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      Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan LIVE RESULT: Eubank wrestled to floor FOUR times in wild fight as both deducted points

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      HARLEM EUBANK has made legendary boxing uncle Chris proud once again after BEATING French star Nurali Erdogan by a unanimous decision.But Eubank survived a point deduction and a huge gash above the eye to come out on top.And it means he has stretched his unbeaten record to 20-0-0.RESULT: Eubank beat ErdoganFREE live stream: My5TV channel: Channel 5CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Walker Dome with our live blog below…Eubank: Erdogan just wanted to tie up!During his post-fight interview ringside, Harlem Eubank gave the feeling this was a bittersweet return. 378 days out of the ring, the headline attraction boxed nicely enough to win a scrappy contest and perhaps more importantly “felt strong” against a big welterweight.“He just wanted to tie up, it was a tricky style and very frustrating but I’m happy, got the cleaner punches in up close, grabbing made it difficult but I got the cleaner work in and outside,” he stressed.“We’re ready for a big year ahead, excited for what’s next. It [the cut near his right eye] will heal up in a few weeks and we’ll be back to business,” he laughs. As you do.Copy linkCopiedHarlem’s emotional interviewThe boxer gave SunSport a tear-soaked interview to discuss the tragic passing of cousin Sebastian and his father Simon.Seb – who Harlem was extremely close to thanks to a shared love of martial arts and spiritualism –  suffered a heart attack in Dubai in 2021.And last year Harlem’s dad Simon died aged 61 after a gut-wrenching battle with dementia that the tough former fighter just could not win.There have been such dark days in the family but the 30-year-old Brighton ace has beautifully explained how they are now trying to live all together in the light.”Chris Sr in a good place right now,” he beamed.”He, like all of us, went through a very tough time. He has had to deal with some very painful things.”Maybe he was exploited a bit, around that time and put in the limelight when he shouldn’t have been.”He went through a dark time but he has come through the other side now.”And it is great to see Chris Eubank Sr in true Chris Eubank form.”It’s difficult. It’s something that stays with you. I don’t think you ever overcome it, it stays with you.”Copy linkCopied’Big name’ for Harlem nextHarlem Eubank’s promoter Nisse Sauerland said last night his star will be up against a big name opponent next up.Sauerland said: “We’re working on opponents, it’ll be a big name and a step-up, something to look forward to. I saw him at the hotel today and he looked so excited, like it was his birthday tonight, good to be back.”Is a fight against Adam Azim back on?Copy linkCopiedHarlem looking ahead to 2025Harlem Eubank spoke of the big 2025 in store for him after what was a frustrating night against Nurali Erdogan in Newcastle.Eubank said: “He just wanted to tie up, it was a tricky style and very frustrating but I’m happy, got the cleaner punches in up close, grabbing made it difficult but I got the cleaner work in and outside,“We’re ready for a big year ahead, excited for what’s next. It [the cut near his right eye] will heal up in a few weeks and we’ll be back to business.” Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedNeeding to tread carefully…While it’s easy to dismiss this as little more than banishing ring rust after a long layoff, we still don’t know where Harlem Eubank stands as far as world-level contention. Couple that with now moving to welter, a deceptively difficult division among the elite, you have an established guy with a famous surname people will gravitate towards.Yet bouts like these, his R11 TKO win over Timo Schwarzkopf and UD10 win against Miguel Antin across the past 20 months just exemplify examples he must learn from under coach Charlie Beatt, too many preventable tendencies that will be exposed against sharper boxers.He should’ve been deducted a point much earlier and got away with one being patiently marshalled by referee Ron Kearney, who didn’t afford Erdogan the same leash. Could’ve been a different story…Copy linkCopiedSauerland: Erdogan was awful, belongs in MMA ringHarlem Eubank’s co-promoter Nisse Sauerland watched on from ringside and would’ve been one of a few left unhappy at the spectacle they saw overnight in this drab eight-round main event. “You need to win, Harlem did but Erdogan was an awful opponent, lot of holding, belongs in an MMA ring,” he said, before turning his attentions towards 2025 and a Brighton homecoming.”We’re working on opponents, it’ll be a big name and a step-up, something to look forward to. I saw him at the hotel today and he looked so excited, like it was his birthday tonight, good to be back.”Names including Conor Benn and Adam Azim have been mentioned previously for the 31-year-old, who needs to bridge the gap from European to world-level sooner rather than later. Is he ready?Copy linkCopiedPattinson back on the winning trail!In the night’s final action which finished just shy of midnight, there was a morale-boosting return to action for hometown hero Cyrus Pattinson as he outpointed a deceptively stern test in the form of Andrei Antonov 60-55 after an entertaining six rounds.Said to have been immersing himself in delivery driving and other odd jobs hopeful he’d keep his mind intact after suffering a career-threatening eye injury sparring, the Alnwick resident gave those still in the building a far more exciting contest than the one preceding it.Antonov had never been stopped and gave as good as he got in some frantic spots, while it’ll be interesting to see where the 30-year-old – who boxed almost exclusively under Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom banner – goes from here now as far as matchmaking is concerned.Copy linkCopiedCyrus Pattinson to finish the night…Hometown hero Cyrus Pattinson boxes over six rounds in the evening’s final contest, a big ticket seller and one who is talented enough to still make noise at light-middleweight or below in future.Estonia’s Andrei Antonov will relish playing the villain on enemy soil, but we’ll find out how long he lasts and whether this passionate Newcastle crowd depart into the weekend armed with a triumphant mood after the scrappy main event showing we’ve just witnessed. We’ll have extended coverage over the coming hours, including more post-fight reaction after Harlem’s difficult-but-determined return to action. Stay tuned but until next time, thanks for following this commentary and goodnight!Copy linkCopiedEubank: Erdogan just wanted to tie up!During his post-fight interview ringside, Harlem Eubank gave the feeling this was a bittersweet return. 378 days out of the ring, the headline attraction boxed nicely enough to win a scrappy contest and perhaps more importantly “felt strong” against a big welterweight.”He just wanted to tie up, it was a tricky style and very frustrating but I’m happy, got the cleaner punches in up close, grabbing made it difficult but I got the cleaner work in and outside,” he stressed.”We’re ready for a big year ahead, excited for what’s next. It [the cut near his right eye] will heal up in a few weeks and we’ll be back to business,” he laughs. As you do.Copy linkCopiedSCORECARDS: The decision…Erdogan is visibly unhappy and appears to be making everyone close enough aware of such, but the Frenchman only has himself to blame after a patchy performance here.77-73, 79-70, 77-72: Harlem Eubank bt. Nurali Erdogan via UD8, improves to 20-077-73 is perhaps the fairest scorecard from the trio of ringside judges, after a stop-start affair that never really ignited as many hoped it would. Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R8Erdogan targets the cut upclose, as you’d expect he would, the referee has been rather busy in this showdown and his intervention has only intensified with more time rather than the other way around.Another point deduction for wrestling this time, Erdogan looks dumbfounded at the perceived double standards here… he’s not wrong in fairness.Eubank’s cut has worsened but now, he just needs to finish strong. Instead, he’s deducted a point for leading with his head in the final seconds of a bout that really didn’t live up to expectations. Drab affair.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R7The pair take a tumble, their third of the contest early in this seventh… Erdogan complains to the official, but his protests fall under deaf ears as the visitor knows he must press now more than before.Another good left hook buzzes Harlem after some disguised body punching, the Brighton man gets his final warning and dodges a wild haymaker in the corner with 20 seconds remaining on the clock.As they head back to their respective corners, Harlem appears to be cut around his right eye after an accidental head clash. Not a good sight for an ambitious boxer increasingly desperate for activity.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R6Erdogan gets, what appears to be a final warning (how many is that?) from the referee before Harlem is stung again by the left hook and needs to improve what feels like increasingly intermittent attacks right now, should this go to a decision. Hmmm… perhaps hold that thought! The referee has eventually seen enough and stops them in centre ring, deducts a point from Erdogan gesticulating excessive holding and pushing.If this scrappy-but-competitive fight was close on the scorecards before this round, it isn’t any longer. See how quickly things can change, just like that..Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R5I mean, what do you say about another iffy round like this? Harlem eats a perfectly-placed left hook with 30 seconds left and, having seemingly controlled large periods of this stanza with movement aplenty, probably lost it right there. I’d have it 3-2 either way through five rounds, depending on what you prefer to see when judging.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R4″Harlem needs to stay smart and stop trying to wrestle,” is the commentary’s analysis through nine minutes and well, they’re not wrong. He’s best at middle distance, with some separation and is able to chain attacks together, rather than trying to outmuscle a naturally bigger man. Erdogan connects on a right, just as we hear a background story about a coach pinpointing the left hook as Harlem’s area of defensive weakness.Eubank lands single shots up close but that’s merely empowering his French opponent to fire back just as fiercely, another close round for judges to score.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R3Harlem being told again, don’t use the elbow when you’re looking to land in the clinch. Erdogan lectured about using his head, not much in the way of noteworthy work despite both swinging wildly.Eubank pops Erdogan with a deft jab, having dug two body shots moments prior, but in the final half-minute of another exhausting round, the visitor has the last laugh with a shot connecting after the bell.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R2Erdogan trying to follow Eubank, apply pressure… as viewers are reminded that a point deduction could prove decisive, especially over an eight-round bout. Harlem is lectured again, the referee almost pleading with them both to tidy it up, Eubank connects on a series of body shots which make the Frenchman instinctively adjust his shorts – he certainly felt that – more rough-housing to finish another competitive round. How do you score this?Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R1″Erdogan looks so big compared to Eubank,” is an early observation from Barry Jones on comms. We’ll see how the physical discrepancies between them play out, the longer this goes. “Punch out!” bellows the official after some rather scrappy exchanges … the referee separates them on more than one occasion in centre ring, before reading them the riot act with half-a-minute left.”Keep punching and holding, I’ll take a point off,” Harlem is told. How will that impact his tactics here?Underwhelming stanza, tidy it up is the command as the pair return to their respective corners. Hmmm..Copy linkCopiedRight on cue, here they are!Erdogan wastes no time with his ringwalk, sporting a slick Lyon strip as he strides in… while Harlem is wearing a shirt remembering cousin Sebastian, who died aged just 29 after a heart attack three years ago.England vs. France was the tagline I heard minutes ago and considering Erdogan has been announced as the country’s former welterweight champion across the Channel, it makes sense. Copy linkCopiedA recap of tonight’s fights, so far…Sunderland super-featherweight Eduard Georgiev got us started on this 12-fight card with a R1 KO win over Jack England, while there were a whopping seven decision victories – impressive nods for Niall Brown, Sophie Alisch and Joe Laws’ emotional return after older brother Jason tragically died in a Newcastle explosion last month.J’Hon Ingram was successful on his UK debut, Codie Smith got back to winning ways while Robert Lloyd-Taylor Junior was perhaps a touch fortunate to stay unbeaten. Lee Rogers moved to 2-0 at Yin Caicedo’s expense, while Ben Marksby and Dan Toward’s TKO victories have energised a crowd starting to get a bit restless waiting for ringwalks…Copy linkCopiedMain event klaxon!The PA interrupts a *very* loud musical intermission to urge fans to find their seats again quickly, as the Channel 5 broadcast portion of tonight’s busy card is minutes away from starting now… where Harlem Eubank will box France’s Nurali Erdogan shortly. Ready? Not before some Sweet Caroline, of course.Copy linkCopiedUK light-middleweights, beware…Toward said all the right things after an impressive display and eventual stoppage victory against a relative unknown, even if Nova ultimately showed himself to be a few levels below him. The visitor looked wild and reckless at times, unable to box well off the back foot in other stages while Toward picked his shots nicely.Much like the welterweight division discussed earlier, there’s an opening at 154lbs right now – highly-touted prospects mixing with a more experienced crop domestically but Toward will back himself to keep improving against tougher oppposition going forward.Copy linkCopiedToward drops, stops Nova in six!”There’s no crowd like a Geordie one, I’m looking to bring big-time boxing back to the North East,” Dan Toward tells Dave Farrar ringside before outlining an ambitious goal: fight for a world title at St. James’ Park, where the city’s beloved football club play.Coldwell speaks passionately about his charge shortly afterwards, praising the determined mentality Toward displayed after three knockdowns.The first was heavy as Nova did well to survive danger, second looked ominous and it was merely a matter of time once he found his footing early. Copy linkCopiedToward in total controlThe Dave Coldwell-trained talent has flown out of the blocks to start this, scoring a second-round knockdown with a left hand as the visitor doesn’t only bite on every feint in his direction … he also has failed to establish any respect for his punch power and is being peppered by the same shots, lefts and around the midsection right now. Rough!Copy linkCopiedToward-Nova up next…Whenever there’s a delay between respective ringwalks before a fight like this, there’s usually a reason. Gateshead’s Dan Toward (4-0, 3 KOs) gets a warm welcome ahead of what is a seriously stiff test – at least on paper – up against Colombia’s Johan Nova (9-1, 7 KOs).Toward, a skilled 23-year-old southpaw with an esteemed amateur background and previously part of Team GB, will fancy this. Two fights before the main event, on home soil, not a bad card slot ey?Copy linkCopied More

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      Harlem Eubank vs Nurali Erdogan LIVE RESULTS: Main event ON NOW as nephew of boxing legend looks to go 20-0 – updates

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      HARLEM EUBANK will be desperate to make his legendary uncle Chris proud as he is taking on French start Nurali Erdogan RIGHT NOW!Eubank captured public attention during his last fight when he stopped Timo Schwarzkopf in front of a televised audience with over two million viewers.And a win at the top of tonight’s rescheduled bill would stretch his record to 19-0-0, as well as strengthen his chances at a world title shot.But before the main event, there is a blockbuster undercard for boxing lovers to sink their teeth into.Main event ring-walk time: 10:45pm GMTFREE live stream: My5TV channel: Channel 5CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow ALL the action from the Walker Dome with our live blog below…Eubank vs. Erdogan R7The pair take a tumble, their third of the contest early in this seventh… Erdogan complains to the official, but his protests fall under deaf ears as the visitor knows he must press now more than before.Another good left hook buzzes Harlem after some disguised body punching, the Brighton man gets his final warning and dodges a wild haymaker in the corner with 20 seconds remaining on the clock.As they head back to their respective corners, Harlem appears to be cut around his right eye after an accidental head clash. Not a good sight for an ambitious boxer increasingly desperate for activity.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R6Erdogan gets, what appears to be a final warning (how many is that?) from the referee before Harlem is stung again by the left hook and needs to improve what feels like increasingly intermittent attacks right now, should this go to a decision. Hmmm… perhaps hold that thought! The referee has eventually seen enough and stops them in centre ring, deducts a point from Erdogan gesticulating excessive holding and pushing.If this scrappy-but-competitive fight was close on the scorecards before this round, it isn’t any longer. See how quickly things can change, just like that..Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R5I mean, what do you say about another iffy round like this? Harlem eats a perfectly-placed left hook with 30 seconds left and, having seemingly controlled large periods of this stanza with movement aplenty, probably lost it right there. I’d have it 3-2 either way through five rounds, depending on what you prefer to see when judging.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R4″Harlem needs to stay smart and stop trying to wrestle,” is the commentary’s analysis through nine minutes and well, they’re not wrong. He’s best at middle distance, with some separation and is able to chain attacks together, rather than trying to outmuscle a naturally bigger man. Erdogan connects on a right, just as we hear a background story about a coach pinpointing the left hook as Harlem’s area of defensive weakness.Eubank lands single shots up close but that’s merely empowering his French opponent to fire back just as fiercely, another close round for judges to score.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R3Harlem being told again, don’t use the elbow when you’re looking to land in the clinch. Erdogan lectured about using his head, not much in the way of noteworthy work despite both swinging wildly.Eubank pops Erdogan with a deft jab, having dug two body shots moments prior, but in the final half-minute of another exhausting round, the visitor has the last laugh with a shot connecting after the bell.Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R2Erdogan trying to follow Eubank, apply pressure… as viewers are reminded that a point deduction could prove decisive, especially over an eight-round bout. Harlem is lectured again, the referee almost pleading with them both to tidy it up, Eubank connects on a series of body shots which make the Frenchman instinctively adjust his shorts – he certainly felt that – more rough-housing to finish another competitive round. How do you score this?Copy linkCopiedEubank vs. Erdogan R1″Erdogan looks so big compared to Eubank,” is an early observation from Barry Jones on comms. We’ll see how the physical discrepancies between them play out, the longer this goes. “Punch out!” bellows the official after some rather scrappy exchanges … the referee separates them on more than one occasion in centre ring, before reading them the riot act with half-a-minute left.”Keep punching and holding, I’ll take a point off,” Harlem is told. How will that impact his tactics here?Underwhelming stanza, tidy it up is the command as the pair return to their respective corners. Hmmm..Copy linkCopiedRight on cue, here they are!Erdogan wastes no time with his ringwalk, sporting a slick Lyon strip as he strides in… while Harlem is wearing a shirt remembering cousin Sebastian, who died aged just 29 after a heart attack three years ago.England vs. France was the tagline I heard minutes ago and considering Erdogan has been announced as the country’s former welterweight champion across the Channel, it makes sense. Copy linkCopiedA recap of tonight’s fights, so far…Sunderland super-featherweight Eduard Georgiev got us started on this 12-fight card with a R1 KO win over Jack England, while there were a whopping seven decision victories – impressive nods for Niall Brown, Sophie Alisch and Joe Laws’ emotional return after older brother Jason tragically died in a Newcastle explosion last month.J’Hon Ingram was successful on his UK debut, Codie Smith got back to winning ways while Robert Lloyd-Taylor Junior was perhaps a touch fortunate to stay unbeaten. Lee Rogers moved to 2-0 at Yin Caicedo’s expense, while Ben Marksby and Dan Toward’s TKO victories have energised a crowd starting to get a bit restless waiting for ringwalks…Copy linkCopiedMain event klaxon!The PA interrupts a *very* loud musical intermission to urge fans to find their seats again quickly, as the Channel 5 broadcast portion of tonight’s busy card is minutes away from starting now… where Harlem Eubank will box France’s Nurali Erdogan shortly. Ready? Not before some Sweet Caroline, of course.Copy linkCopiedUK light-middleweights, beware…Toward said all the right things after an impressive display and eventual stoppage victory against a relative unknown, even if Nova ultimately showed himself to be a few levels below him. The visitor looked wild and reckless at times, unable to box well off the back foot in other stages while Toward picked his shots nicely.Much like the welterweight division discussed earlier, there’s an opening at 154lbs right now – highly-touted prospects mixing with a more experienced crop domestically but Toward will back himself to keep improving against tougher oppposition going forward.Copy linkCopiedToward drops, stops Nova in six!”There’s no crowd like a Geordie one, I’m looking to bring big-time boxing back to the North East,” Dan Toward tells Dave Farrar ringside before outlining an ambitious goal: fight for a world title at St. James’ Park, where the city’s beloved football club play.Coldwell speaks passionately about his charge shortly afterwards, praising the determined mentality Toward displayed after three knockdowns.The first was heavy as Nova did well to survive danger, second looked ominous and it was merely a matter of time once he found his footing early. Copy linkCopiedToward in total controlThe Dave Coldwell-trained talent has flown out of the blocks to start this, scoring a second-round knockdown with a left hand as the visitor doesn’t only bite on every feint in his direction … he also has failed to establish any respect for his punch power and is being peppered by the same shots, lefts and around the midsection right now. Rough!Copy linkCopiedToward-Nova up next…Whenever there’s a delay between respective ringwalks before a fight like this, there’s usually a reason. Gateshead’s Dan Toward (4-0, 3 KOs) gets a warm welcome ahead of what is a seriously stiff test – at least on paper – up against Colombia’s Johan Nova (9-1, 7 KOs).Toward, a skilled 23-year-old southpaw with an esteemed amateur background and previously part of Team GB, will fancy this. Two fights before the main event, on home soil, not a bad card slot ey?Copy linkCopiedBrown brilliant, wins six-rounderI looked away for a moment and initially, it looked like coach Pat Barrett and team were congratulating their charge on a stoppage win… instead a 60-54 points win will do just nicely for the super-middleweight, who has certainly impressed world champion boxer-turned-analyst Barry Jones on commentary and others besides.He speaks briefly ringside, talking about how pleased he was to showcase the developments he’s made in the gym. Says it’s a complement people don’t know he was an amateur, having built up situational composure in-front of crowds through Muay Thai.So then after an impressive showing like that, what’s next? “It’s up to Wasserman, I’d be interested in titles towards the end of next year,” he says as Barrett hails his pupil’s brilliant boxing IQ and says it’s a throwback to old 1980s fighters, dominating behind the jab.Copy linkCopiedBrown being the bully…Stockport’s Niall Brown is in the ring right now, chaining together combinations and vicious uppercuts against Spain’s Pablo Sosa in a way that makes you feel like he can finish the job anytime he pleases.The 27-year-old super-middleweight is boxing against an opponent with a positive win-loss record for the first time through 13 bouts, mind… can he sustain this tempo over eight rounds? Into the fourth.Copy linkCopiedRogers rockets forward!Another home hopeful has produced a morale-boosting victory to warm the Newcastle crowd at the Walker Activity Dome tonight, this time Lee Rogers earning a 40-37 victory over four rounds against Colombian journeyman Yin Caicedo. The 21-year-old super-bantamweight talent made his debut half-an-hour away in Houghton-le-Spring and will be hoping for more successful nights like these as he builds momentum in future.Copy linkCopiedMarksby’s momentDarlington resident Ben Marksby picked the right night to score his first stoppage win of a three-year pro career, stopping Levi Kinsiona with a startling counter right hand in the second-round of their light-welterweight contest elsewhere on this busy undercard.Still only 25, he and his coaches won’t need telling: the 140lb division is increasingly up for grabs in the UK with the Jack Catterall, Adam Azim and Dalton Smith trio firmly focused on world level opposition.Copy linkCopiedHarlem shakeHarlem Eubank is looking to shake the room once again and dismantle his French opponent Nurali Erdogan.The fans simply cannot wait for this one!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPattinson’s huge returnElsewhere later on tonight to look forward to… Newcastle welterweight Cyrus Pattinson ends a 15-month layoff, one he thought a serious eye injury could spell retirement, against Estonian-born Russian hopeful Andrei Antonov.In an exclusive interview he did on the eve of this return, Pattinson put things into perspective with Sky’s John DennenPattinson said:” Boxing, training and exercise has been a massive thing for me all my life. When that’s taken away… It’s like a car without wheels. A massive part of my identity, this [recovery] has been the hardest fight of my life, it feels like my debut all over again.”Pattinson alternated wins and losses last year against Chris Jenkins and an inspired Conah Walker showing so while this is a relatively light touch on his return, a statement showing could move the needle.Copy linkCopiedIngram’s interesting storyI’ve seen a lot of love for US hopeful J’Hon Ingram in videos and general media this week, an unknown quantity on these shores considering he hasn’t really kicked on since his pro debut in February 2022.That’s in part due to an inactive spell under the Floyd Mayweather Promotions banner that has reached its conclusion as well as a co-promotional deal with Misfits granting him permission to box tonight. Given they’re different disciplines in the same field, surely it’d make sense to stick to one?24 and the latest making their maiden appearance across the pond, he went the six-round distance (60-54) against Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes de Oliveira, another former Barney-Smith opponent. One to monitor, even if the jury’s still out…Copy linkCopiedLaw of attractionAfter a three-round slobberknocker against Stephen McKenna in August, this was an emotional return closer to home comforts for fan-friendly underdog Joe Laws.If you didn’t have the pleasure of witnessing this live, go spend ten minutes doing so! It was the sort of back-and-forth which just reinforces how brutally brilliant our sport is, no matter the level.Anyway I digress, Laws logged a 60-55 victory over Adam Cieslak here and the Benwell Bomber will only hope exposure on a Channel 5 show – even if not featuring on the televised portion – stands him in good stead for more lucrative domestic offers.Copy linkCopiedTaylor madeEaling-born welterweight Robert Lloyd-Taylor Jr snatched a 39-37 win over four rounds against stern opposition in the form of 54-fight pro Robin Zamora.Keeping in theme with Nicaraguan talents, the 26-year-old was good value for an upset victory and that would’ve been the first since this time twelve months ago against Dylan Cheema on a BOXXER show. Wake-up call for the 22-year-old, but will he take heed as tests gradually stiffen?Copy linkCopiedSuper SmithAfter an eye-opening draw over six rounds against Darryl Tapfuma in Bolton last December, where he had to climb off the canvas in round four, super-featherweight talent Codie Smith got the job done with another decision win – His fourth in the pro ranks – at the expense of Nicaraguan journeyman Engel Gomez, who boxed Royston Barney-Smith and Cameron Vuong in the back end of last year.The Yorkshireman is still a way off those two surging super-featherweights at domestic level with rival promotions, but shaking off ring rust before Christmas is never a bad thing.Copy linkCopiedWelcome to Harlem Eubank vs Nural ErdoganThere just is something special about Friday night boxing, isn’t there? Tonight promises to be an intriguing watch across multiple divisions, headlined by Harlem Eubank’s welterweight foray as the Brighton boxer targets a big 2025 at world level.That’s at least three hours away though, and we’ve had a series of undercard boxers in action already tonight.Unbeaten German featherweight Sophie Alisch, rated highly by the Wasserman decision-makers, ended a 20-month layoff with a UD6 victory over Marina Sakharov earlier on.Copy linkCopied More

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      England vs Ireland LIVE SCORE: Three Lions look to secure promotion in Nations League as Kane STARTS – latest updates

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      ENGLAND take on fierce rivals Ireland in a huge Nations League clash at Wembley TODAY.A win for the Three Lions will see them secure promotion back to the top tier of the international competition.This afternoon’s clash is also Lee Carsley’s final match in charge of the senior side, with Thomas Tuchel taking the reins on January 1, 2025.The headline team news from Wembley is that captain Harry Kane is back in the starting line-up.Kick-off time: 5pm GMTFREE live stream: ITVXTV channel: ITV1England team: Pickford, Livramento, Walker, Guehi, Hall, Gallagher, Jones, Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon, KaneIreland team: Kelleher, Ebosele, Collins, McGuinness, O’Shea, Scales, Molumby, Cullen, O’Dowda, Ferguson, SzmodicsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Wembley with our live blog below…Luton’s McGuinness makes Ireland debutRepublic of Ireland (5-4-1): 1 Kelleher; 4 O’Shea, 20 McGuinness, 22 Collins, 5 Scales, 3 O’Dowda; 21 Ebosele, 6 Cullen, 8 Molumby, 7 Szmodics; 9 FergusonSubs: 16 O’Leary (GK), 23 Travers (GK), 2 Doherty, 10 Parrott, 11 Johnston, 12 O’Brien, 13 Moran, 14 Azaz, 15 Manning, 17 Coventry, 18 McAteer, 19 CannonCopy linkCopiedCarsley names final England XILee Carsley makes three changes for his last of six matches in temporary charge of England.Among them is a senior international debut for Tino Livramento, whose selection at right-back sees Kyle Walker shift across the defence and into the middle to replace the injured Ezri Konsa.There’s another change at left-back as Livramento’s Newcastle colleague Lewis Hall takes over from Rico Lewis.And up front, there is the return of captain Harry Kane; England’s record goalscorer is in for Ollie Watkins.England (4-2-3-1): 1 Pickford; 14 Livramento, 2 Walker, 6 Guehi, 12 Hall; 4 Gallagher, 17 Jones; 23 Madueke, 10 Bellingham, 11 Gordon; 9 KaneSubs: 13 Henderson (GK), 22 Trafford (GK), 3 Lewis, 7 Gibbs-White, 8 Gomes, 15 Quansah, 16 Harwood-Bellis, 18 Watkins, 19 Rogers, 20 Bowen, 21 SolankeCopy linkCopiedGood afternoon from Wembley StadiumWelcome to live SunSport coverage of the Nations League fixture between England and the Republic of Ireland.It’s the final game of Lee Carsley’s short spell in interim charge of the Three Lions before Thomas Tuchel’s takeover – and it could yet end on a high.A win here will see England will top Group B2, and with it earn promotion back to Group A in the Nations League.It’s a 5pm kick-off at the home of football, and here comes confirmation of the starting line-ups…Copy linkCopied More

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      Chris Billam Smith vs Gilberto Ramirez LIVE RESULTS: Main event on NOW as Brit looks to become unified champ – updates

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      CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH and Gilberto Ramirez are all set to put their respective titles on the line tonight – and the action will unfold VERY SOON!CBS pulled off a sensational 2023 win over two-weight champion Lawrence Okolie to secure the WBO crown.While Mexican star Ramirez holds the WBA title at 200lbs with only one loss on his record – to light-heavyweight icon Dmitry Bivol.Both men will be looking to become unified cruiserweight champion as the pair top a stacked Saudi bill.Main card start time: 5pm UK/12pm ETMain event ring-walk time: 10pm UK/5pm ETLive streams: NOW TV/DAZNTV channel: Sky Sports MixBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from The Venue with our live blog below…Gilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 11)You get to the point now in the fight where you feel Billam-Smith needs a knockout to win this.Ramirez keeps working those planned big right and left shots.CBS seems willing to take more of those punches to try and work an angle to get off that deciding punch that could turn the tide of the fight for him.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 10)Just when you think one person is edging the round, his opponent strikes with an equally as good punch.Billam-Smith lands some really good body shots than visibily hurt Ramirez.The Mexican is just not offloading the punches from previous rounds.CBS wins that round but will need to surely win the next two also if this is going to the scorecard.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 9)Ramirez catches Billam-Smith with a huge punch and it is just a wonder that he is still standing.The Mexican is not following up his shots and allowing his opponent to recover.CBS catches Ramirez with some good punches that do not seem to rock him at all.That round definitely went to the Mexican, CBS has it all to do.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 8)A much better round for Billam-Smith.It is Ramirez who seems to be running short of gas in this one.CBS lands some good head shots and Ramirez just tries to draw him in to unload that big right.This fight is still finely poised.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 7)The cut to the eye of CBS is a big problem right now.It was identified that it was caused by a headbutt so if the fight is stopped as a result of it, we will go to the judges’ scorecard.The medic has to give it the once over before the referee will allow him to continue boxing.Fortunately for the Billam-Smith camp he is allowed to carry on.You feell CBS needs to do more in these rounds now in case that eye causes an early stoppage.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 6)All too often Billam-Smith is walking onto Ramirez’s punches.The cut above his eye is streaming with blood and he is starting to look a little jaded.CBS lands a big punch himself to the head but it does not rock Ramirez like they did in the first round.He needs to come out of his shell more and land more telling hits.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 5)The big problem for Billam-Smith now is he is not getting enough punches away.Ramirez is having some joy with his left hook and has landed a number to the body and jaw.CBS need to start offloading more shots or he will quickly fall behind on the card.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 4)As the two fighters continue to come inside and exchange blows, both boxers land some big hits.Ramirez is starting to land those big left hands of his more now.One shot has caused some bruising to the eye of CBS.He is still getting head shots in as well but he needs to get the combinations working more.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 3)That was the best round so far for Gilberto Ramirez.He starts getting more into his tempo and starts unloading some good punches that land on their target.Billam-Smith puts some combos together which seem to hurt Ramirez.The Mexican probably just edges that round.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 2)Billam-Smith lands some early shots which are felt by his opponent.Ramirez looks to wear them and regroup and has some joy himself with the body shots.As he gets CBS on the ropes he lands some good punches.You can see it is in the interest of the Brit boxer to keep this one to the middle of the ring.This one was a more even round with both fighters letting their hands go.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith (Round 1)That was a great round for Billam-Smith.His punches were doing some damage to Ramirez.He seemed to rock his opponent a few times in that round.Ramirez is looking flat-footed in the ring.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-SmithThis is the momennt we have all been waiting for.Champion versus champion.We can only have one unified winner at the end of this contest.Copy linkCopiedGilberto Ramirez vs Chris Billam-SmithNow we move to the co-main event of the evening.Ramirez comes into this fight as the heavy favourite.However, Billam-Smith will certainly fancy his chances in this unification fight.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza JrBarboza had to wait a long time for this fight.He has come to Saudi Arabia and done the job.It was a tight fight and if Ramirez had won the last round, we could have been looking at a draw.However, this seems the right result, Barboza boxed well and dealt with the Ramirez game plan.He also landed the most telling punches which played a major part in him getting this decision.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArnold Barboza Jr wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 10)Barboza looks to end the fight strongly.He lands a lot of punches and feels he has down enough to win this fight.Ramirez still does not change his style but you have to question whether he landed enough telling punches.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 9)Both fighters are still very much in this fight.There is no need for a KO from either boxer as the only means to win, the card is very close.Ramirez is trying to impose his own style right now.He gets more clean jabs through the guard and into the face.This one is too close to call.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 8)This is going to be another tight one to call on the card.Ramirez comes forward more, looking to force his opponent onto the ropes and into the corner.He lands far more shots but towards the end of the round Barboza lands another clean hit.The unofficial scorecard has a single point between the pair.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 7)This may have been the game plan all along.Barboza is looking to let his hands go far more now.He catches Ramirez with an uppercut which he no doubt felt.It brings Ramirez on the front foot more and the pair exchange blows for the remainder of the round.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 6)Barboza starts to land a lot more punches.His combos seem to be having effect and it is resulting in him landing a lot more head shots.Ramirez sticks to his game plan but Barboza catches him with a heavy shot to the body.Towards the end of the round, Barboza lands some really good punches and no doubt takes that round with ease.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 5)Finally some telling punches are landed.Ramirez catches Barboza with a full blooded right but he wears it well.Later in the round Barboza lands a good right himself but neither boxer is showing any discomfort with the punches.With the low guard of Barboza, Ramirez continues to get jabs through that are landing.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 4)Neither fighter is really taking this fight to their opponent.They seem to be going through the motions to their game plan.Barboza is trying to stay away from the ropes and keep fighting in the middle of the ring.He starts to throw some combos to back up his jab more.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 3)Ramirez is continuing the keep the tempo going but his boxing style seems very predictable. Barboza is just staying back and trying to box behind the jab.You feel at some point he is going to have to go on the attack more as the card will be scored just on landed punches right now.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 2)Ramirez continues to land plenty of body shots.It is always his aim to wear his opponent down with them.He catches Barboza with a shot to the top of the head and it stuns him somewhat and takes him out of his stride.Barboza really needs to let his hands go more or with each round he is falling further behind on the card.Copy linkCopiedJose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 1)Ramirez starts on the front foot in the bout.Barboza seems content to box on the backfoot, waiting for his chance to step inside.There is plenty of bad blood between these two but neither boxer is allowing it to effect their approach to this one.Towards the end of the roound, Barboza lands some great combos which could have him edging that round.Copy linkCopied More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson LIVE RESULT: Fans boo as eagerly-anticipated Netflix fight ends in controversial decision

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      JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson went toe-to-toe in their highly-anticipated Netflix main event last night – but it ended with boos ringing around the AT&T Stadium.Fans fumed at the lack of action in the AT&T Stadium clash with both men barely landing a meaningful blow.In the co-main event, Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano in hugely controversial circumstances.Follow ALL the reaction from this historic Netflix event with our live blog below…Suspension Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have both been suspended after their highly-anticipated bout.The 58-year-old legend fought hard in his first professional fight since 2005 – but the man 31 years his junior was ultimately the winner.Paul won via a unanimous decision and chose not to knock out Iron Mike in the latter stages of the contest as the veteran began to tire.The influencer has claimed it was Tyson that pushed for the fight to be professionally sanctioned and go on their records.However, as a result, the pair have now be suspended.Copy linkCopiedKSI labels the fight as ‘elderly abuse’Jake Paul’s fierce rival KSI is in disbelief that the huge Netflix showdown was sanctioned to go ahead.Mike Tyson looked every one his 58 years in the ring as he slumped to a unanimous decision loss while Paul, 27, appeared to be holding back.KSI said: “What a sad watch,” he wrote on his Instagram story. “Whole thing was sad.”Mike is twice the age of Jake Paul ffs. It was never ever gonna be close.”I can’t believe that this elderly abuse was even sanctioned. Just disgusting.”Copy linkCopiedFamily tiesJake Paul has made his family proud tonight by beating Iron Mike Tyson – and here is a rundown of his family.Jake is the son of Pamela Anne Stepnick and Gregory Allan Paul, and the brother of fellow famous face and social media star Logan Paul.Greg is a licensed realtor and a commercial roofer.His work involves selling, buying and renting properties, as well as installing and maintaining roofs for various buildings.Like his son, he has also found some fame through social media, particularly on platforms like YouTube, where he runs channels including Greg Paul outdoors.It features content showcasing his family and personal experiences and has has almost 160k subscribers as of November 2024.Pam initially worked as a nurse, but in the Paul family tradition she has also transitioned into an internet personality.She launched her YouTube VolgMom channel in 2017, which has almost 700k subscribers.Jake’s brother Logan Paul is one of the most famous internet stars on the planet.He has 23.6million subscribers on YouTube, has his own podcast imPAULsive, and owns his own clothing brand.Copy linkCopiedFinal momentsThe moment when Jake Paul had officially beaten boxing mogul Mike Tyson.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNetflix’s technical difficulties To make matters worse for viewers, many had problems watching the contest as Netflix’s live stream was hit by technical difficulties like buffering and sound issues.One of the fight’s biggest critics was promoter Eddie Hearn.He said: “I didn’t really watch it, I was in Katie Taylor’s changing room.”I watched the first 30 seconds which were quite entertaining.”After that it was horrible to watch. It was hard to watch and it was always going to be like that.”Mike came out like a raging bull, but after that he was gassed.”Mike’s a legend and he showed a load of heart, but you just don’t need to see it.”Copy linkCopiedPaul’s claimJake Paul claims he deliberately avoided knocking out Mike Tyson as their highly-anticipated bout failed to live up to the hype.The 58-year-old boxing icon lost on points but went the full eight rounds against the influencer-turned-boxer 31 years his junior.”There was a point where I was like he is not really engaging back.”So I don’t know if he is tired. I can just tell his age was showing a little bit.”I just have so much respect for him and that war thing between us after he slapped me, I wanted to be aggressive, take him down and knock him out.”But that kind of went away as the rounds went on.”I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.”Copy linkCopiedMike Tyson’s updated net worthThroughout his boxing career Mike Tyson is estimated to have accrued over $300million (£234million), but ended up losing it all.Forbes claims his total career earnings could even have been as high as $685million (£535million).And after the fight, that would have increased by a further $20m.Like many sporting superstars, Tyson spent his money as quickly as he earned it on big expensive houses, flashy cars and even pet tigers.Copy linkCopiedPiers Morgan speaks outPiers Morgan believes that Mike Tyson would have destroyed Jake Paul in 90 seconds during his prime.Morgan said on X: “A 58yr-old Tyson went 8 rounds against a much fitter and very capable boxer half his age. “Mock him all you like, but Mike’s got the heart of a lion, balls of steel, and will always be an absolute legend.”Copy linkCopiedA Problem for the ChildPaul claimed that he suffered an ankle injury just two weeks before the fight.The Problem Child said: “Two days ago I sprained my ankle, completely tore the ligament, anterior ligament and like snapped the other side of my foot.” Was on crutches for four or five days and it just hindered the end of my training camp. “I don’t know how it didn’t get leaked or anything. I missed about two weeks of sparring and that’s why my cardio didn’t really feel so good tonight.”Copy linkCopiedJake Paul acknowledges a legendDespite Paul winning the fight, he knew that he came face to face with a legend.The Problem Child bowed his head just before the fight came to an end.Copy linkCopiedIron biteNetflix commentators were left baffled following Mike Tyson’s constant biting of his glove.But the boxing mogul explained the reason behind it.“Oh, I have a habit of biting my gloves, yeah,” said the former heavyweight champion. “I have a biting fixation.”Tyson was seemingly joking about his famous disqualification against Evander Holyfield in 1997. On that night, Tyson was DQed after biting his opponent’s ear.“I’ve heard about that,” replied interviewer Ariel Helwani. “I don’t want to know more…”Copy linkCopiedPaydayJust a reminder that Mike Tyson has still walked away $20m richer despite suffering a defeat at the hands of Jake Paul.Whereas, the Problem Child has left the building with an extra $40m in his bank account.Not bad for taking a few punches to the head.Copy linkCopiedHearn on Tyson vs Paul Fair to say Eddie Hearn wasn’t a fan of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul. The Matchroom chief admits he didn’t watch the fight, choosing to celebrate with Katie Taylor instead. “I didn’t really watch it, I was in Katie Taylor’s changing room. I watched the first 30 seconds which were quite entertaining. After that it was horrible to watch,” he said. “It was hard to watch and it was always going to be like that… Mike came out like a raging bull, but after that he was gassed. “Mike’s a legend and he showed a load of heart, but you just don’t need to see it.”Copy linkCopiedSad sight Boxing fans aren’t happy as Mike Tyson’s Boxrec page has been updated following his loss to Jake Paul. His record now stands up 50-7. A loss to former Disney star and YouTuber Paul is something no boxing fan from the 1990s could’ve expected. Copy linkCopiedJutta little more loveHere’s how Paul and girlfriend Jutta Leerdam celebrated in the ring after his win over Mike Tyson. Credit: SportsfileCredit: SportsfileCopy linkCopiedPaul on world title ambitionsHe said: “It can happen in the next 24 months, I believe I can become a world champion within six years of learning how to throw a f***ing jab. It’ll be the greatest sports story ever.”The cruiserweight division is pretty open.”Copy linkCopiedPaul on in-camp injury”22 days ago I sprained my ankle,” Paul said. “I snapped the other side of my foot and was on crutches for four or five days. It really hindered my training camp. It made everything more difficult to get in the ring.”I missed two weeks of sparring, I only sparred one or two times, that’s why my cardio didn’t feel good in there.”Copy linkCopiedPaul on ‘carrying’ Tyson On Andre Ward comments that Paul carried Tyson: “I did, a little bit. He wasn’t really engaging back, I could tell his age was showing and I have so much respect for him”After he slapped me I wanted to knock him down and stuff but as the fight went on that feeling went away.”Copy linkCopiedFuture opponents for PaulPaul on Gervonta Davis: “Is there a height limit in boxing?”Paul on McGregor: “He won’t do it. He’s scared. He’s not his own boss.”Copy linkCopiedPaul at the presser”I’ve been in this sport for four years, I’ve been so active. If people want to see more then give me a couple more months. I’m going to accomplish more,” Jake says. Nakisa, his manager, says: “This young man who has four years in the sport just fought the baddest man on the planet on Netflix. “And he took it all in like it was nothing. Now he’s going to do everything he has to do to become world champion.”Copy linkCopiedSuspension for Paul & Tyson Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are both facing suspensions now that their huge Netflix fight is over.Paul won their bout on points in what was an uninspiring contest in Texas.The fight was a professional one and will go on both men’s records.However, as a result, the pair could now be suspended.This is because the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation will order them to rest up.Both Tyson and Paul will have to rest for at least seven days.The rules mean that the fighters will also be told to stay out the ring for three days for each round fought.This means they are set to both be suspended for 24 days.The regulations state: “Medical disqualification of a contestant is for their own safety and may be made at the recommendation of the examining physician or TDLR [Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation].”A contestant who disagrees with a medical disqualification, medical suspension or rest period set at the discretion of a ringside physician or a disqualification or suspension set by the department may request a hearing to show proof of fitness.”Copy linkCopiedThe punch statsWell these make for pretty grim reading. Mike Tyson landed a grand total of 18 punches across his 16-minute contest with Jake Paul tonight. Paul landed 78. Copy linkCopiedTyson vs Logan?After the fight, Tyson brought up the idea of fighting Jake’s brother Logan next.”I don’t know, it depends on the situation. I don’t think so, maybe his brother [Logan].”Logan replied: ‘Mother I would kill you, Mike’.How lovely.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedBite of the century You may have spotted Tyson chowing down on his gloves for most of the fight. Well, he’s explained it away in the most matter-of-fact way possible following his loss to Jake Paul. Copy linkCopiedNo-love BudTerence Crawford isn’t reading from the script.He wrote: “I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit. “He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt out there.”Copy linkCopied More

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      Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 LIVE RESULTS: Controversial decision as Taylor BEATS Serrano on points again

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      KATIE TAYLOR beat Amanda Serrano by unanimous decision in their undisputed super-lightweight rematch. The result was a controversial one, as most fans in the stadium and at home had Serrano winning the bout, but the all three judges scored it 95-94 in favour of the Irishwoman. Serrano had a huge cut open up over her left eye midway through the fight but managed to finish the full 10 rounds in another classic fight of the year contender. Co-main event ring-walk time: 3am UK/10pm ETMain card start time: 1am UK/8pm ETLive stream/TV: Netflix.comJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: BETTING TIPS AND ODDSFollow ALL the action from this historic Netflix event with our live blog below…Katie Taylor appears to confirm third matchupKatie Taylor has appeared to confirm a final showdown with Amanda Serrano, where the Puerto Rican fighter will look to avenge her two previous losses to the Irish champion.Taylor reflected on their previous encounter, saying: “It’s very hard to tell during the fight. I knew it was an absolute slugfest in there, an absolute war. Thank God I came out on the winning side,” The undefeated champion went on to express her respect for her Serrano, adding: “Thank you to Amanda, she’s a fantastic champion. I think we agreed to 12, three-minute rounds in our next fight. The triple is on.”The two fighters, who have already faced off twice in thrilling bouts, are now set to make history with a highly anticipated final encounter.Copy linkCopiedAnother Netflix event on the horizon?Despite a tepid and uninspiring main event fight, Mike Tyson said he is not finished yet, offering to fight his brother Logan Paul.On his future, Paul said: “I will fight anyone I want, I crashed the Netflix site and made history. Everyone is on my list.”Canelo needs me – he knows I am the money man.”Copy linkCopiedHow the fight unfoldedIt was a classic from start to finish. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano put every ounce of heart they had into their rematch and then some.The pair delivered two-and-a-half years ago and they did so here again.Serrano got on the front foot early on but struggled to pin Taylor down until she landed a bomb right on her chin at the end of the first.Taylor got into her groove and started to counter in the second and a couple of rounds later came the head butt.A clash of heads opened up a huge cut over the left eye of Amanda Serrano and from then on it was all out war.Serrano continued to stomp forward but Taylor evaded her best shots, landing crisp counters herself.In the eighth, Taylor had a point deduced and Serrano’s belief grew once again.She had a strong ninth and an even better tenth but it was Taylor who had her opponent trapped in the corner at the end of the fight.The scored read 95-94 three times in favour of Katie Taylor, much to the dismay of the 65,000 fans in attendance.Copy linkCopiedSerrano shows off battle woundsAmanda Serrano has thanked her fans for their support and joked: “Katie is my buddy but Damn her best attribute is her head.”Copy linkCopiedTaylor madeThat win takes Katie Taylor’s record up to a staggering 24 wins!The Irish superstar has only lost once during her illustrious career and has landed a few KO on the way.Taylor’s record: 25 fights, 24 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws, 6KO’sCopy linkCopiedMoney talksNot only has Katie Taylor retained her title, but the Irish icon has reportedly taken home £4.6million for her troubles.Her last fight earned her between £!-3m.Not bad for a night’s work!Copy linkCopiedHearn speaksKatie Taylor’s promoter Eddie Hearn elected to celebrated with his fighter rather than watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul. “I didn’t really watch it, I was in Katie Taylor’s changing room,” he said. “I watched the first 30 seconds which were quite entertaining. After that it was horrible to watch. “It was hard to watch and it was always going to be like that… Mike came out like a raging bull, but after that he was gassed. Mike’s a legend and he showed a load of heart, but you just don’t need to see it.”Copy linkCopiedGruesome businessThe cut that caused the controversy surrounding Katie Taylor’s win over Amanda Serrano. It will be a huge talking point in the build-up to a third fight if the pair do battle again. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTaylor rubs it in She’s having fun in that press conference is Katie Taylor. “I’ve fought her twice, I’ve beat her twice. I really couldn’t care less what’s being said. I’m 2-0 against Serrano and I’m very, very happy,” she said. Copy linkCopiedMore on Taylor’s head butts”It was a dirty fight. She used her head to her advantage. The ref didn’t have control of the fight,” Serrano’s manager Nakisa Badarian said. “She wouldn’t stop with the holding and didn’t stop with the head butts. The referee didn’t protect her at all. “Whatever Amanda wants to do, we will do next.”Copy linkCopiedHearn’s reaction Just look at the reaction from Eddie Hearn after Katie Taylor was announced as the winner. Talk about passion. Hearn has been Taylor’s promoter for her entire career and was in away territory tonight. Copy linkCopiedStill not happy!Amanda Serrano has taken to X to voice her frustration at losing on points to Katie Taylor earlier tonight. Copy linkCopiedControversial win for TaylorFans have slammed Katie Taylor’s controversial win over Amanda Serrano as “rigged”.The pair fought in a thrilling ten-round bout on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.Taylor vs Serrano was a rematch of their historic Madison Square Garden dust-up in 2022, which saw the Bray bruiser win via a split decision.And the 38-year-old Irishwoman tasted victory again over her Puerto Rican rival despite a point deduction tonight.Copy linkCopiedPaul BEATS Tyson Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in their eight-round contest. The fight was a bit of a shambles, to be honest. Tyson looked frail from the second round onwards and Paul looked hesitant to land anything too damaging on the heavyweight legend. Read our full fight report below.Copy linkCopiedSerrano on the head-buttingThe Puerto Rican said: “I knew when it went to the judges it was going to be a little shady. “Listen, I chose to fight. I went up three divisions. I lost in two and I dared to be great tonight. I am the featherweight champion of the world. I want to be great. I only fight the best. It is what it is. I’m a featherweight.”Every time you get a cut it hurts. You get blood in your eye. She kept headbutting me, but we knew that from the very beginning, the first fight. It’s not only my fight, she did it with Chantelle Cameron. Listen, I am Puerto Rican. No matter how many cuts, I will fight to the very end.”I think 100% because she does it [uses head] in every fight. My first cut was with Katie Taylor. She did it with Chantelle Cameron. I’ve seen other fights where she uses her head, dirty. It is what it is.”Copy linkCopiedTaylor on the point deduction She said: “Amanda’s a hard puncher. A very tough warrior. I was prepared for that. I don’t care if the commentary team or the crowd disagree with the result. The only ones who matter are the judges around the ring. So thank God.”I definitely didn’t agree with the point deduction. I certainly wasn’t fighting dirty. Sometimes it gets rough in there.”This is an amazing moment for women’s boxing. We put on another amazing show.”Copy linkCopiedTaylor on her win”It’s very hard to tell during the fight. I knew it was an absolute slug fest in there, an absolute war. Thank God I came out on the winning side,” she said. “Thank you to Amanda, she’s a fantastic champion. I think we agreed to 12, three minute rounds in our next fight. The triple is on.”Copy linkCopiedAction shots Taylor and Serrano went to war on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s clash with Jake Paul. Here are some of the best snaps. Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCredit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHow the fight unfoldedIt was a classic from start to finish. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano put every ounce of heart they had into their rematch and then some. The pair delivered two-and-a-half years ago and they did so here again. Serrano got on the front foot early on but struggled to pin Taylor down until she landed a bomb right on her chin at the end of the first. Taylor got into her groove and started to counter in the second and a couple of rounds later came the head butt. A clash of heads opened up a huge cut over the left eye of Amanda Serrano and from then on it was all out war. Serrano continued to stomp forward but Taylor evaded her best shots, landing crisp counters herself. In the eighth, Taylor had a point deduced and Serrano’s belief grew once again. She had a strong ninth and an even better tenth but it was Taylor who had her opponent trapped in the corner at the end of the fight. The scored read 95-94 three times in favour of Katie Taylor, much to the dismay of the 65,000 fans in attendance. Copy linkCopiedSerrano calls Taylor dirty Amanda Serrano referenced several times in her post-fight interview that Katie Taylor has used head butts in plenty of her previous fights, including her win over Chantelle Cameron. The Brit also suffered a horror injury at the hands of Taylor when they fought last year. Copy linkCopiedTaylor BEATS Serrano Team Serrano aren’t happy at all. Both Serrano and her trainer get on the mic to complain about Taylor’s head butts. Taylor adamant that she wasn’t head butting on purpose. We could be on for a trilogy fight next. Both women want it. Copy linkCopiedTaylor BEATS SerranoWith scores of 95-94, Katie Taylor BEATS Amanda Serrano!WOW!I thought Amanda Serrano won that one. Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs Serrano – R10The final round! This fight has been an incredible watch. Serrano has been much better than she was two-and-a-half years ago. She continues to come forward with left hands and lightning quick combinations. But Taylor doing well to evade the worst of them, firing back with one-twos of her own as the crowd go wild. The fight finishes on another rock-em-sock-em fllurry from both woman. Tyalor finishes the fight on top by landing a huge combo on Serrano in the corner. Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs Serrano – R9I’m unsure how this fight hasn’t been stopped yet. The cut on Serrano’s eye is one of the worst I’ve seen. Both women continue to slug it out but it’s beyond the pale at this point. Serrano will win this one on the cards with the point deduction and Serrano’s activity in there. But Katie Taylor is so tough. Copy linkCopiedTaylor vs Serrano – R8Point taken from Katie Taylor for the head butts!That Serrano cut is getting worse and worse. Copy linkCopied More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson LIVE RESULTS: Card on NOW – fight start time and stream ahead of blockbuster Netflix main event

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      HISTORY will be made TONIGHT as Jake Paul and Mike Tyson battle it out in the first-ever combat sports event LIVE on Netflix!Fans have flocked to the Texas AT&T Stadium to see this blockbuster bout that was postponed earlier this year due to 58-year-old Iron Mike’s health scare in May.Before the main event unfolds, Katie Taylor puts her undisputed light-welterweight title on the line in a huge rematch against Amanda Serrano, while Mario Barrios battles Abel Ramos for the WBC welterweight crown.Plus, there are four more incredible bouts on tonight’s historic Netflix card.Main card start time: 1am GMT/8pm ETMain event ring-walk time: 4am GMT/11pm ETLive stream/TV: Netflix (No additional cost to subscribers)How to watch prelims FREEJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: BETTING TIPS AND ODDSFollow ALL the action from this historic Netflix event with our live blog below…Carrington vs Coolwell R6Carrington continues to dominate the fight and is showing no signs of slowing down.Plenty of strikes to the body of Coolwell are landing, but no real major blows of note just yet.Two to go in this one.Copy linkCopiedCarrington vs Coolwell R4Carrington DOWNS Coolwell after landing a big left hook.To his credit, Coolwell was back on his feet in seconds and ended the round the better of the two with some excellent counter punching.Carrington will likely be ahead on the scorecard, but he will be wanting a knockout win on the undercard of his icon Mike Tyson.Copy linkCopiedCarrington vs Coolwell R3Coolwell beginning to take a lot of heavy strikes, but he is showing no signs of slowing down.Carrington’s corner demanding more work to the body of Coolwell.Copy linkCopiedCarrington vs Coolwell R2Coolwell came out the traps at speed, trying to initiate the jab for the first time in the fight.Carrington lands a big right mid-way through the round after soaking up many strikes from his opponent.The undefeated Carrington ends the round in style, landing a superb combination, but Coolwell stays on his feet.This one is beginning to heat up!Copy linkCopiedCarrington vs Coolwell R1The undefeated Carrington is the huge favourite in tonight’s opener, coming into the bout with undefeated after 13 fights.His opponent Coolwell took the fight at very short notice but will be looking to pull off a huge shock on the biggest stage.Carrington certainly the more dominant in the opening round as he looks to figure out his rival.Coolwell on the back foot as you would expect, but certainly holding his own in thereCopy linkCopiedCarrington vs Coolwell first upThe fighters are on their way to the ring for the opening fight of tonight’s blockbuster card.The bout will be eight three minute rounds in the featherweight division.Copy linkCopiedA reminder of the all-important timingsJake Paul vs Mike Tyson – 4am/11pm ETKatie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano – 3am/10pm ETMario Barrios vs Abel Ramos – 2am/9pm ETNeeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes – 1am/8pm ETShadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool – 12am/7pm ETLucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica – 11.15pm/6.15pm ETBruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell – 10.30pm/5.30pm ETCopy linkCopiedReason why Tyson slapped Paul during weigh-inMike Tyson unleashed a slap onto the cheek of Jake Paul during the pair’s weigh-in yesterday.And it now seems that one of Tyson’s friends has revealed exactly why he felt the need to lay hands on the YouTube star before tonight’s bout.Things often get feisty ahead of blockbuster fights, with pushing and shoving not uncommon during pre-bout weigh-ins.However, Tyson’s slap on Paul’s cheek seemed somewhat unprovoked during yesterday’s face-off.That was until a “close friend of Tyson” explained what led the 58-year-old boxing legend to hit Paul on stage.Speaking to USA Today Sports, Tyson’s pal Tom Patti said: “Jake stepped on Mike’s foot, that prompted the reaction. I was there and Mike just told me.’’Unseen reason Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul at weigh-in ‘revealed by pal after YouTuber’s act angered boxing legend’ Copy linkCopied10 minute warningTonight’s opening fight of the night will get underway at approximately 10.30pm/5.30pm ET.The prelims will feature the following bouts:Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool – 12am/7pm ETLucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica – 11.15pm/6.15pm ETBruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell – 10.30pm/5.30pm ETOnce the prelims conclude, the main card featuring Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will begin on Netflix.Copy linkCopiedPaul vs Tyson TOTTCopy linkCopied‘He must die,’ says Paul in chilling message to TysonJAKE PAUL has warned Mike Tyson “he must die” after their Netflix fight was made “personal” by a shocking on-stage slap.Fans are eagerly awaiting tonight’s boxing clash at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas after months of hype.Tyson set a new tone for the contest when he clashed with Paul during their weigh-in.The boxing icon delivered a powerful slap to the face of his social media star opponent.With his face still ringing from Tyson’s hand, Paul declared: “Mike Tyson, that was a cute slap buddy.“But tomorrow, you’re getting knocked the f**k out. I’m f*****g him up, I’m f*****g up.“He hits like a b***h. It’s personal now, it’s personal now. He must die.”Copy linkCopiedPaul vs Tyson rulesThe huge bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be a maximum of eight rounds of two minutes each.It has been confirmed that the pair will both use 14oz gloves instead of 10oz.Both fighters will be in the ring without headguards as the fight has been professional sanctioned.And knockouts WILL be allowed in the fight.As mentioned above, the fight has been sanctioned by the Texas Athletic and is a fully professional content that will count towards the career records of both Paul and Tyson.Rules at a glance:Eight two-minute roundsNo headguardsKOs allowedProfessionally sanctioned14oz glovesCopy linkCopiedUp firstTonight’s first fight will see Bruce Carrington take on Dana Coolwell from around 10.30pm GMT/5.30pm ET.Heavy favourite Carrington has an impressive unbeaten record of 13-0, with eight wins coming by way of knockout.The featherweight bout should not disappoint in our opener this evening.Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedRunning order of tonight’s showHere are the timings for all seven of tonight’s bouts (subject to change)Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson – 4am/11pm ETKatie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano – 3am/10pm ETMario Barrios vs Abel Ramos – 2am/9pm ETNeeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes – 1am/8pm ETShadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool – 12am/7pm ETLucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica – 11.15pm/6.15pm ETBruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell – 10.30pm/5.30pm ETCopy linkCopiedWhat time can we expect Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?Ring-walks for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson are expected to get underway at approximately 4am GMT/11pm ET.The bout will begin at around 4.30am GMT/11.30pm ET.Timings are subject to the length of the undercard fights.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHigh stakesJake Paul has boasted that he is set to pocket a staggering £31million ($40m) for his Netflix showdown against Mike Tyson.While Tyson has accepted a reported £15.4m ($20m).Paul even cheekily released a video offering Tyson an extra $5m if he can last more than four rounds in their fight.However, the caveat to the bet states that if Iron Mike fails to get past the fourth round then he must get a tattoo that reads ‘I love Jake Paul’.Tyson responded to the offer saying: “He should offer more.”Tell him probably about 20 (million).”Copy linkCopiedWho is on the star-studded undercard?Tonight’s main event is not the only blockbuster bout fans will be treated to…Katie Taylor will go head-to-head with Amanda Serrano for a second time.Taylor will put her undisputed super-lightweight status on the line in one of the most anticipated fights of the night.Here is tonight’s card in FULL:Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (heavyweight)Katie Taylor (defending champion) vs Amanda Serrano 2 (undisputed women’s super-lightweight titles)Mario Barrios (interim C) vs Abel Ramos (WBC welterweight title)Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool (vacant women’s WBO super-middleweight title)Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica (lightweight)Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell (featherweight)Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes (middleweight)Copy linkCopiedWeigh-in results58-year-old Mike Tyson will go into tonight’s bout more than 1lbs heavier than his opponent, Jake Paul.Here are each fighter’s official weights:Jake Paul – 227.2lbsMike Tyson – 228.4lbsCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAbout last nightMike Tyson threatened to kick off his fight with Jake Paul a day early after landing a SLAP on him during their final face-off.The heavyweight legend returns to the ring for a controversial comeback bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in Texas.And Tyson looked in sensational shape as he hit the scales at 228.4lb (16st 3lb) while wearing a pair of Versace briefs.That was just before Paul came in a career-heaviest 227.2lb (16st 2lb) nearly TWO STONE above his usual fighting weight.The two squared off for the final time but Tyson landed a slap on Paul – before the prankster-gone-prizefighter could get close.It sparked a near-brawl on the stage as the two camps and security intervened and pulled the pair apart.Paul, 27, walked off with an unconvincing roar while Tyson, 58, was calmed down by his entourage before sending out one final warning.He said: “The talking’s over.”Mike Tyson SLAPS Jake Paul before being pulled apart by security in chaotic weigh in before controversial Netflix fightCopy linkCopiedIs Paul vs Tyson on a standard Netflix subscription or is it on PPV?The question a lot of fans have been asking.Paul vs Tyson on your standard Netflix sub seems too good to be true – but the fight IS available on a standard subscription at NO EXTRA COST.A current ads-supported subscription will set you back £4.99-a-month (or $6.99 in the US), while a standard one, which allows you to watch on two devices at once, is £10.99-a-month ($15.49).Both of those options allow you to watch the action in Full HD.There is a premium subscription which costs £17.99-a-month ($22.99), however.And that allows users to watch on four devices at the same time, the option to add two members of a different household AND the ability to watch in Ultra HD quality.Copy linkCopiedGood evening and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson!Tonight, the feud between internet sensation Paul and boxing icon Tyson will finally get settled in the ring.The pair were originally scheduled to fight in July, but the fight was delayed after Iron Mike had a health scare on a flight.Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up in May, which led to the bout being moved to tonight.The blockbuster bout has been viewed as highly controversial, with Tyson taking to the ring at the age of 58 against someone 31 years his junior.Tonight’s main event will be streamed LIVE on Netflix, which is the streaming giants’ first venture into combat sports.Credit: APCopy linkCopied More

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      Greece 0-3 England LIVE RESULT: Jones’ sublime flick makes it three as visitors close in on top spot – latest updates

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      ENGLAND are now top of their Nations League group after thrashing Greece 3-0 in Athens.Noni Madueke assisted Ollie Watkins for the opener before the Greece keeper’s unfortunate own goal made it two.And then Curtis Jones’ sublime flick competed the romp, sending Lee Carsley’s men to the top of the group.RESULT: Greece 0-3 EnglandTV channel: ITV1FREE live stream: ITVXGreece starting team: Vlachodimos, Rota, Koulierakis, Mavropanos, Tsimikas, Siopis, Zafeiris, Bakasetas, Masouras, Tzolis, PavlidisEngland starting team: Pickford; Walker, Konsa, Guehi, Lewis; Jones, Gallagher; Gordon, Bellingham, Madueke; WatkinsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow all the action from Athens Olympic Stadium with our live blog below…Fans using laserA section of the home crowd kept using lasers during England’s 3-0 win over Greece at OAKA.Photos show the likes of Jude Bellingham, Jordan Pickford and Noni Madueke being targeted.This comes after last month’s Conference League clash between Panathinaikos and Chelsea in the same ground.The Blues’ stars were also being pointed at by the lasers from the crowd.Copy linkCopiedJude Bellingham speaksEngland superstar Jude Bellingham hailed his team-mates after all the drama that saw nine team-mates dropping out.Good win, important win. A lot made of the lads not here but the lads who are here showed up.Really proud of the boys tonight.The lads did their business crucially.Jude BellinghamITVCredit: PACopy linkCopiedLee Carsley reactsEngland interim boss Lee Carsley praised his players but is now only looking forward to his last match in charge on Sunday against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley before Thomas Tuchel takes over.We are moving in the right direction. Big game on Sunday at Wembley. Important we now recover and get ready for that.It was important that the players played to their strength. It was about players getting an opportunity and we saw that tonight.Curtis [Jones] is an outstanding player and I am delighted for him. These players play week in and week out in the Premier League.[Morgan] Rogers has been really good for [Aston] Villa and maybe could have been in the senior squad sooner.Lee CarsleyITVCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDave Kidd from AthensNo permanent manager, no captain in the starting line-up and precious few senior players bothering to turn up.And yet it was no sweat for England to regain control of their Nations League group and gain revenge for last month’s Wembley embarrassment.It was a night when interim boss Lee Carsley placed his trust in several of his own Under-21 European champions – and gave Thomas Tuchel plenty of food for thought.Why Tuchel wasn’t in the dugout, heaven alone knows, and why he wasn’t in the Greek capital to watch is also a mystery.But while the German enjoys his sabbatical, Carsley enjoyed the best night of his brief reign – just when the cards all seemed stacked against him.He made a major call in starting skipper Harry Kane on the bench, then watched his replacement Ollie Watkins bag an early opener before an own goal from keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos and a sweet strike from debutant Curtis Jones earned a convincing victory.And all this after a dozen members of his squad were ruled out through injuries, genuine or otherwise.That third goal created by Morgan Gibbs-White and finished by Liverpool midfielder Jones had Carsley’s signature stamped all over it.And another member of Carsley’s triumphant Under-21s from last year – Noni Madueke – was the best player on the pitch, creating Watkins’s opener with pace and intelligence.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEngland player ratingsHere’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rates each England star after their 3-0 win over Greece.Jordan Pickford: 8Kyle Walker: 7Marc Guehi: 7Ezri Konsa: 7Rico Lewis: 7Curtis Jones: 9Conor Gallagher: 7Noni Madueke: 9 Jude Bellingham: 8Anthony Gordon: 7Ollie Watkins: 7SUBSLewis Hall: 7Harry Kane: 6Morgan Rogers: 8Jarrod Bowen: 7Morgan Gibbs-White: 7Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedCharlie Wyett from AthensIt is difficult to remember an England starting XI which, on paper at least, looked as totally underwhelming as this one.Yet manager-in-waiting Thomas Tuchel, presumably watching the game at his home in Bavaria, will have been hugely encouraged by this performance from what appeared to be a complete mish-mash of a team – and one which was awfully short of experience.Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker and Jude Bellingham were the only established players who started last night with their combined number of caps totalling 200.Incredibly, the other eight players had managed just 78 senior appearances between them.Undoubtedly, the moment of the night came from the heel of Curtis Jones who capped a fine debut performance with a brilliantly cheeky effort for 3-0.Yet the performance of the evening in the Greek capital came from Noni Madueke who celebrated his fourth cap – and first start – with a menacing display down the right and it was a surprise he was substituted in the 66th minute by interim boss Lee Carsley.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedTom Barclay from AthensFull-time and a great win that means England will win the group provided they beat Republic of Ireland on Sunday.Lee Carsley really showed what he is capable of here and provided they do win at the weekend, his interim reign will look, in time, a relative success under trying circumstances.Barring that one maverick formation against Greece at Wembley last month which obviously backfired!England looked full of threat with the pace in the attacking areas which freed up Jude Bellingham, while Curtis Jones excelled on debut.Jones, Madueke and Gibbs-White were all huge parts of Carsley’s Under-21 Euros triumph last summer and they made big contributions here too.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedUpdated Nations League tableEngland are now in full control of their destiny in their Nations League group.The Three Lions are top of Group 2 and just need to beat the Republic of Ireland on Sunday to return to League A.The Greeks have sealed second place and could have an ace in the hole if they can’t qualify for the 2026 World Cup via the qualifying phase.That is of course if England qualify automatically from their own qualifying phase.More below:Copy linkCopiedGreece vs England statsEngland dominated 56n per cent of possession against Greece in a sold out OAKA.The Three Lions registered nine shots, five of which were on target.The Greeks, on the other hand, produced 10 shots, half of which were on target.More below:Copy linkCopiedFT: Greece 0-3 EnglandEngland are top of their Nations League group after a dominant victory despite a raft of absences.The Three Lions visited Greece at OAKA without nine key players and captain Harry Kane on the bench.But Kane’s replacement Ollie Watkins got the visitors on the front foot after just seven minutes when Jude Bellingham released Noni Madueke with a brilliant ball and the Chelsea ace found the Aston Villa star in the penalty area.The Greeks huffed and puffed but England got their precious second on 77 minutes when Bellingham’s shot rattled the post and the incoming Conor Gallagher got the rebound that led to goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos’ own-goal.And Lee Carsley’s side sealed the three points as well as the top thanks to the debuting Curtis Jones who hit Vlachodimos’ bottom right corner after a brilliant assist by Morgan Gibbs-White seven minutes before full-time.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: Greece 0-3 EnglandPeep!England have topped their Nations League group!!!Copy linkCopied90+2 Greece 0-3 EnglandChanceGreece vice captain Mantalos delivers a sharp shot that Pickford palms away.Copy linkCopied90 Greece 0-3 EnglandFour minutes of stoppage time to go.We’re seeing flares getting lit from the home end and the lasers haven’t stopped all night.Copy linkCopied88 Greece 0-3 EnglandI’m starting to see empty seats at a sold-out OAKA.The home crowd can’t be heard at all, but the away end is in full swing.Copy linkCopied86 Greece 0-3 EnglandChanceKane tries an awkward shot from a tight corner down the right before losing his ballance.The ball goes way over the crossbar!Copy linkCopied83 Greece 0-3 EnglandDebut goal for Jones who has been amazing tonight!Bowen finds Gibbs-White in the box, who cuts it back for the Liverpool ace who fires it past Vlachodimos’ bottom right corner.Credit: PACopy linkCopied83 Greece 0-3 EnglandGoal!Jones scores on his debut!!!Copy linkCopied80 Greece 0-2 EnglandSubstitutionGreece boss Jovanovic brings on Mantalos who replaces Siopis.Copy linkCopied78 Greece 0-2 EnglandSubstitutionEngland boss Carsley brings on Gibbs-White, who replaces Gallagher immediately after he greatly contributed to the second goal.Copy linkCopied77 Greece 0-2 EnglandThey did it! Revenge for the loss at Wembley!Rogers released Bellingham with a fantastic pass and the Real Madrid star delivered a stunning shot from the edge of the area that hit the post.The incoming Gallagher got the rebound and Vlachodimos sent the balls to his own net inadvertently.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied78 Greece 0-2 EnglandGoal!!!Gallagher! Or is it an own-goal???Copy linkCopied76 Greece 0-1 EnglandGreece are pushing very hard for an equaliser with their attackign substitutes.Giannoulis delivers a ball from the left and Tzolis gets a touch but it’s too heavy and goes out of play.Copy linkCopied73 Greece 0-1 EnglandChance!England captain Kane tried his first shot of the match but it goes straight to Vlachodimons.Beautiful pass by Rogers on his debut.Copy linkCopied73 Greece 0-1 EnglandVery thunderous ovations from the Greek crowd when Konstantelias and Ioannidis came on.The two have been revelations at their clubs PAOK and Panathinaikos respectively.Ntelias was linked with Salzburg and Benfica in the summer, while Ipswich, Leicester, Bologna and Lazio wanted Ioannidis.Copy linkCopied72 Greece 0-1 EnglandGreece are still top of the group as England need another goal.Reminding you the Three Lions need to win by a two-goal margin!Copy linkCopied More