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      Why is Laura Woods NOT presenting Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?

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      TYSON FURY will take on Oleksandr Usyk in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight for almost 25 years.The Gypsy King is the current holder of the WBC strap, while his Ukrainian foe occupies the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.Laura Woods has been one of TNT Sports’ lead presenters since her arrival at the broadcaster in 2023Credit: GETTYShould we see one of the boxing giants triumph tonight, they will become the first undisputed heavyweight champ in the four-belt era.A fight of this magnitude does not come around too often, so multiple broadcasters will be interested in sealing the rights to provide coverage.THREE broadcasting giants will screen tonight’s huge undisputed heavyweight title bout between Fury and Usyk.And one of them is TNT Sports Box Office – but lead presenter Laura Woods has pulled out – SunSport has the reason why below…READ MORE IN BOXINGWhy is Laura Woods not presenting Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk?Laura Woods is one of the nation’s favourite sporting presenters and fans were looking forward to her being on the mic for tonight’s huge bout between Fury and Usyk.But the TNT Sports presenter has withdrawn after she was involved in a freak accident on holiday.Laura Woods has pulled out of presenting duties for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr UsykCredit: @laurawoodsyThe accident led to the presenter slicing her arm openCredit: @laurawoodsyWoods has confirmed she is on the mendCredit: @laurawoodsyWoods accidentally smashed a glass lampshade above her head, causing it to shatter and cut her face and arm.She was taken to an emergency clinic by boyfriend and former Love Island star Adam Collard, who stayed by her bedside as she was attended to by doctors.Most read in BoxingThe 36-year-old addressed the situation on Instagram, she posted: “Just wanted to explain my absence from the telly for a little while, to be totally transparent and avoid any speculation.”I had an accident last weekend at a holiday cottage. I swung a pillow and hit a large, glass lampshade hanging from the ceiling above me, which shattered and cut my face and arms, but luckily missed my eye.”I wanted to say a couple of thank yous, firstly to Adam, for being my hero that day, acting so quickly and not leaving my side since and to his family for taking care of me in a time when I was petrified.”To my agents Alex Maguire and Matthew Odonohue at CAA who searched for the best help immediately.”To Dr Yannis Alexandrides and his wonderful medical assistant Zuzanna at 111 who opened their emergency surgery and came in on their days off, they were so gentle and have already worked magic that I didn’t think was possible to reduce the damage.”I’ve added in the photos from then to now to show that even though it may look rough, it’s such a wonderful improvement already and I’m so grateful.”It was a hell of a shock and I’ve been a bit sad, but I’m feeling very lucky it wasn’t worse. So a big thanks to my eyebrow too, for taking the brunt of it.”I’m gutted I can’t cover the fight in Riyadh tomorrow anymore, but wishing the brilliant TNT boxing team all the best. Be back soon xx.” More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, PPV price & card for HUGE undisputed title fight

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      TYSON FURY faces Oleksandr Usyk in the first undisputed heavyweight title clash since 1999!Fury suffered a nasty gash above his right eye in sparring to see his original clash with Usyk on February 17 go up in smoke as a result.Tyson Fury has lost a stone from his last fight for this oneCredit: ReutersFury holds the WBC title in boxing’s glamour division, while Usyk is in possession of the WBA, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine straps. The pair have been on a collision course to fight for 18 months, following Usyk’s rematch win over Anthony Joshua in August 2022. Fury only just overcame boxing debutant and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou last October, as he was knocked down in stunning fashion before going on to win the bout on points. And Fury’s latest scuffle in sparring with heavyweight Agron Smakici, which saw an 11-stitch cut open up below his eyebrow, will be another confidence booster for Usyk. The Ukrainian is looking become the first man in history to win undisputed titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight – and he’s just one win away. A victory for Fury, on the other hand, would set up an all-British mega-bout with Anthony Joshua.Tyson Fury suffered a cut that postponed the Usyk fight from its original date on February 17Credit: X @QueensburyWhen is Fury vs Usyk?
      Fury vs Usyk will take place on Saturday, May 18 after the original date of February 17 was postponed.
      The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Expect main event ring-walks to get going from around 11pm BST, with the main card likely to start from 6pm BST.
      What happened at the weigh-in?Tyson Fury weighed in over a stone LIGHTER than his last fight against Francis Ngannou.Most read in BoxingFury weighed in at 262lbs – 15lbs less than his 277lbs vs Ngannou in October.While Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at 233lbs – a career high and nearly a stone HEAVIER than in his last fight against Daniel Dubois in August.Fury and Usyk clashed at their tense weigh inCredit: ReutersWhat channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.
      You can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
      You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
      Who are their trainers?Fury has once again prepared for the bout with long-time trainer SugarHill Steward.The pair first teamed up for his second fight against Deontay Wilder in 2020 following the Brit’s split from Ben Davison.Steward now lives in Morecambe in order to train Fury in the town instead of having to travel to the USA for his training camps.The former police officer and chef is also the nephew of Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward and previously worked with the likes of Charles Martin at his uncle’s Kronk Gym.Steward recently split from unbeaten British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker after coaching him since 2022.Meanwhile, Usyk is trained by Anatoly Lomachenko, the father of fellow Ukrainian fighter Vasiliy.He first teamed up with Lomachenko in 2017 after parting ways with former trainer James Ali Bashir.Lomachenko is a former trainer of the year and also coaches his son out of the same gym in Oxnard, California.Vasiliy is the current IBF and IBO world lightweight champion after beating George Kambosos Jr via technical knockout last weekend.What belts are on the line?The first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis will be crowned on Saturday.It will also be the first time a fighter has held all the heavyweight titles in the four-belt era.Fury’s WBC title is on the line, whilst Usyk is defending his IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA (Super) belts.What happened in Fury’s last fight?The Gypsy King last fought in October as he laboured to a controversial split decision victory over Francis Ngannou.He was even knocked down by a left hook from the former UFC champion in the third round.Ngannou had been making his professional boxing debut and has since been knocked out by Joshua in his second bout.Fortunately for Fury, his WBC world title was not on the line.Instead he claimed the WBC Commemorative Riyadh belt as he moved to 34-0-1 with the points win.What happened in Usyk’s last fight?Usyk’s previous fight was also not without controversy, although he won in more convincing fashion.The Cat was leading on the scorecards before securing a ninth round KO victory over Daniel Dubois in Poland last August.His stoppage was the 14th of his professional career to take his record to 21-0.However, Usyk had to survive being floored by a controversial low blow.He was left shaking in agony and stayed down for almost four minutes after being caught just below the belt line by Dubois.SunSport predictionFury and Usyk have established themselves as the two best heavyweights on the planet in recent years.Neither fighter has lost as a professional let alone been finished, with the judges likely to be required this weekend.Fury has shown his durability by taking heavy blows against both Wilder and Ngannou, but it is unclear if these have weakened his chin enough for Usyk to capitalise.The Ukrainian has never been knocked down as a pro but has been far less prolific at finishing fights since moving up to heavyweight.His stoppage of Dubois is his only knockout victory in five fights since leaving the cruiserweight division.SunSport prediction – Usyk on pointsTyson Fury trash talk, Usyk ‘the perfectionist’ and how his sparring partners are all 7ft tall Sun Sport previews Ring of FireFury vs Usyk full cardHere are all of the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard:
      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
      Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
      Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super-featherweight title
      Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
      Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
      Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab
      Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
      David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
      Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
      Fury and Usyk have been in negotiations to fight since December 2022Credit: ReutersWhat has been said?”I just smiled,” Usyk said upon hearing of the postponement news.”And said ‘OK – I will finish my training and I will do my work stretching my back’.”Tyson. Hi, my brother. Don’t be afraid. I will not leave you alone.”I’m still happy – things happen, it’s life,” he said.”I’m very happy because I now go to Ukraine. I see my two daughters and my wife. I go to my church and pray. A little bit of rest and back to my camp.”Fury said of the postponement: “I am absolutely devastated after preparing for this fight for so long and being in such superb condition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed.”I can only apologise to everyone affected including my own team, Team Usyk, the undercard fighters, partners, and fans as well as our hosts and my friends in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” More

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      When is Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade?

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      NORTH LONDON will witness its biggest celebration in years if Arsenal lift the Premier League title – and details for the victory parade have been revealed!Similar to last season, Arsenal and Manchester City have been giving all they have got to be crowned champions of England’s top-flight division.Arsenal have had rollercoaster of a seasonCredit: GettyAnd this thrilling title race has gone right down to the final day of the campaign which always seems to throw up drama.Pep Guardiola’s men go into Matchday 38 are two points ahead of the Gunners with West Ham set to make a trip to the Etihad.But should they drop points and Arsenal beat Everton, then Mikel Arteta’s side would lift the trophy.When is Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade?If Arsenal finally end their 20-year Premier League winning drought, the victory parade will take place on Monday, May 20.Read more on ArsenalThe open-top bus celebrations will parade the streets of Islington – starting and finishing at the Emirates Stadium, going via the Town Hall on Upper Street.What is the timetable and route for Arsenal’s victory parade?The approximate timings for the parade are highlighted below:5pm: The parade will start from Emirates Stadium at Drayton Park, travelling along Drayton Park, Aubert Park, Highbury Grove, St Paul’s Road, Upper Street and back to the stadium.7pm: The parade will then arrive back at Emirates Stadium, for an appearance by the Arsenal squad on the podium above The Armoury on Hornsey Road.Most read in Football8pm: The celebration event ends.What is the current Premier League table?Arsenal are currently second but the Gunners would be crowned champions if they were to beat Everton and Manchester City lose or draw against West Ham. More

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      Who is Man City’s assistant manager Juanma Lillo?

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is arguably one of the greatest football managers to have blessed the game – but assistant Juanma Lillo deserves some credit too.Manchester City are one victory away from being crowned Premier League champions for an unprecedented FOURTH time in a row.Juanma Lillo is Pep Guardiola’s No 1 assistant managerCredit: GettyAnd while Pep will be in the spotlight, Lillo has played a massive part in the Man City boss’ succcessBut just exactly who is Lillo and how influential is he to Manchester City?Who is Man City’s assistant manager Juanma Lillo?Born in Tolosa, Gipuzkoa, Lillo began coaching locally at Amaroz at just age 16 before leading Spanish side Mirandes to Segunad Division B promotion in the 1988/89 season as champions four years later.Lillo then spent the 1991/92 campaign at Cultural Leonesa, advocating a 4-2-3-1 formation which then led to him becoming the youngest coach to attain the national coaching badge in Spain.Read more on Man CityHowever, the Spanish sensation made a name for himself as a manager during his time at Salamanca – the youngest ever person to manage at the highest level.Furthermore, in 2015, Lillo introduced himself to the world stage when he joined Jorge Sampaoli’s staff at the Chile national team.Lillo has managed 12 different teams across the world in 20 years.This includes stints Zaragoza, Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Vissel Kobe.Most read in FootballHas Juanma Lillo ever managed Man City?Manchester City announced Juanma Lillo as an assistant manager on June 9, 2020, replacing current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.But in 2023, Lillo stood in for Pep Guardiola for victories over Sheffield United and Fulham as the head coach recovered from back surgery in Spain.What has Pep said about Juanma Lillo?Pep first crossed paths with Lillo in 1996 – a few months after the embittered end to Johan Cruyff’s celebrated tenure as Barcelona head coach and the pair haven’t looked back since.The Manchester City boss was impressed by the level and style of Lillo when he was in charge of a Real Oviedo team that lost 4-2 to Barcelona.And he was delighted to see Lillo return to the squad after leaving City from 2022 to 2023.Pep said: “Juanma sees things no one else in the game sees.“He understands football on an incredible level, so he is the perfect person for me to work alongside.“I have always been inspired by him – his knowledge of football, his intelligence and his humanity mark him out as a very special person in my life – and we have a shared ideology.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is a friend, a colleague and an inspiration. I am so, so happy he is back here at Manchester City.“His preparation for matches is absolutely amazing. I know he will raise standards because he works so hard every single day.” More

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      What date is the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?

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      TYSON FURY takes on Oleksandr Usyk in a huge undisputed title clash on Saturday night.The two heavyweights will go head-to-head in Saudi Arabia and put their unbeaten records on the line.Fury and Usyk will go head-to-head in RiyadhCredit: GETTYFour major world titles will be up for grabs for the first time with Fury holding the WBC strap while Usyk possesses the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.The huge showdown was originally scheduled for February, but the Gyspy King received a bad cut to the eye, forcing him to postpone the bout.Whoever loses on the night will have the opportunity to activate a rematch clause – but when is part two expected to take place?When is Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch taking place?SunSport understands a TWO-WAY clause in place, meaning both men – should they lose – can contractually trigger a rematch.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Saudi boxing chief, H.E. Turki Alalshikh, has confirmed that Fury vs Usyk part two has been pencilled in for the weekend of October 12/13.Alalshikh plans to have the rematch to kick off another Riyadh Season.Will all heavyweight titles be on the line in the rematch?Should the rematch take place between Fury and Usyk, they won’t be competing for all the heavyweight titles.That is because the winner of the undisputed bout will be stripped of the IBF strap in order for mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic to finally compete for it.Most read in BoxingIt is not yet know when the belt will be stripped from the eventual winner, but it will happen before Hrgovic takes on Brit Daniel Dubois on June 1. More

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      When does the Premier League 2024/25 season start and is there a winter break?

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      THERE’S nothing quite like Premier League football to fill you with excitement – and the 2024/25 campaign is expected to do just that!Manchester City and Arsenal have been locked in a thrilling battle once again as the title race goes right down to the final day.Manchester City and Arsenal’s thrilling title race boils down to the final dayCredit: ReutersAston Villa sensationally beat Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea to the final Champions League spot behind Liverpool.While Luton and Nottingham Forest fight for their lives on Matchday 38 as only one of them can achieve survival in England’s top-flight division.But fans want to know when the drama for the 2024/25 season will begin to unfold.When does the Premier League 2024/25 season start?The curtain raiser for the 2024/25 campaign is scheduled to get underway on the weekend of Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18.Read more on Premier LeagueAnd the season will run over 33 weekend, four midweek rounds and one Bank Holiday matchweek which sees the final round of games take place on Sunday, May 25, 2025.Premier League bosses have revealed that more rest time will be given to sides over three of the festive match round with no club playing within 60 hours of another game. Will there be a winter break for the Premier League 2024/25 season?Premier League organisers have confirmed that the winter break has been REMOVED from the calendar for 2024/25.This is to allow a mid-August start date for the Premier League.Most read in FootballThe long summer break also allows Premier League clubs to be better able to ensure that players get a consecutive three-week rest following Euro 2024.And this takes into account expert advice from the medical and technical departments which values a longer period of complete rest in the summer rather than a short break in the winter.When are the Premier League 2024/25 fixtures released?All 380 Premier League 2024/25 fixtures will be released on Tuesday, June 18 – four days after the opening Euro 2024 match.It is scheduled to be revealed at 9am BST.Dates and kick-off times for all of the Premier League 2024/25 fixtures are subject to change throughout the course of the season. More

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      Euro 2024 squads: Germany and France CONFIRM 26-man list while England’s team set to be announced soon

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      WITH the Premier League season coming to an end THIS weekend, international bosses are sweating over their squad selections for Euro 2024.The tournament begins this summer on June 14 before concluding on July 14.Gareth Southgate is mulling over his squad selection for Euro 2024Credit: GettyEngland will be hoping to go one better than they managed at Euro 2020, but know the task in Germany will not be easy.With that in mind, Gareth Southgate will have a big decision to make on the players who make the cut.When are Euro 2024 squads picked?The Uefa deadline for squads to be picked is June 7, just one week before the tournament starts. Southgate will pick his provisional England squad on May 21. Read more from Euro 2024Scotland boss Steve Clarke is yet to announce when he will name his provisional squad.Euro 2024 confirmed squads:Group AGermanyGoalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)Most read in Euro 2024Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)Arsenal’s Kai Havertz will be a part of the Germany squadCredit: GettyScotlandTo be namedHungaryGoalkeepers: Denes Dibusz (Ferencvaros), Peter Gulacsi (RB Leipzig), Peter Szappanos (Paks)Defenders: Botond Balogh (Parma), Endre Botka (Ferencvaros), Marton Dardai (Hertha BSC), Attila Fiola (Fehervar), Adam Lang (Omonia Nicosia), Willi Orban (RB Leipzig), Attila Szalai (Freiburg)Midfielders: Bendeguz Bolla (Servette), Mihaly Kata (MTK), Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth), Laszlo Kleinheisler (Hajduk Split), Adam Nagy (Spezia Calcio), Zsolt Nagy (Puskas Akademia), Loic Nego (Le Havre), Andras Schafer (Union Berlin), Callum Styles (Sunderland)Forwards: Martin Adam (Ulsan Hyundai), Kevin Csoboth (Ujpest), Daniel Gazdag (Philadelphia Union), Krisztofer Horvath (Kecskemet), Roland Sallai (Freiburg), Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool), Barnabas Varga (Ferencvaros)Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai will be on the plane for HungaryCredit: ReutersSwitzerlandTo be namedGroup BSpainTo be namedCroatiaTo be namedItalyTo be namedAlbaniaTo be namedGroup CSloveniaTo be namedDenmarkTo be namedSerbiaTo be namedEnglandTo be namedGroup DNetherlandsGoalkeepers: Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord), Mark Flekken (Brentford), Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion), Nick Olij (Sparta Rotterdam)Defenders: Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Girona FC), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich), Ian Maatsen (Borussia Dortmund), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Stefan de Vrij (Inter Milan)Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Jerdy Schouten (PSV Eindhoven), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Quinten Timber (Feyenoord), Joey Veerman (PSV Eindhoven), Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)Forwards: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund), Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim)Virgil van Dijk is set to captain the Netherlands at Euro 2024Credit: Kenny RamsayFranceGoalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens)Defenders: Jonathan Clauss (Marseille), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Benjamin Pavard (Inter Milan), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al-Ittihad), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus ), Aurlien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zare-Emery (PSG)Forwards: Bradley Barcola (PSG), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (PSG), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Randal Kolo Muani (PSG), Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)Kylian Mbappe will be hoping to lead France to victory at Euro 2024Credit: GettyPolandTo be namedAustriaTo be namedGroup EUkraineGoalkeepers: Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid), Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica), Heorhiy Bushchan (Dynamo Kyiv)Defenders: Yukhym Konoplia, Valeriy Bondar, Mykola Matvienko (all Shakhtar Donetsk), Oleksandr Tymchyk (Dynamo Kyiv), Vitaliy Mykolenko (Everton), Maksym Taloverov (LASK), Illia Zabarnyi (Bournemouth), Oleksandr Svatok (Dnipro-1)Midfielders: Taras Stepanenko, Oleksandr Zubkov, Heorhiy Sudakov (all Shakhtar Donetsk), Andriy Yarmolenko, Volodymyr Brazhko, Mykola Shaparenko (all Dynamo Kyiv), Serhiy Sydorchuk (Westerlo), Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa), Mykhailo Mudryk (Chelsea), Viktor Tsyhankov (Girona), Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal)Attackers: Artem Dovbyk (Girona), Roman Yaremchuk (Valencia), Vladyslav Vanat (Dynamo Kyiv)Reserves: Dmytro Riznyk, Danylo Sikan (both Shakhtar Donetsk), Vladyslav Kabayev, Vladyslav Buyalskyi, Denys Popov (all Dynamo Kyiv), Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford)Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk has made the cut for UkraineCredit: GettySlovakiaTo be namedBelgiumTo be namedRomaniaTo be namedGroup FPortugalTo be namedCzech RepublicTo be namedGeorgiaTo be namedTurkeyTo be namedHow many players can a manager select?Southgate will name a provisional 26-man squad in May, with a view to cutting it down to a 23-player limit.However, a shock twist could now see Southgate and rival bosses have 26 players to pick for the tournament.Uefa had decided to return the traditional smaller squads for this summer’s event.But number of national coaches had urged a rethink, citing the sheer number of injuries sustained by players this season.Uefa’s national competitions committee “narrowly” backed the proposal to revert to the extended squads allowed at both the delayed Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.READ MORE SUN STORIESOrganisers are torn on changing tournament rules at virtually the last minute.A final decision will be made by the ruling executive committee in the next few days. 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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the huge fight start in UK?

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      TYSON FURY will meet Oleksandr Usyk in a huge undisputed heavyweight title clash on Saturday night.The two stars will put their unbeaten records on the line in what is set to be one of the biggest fights of the decade.Whoever comes out victorious will become the first undisputed heavyweight champ in the four-belt era.Fury currently holds the WBC title while Usyk possesses the WBA, IBF and WBO belts.The Gypsy King’s last outing came against Francis Ngannou back in October, which the Mancunian won by split decision in controversial fashion.Usyk has not been in action since his knockout victory over Brit Daniel Dubois eight months ago.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat time are the ring-walks for Fury vs Usyk and when does the fight start?
      The ring-walks for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk are expected at approximately 11pm BST.
      The main event will get underway at approximately 11.15pm BST.
      Timings could be subject to change depending on the length of the undercard fights.
      The undercard is set to begin at 5pm BST.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Fury vs Usyk will be broadcast on THREE channels here in the UK.
      You can watch the clash on TNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and on DAZN PPV.
      A price for the event has yet to be confirmed.
      You can stream the action from the TNT Sports Box Office app, Sky Sports Box Office app, or the DAZN app, all of which are available onto your mobile, tablet and Smart TV.
      Fury vs Usyk full cardHere are all of the confirmed fights set to take place on the undercard:
      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – undisputed WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight titles
      Jai Opetaia vs Mairis Briedis – vacant IBF cruiserweight title
      Joe Cordina vs Anthony Cacace – IBF super-featherweight title
      Agit Kabayel vs Frank Sanchez
      Sergey Kovalev vs Robin Sirwan Safar
      Mark Chamberlain vs Joshua Oluwaseun Wahab
      Moses Itauma vs Ilja Mezencev
      David Nyika vs Michael Seitz
      Isaac Lowe vs Hasibullah Ahmadi
      Most read in Boxing More