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      Why do people call Tyson Fury ‘Luke’?

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      TYSON FURY has one of the meanest sounding names in world boxing today, and he’s also one of the best fighters in the sport. Fury has ignited rivalries with fellow Brits Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte in recent years, and both have used the same piece of information against him in verbal sparring.
      Tyson Fury has been called ‘Luke’ by both Anthony Joshua and Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty
      Joshua and Whyte have called Fury ‘Luke’, with boxing fans now cottoning on to the mutual jibe.
      Why do people call Tyson Fury ‘Luke’?
      Well, both Joshua and Whyte believe Fury’s actual first name to be Luke.
      Luke is actually Fury’s middle name, as listed on Companies House, Boxrec and Wikipedia.
      But Whyte thinks otherwise, as he told SunSport in an exclusive interview last year.

      “My real name is Dillian. I know his real name is Luke,” Whyte told SunSport last year. “He changed it to Tyson to make himself sound harder.
      “People can have a little look around on the internet and see for themselves.
      “In boxing, the name Tyson is a lot more sellable than Luke.
      “A lot of what Tyson does and says is a game, you can never take anything he says seriously or at face value.
      “He might say he wants to fight me sometimes but how can you trust a man who doesn’t even use his own name?”
      If there was an arbitration going on, why announce to the world we are fighting! The fight was signed! UNDISPUTED 💥Bare knuckle? You’re a good kid, don’t play with me Luke! I’ll slap your bald head & you’ll do nothing! Waste man. https://t.co/d9PLjAesj6— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) May 19, 2021

      Joshua then went ahead and used the same jab against Fury on Twitter earlier this week when the pair went back and forth over their fallen-through heavyweight showdown.
      “If there was an arbitration going on, why announce to the world we are fighting!” he wrote.
      “The fight was signed! UNDISPUTED. Bare knuckle? You’re a good kid, don’t play with me Luke! I’ll slap your bald head & you’ll do nothing! Waste man.” More

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      Sam Eggington vs Carlos Molina FREE: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for middleweight clash

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      SAM EGGINGTON looks to make it two wins in a row as he faces veteran Carlos Molina in a middleweight clash this weekend. The Birmingham fighter was last in the ring against Ashley Theophane in December, while Molina hasn’t since 2019.
      Sam Eggington is looking to win the WBC Silver belt against Carlos MolinaCredit: Reuters
      And in a beautiful clash of styles, the pair will do battle for the WBC Silver belt on Saturday night.
      What time is Eggington vs Molina?

      Eggington’s clash with Molina will get going from around 10.30pm UK time on Saturday, May 22.
      The clash will take place at the Skydome Arena in Coventry.
      There will be around 500 fans in attendance for the fight after government restrictions were relaxed.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Eggington’s fight with Molina will be shown live on Channel 5.
      Coverage of the event will begin at 10pm UK time on Saturday, May 22.
      You can live stream the event from the Channel 5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Sam Eggington takes on Channel 5 on Saturday May 22Credit: Getty
      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, you can watch Eggington vs Molina FREE on Channel 5.
      You can live stream the event for FREE from the Channel 5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

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      Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for huge undisputed title fight

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      JOSH TAYLOR will take on Jose Ramirez this weekend for the chance to become Britain’s first ever four-belt undisputed world champion. The Tartan Tornado holds the WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine world titles while Ramirez has the WBO and WBC straps in his grasp.

      Both fighters are undefeated and are looking to cement their legacy in boxing’s history books.
      When is Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez?

      Josh Taylor’s huge clash with Jose Ramirez will take place in the early hours of Sunday, May 23 for UK viewers.
      The main event should get underway from around 4.30am UK time, with the undercard beginning at around 2am.
      The fight will take place at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.
      There will be around 2,000 fans in attendance for the bout.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Taylor’s fight with Ramirez will be shown live on Fite TV pay-per-view in UK.
      You can buy the fight for £12.99 on Fite TV by clicking HERE.
      The event is available for live streaming from the Fite TV app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Josh Taylor has the chance to become Britain’s first ever four-belt undisputed championCredit: PA
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      Jose Ramirez vs. Josh Taylor
      Jose Zepeda vs. Hank Lundy
      Elvis Rodriguez vs. Kenneth Sims Jr.
      Louie Coria vs. Jose Enrique Vivas
      Andres Cortes vs. Eduardo Garza
      Robeisy Ramirez vs. Ryan Lee Allen
      Raymond Muratalla vs. Jose Gallegos
      Javier Martinez vs. Calvin Metcalf

      What has been said?
      “I always believed I would be world champion, that was my dream, but did I think I would be fighting to become undisputed world champion? Deep down, probably not,” Taylor said.
      “When you think of fighting for undisputed title fights, you think of the superstars of the sport, and now Josh Taylor is going to be in a fight of this magnitude for all these titles and it’s just a real ‘pinch me’ moment.”
      Ramirez added: “I am trying to reach a lot of people. Every person has an opportunity to do something good in the world and hopefully they take it.
      “I know I’ve been really blessed. I have a beautiful family and support from the people who really matter to me in my community.
      “Boxing defines me but I also enjoy sharing some of my glory with the less fortunate.” More

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      F1 Monaco Grand Prix qualifying: UK start time, TV channel and full race schedule as Hamilton aims for 4th season win

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      THE BIGGEST and richest race on the F1 calendar is back this weekend as eyes descend on the Monaco Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton is aiming to win his fourth race of the season and could shoot further up the table standings with another victory.
      The Monaco Grand Prix is always one of the most interesting dates on the F1 calendarCredit: Getty
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      What time does the F1 Monaco Grand Prix qualifying start?

      Qualifying is set for Saturday, May 22.
      It will start at 2pm BST.
      There is NO practice on Friday at Monte Carlo.
      There will be around 7,500 fans in attendance per day across the weekend’s action.

      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      You can watch the F1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sky Sports’ dedicated F1 channel Sky Sports F1.
      Qualifying coverage will get going at 1pm UK time on Saturday, May 22.
      You can live stream all the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device, tablet and Smart TV.

      Full F1 Monaco Grand Prix race schedule
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice One – 10.30am
      Practice Two – 2pm

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am
      Qualifying – 2pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Monaco Grand Prix – 2pm More

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      Euro 2020 tickets: Can I still get tickets, and how many fans will be allowed at Wembley for England games?

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      EURO 2020 is all set for this summer after Uefa’s flagship tournament was cancelled last year. The showpiece – taking place in venues across the continent – will get underway in Rome on Friday, June 11 as Turkey take on Italy in Group A.
      Euro 2020 has been pushed back a YEAR due to the coronavirusCredit: AFP or licensors
      But thousands of fans set to be disappointed after picking up tickets for the rescheduled event, which will take place in stadiums not at full capacity.Can I still get tickets?
      After a number of changes to the schedule, the 11 host cities for this summer’s tournament have been finalised.
      They are Amsterdam, Baku, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Glasgow, Munich, London, Rome, Seville and Saint Petersburg.
      Fans will be allowed at ALL venues, but in limited numbers.
      The majority of Euro 2020 tickets were dished out in a ballot system in 2019 and 2020, before the Covid-19 pandemic.
      As a result, some fans will be disappointed that they will no longer be able to attend the matches due to the capacity issues – and others may not be able to travel from their country due to Covid restrictions.

      Bilbao and Dublin were due to host Euro matches, but in April announced that they would not be fulfilling that role.
      Anyone who has purchased tickets for matches at those stadiums is able to get a full refund.
      With capacities lowered at nearly all 11 venues, unlucky fans who will see their tickets cancelled have been decided by random ballot.
      Those supporters will be refunded in full by Uefa through the ‘My Ticket’ section of their official website.
      Although tickets for most matches have been sold, there are still hospitality seats available for some games.
      Uefa is selling hospitality tickets on the tournament’s official website, ranging from £604 for club tickets to £845 for a private suite.
      And those expensive suite tickets for England’s group game against Scotland are going for more than £1500 per person.

      How many fans will be at England games?
      England’s three group games against Czech Republic, Scotland and Croatia are all at Wembley.
      The Home of Football will also be hosting the semi-finals and final.
      After Uefa disappointed many fans by cancelling their tickets for the final stages, they have announced that supporters will have ‘priority’ should the government increase capacity.
      Currently, England games will have a total of 22,500 spectators.
      The roadmap out of lockdown – which should see all restrictions end on June 21 – meant there was hope that Wembley would be at full 90,000 capacity for the final.
      Wembley will be capped at 22,500 for the group gamesCredit: Reuters
      But at the time of writing, it’s not known if that will be the case.
      Fans received an email from Uefa which read: “Dear football fan, We are sorry to inform you that your ticket(s) for Uefa Euro 2020 have been cancelled as per the ballot process for matches where the number of sold tickets exceeded the new permitted seating capacities.
      “For tickets, purchased through the participating national associations sales programme, the rules of the respective fan clubs were applied.
      “Please check the attached credit note which outlines the details of your refund.” More

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      F1 Monaco Grand Prix first practice: Live stream, TV channel and full race schedule as Hamilton aims for 4th season win

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      THE BIGGEST and richest race on the F1 calendar is back this weekend as eyes descend on the Monaco Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton is aiming to win his fourth race of the season and could shoot further up the table standings with another victory.
      The Monaco Grand Prix is always one of the most interesting dates on the F1 calendarCredit: Getty
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      What time does the F1 Monaco Grand Prix first practice start?
      The first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix will get going at 10.30am UK time on Thursday, May 22.
      The race will take place on Monte Carlo in Monaco.
      There will be around 7,500 fans in attendance per day across the weekend’s action.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      You can watch the F1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sky Sports’ dedicated F1 channel Sky Sports F1.
      First practice coverage will get going at 10am UK time on Thursday, May 22.
      You can live stream all the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device, tablet and Smart TV.
      Full F1 Monaco Grand Prix race schedule
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice One – 10.30am
      Practice Two – 2pm

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am
      Qualifying – 2pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Monaco Grand Prix – 2pm More

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      Why is Monaco F1 Grand Prix Practice 1 and Practice 2 always held on Thursday?

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      THE Monaco Grand Prix is always a favourite race weekend for fans – but there are some traditions which make it unusual.Lewis Hamilton is leading the charge going into the second European race and 7,500 fans per day will be flocking to Monte Carlo this weekend.
      Excitement is building in Monaco for this weekend’s raceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Why does the Monaco Grand Prix practice start on Thursday?
      Originally, the Monaco Grand Prix was held over the weekend of Ascension Day which is a bank holiday there.
      This meant that racing was not on on a Friday so that traffic could move through Monte Carlo for the day.
      Despite the event changing weekends, the tradition has stuck to allow the streets to be opened to the public again.
      Are there any other ways in which Monaco differs from other races?
      In the past there have been many other ways in which Monaco has differed to other races but it has slowly fallen in line with the rest of the race weekends.
      Until the late 1990s, the race started at 3.30pm local time which was an hour and a half later than the other European races but it has since fallen in line with the others due to TV schedules.
      The number of race cars use to differ as well.
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      Due to the narrow roads, organisers would have less cars at the Monaco weekends than other races.
      Finally, until 2007 there was no podium.
      When racers finished they would park their cars for official inspection and the first three drivers would walk directly to the royal box for the ceremony.When is the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix?
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice 1 – 10.30am to 11.30am
      Practice 2 – 2pm to 3pm

      Friday, May 21

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am to midday
      Qualifying – 2pm to 3pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Race – 2pm More

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      Why is Monaco F1 Grand Prix practice always held on Thursday?

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      THE Monaco Grand Prix is always a favourite race weekend for fans – but there are some traditions which make it unusual.Lewis Hamilton is leading the charge going into the second European race and 7,500 fans per day will be flocking to Monte Carlo this weekend.
      Excitement is building in Monaco for this weekend’s raceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Why does the Monaco Grand Prix practice start on Thursday?
      Originally, the Monaco Grand Prix was held over the weekend of Ascension Day which is a bank holiday there.
      This meant that racing was not on on a Friday so that traffic could move through Monte Carlo for the day.
      Despite the event changing weekends, the tradition has stuck to allow the streets to be opened to the public again.
      Are there any other ways in which Monaco differs from other races?
      In the past there have been many other ways in which Monaco has differed to other races but it has slowly fallen in line with the rest of the race weekends.
      Until the late 1990s, the race started at 3.30pm local time which was an hour and a half later than the other European races but it has since fallen in line with the others due to TV schedules.
      The number of race cars use to differ as well.

      Due to the narrow roads, organisers would have less cars at the Monaco weekends than other races.
      Finally, until 2007 there was no podium.
      When racers finished they would park their cars for official inspection and the first three drivers would walk directly to the royal box for the ceremony.When is the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix?
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice 1 – 10.30am to 11.30am
      Practice 2 – 2pm to 3pm

      Friday, May 21

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am to midday
      Qualifying – 2pm to 3pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Race – 2pm More