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      Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas: Date, ring walk time, live stream and TV channel for lightweight world title fight

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      IT is a 2012 Olympics rematch as Katie Taylor takes on Natasha Jonas on Saturday night.The fight – for Taylor’s WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO lightweight world titles – takes place on the undercard of Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker in Manchester.
      Katie Taylor prevailed when the pair fought nine years ago in London
      Irish ace Taylor won the London Olympic final bout nine years ago – can she repeat the trick against the Brit?
      When is Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas?

      Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas takes place on Saturday, May 1.
      The fight is chief support to Chisora vs Parker, and the ring walks are expected from 9pm BST.
      The Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – plays host.

      How the fighters compare ahead of the title bout
      What TV channel and live stream is Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas on?
      Sky Sports Box Office will be showing the full card on Saturday night.
      Coverage begins on the channel at 6pm.
      The event costs £19.95 to purchase.
      Katie Taylor is defending her WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world titles

      🥊 CHISORA VS PARKER: TV, live stream and start time info ahead of the big fight
      What is the full fight card?

      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker (heavyweight)
      Katie Taylor vs Natasha Jonas (WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO lightweight titles)
      Dmitry Bivol vs Craig Richards (WBA light-heavyweight title)
      Chris Eubank Jr vs Marcus Morrison
      James Tennyson vs Jovanni Straffon (IBO lightweight title)
      Campbell Hatton vs TBA

      Natasha Jonas has said she has nothing to lose
      What have they said?
      Jonas: “I’ve got nothing to lose and if you’re in a fight for the four belts on the biggest stage, the biggest platform and you can’t get yourself up mentally then you’re probably in the wrong sport.
      “I’ve got absolutely nothing to lose and I’ll be presenting the best version of myself mentally and physically on the night and she has to be able to deal with that.
      “I proved last time I am world level. I know I have to be that and better for Taylor. I wanted a challenge, I want to stay at this level, I want to be competing at this level and be winning at this level, more importantly.” More

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      Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for big heavyweight fight

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      ANDY RUIZ JR is back in action THIS WEEKEND against fellow Mexican-American Chris Arreola in what should be an exciting heavyweight clash. Ruiz Jr hasn’t been in the ring since his world title loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2019, after changing his life six months before by shocking the world to win the belts.
      Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the world to win the world heavyweight titles from Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
      How Andy Ruiz Jr and Chris Arreola compare ahead of their bout
      The 31-year-old has since split with trainer Manny Robles, joined up with Canelo Alvarez’s coach Eddy Reyonoso, and he’s looking in better shape than ever.
      When is Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola?

      Ruiz Jr’s return to the ring against Arreola will be on Saturday, May 1.
      The fight will take place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
      There will be a limited number of fans in attendance because of coronavirus restrictions.
      Check any upcoming fight in SunSport’s boxing schedule and events guide.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The UK broadcaster for Ruiz Jr vs Arreola has yet to be confirmed.
      But in the U.S., the fight will be shown live on Fox Sports pay-per-view for the price of $49.95.
      Coverage of the action in the UK will likely get underway from 3am, with the main event to get going at around 5am.

      Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola FULL CARD

      Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola
      Erislandy Lara vs Thomas Lamanna
      Eduardo Ramirez vs Isaac Avelar
      Sebastian Fundora vs Jorge Cota
      Omar Figueroa Jr vs Abel Ramos
      Jesus Alejandro Ramos vs Javier Molina
      Adrian Granados vs Jose Luis Sanchez

      What have they said?
      “I can’t wait to get back in the ring on May 1,” said Ruiz.
      “Training with coach Eddy in his gym has been amazing. I’m around great fighters like Canelo Alvarez and we’re putting in the work so that I can look better than ever.
      “I have known Chris Arreola since I turned professional. He’s a Mexican warrior just like me, and I expect him to come at me with everything he’s got.”
      Arreola added: “We’re doing everything that we can so that when Ruiz and I face each other, fight fans will get treated to an all-out war between the two best Mexican-American heavyweights to ever step in the ring.
      “This matchup should be a fan friendly fight, and I plan on winning behind all of my hard work.” More

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

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing arrives back in the UK for a fantastic night of boxing among the big boys – with Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker the main event.This long-awaited clash was set to take place in 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after being bitten by a SPIDER.
      Derek Chisora is looking to overcome his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in OctoberCredit: Getty
      Joseph Parker beat Junior Fa in February back in his native New Zealand to win the WBO Oriental heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Chisora is still smarting from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in October.
      What date will Chisora vs Parker take place?
      The bout will kick off on Saturday, May 1.
      Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – hosts the event.
      What TV channel will Chisora vs Parker be on and can I live stream it?
      The event will be on Sky Sports Box Office.
      This means customers will have to pay for the relevant TV channel (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (492).
      Stream the event on Sky Sports Box Office’s online streaming service.
      The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers.
      How the two fighters stack up ahead of their boxing match

      Who is on the undercard of Chisora vs Parker?

      What have they said?
      Chisora said: “If I had boxed for the title he won in New Zealand, I would have won it as well.
      “There’s not much really happening in New Zealand.
      “If that fight was on a different continent he’d have lost it because when Ruiz was bringing the heat on and pushing the fight… it went Joe’s way because it was his show.
      “But really and truly I’ve got respect for Joe and I don’t have anything bad to say about Joe because he hasn’t done anything bad in the sport.
      “He has been given fights and he has fought those fights.” More

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      Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel for super-middleweight title fight

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      BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has the chance to cause one of boxing’s biggest EVER upsets – when he takes on Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in front of a massive crowd.The Brit, 31, is 30-0 after beating Martin Murray in December, but he could well lose his undefeated record against the Mexican at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
      Billy Joe Saunders is unquestionably up against the biggest challenge of his careerCredit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
      Canelo Alvarez has been training hard for his world title match against Billy Joe SaundersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Canelo, 30, has been brilliant since his double header against GGG in 2017 and has brushed aside Brits Rocky Fielding and Callum Smith in the last couple of year.
      He beat Turkish ace Avni Yildrim in February and will not hold back against Saunders.
      What date is Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders?
      The world title fight takes place on Saturday, May 8.
      The boxing match is set to be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.
      There will be 60,000 fans in attendance at the stadium which is the home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team.
      What time in the UK is Canelo vs Saunders expected to start?
      The card starts at 11pm in the UK.
      That means the action will begin at 6pm East Coast time and 5pm local time in Texas.
      Canelo vs Saunders ring walks are expected to be at 4am GMT on the Sunday morning.

      What TV channel is the fight and can I live stream it?
      The bout will be streamed on DAZN.
      The streaming service is available through the DAZN app on Smart TVs and other streaming hardware such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, a tablet computer, smartphone or gaming console such as a PlayStation or Xbox.
      A DAZN subscription costs just £1.99 a month in the UK.
      How the two fighters compare ahead of the super-middleweight unification world title bout

      What world titles are on the line?
      The twelve-round unification bout will see the two fighters vie for the super-middleweight WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring titles.
      Saunders is the current WBO champion and Canelo has the other titles.
      The WBC has unveiled a new Mestizo belt design made especially for the bout.
      The WBC has unveiled a new Mestizo belt design created especially for the fight
      What have they said about the fight?
      Billy Joe Saunders: “[Beating Canelo] would mean the world to me. I started in boxing aged five and now this is the pinnacle. This fight is legacy because of what’s on the line.
      “My history is already written in my head and I just have to follow the script.
      “Me doing what I do best, giving everything I’ve got, will be history in itself.
      “Canelo has been on my radar since I turned pro. Now is my time to shine.”
      Canelo Alvarez: “I know what Billy Joe brings. He’s a fast fighter that moves a lot.
      “He’s a difficult opponent. But at this level, I have to adapt to any style, and I’m ready to make history and for any style.
      “I’m always ready to fight, and boxing is my life. And I’m very happy to be so active. I’m going to win without a doubt.
      “I’m here training at 100 per cent. I came to win, I came to make history, and that’s the only thing going through my head.” More

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      PSG vs Man City FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Champions League semi-final

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      MAN CITY have reached the Champions League semi-final for the first time since Pep Guardiola took over and are looking to go all the way.But standing in their path now is an old foe in Mauricio Pochettino, who led Spurs to an epic quarter-final win at the Etihad two years ago.
      Kylian Mbappe and PSG are looking to go one better than last season’s Champions League final appearanceCredit: Getty
      Man City can still win the first ever Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup trebleCredit: Reuters
      And Poch’s PSG team have been arguably more impressive than his Tottenham side as they saw off Barcelona and champions Bayern Munich to reach this stage.
      What time does PSG vs Man City kick off?

      PSG face Man City on Wednesday, April 28.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in France.
      It will be played at the Parc des Princes.
      Last time the two sides met, Man City were 1-0 winners at the Etihad under Manuel Pellegrini as they advanced to the 2016 Champions League semi-final.

      What TV channel is PSG vs Man City on and can I live stream it?

      PSG vs Man City is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch PSG vs Man City for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Keylor Navas and Marco Verratti have both returned from injury for this one while Marquinhos and Abdou Diallo are also likely to be available.
      Juan Bernat is out for the long haul and will play no part for PSG.
      Sergio Aguero was an unused substitute in Man City’s Carabao Cup final win over Spurs at the weekend and is unlikely to be rushed back for this game.
      Latest odds

      PSG 23/10
      Draw 5/2
      Man City 11/10 More

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      Real Madrid vs Chelsea FREE: Live stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TONIGHT’S Champions League clash

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      REAL MADRID are facing Chelsea in a Champions League semi-final between two clubs from the European Super League.Like all English teams, Chelsea have pulled out of the hated competition, but Real Madrid president Florentino Perez insists it will still go ahead.
      Real Madrid made light work of Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-finalCredit: EPA
      Chelsea come into this one in excellent formCredit: AP
      Real Madrid have impressed in this competition so far, as they eased past Liverpool with a 3-1 aggregate quarter-final win.
      Chelsea meanwhile made light work of Atletico before surviving a late scare to get past Porto.
      What time does Real Madrid vs Chelsea kick off?

      Real Madrid take on Chelsea on Tuesday, April 26 – TONIGHT.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Spain.
      It will be played at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium.
      Chelsea have not met Real Madrid under Roman Abramovich’s ownership, but Gus Poyet netted the only goal when the teams last met in the 1998 Uefa Super Cup.

      What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Chelsea on and can I live stream it?

      Real Madrid vs Chelsea will be live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Chelsea have the advantage in the head-to-head stakes

      Can I watch Real Madrid vs Chelsea for free?

      EE customers can get BT Sport INCLUDED to their plan at no extra cost if they are on a plan with Smart Benefits – simply log in to EE and choose BT Sport app.
      And then get it on the big screen by texting SPORT to 150 to get a FREE three-month trial of large screen so you can cast all the action on your TV.
      At the end of the three months you will automatically roll onto the £15 per month subscription unless cancelled.

      Team news
      Toni Kroos is expected to overcome muscular discomfort to partner Luka Modric and Casemiro in Real Madrid’s first choice midfield line-up.
      Federico Valverde is still in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus while Sergio Ramos (calf), Lucas Vazquez (knee) and Ferland Mendy (calf) are all out.
      Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic will play no part against his former club, with Thomas Tuchel confirming he will miss out with a hamstring injury.
      Thiago Silva is back for the Blues after coming through their win against West Ham unscathed.
      How Chelsea could line up against Real Madrid in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg
      Latest odds
      Real Madrid 13/10
      Draw 21/10
      Chelsea 9/4 More

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      Why isn’t Real Madrid vs Chelsea at the Bernabeu and which stadium is match being played at?

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      REAL MADRID are taking on Chelsea in their Champions League semi-final first leg, but it won’t be at the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos haven’t played a single game at the Bernabeu this season, but have instead found a temporary home elsewhere in Madrid.
      Real Madrid haven’t played a single game at the Bernabeu this seasonCredit: AP
      Why isn’t Real Madrid vs Chelsea at the Bernabeu?
      Real Madrid haven’t been playing at the Bernabeu this season because of an extensive renovation project which is underway at the historic stadium.
      Real president Florentino Perez had always planned for the stadium to be renovated, but the coronavirus pandemic brought forward those plans.
      The Bernabeu will have a different, more modern appearance, when it reopens in the summer of 2022.
      It could however, be finished sooner, as work began three months earlier than scheduled.

      Perez said: “Our future naturally involves a new Santiago Bernabeu stadium, a reference of the 21st century.
      “A modern, avant-garde stadium, with maximum comfort and safety, with state-of-the-art technology, where fans can experience unique sensations and also be a new and important source of income for the club.”
      The new stadium will have a completely new exterior, fitted with a retractable roof.
      An underground car park will also be an extra added feature.
      Where is Real Madrid vs Chelsea being played?
      Real Madrid have played all of their home matches at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium this season.
      And they will do the same against Chelsea, who they will play TONIGHT at 8pm UK time.
      The Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium is where Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve side, play their home clashes.
      Real Madrid have played their home games at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium this seasonCredit: Getty
      The stadium allows for up to 6,000 fans, a far cry from the 80,000 which can fill the Bernabeu.
      But due to the coronavirus, Real have played all their games this season without the presence of fans.
      And they have so far been more than comfortable in their new surroundings, winning the 2020 La Liga title and reaching the Champions League semi-final with a win over Liverpool.
      Once fans do return, however, there’s the possibility that Real will share rivals Atletico Madrid’s Wanda Metropolitano until the Bernabeu is finished. More

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      Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for big heavyweight fight

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      ANDY RUIZ JR is back in action THIS WEEKEND against fellow Mexican-American Chris Arreola in what should be an exciting heavyweight clash. Ruiz Jr hasn’t been in the ring since his world title loss to Anthony Joshua in December 2019, after changing his life six months before by shocking the world to win the belts.
      Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the world to win the world heavyweight titles from Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
      How Andy Ruiz Jr and Chris Arreola compare ahead of their bout
      The 31-year-old has since split with trainer Manny Robles, joined up with Canelo Alvarez’s coach Eddy Reyonoso, and he’s looking in better shape than ever.
      When is Andy Ruiz vs Chris Arreola?

      Ruiz Jr’s return to the ring against Arreola will be on Saturday, May 1.
      The fight will take place at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
      There will be a limited number of fans in attendance because of coronavirus restrictions.
      Check any upcoming fight in SunSport’s boxing schedule and events guide.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      The UK broadcaster for Ruiz Jr vs Arreola has yet to be confirmed.
      But in the U.S., the fight will be shown live on Fox Sports pay-per-view for the price of $49.95.
      Coverage of the action in the UK will likely get underway from 3am, with the main event to get going at around 5am.

      Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola FULL CARD

      Andy Ruiz Jr vs Chris Arreola
      Erislandy Lara vs Thomas Lamanna
      Eduardo Ramirez vs Isaac Avelar
      Sebastian Fundora vs Jorge Cota
      Omar Figueroa Jr vs Abel Ramos
      Jesus Alejandro Ramos vs Javier Molina
      Adrian Granados vs Jose Luis Sanchez

      What have they said?
      “I can’t wait to get back in the ring on May 1,” said Ruiz.
      “Training with coach Eddy in his gym has been amazing. I’m around great fighters like Canelo Alvarez and we’re putting in the work so that I can look better than ever.
      “I have known Chris Arreola since I turned professional. He’s a Mexican warrior just like me, and I expect him to come at me with everything he’s got.”
      Arreola added: “We’re doing everything that we can so that when Ruiz and I face each other, fight fans will get treated to an all-out war between the two best Mexican-American heavyweights to ever step in the ring.
      “This matchup should be a fan friendly fight, and I plan on winning behind all of my hard work.” More