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      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: UK start time, date, live stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE world title bout

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      BOXING gets even bigger this year as Anthony Joshua prepares to take on Kubrat Pulev in a huge heavyweight clash in front of 1,000 fans at Wembley Arena.
      Joshua will be defending his WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles against the Bulgarian, who he was first scheduled to face over three years ago.

      How the fighters compare ahead of their heavyweight bout

      The fight is a big one for Joshua, who can all but secure a money-spinning pair of bouts with Tyson Fury with an emphatic win.
      When is Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev?
      The fight is scheduled to take place on December 12.
      It was originally scheduled for June 20 but the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to those plans.
      What time does Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev start?
      Fight night will likely get underway at around 5pm with some undercard bouts live on Facebook.
      Joshua vs Pulev can be expected to start at around 10.30pm UK time on December 12.

      Joshua won back his WBA, WBO and IBF titles from Andy Ruiz Jr in DecemberCredit: PA:Press Association
      What channel is it on and can it believe streamed?
      Joshua vs Pulev will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office.
      The price of the pay-per-view has been set at £24.95, which is more than usual for a PPV event.
      The event can be live streamed from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      What has been said?
      “I have been watching his fights carefully. He has a good style and he is a good specimen, but he has not shown any mental toughness,” Pulev said.
      “Yes, he has skills, but he hasn’t shown the mental strength. This is something from within, in the blood of a man, and he does not have it.
      “Whatever mental toughness he’s got, I know I’m the harder person. This is the difference – my toughness will prevail.”

      But Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has said his man will do the business on fight night.
      “I went to see him yesterday, he looked absolutely sensational,” Hearn told Sky Sports.
      “He’s learning, he’s punching so hard, so sharp, so fast. I think this is going to be a tough fight against Kubrat Pulev. I also think he is going to absolutely destroy him.
      “I think he’s going to break him down, he’s going to dissect him, and he’s going to punish him. I think you’re going to see a statement.

      Joshua and Pulev were scheduled to fight in 2017 before the latter pulled outCredit: Reuters
      Joshua vs Pulev FULL CARD so far
      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev
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      World Cup 2022 qualifying draw: Date, confirmed pots, UK start time, live stream FREE, TV channel for European groups

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      THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on!
      It may feel like a long time until the finals in around two years time, but qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it’s time for European nations to discover their fate.

      England are in Pot 1 while Wales are in Pot 2, with Pot 3 containing Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
      When is World Cup qualifying draw?

      A total of thirteen nations from Europe will make it through to the finals in Qatar once qualifying is complete.
      55 teams will go into the hat for the qualifying draw and be sorted into ten groups.
      The draw will be held in Zurich on Monday, December 7.
      It will begin at 5pm GMT.
      The 55 teams will be split in six different Pots, with ten in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
      The teams will be drawn into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
      England are in Pot 1, while Wales are in Pot 2 after their excellent performance in the Nations League.

      Qatar is set to host the tournament for the very first timeCredit: AFP
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      As yet, TV coverage is still to be confirmed in the UK.
      But you can watch the draw for FREE on Uefa’s official website.

      South American nations have already begun their qualifying campaignCredit: Reuters
      The governing body will be providing a streaming link which allow you to watch on your mobile, tablet or PC.
      And here on SunSport we’ll be running a dedicated LIVE BLOG from Switzerland so you don’t miss a thing.

      Confirmed pots
      Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
      Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
      Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
      Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
      Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
      Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

      England will be hoping to go one better than they did in 2018, where they crashed out in the semi-finalsCredit: EPA
      World Cup key dates
      Qualifying dates
      Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
      Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
      Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
      Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
      Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
      Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
      Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
      Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
      Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
      Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
      Play-off dates
      Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
      Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
      Tournament dates
      21 November to December 18, 2022 More

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      Liverpool vs Wolves FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news for TONIGHT’S Premier League clash

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      LIVERPOOL welcome Wolves to Anfield as Jurgen Klopp’s side look to get back to winning ways.
      The reigning champions were denied by a stoppage time penalty against Brighton last time out, prompting a furious reaction in Klopp’s post-match media interview.

      Klopp was unhappy after Liverpool conceded a late penalty against BrightonCredit: Reuters

      Wolves meanwhile continue to impress and are looking for back-to-back away wins after seeing off Arsenal at the Emirates.
      When is Liverpool vs Wolves?
      This Premier League clash is all set for Sunday, December 6.
      Kick-off on Merseyside is at 7.15pm GMT.
      When Wolves visited this ground last season, they were beaten 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike from Sadio Mane.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on Amazon Prime Video.
      A streaming only service, highlights will be shown on Match of the Day 2 at 10.35pm.
      Click here to grab a free 30-day trial to Amazon Prime and tune into the match.

      What is the team news?
      Both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Naby Keita are making good progress in training and could make their return on Sunday.
      Alisson is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, while Thiago remains a game-time decision.
      Wolves are without Raul Jimenez who suffered a horrific head injury against Arsenal.
      Match odds
      Liverpool to win – 8/15
      Draw – 16/5
      Wolves victory – 11/2
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      F1 Sakhir Grand Prix: UK start time TONIGHT, TV channel, live stream, FULL race schedule

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      AFTER one of the most dramatic Grand Prix’s of recent years last weekend, F1 has remained in Bahrain for another go.
      Romain Grosjean miraculously escaped serious injury after a horrendous fireball crash last Sunday, before Lance Stroll flipped his car when the race restarted.

      Grosjean walked away from one of the worst F1 crashes in recent years – and the Halo system has been praised Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Eventually, it was the familiar sight of Lewis Hamilton taking the chequered flag – but we will definitely have a new winner at Sahkir after the Brit was ruled out after testing positive for coronavirus.
      When is Sakhir Grand Prix?
      Sunday, December 6 sees the big race go off at 5.10pm GMT.
      Practice 1 and 2 were on Friday and George Russell – in for Hamilton – went fastest in the Mercedes.
      Qualifying was on Saturday, December 5 – with Russell’s Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas taking pole.
      The race weekend follows a familiar format with Practice 1 and 2 on day one, Practice 3 and qualifying day two before the race on day three.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can watch all of the weekend’s action live on Sky Sports F1.
      If you don’t have a Sky account, grab a NOW TV pass from £9.99 to stream on a number of devices.

      Race schedule
      Friday, December 4
      Practice 1 – 1.30pm to 3pm GMT
      Practice 2 – 5.30pm to 7pm
      Saturday, December 5
      Practice 3 – 2pm to 3pm
      Qualifying – 5pm
      Sunday, December 6
      Race – 5.10pm More

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      Amazon Prime football FREE – how to watch Premier League game TONIGHT via live stream online and on TV

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      AMAZON PRIME returns with Premier League action tonight.
      The streaming giants made a stellar debut last season, with fans praising the HD picture and sound options provided.

      Part of a £90million deal Amazon signed with the Premier League will see them show 20 matches a season in the UK for the next three years.
      How can I watch it?
      Existing and new Prime members can watch the Premier League games on a wide range of devices.
      This includes the Prime Video app, across mobile, Fire TV, games consoles, Virgin’s V6 TV Box, BT TV, TalkTalk TV, Apple TV, Chromecast and online.

      Fans can even watch the action on Prime Video in 4K Ultra HD at no extra cost.
      What are the tech requirements?
      To watch Amazon Prime you need a minimum 1mb broadband connection to stream one game at a time in standard definition.
      As the quality increases, so does the strain on your internet connection – and it’s advisable to have an unlimited package with your ISP.
      Whilst you’ll need a 4mb connection to stream in HD or 25mb (preferably Fibre) to watch in 4K Ultra HD.
      Many Smart TV’s have the Prime app built in – make sure you’re connected via Wifi or an Ethernet cable to get the best out of your connection and avoid potential buffering issues.

      You can watch up to three matches at the same time on different devicesCredit: PA:Press Association

      How can I watch it for free?

      Non members can start a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime – which will grant them access to all of the action.
      You can then cancel at any time.

      Amazon Prime then costs £7.99 per month or £79 for the year.
      What extra features are included with Amazon Prime?
      Fans can see every goal from every game immediately in the Goals Centre when there was multiple fixtures on.
      Amazon Prime members can stream up to THREE matches on different devices at the same time.
      Each match will have its own on-screen pundits, build-up and post-match analysis.
      When is Liverpool vs Wolves?
      Liverpool vs Wolves on Amazon Prime is all set for Sunday, December 6.
      Kick-off on Merseyside is at 7.15pm GMT.
      When Wolves visited this ground last season, they were beaten 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike from Sadio Mane. More

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      Kubrat Pulev record, wins, losses and when did the Bulgarian turn pro?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is back in the ring after 12 months away from the sport.
      And in his way at Wembley Arena is Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev who is challenging for Joshua’s WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles.

      How the fighters compare ahead of the big bout
      What is Kubrat Pulev’s record?

      Pulev, 39, has a record of 28 wins (14 by K.O) and 1 defeat from his 29 pro bouts.
      He turned pro in 2009 after a successful amateur career and is a two-time European heavyweight champion.
      Joshua will be the fourth Brit has has faced.
      Pulev holds victories over Michael Sprott, Derek Chisora and Hughie Fury.

      Kubrat Pulev is next up for JoshuaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      When did he fight for a world title?
      Pulev’s only defeat came the last time he challenged for a world title.
      He was beaten via knockout by Wladimir Klitschko in brutal fashion as the Ukrainian retained his IBF title in Hamburg in November 2014.
      When is Joshua vs Pulev?
      Joshua vs Pulev takes place on Saturday, December 12.
      Wembley Arena, with 1,000 socially-distanced fans, plays host.

      It is expected the main event will start at around 10pm GMT, depending on the outcome of the undercard fights.

      Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev finally fight on December 12
      What live stream and TV channel is it on?
      Joshua vs Pulev will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office.
      The event will cost £24.95 to purchase.

      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      Promoter Eddie Hearn is seeking a replacement for Lawrence Okolie after Krzysztof Glowacki tested positive for coronavirus.
      The pair were set to fight for the vacant WBO world cruiserweight title, though Hearn says Okolie will still be on the card against a late replacement.
      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev (WBA, IBF, WBO heavyweight title)
      Lawrence Okolie vs TBA (cruiserweight)
      Hughie Fury vs Mariusz Wach (heavyweight)
      Martin Bakole vs Sergey Kuzmin (heavyweight)
      Souleymane Cissokho vs Kieron Conway (light-middleweight)
      Qais Ashfaq vs Ashley Lane (super-bantamweight)
      Ramla Ali vs Vanesa Caballero (featherweight) More

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      Errol Spence vs Danny Garcia: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for TONIGHT’S world title bout

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      ERROL SPENCE JR faces Danny Garcia in a huge welterweight world title fight.
      Spence Jr hasn’t been in the ring since he crashed his Ferrari in a horror accident last year following his victory over Shawn Porter.

      How the fighters compare ahead of their world title clash

      But he’s getting straight back in there with one of the toughest fighters in the division in Danny Garcia.
      Spence Jr’s WBC and IBF world welterweight titles will be on the line in what should be a pulsating contest.

      Spence Jr is the WBC and IBF welterweight world championCredit: AP:Associated Press
      What time does it start in the UK?
      Errol Spence Jr vs Danny Garcia takes place on Saturday, December 5.
      Expect the ring walks from around 4am UK time into the early hours of Sunday.
      The bout will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
      There will be around 11,000 socially-distanced fans in attendance.

      Spence Jr’s last fight was against Shawn Porter in September 2019Credit: AP:Associated Press
      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
      Errol Spence Jr vs Danny Garcia will be shown on Premier Sports here in the UK.
      You can sign up to their monthly payment option, which will set you back £11.99.
      The action can be streamed from a mobile or tablet device or cast straight onto a smart TV.

      What have they said?
      Spence: “I picked Danny Garcia so that I could rise to the occasion.
      I’m still the top dog in the division. Fighting Danny will show how great a fighter I am.

      “Danny’s dad gets me hyped up talking about his son coming forward, throwing a lot of punches and taking the belts from me.”
      Garcia: “On December 5, no stone will be unturned. We’re going to give it 110% and take these titles from him in his hometown.
      “I’ve been an underdog my whole career. I’m used to playing that role. I just have to go in there and be myself. I have to believe in myself 100% and fight round by round. I’m going to show what a true champion is made of.”

      Garcia will be looking to become a two-weight world champion Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Who is on the undercard?
      Sebastian Fundora vs Jorge Cota
      Josesito Lopez vs Francisco Santana
      Julio Ceja vs Eduardo Ramirez More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE world title bout

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      BOXING gets even bigger this year as Anthony Joshua prepares to take on Kubrat Pulev in a huge heavyweight clash in front of 1,000 fans at Wembley Arena.
      Joshua will be defending his WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles against the Bulgarian, who he was scheduled to face over three years ago.

      How the fighters compare ahead of their heavyweight bout

      The fight is a big one for Joshua, who can all but secure a money-spinning pair of bouts with Tyson Fury with an emphatic win.
      When is Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev?
      The fight is scheduled to take place on December 12.
      It was originally scheduled for June 20 but the coronavirus pandemic put a halt to those plans.
      What time does Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev start?
      Fight night will likely get underway at around 5pm with some undercard bouts live on Facebook.
      Joshua vs Pulev can be expected to start at around 10.30pm UK time on December 12.

      Joshua won back his WBA, WBO and IBF titles from Andy Ruiz Jr in DecemberCredit: PA:Press Association
      What channel is it on and can it believe streamed?
      Joshua vs Pulev will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office.
      The price of the pay-per-view has been set at £24.95, which is more than usual for a PPV event.
      The event can be live streamed from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      What has been said?
      “I have been watching his fights carefully. He has a good style and he is a good specimen, but he has not shown any mental toughness,” Pulev said.
      “Yes, he has skills, but he hasn’t shown the mental strength. This is something from within, in the blood of a man, and he does not have it.
      “Whatever mental toughness he’s got, I know I’m the harder person. This is the difference – my toughness will prevail.”

      But Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has said his man will do the business on fight night.
      “I went to see him yesterday, he looked absolutely sensational,” Hearn told Sky Sports.
      “He’s learning, he’s punching so hard, so sharp, so fast. I think this is going to be a tough fight against Kubrat Pulev. I also think he is going to absolutely destroy him.
      “I think he’s going to break him down, he’s going to dissect him, and he’s going to punish him. I think you’re going to see a statement.

      Joshua and Pulev were scheduled to fight in 2017 before the latter pulled outCredit: Reuters
      Joshua vs Pulev FULL CARD so far
      Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev
      Lawrence Okolie vs Krzysztof Głowacki – FIGHT OFF
      Martin Bakole vs Sergei Kuzmin
      Hughie Fury vs Mariusz Wach More