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      Canelo vs Smith: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard for TONIGHT’S world title fight

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      CANELO ALVAREZ and Callum Smith face off tonight in a huge world title showdown.
      Alvarez last beat Sergey Kovalev in his move up to light-heavyweight 13 months ago – but the coronavirus pandemic and a legal battle with his former promoters Golden Boy has kept him out of the ring until now.

      Smith is six inches taller than Canelo with an eight-inch reach advantageCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
      (Ad) Watch the fight HERE exclusively live on DAZN for just £1.99.
      The Mexican was supposed to take on Brit Billy Joe Saunders in May, but will now fight 168 lbs WBA and Ring Magazine titleholder Smith instead.
      What time does Canelo vs Smith start in the UK?
      Canelo Alvarez’s long-awaited return to the ring will take place on Saturday, December 19 – TODAY.
      The bout should get underway in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK, between 4.30am and 5am GMT.
      Coverage of the event, which includes undercard fights, will begin at around 1am.
      The fight will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

      Here’s how the two fighters compare ahead of the showdown

      Canelo and Smith will fight for the WBA, WBC and The Ring super-middleweight titlesCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
      What TV channel is Canelo vs Smith on and can it be live streamed?
      Canelo vs Smith is live on DAZN UK.
      DAZN is a streaming service which has been used in multiple territories across the globe thus far, with its main focus being boxing in the U.S.
      But they’ve now expanded to over 200 countries, including the UK, where the price has been set at just £1.99 a month to begin with.
      You can download the DAZN app onto your Smart TV, mobile device or tablet.
      Sign up to DAZN UK here.
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      What have the fighters said?
      Canelo said: “I’m very happy to return to the ring and continue to make history.

      “I am motivated to continue to be the best, and I look forward to fighting Callum Smith, who is one of the best at 168 lbs.”
      Smith commented: “I have wanted a big fight since becoming world champion, so I am pleased that during these challenging times we can deliver to the fans a fight between the very best in the division.
      “I truly believe I [will] beat him and will prove that 168 lbs is my division.”
      Latest odds
      Canelo 2/9

      Draw 25/1
      Smith 10/3
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      Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith ring-walk time CONFIRMED: What exact time will huge boxing clash get underway tonight?

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is back in the ring tonight against tough Liverpudlian Callum Smith.
      Smith will be the sixth Brit that Alvarez has fought, and the Mexican will be looking to win his opponent’s WBA and Ring Magazine world super-middleweight titles, as well as the vacant WBC strap.

      Alvarez also fought and beat Smith’s brother Liam back in 2016, so Callum will be out for revenge.
      What time will the Canelo vs Smith ring walks be?
      Set your alarms for this on, UK fight fans.
      While the fight takes place on Saturday, December 19 in the U.S., expect it to be the early hours of Sunday morning on these shores.
      Smith’s trainer Joe Gallagher confirmed on Twitter that his fighter would be making the walk to the ring at around 4.15am on Sunday, December 20.
      Expect the undercard action to begin from around 1am GMT.
      What channel is Canelo vs Smith on and can it be live streamed?
      Alvarez’s huge clash with Smith will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can subscribe to DAZN HERE for just £1.99 a month.
      The DAZN app is available for download onto your Smart TV, mobile or tablet device.
      What has been said?
      “A win means more than I want, to be honest with you,” Smith told BBC Sport.
      “It probably makes me a star in the boxing world.
      “I do want star status and people to say ‘what a win that was’. I enjoy that.

      “I don’t enjoy the fame side of it. I think when you chase money or fame, things come unstuck.”

      Canelo Alvarez and Callum Smith will fight with three belts on the line Credit: Ed Mulholland/matchroom.
      Rival’s corner
      Super-middleweight rival Chris Eubank Jr has been speaking about Smith’s prospects of beating Alvarez.
      The Brighton fighter, however, doesn’t rate Smith’s chances to be very high.
      “Callum will fight him like a scared fighter, just like Sergey Kovalev did in his previous fight,” Eubank Jr told SunSport.

      “These guys are going in to survive, just to escape a knockout or getting hurt.

      Chris Eubank Jr believes he can beat Canelo AlvarezCredit: EPA
      “I don’t have that in me, no matter how big or bad my opponent is, I attack them and Canelo is not used to that.
      “He is used to winning these fights before he even gets in the ring, like Mike Tyson used to.
      “But nobody is going to get into my head and make me put my tail between my legs.” More

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      Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and undercard info for world title fight

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      CANELO ALVAREZ and Callum Smith go head-to-head this weekend in a huge world title showdown.
      Alvarez last beat Sergey Kovalev in his move up to light-heavyweight 13 months ago – but the coronavirus pandemic and a legal battle with former promoters Golden Boy has kept him out of the ring until now.

      Smith is six inches taller than Canelo with an eight-inch reach advantageCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
      (Ad) Watch the fight HERE exclusively live on DAZN for just £1.99.
      The Mexican start was supposed to take on Brit Billy Joe Saunders in May, but will now face 168 lbs WBA and Ring Magazine titleholder Smith instead.
      What time will Canelo vs Smith start in the UK?
      Alvarez’s long-awaited return to the ring will take place on Saturday, December 19.
      The bout should get underway in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK, between 4.30-5am GMT.
      Coverage of the event, which includes undercard fights, will begin at around 1am.
      The fight will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

      Canelo and Smith will fight for the WBA, WBC and The Ring super-middleweight titlesCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
      What channel is Canelo vs Smith and can it be live streamed?
      Canelo vs Smith will be shown on DAZN UK.
      DAZN is a streaming service which has been used in multiple territories across the globe thus far, with its main focus being boxing in the U.S.
      But they’ve now expanded to over 200 countries, including the UK, where the price has been set at just £1.99 a month to begin with.
      You can download the DAZN app onto your Smart TV, mobile device or tablet.
      To subscribe to DAZN UK, you can click HERE.
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      Raymond Ford v Robert Greenwood
      KNOCKOUT OFFER: GET ALVAREZ AT 6/1 OR SMITH AT 33/1 NEW CUSTOMERS & UK ONLY| 18+| T&Cs APPLY

      What have the fighters said?
      “I’m very happy to return to the ring and continue to make history,” Canelo said.

      “I am motivated to continue to be the best, and I look forward to fighting Callum Smith, who is one of the best at 168 lbs.”
      Smith added: “I have wanted a big fight since becoming world champion, so I am pleased that during these challenging times we can deliver to the fans a fight between the very best in the division.
      “I truly believe I [will] beat him and will prove that 168 lbs is my division.”
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      Shakan Pitters vs Craig Richards: Live stream FREE, start time, TV channel and undercard for British title fight TONIGHT

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      FANS can watch boxing for free tonight as Shakan Pitters takes on Craig Richards.
      Pitters is defending his British light-heavyweight title against rival Richards, who he has been scheduled to face on multiple occasions before.

      Shakan Pitters will take on Craig Richards tonight in RedditchCredit: Hennessy Sports

      But the fight is finally happening, and with plenty of action on the undercard.
      What time does Pitters vs Richards start?
      Pitters’ defence of his British title will get underway just after 10pm UK time.
      The undercard will begin from around 7.30pm UK time.
      The event will take place at the Fly By Nite studios in Redditch.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Promoter Mick Hennessy’s show will be shown live on Channel 5, starting with Pitters vs Richards.
      After that fight, the rest of the card, which will have been recorded from earlier in the evening, will be shown.
      To watch the undercard live, you can head to SecondsOut YouTube channel where Michael Hennessy Jr vs Kevin McCauley, Sammy Cantwell vs Stephen Jackson and River Bent vs Troi Coleman will be aired.

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      Sammy Cantwell vs Stephen Jackson
      What Mick Hennessy has said…
      “I’m delighted to announce that Pitters versus Richards is finally on,” said Hennessy.
      “This is a great fight that the public really want to see and I believe we could be in for a real treat with these two proud warriors.
      “Shakan isn’t taking an easy first defence and he said that he would put the title on the line against [Richards] first if [Pitters] defeated Sugden and he’s done that.

      Richards’ only loss came against Frank Buglioni in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association
      “I know that Craig will be really up for the fight, he was devastated to pull out of the first fight and will now be desperate to get his hands on the British title.
      “After the last two shows on Channel 5 with the barnstormers between Dilmaghani and Ziani and Fonseca, I have a feeling Pitters vs. Richards could match them.” More

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      Who is KSI, what is the YouTuber’s net worth and what happened in Logan Paul rematch?

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      YOUTUBE sensation KSI continues to grow on and away from the video-sharing site.
      The Londoner – who has nearly 22m subscribers on YouTube – was part of a boxing double header against fellow online star Logan Paul, and is also enjoying success in the music industry.

      KSI is an English YouTube star who rose to fame as a gamerCredit: PA:Press Association/PA Images
      Who is KSI and what is his real name?

      KSI was born June 19, 1993, and is an English YouTube personality, rapper, comedian and actor.
      The 27-year-old’s real name is Olajide William “JJ” Olatunji.
      He attended the independent Berkhamsted School alongside future Sideman member and YouTube collaborator Simon Minter, better known as Miniminter.
      KSI – which stands for knowledge, strength, integrity – first arrived on the YouTube scene in 2009, originally posting videos about video games.

      The 26-year-old is also a rapper, actor and comedianCredit: Carl Fox – The Sun
      How did KSI become famous?
      Since 2009, KSI’s channel has reached over five billion video views with 21.9million subscribers. He also earned an NME Award for Vlogger of the Year in 2016.
      In addition to his YouTube career, the 27-year-old has released four EPs as a rapper, two of which have topped the UK R&B Albums Chart.
      In 2015, he was ranked as the UK’s most influential YouTube creator, with his brother Deji, otherwise known by his handle Comedy Shorts Gamer, ranking second.
      In 2016, he made his feature film debut in the comedy Laid in America alongside fellow YouTube star Casper Lee.

      He was also a founding member of the online group The Sidemen, which are the product of seven British YouTubers. In 2018, they launched their own premium web TV series.
      However, he was the centre of controversy in 2012 after a Eurogamer event due to supposed sexual harassment of attendees.
      Microsoft cut ties with him and he was banned for life from the expo.
      He addressed the controversy in his 2015 autobiography, entitled KSI: I Am A B*****d.
      Since his two boxing fights against Logan Paul, KSI has focused more on his musical career, including releasing Really Love with Craig David and Digital Farm Animals in October 2020.
      What happened during his boxing match against Logan Paul?
      In the first fight between the pair, the judges announced a majority draw for their boxing match on August 25, 2018.
      The judges scored it: 57-58 in favour of KSI, 57-57, 57-57.
      That set the stage for a rematch, this time as an official pro fight with no headguards, 10oz gloves and six three-minute rounds.
      After plenty of talk about knockouts from both camps, it was left to the judges at the Staples Center on November 9, 2019.
      And it was the Brit who came out on top, winning by a split decision with his fellow YouTuber Logan Paul docked two points for hitting KSI while he was on the canvas.

      He was also part of the biggest white-collar boxing fight in historyCredit: Twitter

      What is KSI’s net worth?
      KSI has a net worth estimated at around £16m.
      In an interview, he claimed to own 10 properties in the UK worth around £10m.
      He has amassed over five billion views on YouTube.

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      Who is Alex Scott? BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020 presenter and former Arsenal footballer

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      ALEX SCOTT takes to the presenter role this weekend for 2020’s BBC Sports Personality of the Year award ceremony.
      The 36-year-old will present alongside TV stalwarts Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan.

      Here’s everything you need to know about Scott…

      Who is Alex Scott?
      Born October 14, 1984, Alexandra Virina Scott is an English footballer who retired in 2017.
      Scott was welcomed on to the Emirates pitch to a standing ovation after announcing her retirement as part of Arsene Wenger’s leaving party after the men’s last home game.
      During her career she has won eight league titles, three WSL Cups and seven FA Cups, the Champions League once and two Community Shields.

      The 34-year-old made 148 appearances for the Gunners.
      She also put in 140 appearances for England.
      Scott made her debut for the national side in 2004 where she went on to become England’s second-most capped player, winning a silver and bronze medal at the 2009 Euros and 2015 World Cup respectively.
      She was named in Great Britain’s 18-player squad for the 2012 London Olympics and was awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Year’s Honours list for her services to football.

      What has Alex Scott said about presenting SPOTY 2020?
      “Now more than ever it will be amazing to champion those who have stood out this year in their field,” she said.
      “As well as highlighting the unsung heroes who have made a positive difference in 2020 despite how challenging the year has been for so many.”

      Arsenal full-back Alex Scott was awarded an MBE for her services to football in 2017Credit: Instagram

      The 35-year-old is on social media and can be found on Twitter @AlexScott.
      The ex-footballer has 244,000 followers on the social media platform.
      She can also be found on Instagram @alexscott2.
      The former Strictly contestant boasts an impressive 339,000 followers on the popular social media website.

      Alex having the time of her life whilst performing on Strictly Come Dancing

      Alex announced her retirement in 2017 to focus more on her broadcasting careerCredit: Instagram
      How did Alex Scott make TV history?
      Outside of her playing career, Alex is also a TV presenter and pundit for the BBC and Sky.
      Scott retired from football at the end of the 2017 season to focus on her burgeoning broadcasting career.
      She regularly appears on BBC’s Final Score and presents Sky’s Goals on Sunday with Chris Kamara and in 2016, she featured and ended up winning Bear Grylls’ TV show, Mission Survive.
      Aside from media, she started the Alex Scott Academy in 2011 for female footballers aged 16-19.
      Scott became Sky Sports’ first female pundit in 2018 after her time on the BBC team at the Summer 2018 World Cup.

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      Shakan Pitters vs Craig Richards: Start time, live stream FREE, TV channel and undercard for British title fight

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      FANS can watch boxing for free tonight as Shakan Pitters takes on Craig Richards.
      Pitters is defending his British light-heavyweight title against rival Richards, who he has been scheduled to face on multiple occasions before.

      Shakan Pitters will take on Craig Richards tonight in RedditchCredit: Hennessy Sports

      But the fight is finally happening, and with plenty of action on the undercard.
      What time does Pitters vs Richards start?
      Pitters’ defence of his British title will get underway just after 10pm UK time.
      The undercard will begin from around 7.30pm UK time.
      The event will take place at the Fly By Nite studios in Redditch.
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Promoter Mick Hennessy’s show will be shown live on Channel 5, starting with Pitters vs Richards.
      After that fight, the rest of the card, which will have been recorded from earlier in the evening, will be shown.
      To watch the undercard live, you can head to SecondsOut YouTube channel where Michael Hennessy Jr vs Kevin McCauley, Sammy Cantwell vs Stephen Jackson and River Bent vs Troi Coleman will be aired.

      Pitters vs Richards FULL CARD
      Shakan Pitters vs Craig Richards
      River Bent vs Troi Coleman
      Michael Hennessy Jr vs Kevin McCauley
      Stephen McKenna vs Des Newton
      Idris Virgo vs Kearon Thomas
      Brett McGinty vs Jan Ardon
      Sammy Cantwell vs Stephen Jackson
      What Mick Hennessy has said…
      “I’m delighted to announce that Pitters versus Richards is finally on,” said Hennessy.
      “This is a great fight that the public really want to see and I believe we could be in for a real treat with these two proud warriors.
      “Shakan isn’t taking an easy first defence and he said that he would put the title on the line against [Richards] first if [Pitters] defeated Sugden and he’s done that.

      Richards’ only loss came against Frank Buglioni in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association
      “I know that Craig will be really up for the fight, he was devastated to pull out of the first fight and will now be desperate to get his hands on the British title.
      “After the last two shows on Channel 5 with the barnstormers between Dilmaghani and Ziani and Fonseca, I have a feeling Pitters vs. Richards could match them.” More

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      Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full undercard for massive world title fight

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      CANELO ALVAREZ and Callum Smith go head-to-head this weekend in a huge world title showdown.
      Alvarez last beat Sergey Kovalev in his move up to light-heavyweight 13 months ago – but the coronavirus pandemic and a legal battle with former promoters Golden Boy has kept him out of the ring until now.

      Smith is six inches taller than Canelo with an eight-inch reach advantageCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
      (Ad) Watch the fight HERE exclusively live on DAZN for just £1.99.
      The Mexican start was supposed to take on Brit Billy Joe Saunders in May, but will now face 168 lbs WBA and Ring Magazine titleholder Smith instead.
      What time will Canelo vs Smith start in the UK?
      Alvarez’s long-awaited return to the ring will take place on Saturday, December 19.
      The bout should get underway in the early hours of Sunday morning in the UK, between 4.30-5am GMT.
      Coverage of the event, which includes undercard fights, will begin at around 1am.
      The fight will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

      Canelo and Smith will fight for the WBA, WBC and The Ring super-middleweight titlesCredit: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
      What channel is Canelo vs Smith and can it be live streamed?
      Canelo vs Smith will be shown on DAZN UK.
      DAZN is a streaming service which has been used in multiple territories across the globe thus far, with its main focus being boxing in the U.S.
      But they’ve now expanded to over 200 countries, including the UK, where the price has been set at just £1.99 a month to begin with.
      You can download the DAZN app onto your Smart TV, mobile device or tablet.
      To subscribe to DAZN UK, you can click HERE.
      Canelo vs Smith FULL CARD
      Canelo Alvarez vs. Callum Smith
      Marc Castro v TBA
      Alexis Espino vs Ashton Sykes
      Austin Williams vs Isiah Jones
      Christian Alan Gomez Duran vs Angel Hernandez
      Alexis Moline v TBA
      Raymond Ford v Robert Greenwood
      KNOCKOUT OFFER: GET ALVAREZ AT 6/1 OR SMITH AT 33/1 NEW CUSTOMERS & UK ONLY| 18+| T&Cs APPLY

      What have the fighters said?
      “I’m very happy to return to the ring and continue to make history,” Canelo said.

      “I am motivated to continue to be the best, and I look forward to fighting Callum Smith, who is one of the best at 168 lbs.”
      Smith added: “I have wanted a big fight since becoming world champion, so I am pleased that during these challenging times we can deliver to the fans a fight between the very best in the division.
      “I truly believe I [will] beat him and will prove that 168 lbs is my division.”
      Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in payment to The Sun. More