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    Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy is fans’ transfer deadline day highlight as she stuns in ‘fire’ outfit live on TV

    MELISSA REDDY lit up transfer deadline day for football fans as she stunned live on TV.The Sky Sports presenter appeared as part of Thursday’s coverage of the final day of the January transfer window.
    Melissa Reddy lit up deadline day as she appeared on Sky Sports NewsCredit: X @jmac66882
    Fans hailed Reddy for her ‘fire’ outfit choice live on TVCredit: Instagram @melissareddy
    Reddy wore a smart dark green co-ord and belt as she smiled for the camera whilst providing transfer updates.
    Viewers were left in awe of her “fire” outfit and were quick to react on social media.
    One fan wrote: “WOW! Melissa Reddy looking absolutely incredible,” along with a series of fire emojis.
    Another simply dubbed her: “Sweet and beautiful.”
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    The South African presenter is a regular on Sky Sports News and was once again a part of their deadline day coverage.
    She has also caught the eye hosting action from the South African T20 cricket league on SuperSport.
    Reddy stunned in her new role earlier this month to the delight of fans, who told her “you make South Africa proud”.
    Meanwhile, she put on a radiant display whilst posing in a dress during a recent holiday.
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    The presenter often stuns fans from sporting events around the worldCredit: Instagram @melissareddy
    Reddy is a regular on Sky Sports NewsCredit: Instagram @melissareddy
    Her 228,000 Instagram followers are regularly treated to glamorous snaps from her travel.
    Reddy also shows off her matchday outfits as she attends sporting events around the world.
    A glimpse inside Melissa Reddy’s glamorous life as a sports fan and TV presenter…
    Melissa Reddy stunned pitch-side at Old TraffordCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
    She wore a black dress with a beige coloured blazerCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
    Melissa has built up an impressive 221,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddy
    But her main focus is as a reporter for Sky SportsCredit: INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddy
    She celebrated her birthday with an exotic holiday and posted some stunning snapsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuP4qogNivU/
    She regularly updates fans with her travel-filled lifestyle and array of bikinisCredit: Instagram/@melissa_reddy More

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    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk TV channels CONFIRMED in never-before-seen move with fans to be spoiled for choice

    TYSON FURY’S mega showdown with Olesksandr Usyk will be shown live on Sky Sports, TNT Sports and DAZN – in a landmark agreement. The heavyweight giants finally face off for their mouth-watering bust-up in Saudi Arabia on February 17.
    Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off on February 17Credit: Getty
    And fans will have a choice of broadcasters to watch the action from in the UK.
    The three major channels will be fighting over the viewing figures.
    It is the first time ever the three broadcasters have all shown the same boxing fight.
    Laura Woods will host TNT’s coverage of the undisputed heavyweight championship fight live in Riyadh.
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    She will be joined by pundits Carl Frampton, Richie Woodhall and Steve Bunce ringside.
    Sky are yet to confirm who will front their programme on the night, although it is expected to be Anna Woolhouse.
    And the fight – billed as the ‘Ring of Fire’ – will also be available on streaming platform DAZN.
    The DAZN website is offering fans the chance to purchase the pay-per-view programme for £24.99 plus a free month’s subscription.
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    However, Sky and TNT are yet to confirm how much they will charge.
    Fury vs Usyk will see an undisputed heavyweight champion crowned for the first time since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
    The pair both go into the bout unbeaten in professional boxing.
    Fury holds the WBC belt he ripped from Deontay Wilder in blistering fashion while Usyk has the WBO, WBA and IBF titles previously under Anthony Joshua’s possession.
    The epic fight trailer was released yesterday to build fans’ excitement with less than three weeks to go until the first bell.
    There will be two further world title fights on a thrilling night of boxing in the Middle East, too.
    Jai Opetaia goes up against Mairis Briedis for the IBF Cruiserweight title while Joe Cordina and Anthony Cacace’s fight has the IBF super-featherweight crown on the line.
    Anna Woolhouse is expected to front the programme on Sky Sports Box OfficeCredit: Getty
    Laura Woods will present the coverage on TNT SportsCredit: TNT via Twitter
    Carl Frampton will be alongside Woods once againCredit: TNT Box Office More

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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)
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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