their second son was named Keyaan Zaahid Pogba.
      When were their kids born?
      Labile was born on January 3, 2019, the same year the couple were married.
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      They welcomed their second son Keyaan in 2020.
      Have they got another child on the way?
      The couple are expecting a third child sometime in 2023.
      The football star’s wife posted a picture of her cradling her baby bump to Instagram in January.
      The former model added the caption “Heartbeats”, with fans quick to congratulate them. More

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      Man City vs Liverpool: Reds look to derail Pep’s Premier League train while keeping eye on 4th place Spurs – stream, TV

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      PREMIER LEAGUE action returns with a blockbuster lunchtime encounter involving Manchester City and Liverpool – and there is much more than pride on the line.Pep Guardiola’s men entered the international break in good goal scoring form after thrashing RB Leipzig 7-0 before humiliating Burnley with six.
      Erling Haaland got FIVE of Manchester City’s SEVEN goals against RB LeipzigCredit: Getty
      Liverpool went crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Real MadridCredit: Getty
      But City’s involvement in the FA Cup quarter-final saw them fall even further behind Arsenal who stretched their lead at the top of the tree to EIGHT points following a convincing Crystal Palace win.
      And the holders could be a wounded animal as key members of the squad have picked up injuries which could see them miss this tasty league affair.
      However, City are coming up against a Liverpool side who are winless in their last two after losing to Bournemouth and Real Madrid.
      When is Man City vs Liverpool?

      Manchester City’s mouth-watering match against Liverpool will take place on Saturday, April 1.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm UK time.
      Etihad Stadium in Manchester is the allocated arena for this game and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.
      Pep Guardiola’s side ran out 3-2 winners when the sides last met during a Carabao Cup tie in December.

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      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Manchester City vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 11:30pm UK time – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live through the website or BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the action including build up and fallout reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Pep Guardiola will be sweating over the fitness of goal machine Erling Haaland who had to withdraw from his international duties with Norway following a groin injury.
      While England star Phil Foden could be out for up to a month after undergoing appendicitis surgery.
      Erling Haaland and Phil Foden could both miss outCredit: Rex
      Elsewhere, Cody Gakpo (virus) and Darwin Nunez (knock) will need to be assessed ahead of the huge trip to the Etihad while Thiago (groin) remains doubtful.
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      Talented youngster Stefan Bajcetic is out for the season after sustaining a serious groin issue.
      But Jurgen Klopp could hand Luis Diaz his first run out since before the World Cup as the tricky winger has returned to full training.
      What are the odds?

      Man City to win 3/5
      Draw 3/1
      Liverpool to win 17/4

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