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      Boxing schedule: Fight dates, undercards, results as Joshua faces Pulev, Canelo vs Smith and Spence vs Garcia

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      BOXING has taken its fair share of punishment this year – but the sport is set to finish 2020 with a bang as a raft of massive bouts are yet to come.
      Anthony Joshua takes on Kubrat Pulev in December, defending his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world titles, while Errol Spence Jr faces Danny Garcia in a tough fight just a year after his horror Ferrari crash.

      Boxing finishes with a bang to end 2020, with Joshua, Alvarez and Spence in action

      Anthony Joshua was supposed to face Kubrat Pulev back in October 2017Credit: Reuters

      And if that wasn’t enough, arguably the biggest star in the sport Canelo Alvarez is in action just days before Christmas.
      Check out SunSport’s boxing schedule for the rest of 2020 below…
      Major fight dates
      December 5 – Arlington, Texas
      Errol Spence Jr (C) vs Danny Garcia (12 rounds – welterweight, WBC & IBF world titles)
      December 12 – London, England

      Anthony Joshua (C) vs Kubrat Pulev (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBA, WBO & IBF world titles)
      December 18 – Hollywood, Florida
      Gennadiy Golovkin (C) vs Kamil Szeremeta (12 rounds – middleweight IBF, IBO world titles)
      December 19 – San Antonio, Texas
      Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith (C) (12 rounds – super-middleweight, WBA & Ring Magazine titles)
      January 2 – Venue: TBC
      Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell (12 rounds – lightweight)

      Daniel Dubois takes on Joe Joyce on November 28Credit: PA:Press Association
      Full boxing schedule 2020
      November 27 – Hollywood, Florida (DAZN UK beta)

      Daniel Jacobs def. Gabriel Rosado SD 12 (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Daniyar Yeleussinov def. Julius Indongo TKO2 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Magomedrasul Majidov def. Sahret Delgado TKO3 (8 rounds – heavyweight)
      Emmanuel Tagoe def. Mason Menard MD 10 (10 rounds – lightweight)
      Nikita Ababiy def. Brandon Maddox UD 6 (6 rounds – middleweight)

      Daniel Jacobs takes on rival Gabe Rosado on November 27Credit: USA TODAY Sports
      November 26 – Nakhon Sawan, Thailand
      Panya Pradabsri def. Wanheng Menayothin UD12 (C) (12 rounds – strawweight, WBC world title)
      November 27 – Nantes, France
      Tony Yoka def. Christian Hammer UD 10 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      November 27 – Culiacan, Mexico
      Julio Cesar Chavez Jr def. Nicolas Masseroni TKO4 (10 rounds – light heavyweight)
      November 28 – London, England (BT Sport)
      Joe Joyce (C) def. Daniel Dubois (C) KO10 (12 rounds – heavyweight, British, Commonwealth, European titles)
      Hamzah Sheeraz def. Guido Nicolas Pitto TKO10 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Jack Catterall def. Abderrazak Houya UD10 (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      David Adeleye def. Danny Whittaker TKO2 (6 rounds – heavyweight)
      Jack Massey def. Mohammad Ali Bayat Farid UD8 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Joshua Frankham def. MJ Hall (4 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Louie Lynn def. Paul Holt (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Mitchell Barton def. Matt Gordon (4 rounds – heavyweight)
      November 28 – Los Angeles, California (BT Sport Box Office)
      Mike Tyson DREW w/ Roy Jones Jr (Exhibition, 8 rounds – heavyweight)
      Jake Paul def. Nate Robinson KO2 (6 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Badou Jake def. Blake McKernon (8 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      Mike Tyson returns to the ring on November 28 vs Roy Jones Jr Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      December 2 – Wakefield, England (Sky Sports)
      Jazza Dickens def. Ryan Walsh UD10 (10 rounds – featherweights, Golden Contract tournament final)
      Ricards Bolotniks def. Serge Michel TKO10 (10 rounds – light-heavyweight, Golden Contract tournament final)
      December 3 – Hollywood, California
      Brandon Adams def. Sunny Duversonne KO2 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Brian Ceballo def. Larry Gomez UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      December 4 – London, England (Sky Sports)
      Billy Joe Saunders (C) vs Martin Murray (12 rounds, super-middleweight, WBO world title)
      Kieron Conway vs. Kieran Smith (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      James Tennyson vs Josh O’Reilly (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Zach Parker vs Cesar Nunez (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Donte Dixon vs Angelo Dragone (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Shannon Courtenay vs Dorota Norek (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Lerrone Richards vs TBA (10 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Lewis Edmondson vs John Telford (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      Billy Joe Saunders defends his WBO super-middleweight world title on December 4Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      December 5 – Arlington, Texas (Premier Sports)
      Errol Spence Jr (C) vs Danny Garcia (12 rounds – welterweight, WBC & IBF world titles)
      Sebastian Fundora vs Jorge Cota (12 rounds, super-welterweight)
      Josesito Lopez vs Francisco Santana (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Julio Ceja vs Eduardo Ramirez (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Kyrone Davis vs Juan Macias Montiel (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Miguel Flores vs Isaac Avelar (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Fernando Garcia vs Juan Tapia (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Frank Martin vs Donte Strayhorn (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Vito Mielnicki Jr vs Steven Pulluaim (6 rounds – welterweight)
      Burley Brooks vs Marco Delgado (6 rounds – super-middleweight)
      December 5 – London, England (BT Sport)
      Lyndon Arthur (C) vs Anthony Yarde (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, Commonwealth title)
      Willy Hutchinson vs Lennox Clarke (12 rounds – super-middleweight, vacant British & Commonwealth titles)

      Errol Spence holds the WBC and IBF world welterweight titles Credit: AP:Associated Press
      December 11 – Redditch, England (Channel 5)
      Sam Eggington vs. Ashley Theophane, 10 or 12 rounds, junior middleweights
      Kaisee Benjamin vs Ben Fields (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Stephen McKenna vs TBA (6 – rounds super-lightweight)
      Aaron McKenna vs TBA (6 – rounds super-welterweight)
      Michael Hennessy Jr vs Dale Arrowsmith (6 round – super-welterweight)
      Idris Virgo vs Kearon Thoma,( 4 rounds – middleweight)
      December 12 – London (Sky Sports Box Office)
      Anthony Joshua (C) vs Kubrat Pulev (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBA, WBO & IBF world titles)
      Krzysztof Glowacki vs Lawrence Okolie (12 rounds – cruiserweight, vacant WBO world title)
      Hughie Fury vs Mariusz Wach (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Martin Bakole vs Sergey Kuzmin (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Souleymane Cissokho vs Kieron Conway (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

      Anthony Joshua defends his titles against Kubrat Pulev on December 12Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      December 12 – Uncasville, Connecticut (Premier Sports)
      Chris Colbert (C) vs Jaime Arboleda (12 rounds – super-featherweight, WBA interim title)
      Matt Korobov vs Ronald Ellis (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Richardson Hitchins vs Argenis Mendez (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      December 12 – Las Vegas, Nevada (Fite TV)
      Shakur Stevenson vs Toka Kahn Clary (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Felix Verdejo vs Masayoshi Nakatani (10 rounds – lightweight)
      Edgar Berlanga vs. TBA (8 rounds – super middleweight)
      December 16 – Sydney, Australia
      Tim Tszyu vs Bowyn Morgan (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Paul Gallen vs Mark Hunt (6 rounds – heavyweight)
      December 18 – Redditch, England
      Shakan Pitters (C) vs Craig Richards (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, British title)
      River Bent vs. Troy Coleman (8 rounds – middleweight)
      Sammy Cantwell vs. TBA (8 rounds – super-flyweight)
      Stephen McKenna vs. TBA (6 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Michael Hennessy Jr. vs. TBA (6 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Idris Virgo vs. TBA (4 rounds – middleweight)
      Brett McGinty vs. TBA (4 rounds – middleweight)
      December 18 – Hollywood, Florida (DAZN UK)
      Gennadiy Golovkin (C) vs Kamil Szeremeta (12 rounds – middleweight IBF, IBO world titles)
      December 19 – San Antonio, Texas (DAZN UK)
      Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith (C) (12 rounds – super-middleweight, WBA & Ring Magazine world titles)

      Canelo Alvarez hasn’t been in the ring since a KO win over Sergey Kovalev last yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      December 19 – Uncasville, Connecticut (Premier Sports)
      Nonito Donaire vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez (12 rounds – bantamweight, vacant WBC title)
      Jaron Ennis vs. Thomas Dulorme (10 rounds – welterweight)

      Nonito Donaire will look to win the WBC bantamweight world title on December 19Credit: PA:Press Association

      December 19 – Torrelavega, Spain
      Sergio Martinez vs Jussi Koivula (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Sergio Garcia (C) vs Andranik Hakobyan (12 rounds – super-welterweight, European title)
      Angel Moreno vs Mohammed Obbadi (12 rounds – flyweight, vacant European title)
      Kiko Martinez vs Pedro Gomes (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Jon Fernandez vs Abdessamad Nechchad (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Bernard Angelo Torres vs Costin Ion (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Kent Erik Baadstad vs David Trallero (4 rounds – heavyweight)
      December 26 – Los Angeles, California
      Julian “J Rock” Williams vs TBA (12 rounds, super-welterweight)
      James Kirkland vs Mark Anthony Hernande (10 rounds, middleweight)
      Darmani Rock vs TBA (10 rounds, heavyweight)
      Omar Juarez vs TBA (6 or 8 rounds, super-lightwight)
      Chavez Barrientes vs TBA (6 rounds, featherweight)
      Angel Barrientes vs TBA (6 rounds, super-bantamweight)
      December 31 – Tokyo, Japan
      Kazuto Ioka (C) vs Kosei Tanaka (12 rounds, super-flyweight, WBO world title)
      January 2 – Venue: TBC
      Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell (12 rounds – lightweight) More

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      World Cup qualifying draw: Pots, date, 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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      West Ham vs Man Utd: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for TODAY’S Premier League clash

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      WEST HAM and their fans welcome Manchester United to the London Stadium with both sides searching for a fourth-consecutive Premier League win.
      David Moyes’ side are in superb form having seen off Aston Villa, Sheffield United and Fulham in their last three top-flight matches.

      Bruno Fernandes has been in superb form for UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Man Utd meanwhile kept their winning run going with a terrific comeback against Southampton last weekend, with Edinson Cavani netting a stoppage time winner.
      When is West Ham vs Man Utd?
      This Premier League clash is set for TODAY – Saturday, December 5.
      Kick-off is at 5.30pm GMT.
      When United last visited this ground, they were beaten 2-0 back in September 2019.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League and Ultra HD.
      Coverage begins at 5.15pm.
      If you’re not a Sky subscriber, grab a NOW TV pass to stream from £9.99.

      What is the team news?
      Marcus Rashford is a game-time decision for United after being force off against PSG with a shoulder injury.
      Mason Greenwood look likely step in if Rashford couldn’t play, while Luke Shaw looks set to miss out.

      How Man Utd could line-up vs West Ham on Saturday
      David De Gea, Alex Teles, Paul Pogba and Donny van de Beek are all back fit and available.
      West Ham have almost a completely clear bill of health, with Andriy Yarmolenko their only doubt after his positive coronavirus test in November.

      Michail Antonio came back against Aston Villa but might start on the bench if not fully fit.
      Match odds
      West Ham to win – 5/2
      Draw – 13/5
      Man Utd victory – evens
      Both teams to score – 8/13
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.

      GOOD AFTERNOON
      Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League match between West Ham and Manchester United.
      It’s a squad of happy Hammers that await the visitors at the London Stadium with the high-flying hosts having won their last three league games.
      Yet they were fortunate to pick up three points against Aston Villa on Monday, relying on slow-starting opponents, a missed penalty and large, late slice of VAR luck.
      Nevertheless, David Moyes has never had it so good during his two spells in charge of West Ham, and another victory against his former employers this evening would lift his side temporarily to third.
      Michail Antonio is out again, having succumbed to a hamstring strain on Monday night, so expect Sebastian Haller to start up top; Andriy Yarmolenko could return after recovering from coronavirus.
      United may have been softened by PSG at Old Trafford in midweek, but they remain a force to be reckoned with on their travels.
      Their away from has been brilliant in the second half of this year, and they currently find themselves on a club record run of eight consecutive away victories in the Premier League.
      They’ve made a habit of doing it the hard way too, winning the last four from behind; the 3-2 win at Southampton last Sunday came after they trailed by two goals at half-time.
      Bruno Fernandes was brilliant in that comeback at St Mary’s while Edinson Cavani showed his class with two goals off the bench, a performance only soured by his Instagram indiscretion that followed.
      Marcus Rashford is set to continue up front despite an ongoing shoulder issue, but defenders Luke Shaw and Phil Jones remain unavailable for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      We’ll have confirmation of the two teams shortly with kick-off at the London Stadium to come at 5.30pm.

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      Chelsea vs Leeds: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off and team news for TONIGHT’S Premier League match

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      CHELSEA host Leeds tonight in a mouth-watering Premier League clash.
      The Blues head into the match buzzing from their 4-0 Champions League win over Sevilla which included Olivier Giroud scoring ALL four goals.

      Olivier Giroud is pushing for a starting spot
      When is Chelsea vs Leeds?
      Chelsea vs Leeds takes place on Saturday, December 5 with an 8pm kick-off.
      Stamford Bridge plays host.
      There will be 2,000 fans in attendance at the Bridge.
      What TV channel is Chelsea vs Leeds on?
      Chelsea vs Leeds will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
      Sky begin their coverage at 7.45pm following West Ham vs Man Utd.
      Those without a Sky subscription can grab a Now TV day pass from £9.99.
      Alternatively, listen to all of the action LIVE on talkSPORT
      What is the team news?

      Ben Chilwell is expected to start for Chelsea after recovering from an ankle problem.
      Boss Frank Lampard has the decision to make of whether to start Giroud after his midweek goals or start Tammy Abraham up front.

      Defender Diego Llorente could return from injury for Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds.

      What have they said?
      Frank Lampard, Chelsea manager on striker Olivier Giroud’s case to start against Leeds: “He’s certainly made a case. He couldn’t do anymore [against Sevilla].

      “We will have to see, because it’s such a tight turnaround, but of course four goals is hard to ignore.
      “It wasn’t just his goals but his whole performance was brilliant and we had a lot of balance in our attacking play tonight.” More

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      F1 Sakhir Grand Prix qualifying: UK start time, 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 practice?
      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.
      Practice 1 and 2 were on Friday and George Russell – in for Hamilton – went fastest in the Mercedes.
      Qualifying is set for 5pm GMT on Saturday, December 5.
      Sunday, December 6 sees the big race go off at 5.10pm GMT.
      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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      Joshua vs Pulev undercard: Lawrence Okolie in action, Martin Bakole vs Serguy Kuzmin and Hughie Fury vs Mariusz Wach

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to the ring to face Kubrat Pulev in a huge heavyweight bout on December 12.
      Joshua hasn’t been in action since December 2019, when he beat Andy Ruiz Jr on points in Saudi Arabia.

      Anthony Joshua is in action on December 12 against Kubrat PulevCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      He’ll defend his WBA, WBO and IBF titles against Bulgarian brute Pulev in front of 1,000 fans, as supporters return to boxing events for the first time since March.
      AJ is hoping to secure a big fight with Tyson Fury in 2021.
      What channel is Joshua vs Pulev on?
      To watch Joshua’s huge clash with Pulev, you’ll have to purchase the event on Sky Sports Box Office, which you can do HERE.
      The night’s action will set you back £24.95.
      The action can be streamed from the Sky Sports Box Office app, which can be downloaded onto a mobile or tablet device.
      What time does it start in the UK?
      The undercard action should get underway from around 6pm GMT, with Joshua and Pulev’s fight to begin at around 10.30pm.
      The event will take place at Wembley Arena.
      There will be 1,000 fans in attendance.

      Anthony Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia last year Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joshua vs Pulev FULL CARD
      Lawrence Okolie was set to face Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO cruiserweight title but Glowacki has tested positive for coronavirus so that fight is off.
      Promoter Eddie 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)
      What the fighters have said
      “It’s going to be intimate; it’s going to be closed circuit,” Joshua said.
      “You won’t have to worry about your missus having a pint of beer chucked on her head or 15 guys by the side of you getting into a fight.
      “It’s not bad. The pressure is off, you can get in your rhythm. And I think I need that sometimes. I am under a lot of pressure. I am physically good but mentally you have to stay strong.

      “This year has been good to unload a lot of pressure and you have to take fighting in front of 1,000 fans as a positive.”

      Pulev has 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.
      “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.” More

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      What is the Rainbow Laces campaign, do all Premier League players have to wear them and where can I buy them?

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      THE rainbow laces campaign is back this weekend with both football and rugby battling homophobia in sport.
      The campaign aims to raise awareness and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender players and fans.

      The rainbow laces that the players will be wearingCredit: Getty Images

      The Premier League will see players and referees wearing the laces whilst rugby union will also support the campaign..
      When did the campaign start?
      The Rainbow Laces campaign began in 2013 and was launched by LGBT equality charity Stonewall.
      What is the Rainbow Laces campaign?
      The movement began because Stonewall look to fight homophobia, biophobia and transphobia in sport.
      They claim that 72 per cent football fans have heard anti-LGBT remarks at games over the last five years.

      And that one in five 18 to 24-year-olds say they would be embarrassed if their favourite player came out.
      The plan is for the campaign to raise awareness and tackle the present problem within sport.

      Will all players be wearing Rainbow Laces?
      Football clubs from the Premier League down to the football league will take part in the Rainbow Laces campaign.
      Some rugby players had chosen not to wear rainbow laces in the past but it was because they believed it could affect their performance on the field.

      According to Wales Online, players who kick the ball frequently are not required to wear them.
      Where can you buy the Rainbow Laces?
      You can purchase the laces for yourself for just £2.99 on Stonewall’s website.
      As well as having the freedom to make a donation, you can also buy other products to support the campaign.
      Accessories range from captain’s armbands, mugs, posters, cuff links and also a bandana for your dog. More

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

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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