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      David Haye vs Joe Fournier date: UK start time, TV channel, live stream for shock bout on Holyfield vs Belfort undercard

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      DAVID HAYE comes out of retirement to take on ex-pal Joe Fournier on the undercard of Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort in Florida THIS WEEKEND.Nightclub supremo Fournier, 38, has a pro boxing record of 9-0, while Haye, 40, hasn’t fought since his fifth-round TKO loss to Tony Bellew in May 2018.
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      David Haye and Joe Fournier face off in LA
      When is David Haye vs Joe Fournier?
      David Haye vs Joe Fournier takes place on Saturday, September 11.
      The fight is on the undercard of Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida.
      It is expected the ring walk times for Haye vs Fournier will be around 3am BST, with the main event on at 4am.
      Haye vs Fournier is set for eight rounds and WILL count on both boxers’ pro records.
      The big card also features Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz.
      What TV channel and live stream is David Haye vs Joe Fournier on?
      A TV channel for the card has yet to be announced for UK television.
      Though you’ll currently be able to watch live on FITE.TV.
      The streaming only service will provide the undercard and main event for £9.99 in the UK.
      You can also follow all the action right here on SunSport with our live blog.
      How do the fighters compare

      What have they said?
      Haye: “This whole fight between us, came into existence when at dinner with a group in Mykonos we were asked who would win in a fight between us.
      “I laughed, but out of respect for Joe’s ego suggested it would be close, maybe a draw – whilst winking to Joe.
      “Joe’s straight-faced response was very different, he was deadly serious stating he would win in a fight today – I assumed it was just the tequila talking.
      “And that’s exactly where it started. A boozy night in Mykonos, two alpha males peacocking with a crowd of girls.
      “Fast forward two weeks, I remain happily retired from boxing, with no intentions to make a traditional comeback to challenge the monsters of the division but am fit and ready to prove my point against my overconfident billionaire buddy.
      “I would’ve been more than happy to prove this point behind closed doors, I suggested a 4-round spar in my Hayemaker Gym in London, which would have been more than enough to shut him up.
      “But for Fournier, the ‘Ric Flair’ of the boxing world, this would have done nothing for his ‘legacy’.
      “Joe asked what it would cost to get me through the ropes one last time for an official fight, on a real stage.
      “I told him it would have to be a package rivalling my last PPV blockbusters. A few calls with the lawyers, and here we are.” More

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      Poland vs England FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TONIGHT’S World Cup qualifying clash

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      ENGLAND take on Poland in their third and final World Cup qualifier of the international break this week. The Three Lions are coming off two 4-0 wins wins over Hungary and Andorra, with Gareth Southgate’s side continuing their fine form from Euro 2020.

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      Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Jesse Lingard were all on the scoresheet for England vs AndorraCredit: Getty
      A win for England would see them pick up their sixth consecutive win in qualifying, putting them on the cusp of qualification for Qatar 2022.
      What time does Poland vs England kick-off?

      England’s clash with Poland will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Wednesday, September 8.
      The game will take place at PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, Poland.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance to watch the match.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Poland will be shown live on ITV 1 from 7pm.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE on ITV 1.
      You can also catch the action on the ITV Hub.

      Team news
      Jadon Sancho is not in the squad after having to withdraw with an injury but Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish should get back their places in the starting XI for England.
      Tyrone Mings is suspended from the game but John Stones and Harry Maguire are likely to play together at the back anyway.
      Harry Kane would lead the line for the Three Lions.
      Jan Bednarek and Kamil Glik are back in contention to play for Poland.
      Odds

      Poland to win – 5/1
      Draw – 27/10
      England to win – 13/20

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

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      Poland vs England FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifying clash

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      ENGLAND take on Poland in their third and final World Cup qualifier of the international break this week. The Three Lions are coming off two 4-0 wins wins over Hungary and Andorra, with Gareth Southgate’s side continuing their fine form from Euro 2020.

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      Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and Jesse Lingard were all on the scoresheet for England vs AndorraCredit: Getty
      A win for England would see them pick up their sixth consecutive win in qualifying, putting them on the cusp of qualification for Qatar 2022.
      What time does Poland vs England kick-off?

      England’s clash with Poland will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Wednesday, September 8.
      The game will take place at PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, Poland.
      There will be a full capacity crowd in attendance to watch the match.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      England vs Poland will be shown live on ITV 1 from 7pm.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, the game is available to watch for FREE on ITV 1.
      You can also catch the action on the ITV Hub.

      Team news
      Jadon Sancho is not in the squad after having to withdraw with an injury but Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish should get back their places in the starting XI for England.
      Tyrone Mings is suspended from the game but John Stones and Harry Maguire are likely to play together at the back anyway.
      Harry Kane would lead the line for the Three Lions.
      Jan Bednarek and Kamil Glik are back in contention to play for Poland.
      Odds

      Poland to win – 5/1
      Draw – 27/10
      England to win – 13/20

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

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      Ireland vs Serbia: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TONIGHT’S World Cup qualifier

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      IRELAND take on Group A World Cup qualifying leaders Serbia in their final clash of the international break. The Irish lost 2-1 to Portugal in their first game of the break last week and drew to Azerbaijan at the weekend.
      Ireland drew 1-1 to Azerbaijan last week in DublinCredit: Reuters
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      What time does Ireland vs Serbia kick-off?

      Ireland’s clash with Serbia will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Tuesday, September 7.
      The game will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Ireland.
      There will be fan in attendance at the game in Dublin.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Ireland vs Serbia will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      Team news
      STARTING XI | Ireland v SerbiaJamie McGrath, Alan Browne, Jeff Hendrick & Andrew Omobamidele all start 👏Callum Robinson named on the bench as he continues to return to full match fitness Huge game tonight, get behind the team once again 🙌#COYBIG | #WeAreOne | #IRLSRB pic.twitter.com/Ed7ZIDmxwC— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) September 7, 2021

      Odds

      Ireland to win – 3/1
      Draw – 23/10
      Serbia to win – 21/20

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      Ireland vs Serbia: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for World Cup qualifier

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      IRELAND take on Group A World Cup qualifying leaders Serbia in their final clash of the international break. The Irish lost 2-1 to Portugal in their first game of the break last week and drew to Azerbaijan at the weekend.
      Ireland drew 1-1 to Azerbaijan last week in DublinCredit: Reuters
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      What time does Ireland vs Serbia kick-off?

      Ireland’s clash with Serbia will get underway from 7.45pm UK time on Tuesday, September 7.
      The game will take place at the Aviva Stadium in Ireland.
      There will be fan in attendance at the game in Dublin.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Ireland vs Serbia will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
      You can live stream the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      Team news
      Seamus Coleman is out of the game for Ireland after picking up an injury in the draw with Azerbaijan.
      Cyrus Christie will instead take the Everton’s man place.
      Shane Long will also miss the game after testing positive for Covid-19.
      Odds

      Ireland to win – 3/1
      Draw – 23/10
      Serbia to win – 21/20

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

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      Upcoming boxing fights 2021: Fixture schedule – Haye vs Fournier, Joshua vs Usyk CONFIRMED, Fury vs Wilder 3 DATE

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      BOXING is set for a brilliant few months of ring action with some of the biggest names in the sport in action – including Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua lacing up their gloves.Check out SunSport’s extensive boxing schedule for 2021 below…
      Full boxing schedule 2021
      📺 Fite TV PPV (UK) – Triller Fight Club PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 September 11, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort (exhibition – 8 rounds)
      Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Andy Vences vs Jono Carroll (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      David Haye vs Joe Fournier (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 September 11, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Sunny Edwards vs Jayson Mama (12 rounds – flyweight, IBF title)
      Callum Johnson vs Marko Nikolic (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 September 18, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Stephen Fulton Jr. vs Brandon Figueroa (12 rounds – super-bantamweight, WBO, WBA, WBC titles)

       📺 Sky Sports Box Office (UK) – DAZN (US) 📺
      🗓 September 25, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk (12 rounds, – heavyweight, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Lawrence Okolie vs Milan Prasovic (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)
      Callum Smith vs Lenin Castillo (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton vs Izan Dura (6 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Florian Marku vs Maxim Prodan (10 rounds – welterweight)

       📺 Sky Sports (UK) 📺
      🗓 October 2, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Chris Eubank Jr vs Sven Elbir (10 rounds – middleweight)
      David Avanesyan vs Liam Taylor – 12 rounds – welterweight)
      Richard Riakpohre vs Krzysztof Twardowski (12 rounds – cruiserweight)

      📺 Fite TV PPV (UK) – Triller Fight Club PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 October 5, 🇺🇸 New York, U.S.

      Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos Jr (12 rounds – lightweight, IBF/WBO/WBA titles)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 October 9, 🇬🇧 Liverpool, England

      Liam Smith vs Anthony Fowler (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Ted Cheeseman vs Troy Williamson (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Kieron Conway vs James Metcalf (10 rounds super-welterweight)
      Shannon Courtenay vs Jamie Mitchell (10 rounds – bantamweight, WBA title)
      Luke Willis vs Rylan Charlton (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Solomon Dacres vs Kamil Sokolowski (6 rounds – heavyweight)
      Peter McGrail vs TBA (4 rounds – bantamweight)

      📺 ESPN/Fox PPV (US) 📺
      🗓October 9, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBC, The Ring titles)
      Efe Ajagba vs Frank Sanchez (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Robert Helenius vs Adam Kownacki (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Jared Anderson vs Vladimir Treshkin (8 rounds – heavyweight)

       📺 Sky Sports (UK) 📺
      🗓October 16, 🇬🇧 Newcastle, England

      Savannah Marshall vs Lolita Muzeya (12 rounds middleweight, WBO title)
      Hughie Fury vs Christian Hammer (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓October 23, 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Jamel Herring vs Shakur Stevenson (12 – super-featherweight, WBO title)

      📺 Fox PPV (US) 📺
      🗓November 6 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant (12 rounds -super middleweight, WBC/WBO/WBA/IBF titles)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓December 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Glasgow, Scotland

      Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (12 rounds – super-lightweight, IBF/WBC/WBO/WBA titles)

      Results
      🗓 September 4, 🇬🇧 Leeds, England

      Mauricio Lara DREW/w Josh Warrington RD2 – CUT (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Katie Taylor def. Jennifer Han UD10 (10 rounds – women’s lightweight, WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA title)
      Conor Benn def. Adrian Granados UD10 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Maxi Hughes def. Jovanni Straffon UD12 (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Ebanie Bridges def. Mailys Gangloff UD8 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      🗓 August 29, 🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio

      Jake Paul def. Tyron Woodley SD8 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Daniel Dubois def. Cusumano TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Tommy Fury def. Anthony Taylor UD4 (4 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Amanda Serrano def. Yamileth Mercado UD10 (10 rounds – featherweight, WBC, WBO titles)
      Charles Conwell def. Mark DeLuca TKO3 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Montana Love def. Ivan Baranchyk TKO8 (10 rounds – junior welterweight)

      🗓 August 21, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Yordenis Ugas def. Manny Pacquiao Jr (12 rounds – welterweight, WBA title)
      Robert Guerrero def. Victor Ortiz UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Mark Magsayo def. Julio Ceja KO10 (10 rounds – featherweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Frisco, Texas

      Vergil Ortiz Jr. def. Egidijus Kavaliauskas TKO8 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Carson, California

      John Riel Casimero def. Guillermo Rigondeaux SD12 (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBO title)

      🗓 August 14, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Joshua Buatsi def. Richard Bolotniks TKO11 (12 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Joe Cordina def. Joshuah Hernandex KO1 (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Kash Farooq def. Luis Gerardo Castillo UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight)
      Hopey Price def. Claudio Grande UD6 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Raymond Ford def. Reece Bellotti TKO3 (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Michael McKinson def. Przemyslaw Runowski UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 August 7, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Kid Galahad def. Jazza Dickens TKO11 (12 rounds – featherweight, IBF title)
      Fabio Wardley def. Nick Webb TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Alen Babic def. Mark Bennett RTD5 (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      🗓 July 31, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Leigh Wood def. Xu Can TKO12 (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Chris Billam-Smith def. Tommy McCarthy SD12 (12 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Jack Cullen def. Avni Yildrim UD10 (10 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Anthony Fowler def. Rico Mueller TKO8 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 July 24, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Joe Joyce def. Carlos Takam TKO6 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Hamzah Sheeraz def. Ezequiel Gurria TKO5 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 July 17, 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, New York

      Jermell Charlo DREW w/ Brian Castano SDD12 (12 rounds, super-welterweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, Ring Magazine titles)

      🗓 July 9, 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California

      Gilberto Ramirez def. Sullivan Barrera TKO4 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Joseph Diaz Jr. def. Javier Fortuna UD12 (12 rounds – lightweight)

      🗓 June 26, 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Gervonta Davis def. Mario Barrios TKO10 (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Erickson Lubin def. Jeison Rosario TKO6 (12 rounds – super-welterweight) More

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      Evander Holyfield vs Vitor Belfort: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for massive fight

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      IT’s official – Evander Holyfield is back.It was supposed to be the return of ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya but after the former six-weight champ caught Covid-19, Holyfield stepped in.
      Vitor Belfort will take on Evander Holyfield this weekend in FloridaCredit: Getty
      De Le Hoya looked set to follow legends Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather by returning to the ring in recent months before his unfortunate diagnosis.
      But Holyfield, 58, will get that chance instead, with the event being moved to Florida, as the California State Athletic Commission refused to license ‘The Real Deal’.
      When is Holyfield vs Belfort?

      This contest is all set for Saturday, September 11.
      It will take place in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Florida.
      The fight is set for eight rounds of three minutes.
      Action on the undercard starts at 1am BST, so expect the main event around 4am on Sunday morning in the UK.

      Evander Holyfield will make his boxing comeback against Vitor BelfortCredit: Instagram @evanderholyfield
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      Here in the UK, you’ll be able to watch on FITE.TV.
      The streaming only service will provide the undercard and main event for $23.99, which is around £17.
      You can also follow all the action right here on SunSport with our live blog.

      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      The full card is yet to be approved, but it looks set to be a cracker in LA.
      David Haye is reportedly set to come out of retirement to fight Joe Fournier on the bill.
      Haye is scheduled to fight earlier in the evening on a separate PPV, allowing for fight fans in the UK to watch.
      The full card is also set to feature Anderson Silva and Tito Ortiz.
      David Haye hung up his gloves in 2018 after a glittering career
      What they said
      Holyfield has previously spoken of his dream to return to boxing, and now he’ll get his chance against Belfort.
      “Where an opportunity is available, I like to make the best out of what I have. I believe if I fought Mike [Tyson] the fight will generate $200million,” he told SunSport back in May.
      “It will be the biggest fight there is. That’s the honest truth. I think Mike has my message already. If he is going to do it he is, if not then he’s not.
      “It’s a decision he has to make now and we both have to be in an agreement.”
      Before the De La Hoya fight was cancelled, Belfort had been planning for a clash with Holyfield in December, but will get that opportunity three months early.
      “After September, December is me vs Holyfield. Get ready for the crossover!” He said.
      We are taking over, Triller is bringing the fights. A huge dream.” More

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      Why isn’t Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal against Azerbaijan and will he play for Man Utd against Newcastle?

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      PORTUGAL are heading to Azerbaijan for a crucial World Cup qualifier.But captain Cristiano Ronaldo will play no part despite his last gasp brace to see off Ireland last Wednesday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his last minute winner for Portugal against IrelandCredit: EPA
      The Portuguese are currently behind group leaders Serbia on goal difference and will therefore be looking for a big win in Baku.
      Why is Cristano Ronaldo not playing for Portugal against Azerbaijan?
      Cristiano Ronaldo will not play for Portugal against Azerbaijan because he is suspended.
      The Portuguese captain received his second booking of the campaign for removing his shirt following his winner against Ireland.
      Ronaldo’s first booking came due to furious protests in Serbia when he thought he’d scored a last minute winner but the linesman judged the ball not to have crossed the line.
      Will Cristiano Ronaldo play for Man Utd against Newcastle?
      Cristiano Ronaldo will be available to make his Man Utd debut against Newcastle on Saturday.
      And it’s precisely because of his suspension that he is able to play.
      Ronaldo was allowed to leave the Portugal camp early as he prepares to undergo a mandatory five days in isolation on arrival in England.
      Had he played in Azerbaijan he would not have been out of isolation until the end of the weekend. More