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    Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur EXACT time: When will trilogy fight start tonight?

    ANTHONY YARDE continues his pursuit of another world title shot as he faces Lyndon Arthur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium TONIGHT! The fight will take place on the undercard of the hotly anticipated Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn clash.Anthony Yarde wants another world title shot but must first overcome his trilogy fight with Lyndon ArthurCredit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireLyndon Arthur is fighting for the first time since June 2024Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireThe pair will clash on the undercard for Eubank Jr vs BennCredit: GettyYarde has been building back up towards a shot at the light-heavyweight title, after losing to Artur Beterbiev in 2023.The Brit had also suffered a first defeat of his career going for the light-heavyweight title in 2019, losing to an 11th round TKO against Sergey Kovalev. Since a defeat to Beterbiev, Yarde has rebuilt, beating Jorge Silva, Marko Nikolic and most recently Ralfs Vilcans on a points decision in October last year.Lyndon Arthur is also in the process of rebuilding, falling victim to the Beterbiev-Bivol feud, losing to Dmitry Bivol in December 2023, dropping the IBO light heavyweight title in the process. Read more BoxingArthur won his most recent bout in a split decision win over Liam Cameron in June last year.These two rivals have met twice before and will finally settle their 1-1 beef.Arthur won the first fight in December 2020 with a tight split decision.Yarde then got his revenge in the rematch 12 months later with a brilliant fourth-round KO win.Most read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur exact start timeAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur takes place on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn,The event takes place on Saturday, April 26, with coverage starting at 5pm BST.Yarde and Arthur are set to clash at 8.30pm BST.The clash will be fought at light-heavyweight.Yarde vs Arthur is the penultimate clash on the night,How to watch Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur and is there a live stream?Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur will be aired on both Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.Viewers can purchase the event for £19.95.It will be streamed to paying customers on Sky GO and the DAZN website.Alternatively, SunSport will have live coverage of every fight of the night. More

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    How to watch Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa for FREE: Streaming and TV info for huge FA Cup semi-final

    CRYSTAL PALACE and Aston Villa will leave it all on the field TODAY as they face off in a thrilling FA Cup semi-final.Goals from Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr and Eddie Nketiah fired the Eagles to a huge win over London rivals Fulham in the previous round.Nketiah scored Palace’s thrid in a rout against FulhamCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford’s double fired Villa into the semisCredit: RexAnd Palace boss Oliver Glasner will be determined to lead his side to their first FA Cup final since a devastating 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in 2016.But the Eagles go up against a Villa side who have incredible strength in depth and this was demonstrated in their quarter-final Preston drubbing.Furthermore, with Unai Emery’s men losing grip on the top five Premier League race along with getting knocked out of the Champions League, the FA Cup is Villa’s final chance for success.Its perfectly poised to be a sensational game of football this afternoon and fans can watch it for FREE!Read more on FA CupHow to watch Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final for FREECrystal Palace vs Aston Villa is available to watch for FREE on BBC One in the UK as long as you hold a valid TV license.Fans can also stream the entire action for FREE on BBC iPlayer through a compatible mobile device or tablet.The huge FA Cup semi-final kicks off at 5:15pm BST.And whoever goes on to win this match, will face the winner of Nottingham Forest and Manchester City in the final.Most read in FA CupWhat is the prize money for the FA Cup 2024/25?This year’s FA Cup winners will receive a whopping £2million in prize money.While the runners-up take home £1million. More

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    Who won the fights between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr?

    CHRIS Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are set to take to the ring to settle a 35-year family feud.The fight has been decades in the making, as their fathers were part of a bitter feud over 30 years ago.Chris Eubank Sr (right) and Chris Eubank Jr (left) reignite a 35-year feud against the Benn’s.Credit: GettyNigel Benn (left) is hoping Conor Benn (right) can pick up a first Benn win in the feud.Credit: GettyNigel Benn (left) and Chris Eubank Sr (right) fought twice in 1990 and 1993.Credit: Holly Stein/AllsportThe families first came to blows in 1990, when Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn took to the ring for the first time.After the first bout, Eubank Sr and Benn went on to have one more clash in 1993.Conor Benn was not born until AFTER both of the fights between the pair.The original clash between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr are what has started the feud between their bloodlines, with a potential fight between Harley Benn and Harlem Eubank also on the cards.Read more on Chris Eubank JrWho won the fights between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr?Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had two fights throughout the course of their rivalry in the 90’s.Eubank Sr and Benn first came to blows in 1990, and in what some described as “one of the best fights ever,” Chris Eubank Sr picked up a win.Chris Eubank won in the ninth round against Nigel BennCredit: GettyNigel Benn and Conor Benn drew their second clash.Credit: Holly Stein/AllsportHowever, they weren’t done there, as in 1993, Benn and Eubank Sr took to the ring again.This time, the fight ended in a draw, with it going the distance, and the score being a split decision.Most read in BoxingTo the dismay of many, there was never a trilogy fight between Eubank Sr and Benn.When is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm.The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoHow to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live streamChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will stream LIVE on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight will also stream on DAZN to over 200 countries. The card will start from 5pm BST.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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    Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn EXACT time – what time are ring walks tonight for huge grudge fight?

    CONOR BENN and Chris Eubank Jr will finally meet in the ring TONIGHT – 1,000 days after their initial bout was announced.The original fight was immediately postponed with Benn serving a ban after a failed drugs test.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet in the ring TONIGHTCredit: GETTYHe has maintained his innocence throughout, citing ‘over-consumption of eggs’ as the cause for testing positive for the female fertility medication clomifene.After a two-year struggle with the UK Anti-Doping Agency [UKAD], he was ultimately cleared, and his fight with Eubank Jr was rescheduled.Still, the latter made headlines during their first encounter by slapping Benn with an egg, resulting in a scuffle on stage and continuous verbal exchanges that reignited the spark their fathers created.EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSThe British adversaries will renew a family rivalry that dates back three decades, when dads Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn fought twice in 1990 and 1993.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be the hosting spot for one of the bggest fights of the century.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhat time are Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn making their ring walk?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26. Coverage of the event starts at 5pm, with the first undercard fight set for 5.20pm.Eubank Jr and Benn are expected to begin their ring walks at 9.45pm BST with the fight slated for a 10pm start.Timings could change if fights on the undercard go the distance.What TV channel is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live stream?The event will be pay-per-view on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.It will cost £19.95 to purchase.Paying customers can stream the action on Sky GO or the DAZN website.SunSport will also blog all the action as it happens from the whole cardWhat time are the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn undercard fights?*All times subject to changeMost read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – 10pmAnthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur – 8.30pmLiam Smith vs Aaron McKenna – 7.25pmViddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke – 6.20pmChris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton – 5.20pm More

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    What is Jean-Philippe Mateta wearing on his head?

    JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA will be determined to lead Crystal Palace to FA Cup success this season – and he’ll be sporting a new look in the process.The French star had a tough start to his career at the Eagles, often being benched for Odsonne Edouard and Jordan Ayew.Jean-Phillipe Mateta scored a screamer against ArsenalCredit: EPABut four years later, the handful striker has made himself Oliver Glasner’s main focal point and this was rubber stamped by his sensational midweek strike against Arsenal last Wednesday.However, Mateta suffered a slight setback in his progression to becoming Palace’s main man and as a result, the French forward now has to wear something on his head for the foreseeable.SunSport can explain why below.What is Jean Philippe-Mateta wearing on his head?Jean Philippe-Mateta is wearing a water polo-style helmet to protect his ear following a recent horror incident.Read more on MatetaThe Crystal Palace striker was taken to hospital after being on the receiving end of a sickening tackle in the last round of the FA Cup against Millwall.Liam Roberts was hit with a six-match ban after his horror tackle on MatetaMillwall keeper Liam Roberts karate-kicked Mateta and was handed a SIX-match ban for what Palace chairman Steve Parish described as ‘the most reckless challenge he’s ever seen’.Mateta required 25 stitches in his ear and was missed several games for the Eagles.On his return to action Mateta wore a water polo-style helmet to protect his ear and helped Palace to a 3-0 win at Craven Cottage.Most read in FootballThere was serious planning to put into the helmet’s design, with three versions considered.What has been said?Mateta first wore the helmet in a behind-closed-doors friendly, with Eagles boss Oliver Glasner joking afterwards that the helmet was better suited to water polo.He said: “It’s like a water polo helmet. In water polo it’s so they don’t get water into their ears, he has it just on one side. It sounds crazy, but we are used to it.“I said to him maybe you should try [water polo] because he’s tall enough.”It looks a bit strange but he says he feels comfortable so let’s see.“When he scores a header, then it was the right mask and the right protection.“Our doctor and the team did a great job finding the right protection. Everything is approved by the FA.“There were three different ones. He tried one like you use to ride a motorbike but he couldn’t train with this because it was too heavy.“I said to the doctor I remember Petr Cech wearing a helmet but the ear was free so we needed the full helmet. Then we found the right one.“He tried in training which one fits him best and doesn’t influence him in the wrong way.“If I believed it was a problem, I wouldn’t play him but it looks like it isn’t a problem.“The last 10 days he’s had this protection and he did well in training so I didn’t find a reason to talk about this.”Read More on The SunFans will get to see Mateta’s protective head gear when the Eagles take on Aston Villa in a huge FA Cup semi-final.When is Crystal Palace’s FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa?Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa will take place on Saturday, April 26.The huge FA Cup semi-final encounter gets underway from 5:15pm BST.Fans in the UK can watch it for free on BBC One or stream it live on BBC iPlayer.Alternatively, you can keep up with the entire action through our live blog. More

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    Chris Eubank Jr net worth and how much he is getting paid for Conor Benn grudge match

    CHRIS EUBANK JR has been raised around wealth due to his boxing mogul of a father – but he has gone a long time without using daddy’s credit card.Win, lose or draw, Eubank Jr’s illustrious career has seen him secure several high paydays.Chris Eubank Jr is set to earn his biggest paydayCredit: GettyAnd the British star is expecting a significant boost in his career earning as he is set to finally settle a long-winded feud with bitter rival Conor Benn.EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSWhat is Chris Eubank Jr’s net worth?Chris Eubank Jr’s last reported net worth is around £5million.However, that figure is likely to have increased as the British boxer earned £2.4m for his bouts Liam Smith in 2023.And Eubank Jr reportedly took home a further £850k for his most recent win against Kamil Szeremeta.Read more on Chris Eubank JrLooking further back, the son of boxing legend Chris Eubank also pocketed £775k for his loss to George Groves before beating Liam Williams to earn £1m.In total, his reported earnings from professional fights add up to around £6m.Eubank Jr also has a car collection just worth under £1m which includes a £215,000 Lamborghini Huracan and a £218,000 McLaren 720S.But his upcoming fight against Conor Benn is expected to be his biggest payday yet.Most read in BoxingHow much is Chris Eubank Jr getting paid for Conor Benn grudge match?It has been widely reported that Chris Eubank Jr will take home £10m of the £18m purse to fight Conor Benn.And Eubank Jr broke his silence on the contract situation.The Brit boxer said: “Many of you would have heard Eddie boasting about a 60-40 split he secured for Conor.”That’s just an absolute lie, which is not surprising. The truth of it is, Uncle Turki flew in and saved the day like the superhero he is.”This is the Saudi show, he called me and said, ‘What do you want to make this fight?'”I’m sitting there thinking, ‘I’ve got to be a businessman now, and any good businessman in any negotiation, starts with an aggressively high number, then there are counter offers and negotiating and you get to the number.”I gave him a diabolical number, I gave him an inconceivable number, and he said, ‘Done, I’ll send you the contract on Monday.’ I’m thinking I could have got more, or a couple of watches out of him!”There is no split, there are no percentages, you lied to the public in front of everybody and now I’m setting this straight.”Read More on The SunHowever, Eubank Jr will have to pay £375k of his earnings after FAILING to meet the weight at the weigh-in.When is Eubank Jr vs Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm BSTThe Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host. More

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    Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Who is on commentary for DAZN and Sky Sports in huge grudge match at Tottenham?

    BOXING fans do not have long to wait for the MASSIVE Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn grudge match.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn are just a few days away from continuing their fathers’ rivalry and cementing their own legacy.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn finally meet in the ring on SaturdayCredit: GettyEubank Jr come into this fight with a record of 34-3 with 25 KO victories whereas Benn comes in at a perfect record of 23-0 with 14 KOs.Conor Benn’s record may not even matter in this fight as he’s had to catapult up to two weight classes to middleweight just to be eligible to fight Eubank Jr.Eubank Jr is bigger and has the experience over Benn but can he cause a shock victory?Who’s on commentary for this bout?DAZN have announced that the ‘Voice of Boxing’ Adam Smith will be on main commentary duties. read more Eubank Jr vs BennHe will be joined by two former world champions in Barry Jones and Darren Barker, while two other world champions – Carl Frampton and Tony Bellew – are on pundit duties.Former Love Islander Josh Denzel is on hosting duties, while Jamie Ward will be doing the in-ring interviews. Chelsea fan Olivia Buzaglo will be on reporting duties from the bowels of the stadium.Sky Sports have not announced their commentary team at the time of writing.Most read in BoxingTheir coverage is expected to feature regulars such as Johnny Nelson and Anna Woolhouse.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks for the main event are set to take place at 10pm BST.Coverage for the event begins at 5pm BST.How to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live stream?Sky Sports and DAZN have rights to the event.The card is pay-per-view and will cost £19.95 – it will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight can also be streamed on Sky GO and the DAZN website to paying customers.SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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    Who is Chris Eubank Jr’s sister Emily, and is she dating Conor Benn’s promoter Frank Smith?

    CHRIS EUBANK JR and Conor Benn have been engaged in a massive war of words ahead of their long-awaited grudge match this weekend.Eubank Jr and Benn will settle their beef – which also saw Eubank Jr smash an egg on Benn’s head – at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in front of 90,000 fans.Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will settle their beef on Saturday night – but there is an extra twist to their rivalryCredit: GettyFrank Smith and Emily Eubank regularly post loved up photo’s together on InstagramEmily Eubank with Frank Smith on holidayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/franksmith/?hl=enThe couple have been together for nearly a decadeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/franksmith/?hl=enSmith revealed he does not talk business around his partnerCredit: https://www.instagram.com/franksmith/?hl=enAs if the rivalry between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn couldn’t get any more heated, Benn’s promoter Frank Smith and Eubank Jr’s sister are in a long term relationship.Here’s everything we know about their relationship.How long have Frank Smith and Emily Eubank been together?Benn’s promoter Smith is the CEO of Matchroom Boxing. Smith and Emily, Chris Eubank Jr’s sister, have been officially dating since November 2016.MORe on Eubank Jr vs BennThe promoter has played a huge role in reigniting the rivalry been Eubank Jr and Benn.He also revealed that his job has created awkward situations in the past.EUBANK JR VS BENN – BETTING TIPS AND LATEST ODDSBefore the initial fight between Eubank Jr and Benn in 2022, Smith said that Emily called him an “a***hole” after overhearing a call to do with the fight.While appearing on the George Groves Boxing Club podcast, Smith said: “Sometimes I’d say, ‘Emily’s in the car so I can’t talk yet’, or ‘wait a minute I’ve got to leave the room.'”Most read in BoxingChris Eubank Jr vs Conor BennTHE countdown is ON to one of the biggest boxing events of the 21st CenturyFamilial tension and a rivalry that has been brewing for years will finally be resolved when Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night.There has been huge drama in the build-up with the pair engaged in a war of words and multiple clashes in person.SunSport will have full coverage of the blockbuster clash all week and LIVE round-by-round coverage of every fight on a stacked undercard.Latest NewsAll the infoIt’s easy to see why the rivalry between the two fighters could creates some rocky moments in Smith and Emily’s relationship.But the couple are still going strong a decade later and frequently post loved up pictures on their social media pages.Smith will definitely be rooting for his fighter, while we assume Emily will be backing her big brother. More