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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Live stream, UK start time, TV channel, undercard

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set for his first fight in the UK as he faces former Geordie Shore star Aaron Chalmers THIS WEEKEND.Mayweather was last in action at the end of 2022 when he stopped KSI’s brother Deji in the sixth round of their fight.
      Mayweather will face Chalmers in a clash at the O2 Arena in LondonCredit: www.instagram.com/floydmayweather
      The 50-0 boxing icon also beat Mikuru Asakura and Don Moore in exhibition fights last year.
      Retired in 2017, Mayweather still remains an intimidating prospect and is rated by most as the best defensive boxer of all time.
      The American hasn’t been knocked down for 22 years, when he deliberately put a glove on canvas against Carlos Hernandez due to excruciating pain with a hand injury.
      And none of Mayweather’s exhibition opponents have come close to winning their bouts, though Don Moore did avoid a TKO.
      Chalmers, best known for his stint on reality TV show Geordie Shore, has turned his hand to combat sports in recent years.
      Chalmers is 5-2 in MMA and last year launched his boxing career.
      That fight ended in a 39-37 points victory against Alexander Zeledon.
      But a clash against one of the greatest fighters of all time in Mayweather represents an entirely different task.
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      Interestingly, Mayweather only stepped into this fight at the last minute after original opponent Liam Harrison pulled out.
      And there is more than keen interest in this fight up in Chalmers home city of Newcastle.
      Chalmers even says Newcastle United defender Jamal Lascelles is desperate for a ticket, despite having a chance of playing at Wembley in the League Cup final the following day.
      What they said
      Floyd Mayweather: “I’m going to entertain the people. Support me and my opponent.
      “In boxing, I had my time. When I choose to stop exhibitions, I will still support the sport of boxing.
      “I’m a pioneer of being a boxer, I’m an entrepreneur. I’m playing chess in the real world. I’m truly blessed.
      “I can’t take my opponent for granted. It’s entertaining.”
      Aaron Chalmers: “I’m just going to enjoy myself because this is a no-lose situation for me, in any way, shape, or form, so I’ve got nothing to lose.
      “It’s one of these situations where, what’s the worst that can happen? What, he’s going to beat us up?
      “I know I’m going to get punched in the face numerous times. I can handle that. I’ve been elbowed, kneed, and kicked in the face — it doesn’t bother us.
      “So for me, it’s just about going in there and just being as quick and as sharp as I possibly can.
      “You never know, he’s a bit older now — a jab may catch him and just give him a little bit of a shock.
      “That one punch will go all over the world, you know what I mean?
      “So, that’s it, mate — it’s a no-lose situation and I’m just going to have fun the whole night with it.”
      When is Mayweather vs Chalmers?

      Mayweather’s clash with Chalmers will take place on Saturday, February 25.
      The event will be held at London’s O2 Arena.
      Expect ring-walks for the event to get underway from around 10.30pm UK time.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Mayweather vs Chalmers will be broadcast live on the Zeus Network.
      The price will be £24.88 to pre-order.
      Mayweather’s clash against Deji took place on DAZN PPV, but his fights have also been shown on Fite TV before.

      🥊 How to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel
      Mayweather vs Chalmers full card

      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers
      Natalie Nunn vs Tommie Lee
      Ulysses Diaz vs Khalas Karim
      J’Hon Ingram vs Declan Kenna
      Antonio Zepeda vs Christopher Lovejoy
      Kevin Johnson vs Mike Hales

      What has been said?
      Mayweather wrote on Instagram: “Different face, different name, same results.
      “London we are still rocking and rolling on Feb. 25th at the O2 Arena. Tickets will be on sale soon. Stay tuned!!”
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      While Chalmers said: “ITS ON. I’m fighting @floydmayweather at the 02 London on 25th feb!!
      “It doesn’t get much bigger than this for me!! Someone’s 0 has to go. The king is back @KSI, @tommytntfury, @jakepaul. Let’s fight this year once I smoke @FloydMayweather.” More

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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents – mum Chantal and dad John?

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      TOMMY FURY has the biggest fight of his fledgling career this weekend when he faces Jake Paul.And the boxer will be supported by his family with dad John in his corner.

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      Tommy with mum Chantal during his time on Love IslandCredit: Rex
      The huge fight against Paul is taking place over in Saudi Arabia, at the third time of asking.
      Fury, 23, was twice forced to pull out amid injury and visa issues.
      According to SportsZion, Paul, 26, is guaranteed to make at least $3.2million (£2.6m) and then 65 per cent of PPV sales.
      For Fury, the report states he will take home at least $2m (£1.6m) while taking home the remaining 35 per cent of box office sales.
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      Who are Tommy Fury’s parents?
      Tommy’s parents are mum Chantal and dad John.
      Former boxer John, 58, is a regular fixture in Tommy’s corner as he trains his son.
      While mum Chantal is often away from the limelight, but made her first public appearance during Love Island in 2019 when Tommy was on the show.
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      Beaming Chantal said to Tommy during her visit to the Villa: “I’m so proud of you.”
      Chantal and John joined Tommy on a walk before his fight last yearCredit: Splash
      While Tommy said when he saw his mum approaching in Mallorca: “This woman has not been on a plane in 16 years!”
      Tommy and world heavyweight champion Tyson have the same father in John but born to different mothers.
      Last year before Tommy’s fight against Daniel Bocianski, he was spotted on a walk with his mum and dad days before the bout.
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      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers live stream and how to watch on Zeus Network

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER makes his UK debut this weekend as he faces Aaron Chalmers at the O2 Arena. The 50-0 legend has taken part in numerous exhibitions since he retired from the sport in 2017.
      Floyd Mayweather has been training in London this weekCredit: EPA
      Chalmers fought as an MMA star for Bellator following his life as a reality TV personality, starring in Geordie Shore for several years.
      Now he faces the fight of his life as he goes up against Money at London’s O2.
      “I retired from the sport and I didn’t let the sport retire me. My advice to him [Chalmers] is to leave here with skills. He’s rough, tough and got experience in combat, so I’m pretty sure he’ll be at his best,” Mayweather said.
      Chalmers added: “He’s 46 on Friday, he’s got 10 years on me, so it’s just about being sharp and being in his face. He’s one of the best boxers, so I can’t get too carried away and get clipped.

      “If you face the best of all time, the rest should be much easier. This was the offer that came in and I grabbed It with both hands.”
      How to watch Mayweather vs Chalmers?
      Mayweather vs Chalmers will be shown live on the Zeus Network in the UK.
      You can pre-order the event from the website for £24.88.
      Mayweather vs Chalmers is available for live streaming from the Zeus Network app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      J’Hon Ingram vs. Meeks Kastelo (Lightweight)
      Antonio Zepeda vs. Christopher Lovejoy (Heavyweight)
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      What is Aaron Chalmers’ boxing record?

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      AARON CHALMERS has the biggest fight of his career this weekend against the legendary Floyd Mayweather.The bout headlines the O2 Arena in London as Mayweather, 45, has his first-ever fight in the UK.
      Aaron Chalmers will take on Floyd MayweatherCredit: PA
      And Chalmers, 35, has been quick to eye up his next fight after the Mayweather test.
      Chalmers said: “Jake Paul or Tommy Fury, I would love the winner or the loser of that fight.
      “Tyron Woodley, come over to England, mate, let’s sell out Newcastle Arena.
      “I know Kingpyn are doing a tournament, they’ve announced a couple of fighters – I would love to be in that.
      “There’s some big names that I would still love to fight – Salt Papi, AnEsonGib, King Kenny, Jay Swingler, all of them.
      “I want to be active so if anyone wants it, I’ve got Floyd Mayweather and then after that, I am good to go.”
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      What is Aaron Chalmers boxing record?
      Aaron Chalmers has had 7 MMA fights with a record of 5 wins and 2 defeats following his debut in 2017.
      Though he has only had one previous boxing match, which he won by beating Alexander Zeledon on points after a four-round clash last June.
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      Boxing record (1-0)

      WON – Alexander Zeledon (points, June 2022)

      MMA record (5-2)

      LOST – Austin Clem (unanimous decision, Feb 2020)
      WON – Fred Freeman (submission, June 2019)
      LOST – Corey Browning (submission, Feb 2019)
      WON – Ash Griffiths (submission, May 2018)
      WON – Karl Donaldson (TKO, Dec 2017)
      WON – Alex Thompson (KO, Sept 2017)
      WON – Greg Jenkins (submission, May 2017)

      What is Floyd Mayweather’s boxing record?
      Floyd Mayweather retired with an unblemished 50-0 pro boxing record.
      The 45-year-old has since had five money-spinning exhibition bouts, with Chalmers the most recent.
      Mayweather ended his pro career with a tenth-round stoppage win over Conor McGregor.

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      When is Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers is taking place on Saturday, February 25.
      London’s O2 Arena plays host.
      The big main event is set to start around 10pm UK time.
      What TV channel and live stream is it on?
      Floyd Mayweather vs Aaron Chalmers will be broadcast live on the Zeus Network.
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      The event costs £24.98 to pre-order from the Zeus Network.
      The show is currently only to be shown live streamed on the Zeus Network website and not on a TV channel. More

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      John Motson quotes: What did the commentator say?

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      THE death of legendary broadcaster John Motson saw tributes pour in from all across the country.Motson was a much loved football commentator on the BBC for over 50 years, and his commentary gave us some unforgettable moments.
      Motson was a football commentator for over 50 years
      What are the most famous John Motson quotes?
      Motson had an ability to add to what was happening on the pitch with his incredible commentary.
      He added humour to his analysis, such as when he said: “For those of you watching in black and white, Spurs are in the all-yellow strip.”
      His comment came as many households across the UK were watching the match on black and white TV sets rather than in colour.
      Here are some other iconic pieces of commentary by him.
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      Ronnie Radford
      During Hereford’s shock 2-1 win against Newcastle in their 1972 FA Cup replay, Motson delivered one of his most iconic lines.
      Motson was only meant to cover the match for a five-minute segment but Ronnie Radford’s famous 30-yard strike meant the clash was promoted to the main game.
      He famously remarked on the game: “Oh what a goal! Radford the scorer. Ronnie Radford! And the crowd are on the pitch. What a tremendous shot by Ronnie Radford.”
      The game was a catalyst for Motson, as he believed it was a turning point in his career.
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      Wimbledon win the FA Cup, 1988
      Wimbledon caused one of the biggest ever FA Cup final upsets by beating Kenny Dalglish’s Liverpool team full of stars.
      Lawrie Sanchez scored the winner and Dave Beasant became the first ever goalkeeper to save an FA Cup final penalty at Wembley.
      Their shock victory prompted Motson to say: “The Crazy Gang has beaten the Culture Club”.
      The tears of Gazza, 1990 World Cup Semi-Final
      In his first and only World Cup, Paul Gascogine helped England to their first semi-final for 24 years.
      In the game, an overexuberant Gazza mistimed a challenge on West Germany’s Thomas Berthold which saw him receive a yellow card which would have ruled him out of the final.
      The card saw an eruption of emotion from the midfielder that was perfectly described by the legendary commentator.
      Motty said: “Oh dear. Oh dear me.
      “He’s going to be out of the final, if England get there.
      “Here is a moment that almost brings tears to his eyes.”
      England didn’t make it to the final, losing 4-3 on penalties after extra time.
      Gazza’s goal against Scotland, Euro 96
      One of England’s most iconic goals from one of their greatest ever players, and Motson just helped add to the moment.
      Gascoigne’s incredible solo effort against Scotland, where he dinked the ball over Colin Hendry before firing past Rangers teammate Andy Goram, was perfectly described by Motson.
      He summed up the goal by saying “Here’s Gascoigne. Oh brilliant! Oh yes! Oh yes!”
      Germany 1-5 England, 2001
      Motty confessed that his favourite match he ever commentated on was England’s 5-1 drubbing of Germany in Munich in September 2001.
      The iconic world cup qualifier saw England destroy old rivals Germany on their own patch, and it seemed as though Motson was as excited as the Three Lions fans watching on.
      He screamed: “Ohhh, this is getting better and better and better. One, two, three for Michael Owen!”
      He went on to exclaim “I think this could be our best victory over Germany since the war”.
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      What was John Motson’s cause of death?
      It has not yet been confirmed how John Motson died.
      Motson’s family released a statement on February 23, 2023, saying: “It is with great sadness that we announce that John Motson OBE died peacefully in his sleep today.”  More

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      Who is John Motson’s son Frederick?

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      JOHN MOTSON died on February 23, 2023, leading to floods of tributes for the iconic football commentator.Motson’s son, Frederick, has had a successful career in his own right. But what do we know about him?
      Frederick Watson is university lecturer, who teaches law
      Who is Frederick Motson?
      Frederick Motson is the son of legendary football commentator, John Motson.
      He has been a lecturer in law at the Open University since 2020.
      He also works as a Central Law trainer and as a chief examiner for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
      He has written a wide range of academic papers regarding law, including contract law and law of tort.
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      How many children did John Motson have?
      Frederick was Motson’s only child.
      Fred was born in 1986 and studied law at the University of Buckingham, before studying at The College of Law and University of Westminster.
      Was John Motson married? 
      John was married to Anne for 43 years, their wedding was in 1977.
      She compiled extensive football journals over a 30-year period which included team results, newspaper cuttings, and squad news, resulting in Motto calling her the “ultimate statto”.
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      The pair lived together in Hertfordshire, close to Barnet FC, the club Motson supported.
      What happened to John Motson?
      Motson died on February 23, 2023, at the age of 77.
      He had a long and distinguished career as a sports broadcaster, and was best known as a commentator on Match Of The Day from 1971 to 2018.
      His work spanned over 2,000 games, including 29 FA Cup finals, 10 FIFA World Cups and 10 UEFA European Championships.
      Motson became one of the most familiar voices in the UK thanks to his enthusiasm and sharp wit.
      He was forced to miss the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer.
      He announced his retirement in 2017.
      Motson was appointed an OBE by the Queen in her 2001 birthday honours, for services to sports broadcasting.
      Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher led the tributes, writing: “RIP John Motson.
      “An absolute Legend of the game. So many of us grew up listening to this man describe the action & goals on MOTD & cup finals. Sad loss.”
      Match Of The Day host Gary Lineker tweeted: “Deeply saddened to hear that John Motson has died.
      “A quite brilliant commentator and the voice of football in this country for generations.
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      “He’ll be very much missed. RIP Motty.”
      Fellow commentator Clive Tyldesley movingly wrote: “As a teenager I just wanted to be John Motson. Nobody else. Terribly sad.” More

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      Who is John Motson’s wife Anne, how long were the couple together and how many children did they have?

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      JOHN MOTSON’s legendary commentary was a fixture of Saturday afternoons for over 50 years.The veteran broadcaster began his career as a newspaper reporter before finding his calling as a TV and radio commentator, going on to become one of the most iconic voices in football.
      John Motson and his wife Anne together in 1985
      John Motson and Anne enjoy a trip to Royal Ascot together in 2018Credit: Press Association
      But Motty has sadly died at the age of 77, leaving the footballing world to pay tribute to his immense skills behind the mic.
      Who is John Motson’s wife Anne?
      Motty wife Anne is a big football fan and comes from the North East.
      She compiled extensive football journals over a 30-year period which included the teams results, newspaper cuttings and squad news, resulting in Motty calling her the ‘ultimate statto’.
      The pair lived together in Hertfordshire, within striking distance of Motson’s club Barnet.
      Roy Hodgson presented John Motson with a gift after Crystal Palace’s win over West BromCredit: PA:Press Association
      How long have the couple been together?
      Motson and Anne got married back in 1977.
      The couple were together for 45 years.
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      How many children do they have?
      They have one son, Frederick, who was born in 1986.
      A devoted family man, Motson received a special lifetime achievement award at the 2018 Baftas. More

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      What football team did John Motson support and how long was he a commentator?

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      FOOTBALL broadcaster John Motson has died after an incredible life as Britain’s best-loved football commentator for half a century.The soundtrack to some of the most famous moments in football, Motty was a household name for his excitable commentary and signature coat.
      John Motson has been a familiar face in football for over 50 yearsCredit: PA:Press Association
      Now, fans and the footballing world are paying tribute to the voice of the sport after he died at the age of 77.
      What football team does John Motson support?
      Motty was a fan of Barnet and has been their No1 celebrity fan.
      Despite being born in Salford, Motson began his journalism career in Barnet itself and watched them as a result.
      He told the Radio Times: “I have a long connection with the club.
      “I was a junior reporter at the local paper (the Barnet Press) that covered their matches.
      The popular broadcaster is a fan of BarnetCredit: PA:Press Association
      “I’ve always lived around Hertfordshire and have looked for their results ever since.
      “I go and watch them whenever I can”.
      Motson was awarded a Bafta for ‘outstanding contribution to sports broadcasting’Credit: Getty – Contributor
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      How long has he been a commentator?
      After working as a reporter from 1963-67, Motson was hired for BBC Radio 2 the following year.
      His first radio commentary was for a match between Everton and Derby in December 1969 – and three years later he was a regular voice on Match of the Day.
      He became one of the most recognised voices in the game.
      But after 50 years, he bowed out with Crystal Palace vs West Brom on the final day of the 2017/18 season.
      And in at the Baftas 2018 he won an award for his legendary commentating.
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