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      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for huge heavyweight rematch

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      DEREK CHISORA will look to breathe new life into his boxing career next month as he takes on Joseph Parker in a heavyweight rematch. The Brit star controversially lost his first fight with Parker back in May, despite scoring a knockdown in a particularly close contest.
      Derek Chisora lost to Joseph Parker in their first fight back in MayCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
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      Chisora demanded an immediate rematch and Parker was happy to oblige, so the pair will do battle once again, but this time in front of fans.
      Their fight will headline a stacked night of action which includes Lerrone Richards’ clash with Carlos Gongora.
      When is Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker 2?

      Chisora’s second clash with Parker will take place on Saturday, December 18.
      The bout will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
      The action should get underway from 7pm UK time, with the ring-walks for the main event commencing closer to 10pm.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance for the clash, unlike their first meeting which took place behind closed doors.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Parker vs Chisora 2 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      A DAZN subscription will set you back £7.99-a-month.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

      Chisora vs Parker FULL CARD

      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker II (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Lerrone Richards vs Carlos Gongora (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Jack Cullen vs Emre Cukur (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Lee McGregor vs Narek Abgaryan (12 rounds – bantamweight)
      #Zelfa Barrett vs Bruno Tarimo (10 rounds – super-featherweight)

      What have they said?
      “I’m half excited and half not. I’m happy for the fight but might be disappointed what comes with the fight,” Chisora said.
      “I’m going to speak to my management company. We need an American referee and get good judges for this fight because so many times I’ve been robbed.
      “It’s one of those things but it gets a bit frustrating. Joseph Parker does not scare me. He doesn’t have anything I’m scared of. He hasn’t got power punches, I don’t even know how they gave him the last fight.”
      Parker added: “I’ve watched the fight back and I thought I won, he thought he won, that’s why we’re doing it again,” said Parker, whose two defeats from 31 fights have come against Britons Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
      “Derek is a tough guy – he comes forward, puts you under pressure, bites down on his gumshield and throws the kitchen sink at it.
      “It’s my goal to be a two-time world heavyweight champion and I’m well placed in the rankings so you have to take the opportunities when they come.” More

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      Conor Benn vs Chris Algieri: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for big Liverpool fight night

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      CONOR BENN takes on another seasoned veteran in Chris Algieri to end a fruitful 2021 in the welterweight division for The Destroyer. Benn has already beaten Samuel Vargas and Adrian Granados this year, and will finish it by fighting longtime pro Algieri in Liverpool.
      Conor Benn beat Adrian Granados on points back in SeptemberCredit: PA
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      One of Matchroom’s hottest prospects, Benn is hoping to secure a world title shot within the next 12-18 months, so is doing everything he can to prepare for when that moment comes.
      Algieri will be hoping to roll back the years with a statement performance but will be in there with a young, hungry lion in Britain’s potential next big star Benn.
      When is Conor Benn vs Chris Algieri?

      Conor Benn’s clash with Chris Algieri will take place on Saturday, December 11 in the UK.
      The fight will be held at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance at the event.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Benn vs Algieri will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can subscribe to streaming app DAZN for £7.99-a-month.
      The event is available for live streaming from the DAZN app, which you can download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Benn vs Algieri FULL CARD

      Conor Benn vs Chris Algieri (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Katie Taylor vs Firuza Sharipova (10 rounds – lightweight, WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA titles)
      Robbie Davies Jr vs Hank Lundy (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Karim Guerfi vs Jordan Gill (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Caoimhin Agyarko vs Noe Larios Jr (10 rounds – middleweight)

      Further fights TBC.

      What have they said?
      “Chris has done it all, a former world champion and exactly the opponent I need to gain experience from,” Benn said.
      “We expect Algieri to bring his best, but I want him deep in the trenches with me, I want to use this opportunity to display my skills and ability against a quality fighter to prepare me and take another step closer to a world title.
      “A former world champ vs. a very, very hungry contender, I can’t wait for December 11.”
      Algieri added: “December 11 with be a masterclass with me utilising my deep bag of skills and experience.
      “Benn is hungry and tough but this is a huge step up in class for him. I’m coming to show that it’s not his time yet. I still got the goods and the world will see it once again come fight night.” More

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      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur 2 FREE: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for huge rematch

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      ANTHONY YARDE is back in action as he takes on Lyndon Arthur in a massive light-heavyweight rematch. The former WBO title-challenger will look to avenge the loss Arthur bestowed upon him when the pair fought last year in London.
      Anthony Yarde lost to Lyndon Arthur on points when they fought last yearCredit: Getty
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      Arthur outpointed his opponent with relative ease in their first bout, thought Yarde came on strong toward the end of their bout.
      And after months of negotiations, Yarde and Arthur have decided to run their domestic dust-up back, with the winner looking to assert themselves into the world title picture at 175lbs.
      When is Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur 2?

      Yarde vs Arthur will take place on Saturday, December 4.
      The fight will be held at the Copper Box Arena in London.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance for the clash.
      Ring-walks for the main event are expected to get going from 10pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Yarde vs Arthur 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 devices.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      EE Customers with swappable benefits can add BT Sport to their plan at no extra cost.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription.
      Or you can cancel the trial at any time during the three months by texting STOP SPORT to 150.

      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur 2 will take place on December 4Credit: Reuters
      Yarde vs Arthur FULL CARD

      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Athur
      Hamzah Sheeraz vs Bradley Skeete
      Sam Noakes vs Shaun Cooper
      Dennis McCann vs. TBA
      Karol Itauma vs. Michal Gazdik
      Charles Frankham vs. Lee Glover
      Masood Abdulah vs. TBA, 6 rounds
      Umar Khan vs. Luke Merrifield
      Sonny Liston Ali vs. Seamus Devlin

      What have they said?
      “He didn’t want to come to Manchester and fight me,” Arthur said.
      “I believe they were too scared to come to Manchester. He is going to come out fast. There isn’t a chance on this earth he can outbox me.
      “I know for a fact what he will try to do. The only thing he can do is try and knock me out.”
      Yarde said: “I just said make the rematch happen. I don’t b*t I don’t do excuses. Judges’ said I lost. The fight went the way it went and that’s it.
      “If I land a shot and knock him down I wont wait for him to recover. I will finish the job. I am going to knock him out.” More

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      When is World Cup 2022 play-off draw? Date, UK start time, stream, TV channel for Scotland, Portugal, Italy & all teams

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      AFTER a streamlined qualifying campaign this year, a number of countries have already booked their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Gareth Southgate’s England can already look forward to being at the first ever winter edition of the tournament, which gets underway on November 21 next year.

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      Ronaldo and Portugal head into the play-offs after Serbia stunned them in LisbonCredit: AFP
      For teams who finished second in European qualifying groups though, they now face the tough task of going through the play-offs to guarantee their place in the Finals.
      When is World Cup play-off draw?

      The draw for the play-off stage will be held at Fifa HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
      It will take place on Friday, November 26.
      Things get underway at 4pm GMT.
      To follow all the ties as they are drawn, join us here on SunSport where we will be running a live blog.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      As yet, a TV channel for the draw has not been confirmed in the UK.
      But you will be able to live stream it on Fifa’s official website.
      Coverage will begin at 4pm.

      Which teams are involved?
      The draw will include ten nations who finished as runners up in qualifying, as well as two Nations League group winners who missed out on a spot in their respective group.
      Just three sides will make it through the play-offs and play at the 2022 World Cup from the twelve who enter the play-off stage.
      The teams in the hat are:
      Seeded:

      Portugal
      Italy
      Scotland
      Russia
      Sweden
      Wales

      Unseeded

      Austria
      North Macedonia
      Turkey
      Poland
      Ukraine
      Czech Republic

      Who can Scotland and Wales play?
      Scotland and Wales can be drawn at home to any of the six unseeded teams in the semi-final, who they will play at home.
      In the final, they can be drawn home or away to the winner of any of the other five ties.
      The only teams who cannot meet each other in either the semi-final or final are Russia and Ukraine, who asked to be kept apart due to the conflict in Ukraine’s Donbass region. More

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      Which teams have qualified for World Cup 2022? Lionel Messi and Argentina join England in Qatar after Chile defeat

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      ENGLAND have qualified for the World Cup after hammering San Marino 10-0 to finish top of Group I.The winners of each group advance to the Qatar World Cup, with the second-placed teams heading to the play-offs before fans can think about booking their tickets.
      Gareth Southgate’s England are on the brink of advancing to Qatar
      And that means Italy and Portugal are not yet certain of their spot in the Gulf next November after failing to win their groups.
      But Lionel Messi will be there after Argentina’s 0-0 draw with Brazil proved enough for a World Cup place as Chile were beaten by Ecuador.
      Who has qualified for the World Cup 2022?
      Three teams have so far qualified for the World Cup 2022.

      Qatar (as hosts/ had taken part in UEFA Group A)
      Germany (UEFA Group J winners)
      Denmark (UEFA Group F winners)
      Brazil (CONMEBOL top four)
      Serbia (UEFA Group A winners)
      Spain (UEFA Group B winners)
      France (UEFA Group D winners)
      Belgium (UEFA Group E winners)
      Netherlands (UEFA Group G winners
      Croatia (UEFA Group H winners)
      Switzerland (UEFA Group C winners)
      England (UEFA Group I winners)
      Argentina (CONMEBOL top four)

      How do the play-offs work?
      Joining the 10 second-placed teams in the play-offs are the two highest-ranked teams from the Nations League who have not already qualified or finished in a runners-up spot (currently Wales and Austria).
      And the play-offs for this World Cup are tougher than ever before.
      Rather than the traditional two-legged format, the 2022 World Cup campaign sees the 12 teams put into three paths of four teams, with each path consisting of two one-legged semi-finals and a final.
      The unprecedented Qatar World Cup takes place from November 21 to December 18, 2022. More

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      Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter: Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard for huge welterweight fight

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD defends his WBO welterweight crown in a potentially career-defining clash against Shawn Porter.Fighting for the first time in over a year, Bud puts his unbeaten 37-0 record on the line in Sin City against former WBC champion Showtime.

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      Crawford returns for the first time since beating Kell Brook in November 2020Credit: Getty
      Crawford is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet, but has struggled to lure the very best welterweights into the ring since stepping up from 140lbs.
      Porter represents that challenge and it promises to be a hugely exciting showdown in Las Vegas, with titles and reputations on the line.
      When is Crawford vs Porter?

      This blockbuster world title clash will be held on Saturday, November 20.
      It will take place in the early hours of Sunday morning here in the UK.
      Expect the main event around 8pm Vegas time, which is 4am on this side of the Atlantic.

      Porter is confident he can spring a surprise and take the WBO beltCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      In a big boost for fight fans, this showdown is NOT a pay-per-view event in the UK.
      The full evening’s entertainment – including the main card – will be shown on Sky Sports Arena and Main Event.
      Coverage will start at 2am GMT.
      To stream, download the Sky Go app if you’re a Sky customer and watch on a number of devices.
      While non-subscriber can get a NOW TV pass from £9.99, with the fight then available on your mobile, tablet, PC, games console or smart TV.

      Who is fighting on the undercard?

      Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter (WBO welterweight title)
      Esquiva Falcao vs Patrice Volny (middleweight)
      Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Hassan N’Dam (middleweight)
      Raymond Muratalla vs Steven Ortiz (lightweight)

      What they said
      Terence Crawford: “I want to be the best fighter in the world. Simple. I feel like I’m already there, but I have to prove it to the world and it starts with Porter.
      “I wasn’t looking to fight Shawn Porter when I stepped up into the welterweight division.
      “But being that he’s one of the top welterweights in the world, here we are and I’m looking forward to it.”

      Shawn Porter: “He’ll have his mind where it needs to be when the fight starts, but I expect to make [things] as easy as can be.
      “Simply put, Terence has met his match. It’s not up to me to say things to convince anybody of that.”
      Fight odds

      Crawford to win – 1/7
      Porter win – 4/1
      Crawford by KO/TKO – 7/4
      Porter by KO/TKO – 17/2
      Crawford on points – 5/6
      Porter on points – 13/2
      Fight to go the distance – 4/7

      *All odds from Betfair and correct at time of publication. More

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      Vasyl Lomachenko vs Richard Commey: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for Ukrainian’s return

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      VASYL LOMACHENKO makes his return to the ring in a cracker of a fight with Ghanaian lightweight Richard Commey. Loma last fought in the summer, dominating and stopping Masayoshi Yakatani in just nine rounds, eight months on from his loss to Teofimo Lopez.
      Vasyl Lomachenko stopped Masayoshi Nakatani in their June clashCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Lopez beat Lomchenko on points in October 2020 to win the WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine titles, but now the Ukrainian is on a warpath as he sets out to get his belts back.
      And his next stop is Commey, who was knocked out by Lopez in the second round of their clash back in December 2019.
      When is Vasyl Lomachenko vs Richard Commey?

      Vasyl Lomachenko’s return to action against Richard Commey will take place on Saturday, December 11.
      The bout will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
      There will be a sold-out capacity crowd of 17,000 inside the arena for the match-up.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Lomachenko vs Commey will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Lomachenko vs Commey FULL CARD

      Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Richard Commey (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Jared Anderson vs. Oleksandr Teslenko (8 rounds – heavyweight)
      Xander Zayas vs. TBA (6 or 8 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Nico Ali Walsh vs. TBA (4 rounds – middleweight)

      What have they said?
      Lomachenko said: “It is always special when I fight at Madison Square Garden, where so many great moments in my career have taken place.
      “Richard Commey is a former world champion, an opponent I will not underestimate. I expect the best version of Commey, and I will be prepared for whatever he brings on December 11.”
      “It is only fitting that the great Lomachenko headlines boxing’s highly anticipated return to Madison Square Garden,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.
      “However, Richard Commey can never be counted out, as he’s a tough fighter who carries huge power in both hands.” More

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      When is World Cup 2022 play-off draw? Date, TV channel, live stream and teams including Scotland, Portugal and Italy

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      AFTER a streamlined qualifying campaign this year, a number of nations have already booked their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Gareth Southgate’s England can already look forward to being at the first ever winter edition of the tournament, which gets underway on November 21 next year.

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      Ronaldo and Portugal head into the play-offs after Serbia stunned them in LisbonCredit: AFP
      For teams who finished second in European qualifying groups though, they now face the tough task of going through the play-offs to guarantee their place in the Finals.
      When is World Cup play-off draw?

      The draw for the play-off stage will be held at Fifa HQ in Zurich, Switzerland.
      It will take place on Friday, November 26.
      Things get underway at 4pm GMT.
      To follow all the ties as they are drawn, join us here on SunSport where we will be running a live blog.

      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      As yet, a TV channel for the draw has not been confirmed in the UK.
      But you will be able to live stream it on Fifa’s official website.
      Coverage will begin at 4pm.

      Which teams are involved?
      The draw will include ten nations who finished as runners up in qualifying, as well as two Nations League group winners who missed out on a spot in their respective group.
      Just three sides will make it through the play-offs and play at the 2022 World Cup from the twelve who enter the play-off stage.
      So far, the teams in the hat are:

      Scotland
      Portugal
      Italy
      Russia
      Sweden
      Poland
      Wales
      North Macedonia

      The remaining two sides from the World Cup qualifying groups will be decided on Tuesday, November 16. More