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      Tommy Fury vs Paul Bamba EXACT time: What time are the ring-walks for big fight in Dubai?

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      TOMMY FURY faces his ninth professional fight this weekend as he takes on Paul Bamba in Dubai. The light-heavyweight prospect hasn’t been in the ring since he picked up a win on his brother Tyson Fury’s undercard back in April.
      Fury and Bamba squared up to each other in Dubai earlier this weekCredit: Instagram / @daznboxing
      But now he’s back on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji in Dubai.
      Fury was scheduled to fight Jake Paul earlier this year but issues with his US visa put that clash on the back burner.
      The Love Island star will see his fight with Bamba as the perfect bout to get him ready for a bigger one next year.
      Fans can watch the clash between the pair live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      What time are the Fury vs Bamba ring-walks?
      Fury’s clash with Bamba is the co-main event of the event, which is headlined by Mayweather and Deji.
      The main event is due to get underway from just after 10pm UK time on Sunday, November 13.
      So you can expect Fury vs Bamba to get going from around 9.15pm GMT.

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      What channel is Fury vs Bamba on?
      Fury vs Bamba isn’t on traditional TV as it’s being shown on streaming site DAZN.
      The event is a pay-per-view and will cost £16.99 to purchase.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The card also features a bout between ex-Fury opponent Anthony Taylor and Jack Fincham. More

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      Floyd Mayweather vs Deji live stream TV guide – how to watch Dubai clash in UK

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      ONE of the greatest fighters in boxing history is in action this weekend as Floyd Mayweather faces YouTuber Deji.The 50-0 retired boxer will return to the ring on Sunday, November 13 as he participates in an exhibition bout.
      Floyd Mayweather has been calm ahead of his latest exhibition fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      His opponent, Deji, also known as Tank, won his first professional fight as he beat fellow YouTuber Fousey earlier in the year.
      And now he has been handed the opportunity to show his skills against Money this week.
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      How to watch Mayweather vs Deji?

      Mayweather vs Deji will be shown live on DAZN PPV in the UK.
      Customers will be able to live stream all of the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The cost of the event has been confirmed to be £16.99 as Deji faces off against Money

      Where and when is Mayweather vs Deji?
      The clash will take place on Sunday, November 13 in Dubai.
      The Coca-Cola Arena is the venue for the bout, with a 17,000 capacity in the Middle East.
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      The event will feature a host of undercard fights including Tommy Fury returning to the ring.
      Starting at 7pm UK time, the undercard will get underway in spectacular fashion with Connor Benn’s brother, Harley, kicking things off.
      Expect the ring walk times for the main event around 10pm UK time – 1am in Dubai as Mayweather takes to the ring. More

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      Why do Nottingham Forest have no sponsor on their shirt against Crystal Palace today

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST return to Premier League action with no shirt sponsor… once again. Forest find themselves bottom of England’s top-flight division despite recently pulling off a huge 1-0 victory over Liverpool alongside holding Brentford to a draw.
      Nottingham Forest have no sponsor on their away shirt tooCredit: Getty
      And it has left people wondering whether life in the Premier League is a step too far for Forest.
      However, that’s not the only thing on everyone’s minds as eagle-eyed fans have spotted that there is no sponsor on the Nottingham Forest kids.
      SunSport has all the knowledge on why below.
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      Why do Nottingham Forest have no sponsor?
      Nottingham Forest have no shirt sponsor as no deal has been agreed with any potential partner.
      Steve Cooper’s men saw their deal with BOXT expire at the end of last season.
      The club turned down an offer from the boiler company to extend their partnership into their first Premier League campaign of the millennium.
      Following that decision from the Forest owners, BOXT signed a deal to become Everton sleeve sponsors.
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      Are Nottingham Forest going to get a sponsor?
      Nottingham Forest are certainly keen to secure a sponsorship agreement and the situation regarding the plain front of their shirts is not one they had planned for.
      According to reports from the East Midlands, numerous deals have been close to being agreed but none have got over the line yet.
      According to Sport Business, Forest chairman Evangelos Marinakis is holding for a £10m-a-season deal and was willing to start the campaign without a sponsor if his demands were not met.
      There has also been a restructuring which has seen the club only make two key commercial appointments in the first week of August.
      Former Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley has been brought in by Marinakis to help push a deal through.
      BOXT were the Nottingham Forest sponsors when they won promotion from the Championship in 2021/22Credit: Getty
      At the end of July, Sheffield Hallam University finance expert Dr Dan Plumley told Football Insider: “It’s ambitious. We have to look at benchmarks.
      “West Ham and Everton’s are around £10m or £11m. Newcastle and Leeds meanwhile are closer toward £7.5m. That is the region we’re looking at.
      “We know betting companies will often pay more than non-betting companies.
      “For a newly-promoted club, you are probably setting your sights towards £6m or £7m. So, Forest are going for above the benchmark there.
      “The risk is that the longer you go without naming a sponsor, the more likely it could backfire.
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      “Sponsors want to be involved in every game and we are nearly at the start of the season now.
      “If it does come off, fantastic. It would put them among the biggest deals in the Premier League. But there is a risk we can’t ignore with this strategy.”
      But according to Simon Chadwick, Global Professor of Sport at Emlyon Business School, more clubs could follow Forest’s approach in the near future.
      He told The Athletic: “Many American investors believe Premier League football clubs are underselling themselves and their sponsorship assets are worth far more money than they’re currently asking for.” More

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      Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera live stream and TV guide – how to watch hitman’s comeback TONIGHT

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      RICKY HATTON takes on Marco Antonio Barrera this weekend in a massive exhibition bout. ‘Hitman’ Hatton hasn’t been in the ring since his comeback loss against Vyacheslav Senchenko at the Etihad.
      Ricky Hatton returns to the ring this weekend in ManchesterCredit: PA
      But the British boxing legend is back to give his fans one last hurrah in Manchester.
      And who better to do it against then Barrera, who is one of the greatest Mexican fighters in the sport’s history.
      Barrera is famous for his trilogy with fellow Mexican icon Erik Morales, as well as huge clashes with Manny Pacquiao and Prince Naseem Hamed.
      Hatton has got himself into fighting shape for his fight with Barrera, and is set to entertain the masses at the AO Arena once again.

      How to watch Hatton vs Barrera
      Hatton’s big clash with Barrera will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the Sky Go or Now TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The event will get underway from 7pm UK time on Sky Sports Arena.
      Sky Sports Main Event will run with the action from 10pm, after Wolves vs Arsenal has finished.
      The fight will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      Ring-walks for Hatton vs Barrera are likely to get underway from 10.30pm UK time.
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      Ricky Hatton v Marco Antonio Barrera
      Natasha Jonas vs Marie Eve Dicaire
      Dalton Smith vs Kaisee Benjamin
      Tyler Denny vs Bradley Rea
      Frazer Clarke vs Kamil Sokolowski
      Dylan Cheema vs Jordan Ellison
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      Why isn’t Timo Werner in the Germany squad for the World Cup?

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      Germany will meet Japan in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup but there is no space in the side for Timo Werner.The RB Leipzig forward missed out on a place in the side for Hansi Flick’s first major tournament with the Germans.
      Timo Werner in action for GermanyCredit: Reuters
      The 26-year-old had amassed 55 caps for his national side as far, as well as re-finding his form on his return to Leipzig after two seasons of struggle at Chelsea.
      Despite the improvement in performances, there is no space for him in the 26 man squad list.
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      Why isn’t Timo Werner in the Germany squad for the World Cup?
      It’s likely Germany will miss the goals of Werner, who has netted 24 times for his national side.
      The forward tore his ankle ligament during RB Leipzig’s 4-0 Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk which has left him unable to compete in Qatar.
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      Werner’s fine scoring form for Germany could’ve been integral in righting their wrongs of the previous world cup which saw them knocked out during the group stages.
      Although their is currently no return date for the Leipzig striker, it is expected that he will be out for the rest of the year. More

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      Chelsea players at World Cup 2022: Who has been CONFIRMED for Qatar and who is staying at home?

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      WITH the World Cup just around the corner, managers have started to announce their squads travelling to Qatar.Gareth Southgate confirmed a squad which included a trio of Chelsea stars.
      Raheem Sterling is Chelsea’s top scorer so far this seasonCredit: Conor Molloy/News Images
      It was likely to have been more if Reece James and Ben Chilwell had been fit. But the pair’s injuries have ruled them out of Southgate’s plans.
      N’golo Kante would almost definitely have played for France too, but he will remain in London as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
      SunSport have taken a look at all the Chelsea players who will feature in Qatar.
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      England
      Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling became stalwarts of England’s starting eleven during the Euro’s, and have been called up again this year.
      They will be joined by the less experienced Conor Gallagher who has just four international appearances under his belt.
      Brazil
      Veteran defender Thiago Silva is expected to not only play, but may captain his nation in Qatar, with over 100 caps to his name.
      Mason Mount and Raheem Sterling are going to the World Cup with EnglandCredit: Getty
      Croatia
      Blues midfielder Matteo Kovacic is predicted to slip in alongside Luka Modric in his country’s bid to go one step further than 2018’s final.
      Morocco
      Hakim Ziyech has been called up for his country after retiring from international duty last year, following a row with former manager Vahid Halilhodzic.
      The winger has fallen out of favour under Graham Potter, and will look to use the tournament as a springboard to rejuvenate his career.
      Germany
      Chelsea star Kai Havertz has become one of the first names on Germany’s team sheet, competing in the last seven consecutive tournaments for his country.
      Kai Havertz scored two goals for Germany against England in a 3-3 draw during the Nations leagueCredit: PA
      Switzerland
      Having only made one appearance since moving to West London on transfer deadline day, Denis Zakaria will be hoping to make his mark in Qatar, with many Chelsea fans watching on.
      USA
      Christian Pulisic has become his country’s main man under Gregg Berhalter. And England fans can expect to come across him when the sides meet in Group B.
      Wales
      England will also face Ethan Ampadu, who is currently on loan in Italy, and has been selected for Rob Page’s side.

      Belgium
      Romelu Lukaku struggled for form in a Chelsea shirt last season. However, the 29-year-old, currently on loan at Inter, has been called up by Roberto Martinez after scoring four goals during the 2018 World Cup.
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      Senegal
      Chelsea duo Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly will be on the plane to Qatar after being named in the Senegal squad, alongside the shock inclusion of Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane.
      Spain
      Blues captain Cesar Azpilicueta will be looking to add to his impressive trophy haul in Qatar, having been named in Spain’s squad.
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      Injured Reece James, Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante and Wesley Fofana will all remain at home as they recover from injuries.
      James was optimistic of making the squad despite being unavailable for Chelsea in recent weeks, but Southgate opted against taking the wing-back.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga also failed to make the cut for Spain despite impressive form, with the goalkeeper also facing a spell on the sidelines. More

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      Why isn’t Liverpool’s Diogo Jota in the Portugal squad for the World Cup?

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      PORTUGAL kick off their World Cup campaign against Ghana as Diogo Jota won’t be featuring in the side.Fernando Santos wasn’t short of attacking options when it came to picking his 26-man-squad to head to Qatar, however one man missing for the team in red and green is Diogo Jota.
      Diogo Jota misses out on making his first appearance at the World CupCredit: Getty
      The 25-year-old forward has being doing a great job of proving his £45million price tag from Wolves, scoring 24 goals in 58 games for Liverpool.
      Although Jota will be unable to increase his 29 caps for Portugal with Santos making the decision to keep him out of the side.
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      Why isn’t Diogo Jota in the Portugal squad for the World Cup?
      The absence of Jota has proven difficult for the Merseyside outfit in recent times, especially since the departure of Senegalese sensation Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich in the summer.
      Liverpool’s number 20 suffered a calf injury during their 1-0 victory against Manchester City in October which saw him stretchered off during stoppage time.
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      The injury to Jota means that he will miss the chance to represent his nation at the World Cup for the first time.
      Despite not needing surgery, it looks like the forward will have a sizeable lay-off before looking to return to action by the end of the season. More

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      Liverpool players at World Cup 2022: Who has been CONFIRMED for Qatar and who is staying at home?

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      LIVERPOOL stars look for a change in fortune as they head to Qatar in poor form.Despite a rocky start to the season for the Merseyside outfit, Qatar comes calling for Brazilian and English duo meanwhile it’s injury and despair for forwards Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.
      Virgil Van Dijk, Fabinho and Alisson will all feature at the 2022 World CupCredit: The Times
      Alisson and Fabinho are confirmed to be in Brazil’s 26-man-squad however fellow countryman Roberto Firmino missed out on a place on the plane.
      Here’s our guide to the Liverpool players representing their nations in the middle-east.
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      ENGLAND
      Jordan Henderson will feature in his third and most likely final World Cup for England as Trent Alexander-Arnold embarks on his first after missing out on Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2021 side due to injury.
      BRAZIL
      Alisson and Fabinho will be wearing the famous yellow jersey in Qatar.
      FRANCE
      Young defender Ibrahima Konate has been selected by Didier Deschamps for the France squad.
      Darwin Nunez will attend his first World Cup as Uruguay search for successCredit: Getty
      NETHERLANDS
      Virgil Van Djik will look to further the achievements of the 2010 final reaching side as he captains Netherlands into the tournament.
      URUGUAY
      £64million man Darwin Nunez has found form at the right time as he gets the call up.
      STAYING AT HOME
      The most notable absence from the competition will be Mohammed Salah after his missed penalty against Senegal saw Egypt lose out on a spot in the tournament.
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      Andy Robertson and Joel Matip’s World Cup hopes ended in similar fashion as Scotland and Cameroon also failed to qualify.
      Diogo Jota has been ruled out of the Portuguese squad through a calf injury he suffered against Manchester City in October whilst Colombia’s Luis Diaz is still recovering from a knee injury.
      Spanish manager Luis Enrique has left out midfield maestro Thiago as he will be watching from home along with Brazil’s Roberto Firmino as well as England duo Joe Gomez and Harvey Elliot, all of which not being favourable selections with their managers. More