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    Much-loved Sky Sports boxing tournament to be relaunched on another channel with new format

    MUCH-LOVED Sky Sports boxing tournament Prizefighter will be relaunched on a new channel with a different format.The classic event saw multiple fighters compete through knockout stages before going on to scoop a top prize of £32,000.
    Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom are relaunching Prizefighter on DAZN with a huge cash prizeCredit: PA
    The popular show used to run on Sky Sports and was last on air in 2015
    A whopping 35 Prizefighters were held on Sky Sports, with the last boxing tournament coming in 2015.
    But the series is being relaunched by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom, who have struck an agreement to broadcast it on DAZN.
    The reboot sees Prizefighter head to Japan for a tournament lasting three nights.
    And the jackpot has soared to an incredible £800,000 cash prize.
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    There’s even an £80,000 bonus incentive for every knockout a fighter produces.
    The eight-man series begins on March 31 and will be a middleweight contest.
    The opening event will be decided over 10 rounds, with the latter stages moving to 12 rounds.
    Brits Kieran Conway and Mark Dickinson, plus Ireland’s Aaron McKenna, will all be involved against opponents from Japan, France, America and China.
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    Stars who emerged from PrizefighterFive of the best…

    Audley Harrison (Heavyweight champ, 2009)
    Gavin Rees (Light Welterweight champ, 2009)
    Rocky Fielding (Super Middleweight champ, 2011)
    Lee Haskins (Super Flyweight champ, 2011)
    Mike Perez (International Heavyweight champ, 2011)

    Matchroom CEO Frank Smith said: “This is a fantastic way to start our landmark three-year deal in Japan.
    “Prizefighter was immensely popular with boxing fans in years gone by – and they will love this new inception of the $1million series. 
    “With a $100k knockout prize pot per event, the fighters will be going all out. It promises to be a thrilling spectacle, filled with tough 50-50 fights, that will capture attention around the world.“  More

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    Glamorous Sky Sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo sends fans wild with leggy snap as they say ‘that should be illegal’

    GLAMOROUS Sky Sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo sent fans wild with a leggy snap that “should be illegal.”The fan favourite took to TV screen yesterday morning to host the Good Morning Transfers show.
    Olivia Buzaglo stunned fans with a leggy display on Sky SportsCredit: Instagram
    Olivia dazzled in a white outfit as she took viewers through the latest wheeling and dealing.
    And later she posted a snap of herself on the show to her Instagram page.
    Olivia captioned it: “What’s the point in having a tan if you can’t show it off?
    “Back with the team on Sky Sports News today. See you on Deadline Day.”
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    Fans were certainly loving Olivia’s outfit.
    One said: “Summer vibes.”
    Another declared: “Looking stunning.”
    One noted: “You always seem like you’re having fun and you’re just really good at your job.”
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    Another boomed: “That tan should be illegal in January.”
    One yelped: “Absolute babe.”
    Another added: “Lovely picture.”
    Olivia is the daughter of Woking’s FA Cup hero Tim Buzaglo, who scored a hat-trick in their third-round win over West Brom in 1991.
    After starting up the Chelsea Fan TV channel on YouTube, Olivia then landed a role with the Blues as their match day host.
    She is a regular face on Sky Sports and has even hosted boxing events for the Misfits.
    Olivia is a regular face on TV these daysCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
    She is a former host for Chelsea TVCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
    Olivia presents to the masses on Sky SportsCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
    She also presents Misfits boxing showsCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
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    Shocked Emma Paton forced to apologise live on Sky Sports after awkward blunder… but glam host barely flinches

    SKY SPORTS NEWS presenter Emma Paton showed her cool as things came crashing down around her live on air. Paton was reporting on Crystal Palace’s capture of Daniel Munoz from Genk on a three-year deal when something fell over in the studio and caused an almighty din.
    Paton was alarmed when she heard a crashing in the Sky Sports News studioCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsNews
    But she apologised for the incident and swiftly moved onCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsNews
    She even saw the funny side of the incidentCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsNews
    And returned to presenting soon afterCredit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsNews
    The loud crashing could not interrupt the presenter however, who briefly said “Sorry about that” before continuing to give viewers the latest on the deal.
    Fellow Sky Sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo later appeared to own up to knocking the item in the studio over on X.
    She quoted the Sky Sports video and wrote: “26 seconds in 😂😂 in the words of @MissEmmaPaton sorry about that.”
    Fellow fans in the comments commented on how they found the awkward moment hilarious when watching live.
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    One said: “Didn’t even flinch 😂”
    Another wrote: “Heard this while watching it live 😂😂”
    A third said “Oops! Careful”, alongside a laughing emoji.
    Paton cemented her status as a fan favourite while presenting the World Darts Championship over the festive period.
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    Emma is Sky Sports’ premier Darts presenterCredit: Taylor Lanning
    She was on darts fans’ screens for the rise of Luke LittlerCredit: Taylor Lanning
    She presented the darts from Ally PallyCredit: Instagram / @missemmapaton
    Fellow presenter Olivia Buzaglo appeared to own up to the blunderCredit: instagram @oliviabuzaglo
    Presenting alongside Wayne Mardle, audiences were able to take in Luke Littler’s remarkable rise with the duo on their screens.
    She is a long-term Sky Sports News correspondent, but recently became the face of darts on Sky.
    She has also presented on tennis and even WWE in the past on the channel.
    Emma is a massive tennis fan and has also presented on the sport for SkyCredit: Instagram / @missemmapaton
    Emma keeps fans updated with her travels via InstagramCredit: Instagram / @missemmapaton
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    Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for huge light-heavyweight clash

    JOSHUA BUATSI faces another tough test as he takes on Dan Azeez in a cracking British light-heavyweight clash this weekend. The bout will be contested over 12 rounds for Azeez’s British, Commonwealth and European titles at 175lbs.
    Joshua Buatsi’s biggest win came against Craig Richards in May 2022Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
    Dan Azeez is the British, Commonwealth and European champion at light-heavyweight
    The winner will likely set themselves up for a huge world title showdown against WBA world champion Dmitry Bivol.
    Azeez and Buatsi were supposed to clash towards the end of 2023, but an injury to the former set the fight back a few months.
    Now the pair are set to clash in the capital, with the victor set to take home the ultimate boxing bragging rights.
    When is Buatsi vs Azeez?

    Buatsi’s clash with Azeez will take place on Saturday, February 3.
    The main card will get going from 7pm, with the main event expected to start at around 10.30pm GMT.
    Wembley Arena will play host to the light-heavyweight match-up.

    What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

    Buatsi vs Azeez will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
    The action gets underway from 7pm on Arena and 8.30pm on Main Event.
    You can live stream the card from the Sky Go or NOW TV app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

    Buatsi vs Azeez full card

    Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez (light-heavyweight)
    Adam Azim (C) vs Enock Poulsen (European super-lightweight title)
    Caroline Dubois vs Miranda Reyes (vacant IBO women’s lightweight title)
    Ben Whittaker vs Khalid Graidia (light-heavyweight)
    Francesca Hennessy vs Laura Belen Valdebenito (bantamweight)
    Jeamie TKV vs Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko (heavyweight) More

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    Mauricio Pochettino sneaks up on Sky Sports News reporter while live on air during Chelsea training

    MAURICIO POCHETTINO was keen to keep track of what reporters were saying about him today.Sky Sports presenter Paul Gilmour posted a picture on X (formerly known as Twitter) of Pochettino standing close to him and listening in to what the reporter was saying to camera.

    He captioned the post: “When you’re live on @SkySportsNews from Chelsea training and the gaffer sneaks up to listen in.
    “Thankfully I was saying nice things.”
    The likelihood of reporters saying nice things about Chelsea has increased after a more positive run of results for the club.
    Chelsea returned from their winter break with a 1-0 victory over local rivals Fulham.
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    They followed that up with a 6-1 thrashing of Middlesbrough in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
    They then drew 0-0 with Aston Villa on the weekend to earn an FA Cup replay.
    Sky Sports presenter Dharmesh Sheth responded to the post with: “hahaha brilliant!!”
    A Chelsea fan also responded with a laughing emoji.
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    A third said: “Did you interview him after this?” Alongside three laughing emojis.
    Chelsea have the chance to continue a recent upturn in form when they travel to Liverpool on Wednesday.
    Their reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge ended in a 1-1 draw, which will give Blues fans hope against the league leaders.
    Chelsea’s form in the league generally this season has been less than stellar.
    The club currently sit in ninth place – although they are just one point off a Europa Conference League spot. More

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    Gary Neville trolls Jamie Carragher over Jurgen Klopp quitting Liverpool as fans hail ex-Man Utd star’s ‘banter’

    GARY NEVILLE could not resist poking fun at Jamie Carragher and Liverpool after the shock news regarding Jurgen Klopp.The football world was shocked on Friday when the German, 56, announced that he would be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.
    Jurgen Klopp announced his impending departure from Liverpool on FridayCredit: PA
    Man Utd legend Gary Neville couldn’t resist poking fun at Jamie Carragher and the RedsCredit: Instagram
    Klopp transformed Liverpool back into one of Europe’s most feared outfits since he took charge in October 2015 and has won everything.
    The Kop icon will forever be lovingly remembered as the man who ended their 30-year title drought.
    And he also led the Reds to three Champions League finals,- tasting success in 2019.
    Klopp says he informed Liverpool chiefs of his decision to step down last NOVEMBER but players and staff only learned of his exit yesterday.
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    And he revealed that there were “tears” when he told his squad as the countdown officially starts to the end of his reign.
    While Liverpool fans were struggling to contain their emotions – with one even stating that he would rather his wife left him than Klopp quit Anfield – Manchester United fans declared it was the best news ever.
    And legendary Red Devils defender Neville could not resist making a slight jibe towards the Reds and his Liverpool legend Sky Sports co-pundit Carragher with a three-word message.
    Neville posted a photo of himself and Carragher smiling, seemingly on a previous night out somewhere.
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    And he decided to caption it with the words: “Klopp’s leaving do”.
    Fans instantly hit back at his wind-up, but not everybody was aggressive.
    One wrote: “Let’s be honest, you gotta love the banter Neville’s got.”
    Another wrote: “That’s f***ing fantastic banter Gary.”
    A third said: “He’s done you here Jamie ahaha.”
    While a fourth declared: “Nevs crack is brilliant.”
    Meanwhile, Carragher reacted to the bombshell yesterday by saying: “This news was always going to be a body blow to the club whenever it came.
    “I just thought it would be another few years away.
    “What a manager, what a man, let’s go out with a bang Jurgen!”
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    The Reds are currently five points clear at the top of the Premier League, they will face Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final next month, and they are also still in both the FA Cup and Europa League. More

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    Chris Kamara makes grovelling apology after he accidentally insulted a ‘mature woman’ on the Tube 

    FOOTBALL pundit Chris Kamara says he was shamed by a commuter when he offered her his seat on the Tube.The ex-Sky Sports favourite said he felt like a “dinosaur” despite his apparently well-meaning gesture.
    Chris Kamara says he was shamed by a commuter when he offered her his seat on the TubeCredit: PA
    Kammy — famed for his catchphrase of “Unbelievable Jeff” when giving match updates to Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling — told how he was on a busy Heathrow to King’s Cross service when he offered a “mature lady” the chance to sit down in his place.
    Chris, 66, said she replied: “Why would I need to?”
    He added on X/Twitter: “I gave her a look of disdain.
    “On reflection, I didn’t offer my seat to any blokes of a mature age.
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    “So my apologies. Chivalry is dead.”
    The broadcaster added: “I have chewed on this since Tuesday night and realise I am still a dinosaur.
    “I’m sorry and accept that I was in the wrong and hopefully won’t do it again.”
    Some on the social media platform backed the star, saying: “As a mature woman, I commend your good manners.”
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    But others insisted he was being old-fashioned, and sexist, and one said: “I don’t want men to offer me a seat, thanks.”
    Unsurprisingly, popular Chris was backed by male fans, with one saying writing: “Manners maketh the man.”
    Another fan added: “She is the one at fault.
    “There aren’t many of us left.”
    Last year, Chris received an MBE for services to charity and anti-racism.
    He has previously told how he was diagnosed with speech disorder, apraxia.
    The condition affects pathways from the brain, making it difficult for someone to say what they want correctly or consistently.
    Chris had experimental treatment in Mexico which he says has helped. More

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    Man City vs Man Utd derby clash MOVED for TV as new Premier League fixtures are revealed

    THE Manchester derby is set for an unusual kick off time thanks to TV selections.Man City will host their neighbours Man Utd on Sunday March 3 with the game getting underway at 3:30pm.
    The Manchester derby will be shown on Sky Sports in MarchCredit: Getty
    The Daily Mail have reported that the decision to change the kick off time came as a result of talks between broadcasters and police.
    The match will be shown on Sky Sports and will mean that Burnley’s clash with Bournemouth will also kick off earlier to accommodate the unusual timing.
    The Turf Moor game will now start at 1pm with most Sunday fixtures normally scheduled for 2pm and 4:30pm.
    The remaining televised fixtures have been announced with a number of heavyweights seeing games moved for TV.
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    Luton Town’s battle with Aston Villa will be shown by Sky Sports on Saturday March 2.
    While Arsenal’s trip to face Sheffield United will be the Monday night fixture shown on Sky.
    The reverse Manchester derby fixture back in October was the only other 3:30pm kick off this season.
    And the break in routine didn’t shake Pep Guardola’s men who breezed past their local rivals.
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    The treble winners banged in three goals and took home all three points in a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford.
    City will be hoping they can put in another flawless performance when derby day rolls around again in early March.
    While Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd side will have to pull off some magic to get a result from the Etihad Stadium where they haven’t won in the league since 2021.
    Televised Premier League matches in March
    Luton Town vs Aston Villa – March 2 (5:30pm) SKY SPORTS
    Burnley vs Bournemouth – March 3 (1pm) SKY SPORTS
    Man City vs Man Utd – March 3 (3:30pm) SKY SPORTS
    Sheffield Utd vs Arsenal – March 4 8pm) SKY SPORTS More