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      Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib 2 boxing: Start time, live stream, TV channel and FULL card info for huge Kingpyn event

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      AUSTIN MCBROOM and AnEsonGib will be going at it once again in a massive Kinpyn High Stakes boxing bout on SATURDAY – but it was almost called off.YouTube star AnEsonGib stunned his social media rival McBroom when the two boxers went toe-to-toe in September last year.
      AnEsonGib humiliated Austin McBroom in 2022Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      McBroom, 30, hit the canvas a whopping FIVE times before the thrilling encounter reached its conclusion.
      And as a result, the American YouTuber was rushed to hospital for some severe medical checks.
      After suffering such an embarrassing defeat during the Social Gloves event, Austin will be eager to get revenge on Gib.
      However, the American will need to be on top form as Gib’s only defeat came against Jake Paul in 2020.

      When is Austin McBroom vs AnEsonGib 2?
      Austin McBroom’s tasty boxing rematch against AnEsonGib takes place on Saturday, April 22.
      This huge fight is expected to get underway from roughly 5pm US time (10pm UK)
      OVO Arena Wembley in London is the allocated venue for this encounter and it can host approximately 12,500 supporters.
      AnEsonGib beat McBroom by KO when they had their epic battle in LA, America.
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      AnEsonGib and McBroom will go head to head in a huge rematch
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Austin McBroom vs AneSonGib will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on PPV at Kingpyn.tv.
      Prices are yet to be confirmed but the event last summer cost fans approximately £6.99 ($8.99).
      And subscription members have the option to watch the entire action through the app via Google Play or the App store.
      What is the High Stakes tournament?
      The High Stakes tournament has been labelled as the biggest influencer boxing event which will see eight male and eight female fighters go at it over three events.
      High Stakes kicks off in London on Saturday, April 22 before making its way to Dublin on June 3 and then concluding back in London on August 5.
      What is the FULL card?
      AnEsonGib and AnEsonGib will headline the Kingpyn tournament while American artist Blueface is set to put on his gloves too.
      Men’s match-up

      AnEsonGib vs McBroom
      My Mate Nate vs Kenny
      Jarvis vs Zanetti
      Whindersson vs Filipek

      Women’s match-up

      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka
      6ar6ie6 vs Whitney
      Daniella vs Jully Poca
      Emily Brooke vs Amber O’Don

      Wildcard fight

      Ed Matthews vs Blueface

      What has been said?
      Gib believes that the fight will be a repeat of last time while McBroom has claimed that he has learned from his mistakes.
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      AnEsonGib said: “I’ve got better IQ, you’re getting smoked, and it’s repeat. You haven’t got no easy fight coming in, you’re facing me and you’re getting smoked.”
      And McBroom responded with: “All I’ve got to say is, you won’t get lucky again because I won’t be sick. I wish you the best of luck. More

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      Blueface vs Ed Matthews boxing: Start time, TV channel and live stream info for huge Kingpyn ‘Wildcard’ bout

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      CONTROVERSIAL rapper Blueface will be hoping to blow off some steam when he meets British TikTok star Ed Matthews in a huge Kingpyn boxing ‘Wildcard’ fight this SATURDAY.Blueface, 26, hasn’t stepped foot in the ring since he defeated Kane Trujillo during a 2021 Bare Knuckle FC event.
      Ed Matthews and Blueface square off on Saturday April 22
      And the American rapper will be desperate to prove he hasn’t lost his touch after having multiple fights cancelled for altercations outside the sport.
      However, Ed Matthews is no stranger to a fist fight as the TikTok star knocked out 52-year-old Simple Simon on the Kingpyn bill last summer.
      Both boxers have had their fair share of negativity in the media but they’ll know that victory will put their name in the headlines for the right reasons.
      When is Ed Matthews vs Blueface?
      Ed Matthews’ Kingpyn fight against Blueface will take place on Saturday, April 22.

      This huge fight is expected to get underway from roughly 4pm US time (9pm UK).
      OVO Arena Wembley in London is the allocated venue for this encounter and it can host approximately 12,500 supporters.
      The controversial pair have not been entered into the promotion’s High Stakes tournament but the contest is Kingpyn’s wildcard fight.
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Ed Matthews vs Blueface will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on PPV at Kingpyn.tv.
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      Prices are yet to be confirmed but the event last summer cost fans approximately $8.99 (£6.99).
      And subscription members have the option to watch the entire action through the app via Google Play or the App store.
      What is the High Stakes tournament?
      The High Stakes tournament has been labelled as the biggest influencer boxing event which will see eight male and eight female fighters go at it over three events.
      High Stakes kicks off in London on Saturday, April 22 before making its way to Dublin on June 3 and then concluding back in London on August 5.
      What is the FULL card?
      AnEsonGib will feature on the card and Elle Brooke is set to put on her gloves too.
      Wildcard fight

      Ed Matthews vs Blueface

      Men’s match-up

      AnEsonGib vs McBroom
      My Mate Nate vs Kenny
      Jarvis vs Zanetti
      Whindersson vs Filipek

      Women’s match-up

      Elle Brooke vs Ola Danielka
      6ar6ie6 vs Whitney
      Daniella vs Jully Poca
      Emily Brooke vs Amber O’Don

      What has been said?
      Blueface claimed to not know who Ed Matthews is but implied that he wanted the fight just for money.
      The American star said: “Finally got a call, man’s got a fight.
      “Some dude from Australia or the UK, I don’t know who the f*** is that guy.
      “They called with the cheque, you know what we going to do, on God.”
      But Ed Matthews responded with a disrespectful message to Blueface’s partner Chrisean Rock mentioning that she will be “holding man’s wood” after he stops him.
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      Who is DIDE? The masked rapper believed to be a Premier League star

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      A masked Premier League footballer released their debut rap track over the weekend.The song “Thrill” was released by artist ‘DIDE’ on April 14 and has already had over 100k views on YouTube.
      Dide’s music video for the single ‘Thrill’Credit: DIDE via YOUTUBE
      Dide’s music video for the single ‘Thrill’Credit: DIDE via YOUTUBE
      DIDE originally surfaced on Instagram in January 2023.
      Their bio on their Instagram account reads: “Rapper at home Footballer on the Pitch.”
      The caption for DIDE’S new track read: “Get ready to be blown away by the powerful new music video for ‘Thrill’!
      “Our talented artist dives deep into the emotional turmoil and struggles he keeps hidden from the fans.
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      “From behind his mysterious rose mask, he proves himself an incredible lyricist, exploring identity, inequality, and modern society in astonishing detail.”
      But which Premier League star is behind the rap sensation?
      Which Premier League player is ‘DIDE’?
      The official identity of the rapper ‘DIDE’ is unknown.
      However, many fans have theories on which Premier League player is behind the mask.
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      The music video was recently filmed in London and ‘DIDE’ kept referencing the ‘Big Smoke’ which many believe the rapper is referring to where he is from.
      Some theories suggest that ‘DIDE’ is an anagram for the name ‘Eddi’, which has fans believing it could be Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah behind the mask.
      On top of the anagram, the 23-year-old’s trademark celebration was also included in the video.
      As well as lyrics about Arsenal – such as “They’re gonna (gunner) put it in the paper,” and “Every game is like a final” referring to the Gunners’ title battle with Manchester City this season. More

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      What happened to ex Newcastle striker Demba Ba and where is he now?

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      DEMBA Ba played for three Premier League clubs and was a proven goal scorer in England’s top flight.Here, we look at his football career, and where he is now after retiring.
      Demba Ba played for West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea during his time in the Premier League
      Who did Demba Ba play for?
      Demba Ba is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a striker.
      Ba’s first stint in the Premier League was for West Ham, joining in January 2011 with the Hammers struggling against relegation.
      He scored seven goals in 12 league appearances for the club, including braces away at West Brom and Wigan, but he could not prevent them from the drop.
      Due to a clause in his contract, he was allowed to leave on a free at the end of the season.
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      Newcastle ended up signing Ba on a free transfer in 2011, and he quickly made a name for himself as a deadly finisher.
      Hattricks at home to Blackburn and away to Stoke helped Ba to eight goals in his first 11 league appearances for the club.
      He scored home and away against Manchester United that season, including a spectacular finish in a 3-0 at St James Park in January 2012.
      Ba helped Newcastle to an impressive fifth place finish, their highest since 2004.
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      The following season saw Ba continue his good scoring form, with 13 league goals in just 20 league games.
      Ba moved to Chelsea in January 2013 for a fee of £7million.
      He scored two goals on his debut in a 5-1 win against Southampton at St Mary’s in the FA Cup.
      He then scored his first league goal for the club against the same opponents at Stamford Bridge, this time a 2-2 draw.
      Ba scored a stunning acrobatic in the FA Cup quarter final replay against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge, helping the Blues to a 1-0 win.
      He also scored a stunning goal, this time an overhead kick, in the 2013 semi final, but couldn’t prevent Chelsea from losing 2-1 to Manchester City at Wembley.
      Chelsea won the 2013 Europa League after a 2-1 win against Benfica in the final, but Ba was not involved and didn’t receive a medal as he was cup-tied, having played for Newcastle earlier in the tournament.
      The following season saw the arrival of Jose Mourinho for a second spell as Chelsea manager, and Ba struggled for game time.
      However, he did chip in with a number of vital goals during the 2013/14 season.
      This included a vital late winner against Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge that sent Chelsea through to the Champions League semi final on away goals, as well as a goal against Anfield against Liverpool, best remembered for the Steven Gerrard slip beforehand.
      Ba wanted to stay at Chelsea, but the arrival of star striker Diego Costa signalled the end of his time at Stamford Bridge.
      What happened to Demba Ba?
      Ba joined Turkish side Besiktas for the 2014/15 season.
      He came close to scoring against Arsenal with a spectacular effort during the Champions League qualifiers, with his attempt from the halfway line tipped onto the bar by Wojciech Szczesny.
      He was able score 18 league goals in his first season, but was soon on the move again, this time to Shanghai Shenhua in China.
      Ba suffered a broken leg during his second season with the club, which some suggested could have ended his professional career.
      Nevertheless, his surgery was successful and he returned to competitive action.
      Ba re-joined Besiktas on loan in January 2017, helping them to win the league title.
      After a short spell with Turkish club Goztepe S.K. in 2018, he returned to Shanghai.
      After returning to Turkey once again, this time with Istanbul Basaksehir, Ba won the second Turkish league title of his career, scoring 13 league goals as the team pipped Trabzonspor to the post by four points.
      His second season saw him score only five league goals, but he did score a famous goal in the Champions League, in a 2-1 win against Manchester United.
      Ba joined FC Lugano in the Swiss Super League, but retired in September 2021 after playing just three times for the club.
      Where is Demba Ba now?
      Since retiring, Ba has worked as chairman of North American football team Albion San Diego.
      He was previously part owner of San Diego 1904, a team he founded with other footballers such as Eden Hazard.
      This team merged with Albion San Diego after they lost a major source of financing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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      In 2021, he was asked by Ralf Rangnick to join him on the coaching staff at Manchester United, during his interim spell in charge there.
      However, his Visa was not accepted and he was not able to join. More

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      Bayern Munich vs Man City: Pep’s side aim to seal the deal in Germany after Champions League first leg romp – stream, TV

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Bayern Munich conclude their Champions League quarter-final encounter THIS Wednesday – but most would argue that the tie is all but over.Rodri’s 27th minute screamer broke the deadlock in the first leg despite City’s shaky start to the match.
      Erling Haaland sealed the deal for Manchester City in the first legCredit: Rex
      Sadio Mane got into a bust-up with Bayern teammate Leroy SaneCredit: Getty
      And two quick-fire second half goals from Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland made sure that Pep’s men had a strangle hold of this mouth-watering fixture.
      To make matters worse for Bayern, ex-Manchester City star Leroy Sane and Sadio Mane got into a physical altercation which may have added some disruption to the team.
      However, the Bundesliga giants will back themselves to pull off a memorable comeback – something which fans have been treated too often in this monumental competition.
      When is Bayern vs Man City?

      Bayern Munich’s tasty Champions League second leg against Manchester City will take place on Wednesday, April 19.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 8pm BST – 9pm local time.
      Allianz Arena is the allocated venue for this match and it can host approximately 75,024 spectators.
      Manchester City raced to a 3-0 lead in the reverse fixture.

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

      Bayern Munich vs Manchester City will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the entire action live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the game including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      Bayern’s boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to still be without Sadio Mane after punching teammate Leroy Sane resulted in a suspension for the AFCON winner.
      Leroy Sane has a swollen lip after being punched in the face by Sadio ManeCredit: Reuters
      Manuel Neuer (broken leg) and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (knee) are also ruled out this crunch clash.
      But French international Lucas Hernandez could return after shaking off a knee injury.
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      Elsewhere, Pep Guardiola almost has a full bill of fit players with only Phil Foden unavailable due to an appendicitis issue.
      What are the odds?

      Bayern to win 17/10
      Draw 13/5
      Man City to win 11/8

      To qualify

      Bayern 12/1
      Man City 1/50

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      Chelsea vs Real Madrid: Lampard’s Blues facing mountainous task in crucial Champions League quarter-final – Stream, TV

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      CHELSEA face Real Madrid in a huge Champions League clash – but the Blues have it all to do. Frank Lampard’s side lost 2-0 to Los Blancos in the first leg and were outplayed throughout as Ben Chilwell was sent off.
      Vinicius was man of the match in Real Madrid’s win over ChelseaCredit: EPA
      Chelsea went 1-0 down in the first half through Karim BenzemaCredit: Getty
      And since Lampard took over for his second stint as Chelsea boss, he’s also lost both of his league games against Wolves and Brighton.
      Chelsea have already come from behind to knock Borussia Dortmund out of the competition earlier this season.
      But Real Madrid are a different proposition, and even if Chelsea manage to grab two goals, it’ll be hard to keep Carlo Ancelotti’s men from scoring themselves.
      A win for Lampard’s men would rank as one of their greatest in the competition they’ve won twice, but it’ll be the tallest of orders at Stamford Bridge.

      When is Chelsea vs Real Madrid?

      Chelsea’s clash with Real Madrid will take place on Tuesday, April 18.
      The game will kick off at 8pm BST.
      Stamford Bridge will play host.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Chelsea vs Real Madrid will be shown live on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the BT Sport app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Team news
      Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell will miss the game through suspension after being sent off in the first leg at the Bernabeu.
      Kalidou Koulibaly was hauled off in the second half with a hamstring injury and will be on the sidelines for a few weeks.
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      Joao Felix should be back in the side after suffering a minor knee injury, starting the game against Brighton at the weekend from the bench.
      Vinicius Jr and Toni Kroos missed their weekend win over Cadiz, but they should be back for the trip to West London.
      Odds

      Chelsea – 9/5
      Draw – 23/10
      Real Madrid – 29/20
      Chelsea to qualify – 7/11
      Real Madrid – 1/16

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

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      What is Achraf Hakimi’s net worth?

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      ACHRAF Hakimi is widely recognized as one of the best and most talented full backs in world football.Here, we look at his football career, and what we know about other parts of his life.
      Achraf Hakimi has won league titles in Italy and France, and reached a World Cup semi final with Morocco
      Who is Achraf Hakimi?
      Achraf Hakimi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a right-back.
      He began his professional career at Real Madrid, after joining the academy in 2006 aged eight.
      Hakimi found opportunities at the club hard to come by, and he was loaned to Borussia Dortmund in 2018.
      He enjoyed a successful two seasons with Dortmund, helping the team the 2019 DFL-Supercup with a 2-0 win against Bayern Munich.
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      Hakimi signed for Inter Milan on a permanent transfer in 2020, and cemented his claim as one of the world’s top full-backs, helping Inter win the 2021 Serie A title.
      It was the first time since Inter had won the league title since the 2009/10 season, and the first time since 2010/11 that the Scudetto had not been won by Juventus.
      He signed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021, winning the Ligue 1 title at the end of the 2021/22 season.
      Hakimi is a Moroccan international and helped the side along their way to reaching the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-final.
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      He scored the winning penalty in their Round of 16 victory against Spain, and played in their quarter-final victory against Portugal, as Morocco became the first African side to reach the last four of the tournament.
      What is Achraf Hakimi’s net worth?
      Hakimi is reportedly worth over £19million, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca.
      Hakimi is on around £170,000 a week, making him one of the world’s highest-paid defenders.
      He earns just over £8million pounds a year from his contract with the French club.
      This does not include commercial deals that Hakimi has.
      Who are Achraf Hakimi’s parents?
      Hakimi’s parents are Saida Mouh and Hassan Hakimi.
      Saida was seen during the World Cup supporting her son, with a picture of her kissing her son on the cheek widely circulated around the world following their quarter-final victory over Portugal.
      Hassan was also seen cheering his son on during the tournament from a fan park. More

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      What happened to ex-Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam and where is he now?

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      CHARLIE Adam is a former Scottish international who played for three different clubs in the Premier League.Here, we look at Adam’s career, and what he has been up to since he retired.
      Charlie Adam played for Blackpool, Liverpool and Stoke during his time in the Premier League
      Who is Charlie Adam?
      Charlie Adam is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
      Adam started his career at Rangers, before moving to Blackpool in February 2009 on loan.
      The move was made permanent ahead of the 2009/10 season, with Adam playing a major role in the Tangerines getting promoted to the Premier League for the first time, scoring in the Championship playoff final in a 3-2 win against Cardiff.
      Under the guidance of Ian Holloway, Blackpool exceeded expectations at the start of the season, which included a famous 2-1 win against Liverpool at Anfield, with Adam scoring a penalty in the game.
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      However, despite some inspired performances from midfield, which saw him score 12 league goals, Blackpool was relegated.
      Due to his impressive first season in the English top flight, he was signed by Liverpool ahead of the 2011/12 season for just under £7million.
      He won the league cup and helped the Reds reach the FA Cup final, but left for Stoke at the end of the season in order to play more games.
      Adam’s time in a Stoke shirt is best remembered for his outrageous goal from his own half against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the 2014/15 season.
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      He saw Thibaut Courtois off his line and unleashed an astonishing effort which left the Belgian goalkeeper in no-mans land.
      Adam made 26 appearances for Scotland between 2007 and 2015.
      What happened to ex-Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam?
      Adam left Stoke in 2019, signing for Championship side Reading on a free transfer.
      He spent only one season with the Royals, as he was released at the end of the 2019/20 season.
      Adam then joined Dundee, the team he supported as a child, in 2020.
      He retired at the end of the 2021/22 season at the age of 36.
      Where is Charlie Adam now?
      Adam was named Burnley’s loans manager in October 2022.
      He also took on a role as a professional development phase coach with the clubs under 21 side.
      Adam has stated since his retirement that he would be interested in a career in football management in the future. More