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    Gareth Southgate reaches 100 England games as the accidental manager with record beaten by only Sir Alf Ramsey

    GARETH SOUTHGATE was the accidental England manager who ended up as his nation’s longest-serving and most successful boss in half a century.And so naturally, he will reach his landmark 100th match in charge as the target of intense wide-ranging criticism and social-media ridicule.Gareth Southgate was appointed England manager in November 2016Credit: GETTYSouthgate will take charge of his 100th match as Three Lions gaffer on SaturdayCredit: REXSouthgate has restored England fans’ faith in the national team during his tenureCredit: GETTYBut defeat to Switzerland with a golden generation at his disposal will damage his legacyCredit: GETTYSuch is the nature of “The impossible job’”. The second-most important role in the country, after the resident of 10 Downing Street.Southgate has outlasted four prime ministers but he’s currently as unpopular as the Tories.Not since Alf Ramsey has an England boss notched up a century of games in charge and not since Sir Alf have the Three Lions reached a major final or impressed at three consecutive tournaments.And yet, as Southgate prepares for a Euros quarter-final against Switzerland this weekend, the vast majority of the nation have long since turned against him.READ MORE ON ENGLAND VS SWISSSouthgate, 53, was a minute away from humiliation and immediate resignation last Sunday, with England 1-0 down to Slovakia deep in injury time.Had it not been for Jude Bellingham’s extraordinary bicycle-kick equaliser, Southgate would have been on his bike.Those close to him insist he would have quit within minutes of the final whistle – as Roy Hodgson did after defeat by Iceland at Euro 2016.But he lives to fight another day, to raise his bat for a century – not to a standing ovation but to a chorus of boos and a hail of plastic beer cups.Most read in Euro 2024EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSEngland ratings: Bellingham rescues woeful Three Lions as big names, and manager, have a shockerJUDE BELLINGHAM’S majestic overhead kick deep into stoppage time saved England from a humiliating Euros exit.Gareth Southgate’s side had been utterly woeful and looked to be heading home thanks to Ivan Schranz’s clever finish.But Bellingham came to the rescue in the 96th minute, brilliantly firing into the corner after Marc Guehi had flicked on Kyle Walker’s long throw.Remarkably, it was England’s first shot on target, summing how poor they had been.But another one came soon after, as 53 seconds into extra-time, Harry Kane headed home from close range to set up a quarter-final with Switzerland.It was as close a shave as it comes, and if they play like this against the Swiss, then they will be toast.Here’s how Tom Barclay rated England’s stars… and manager Southgate.Jordan Pickford: 5Appeared to hurt his left hand when taking a big whack in the warm-up, but still played. Fired a lot of long balls and was lucky not to be lobbed by David Strelec’s 45-yard strike.Kyle Walker: 4England’s second-most experienced player had a shocker. He looked uncharacteristically slow, his touch was heavy and his crossing was nowhere near good enough. But it was his long throw that led to Bellingham’s magic.John Stones: 4Said it was time for the senior pros to step up in the build-up to the game, but there was little sign of that until Bellingham did his thing, and he is only 21. Stones fired aimless long balls, gave it away and it was his mistake that almost led to Strelec’s trying his luck from range.Marc Guehi: 5Booked early after Kieran Trippier’s underhit pass meant he had to take out the excellent David Strelec, meaning he is out of the quarter-final. Ivan Schranz bamboozled him for Slovakia’s opener but his flick-on to Bellingham brought the leveller.Kieran Trippier: 4When Jude Bellingham’s good ball found Trippier on the edge of the box early doors, on his favoured right foot, you thought, ‘Here we go’. He smashed it into Row Z.Declan Rice: 5An old-school reducer on Juraj Kucka was a fair tackle, even if it left the 37-year-old hobbling. His curling effort with ten minutes to go cracked against the post.Kobbie Mainoo: 6FIRST start at a major tournament and our only decent performer in an horrendous first half from England. Blasted a volley over but was also booked for a late tackle.Bukayo Saka: 5We all know what a fantastic player Saka is for Arsenal, and for England in games gone by, but he rarely threatened here. Did go the distance though, and in a number of positions.Jude Bellingham: 7 and STAR MANCometh the hour, cometh the man. He had underwhelmed again until the 96th minute, but who cares when you step up like that.Phil Foden: 4Thought he had levelled early in the second half but his tap-in was ruled out by VAR after he was caught being, inexplicably, offside. Just off it all night, in danger of being dropped.Harry Kane: 6Still way off his best – he was nowhere to be seen in the first half and missed a free header after the break – but got it right when it counted in extra time.SUBSTITUTIONSCole Palmer (on for Kieran Trippier, 66): 7FANS were on their feet applauding when Southgate finally made a change and brought him on. So lively and with a lovely delivery, must be in with a chance of starting against the Swiss.Eberechi Eze (on for Kobbie Mainoo, 84): 6Did enough to put off Slovak full-back Peter Pekarik from turning home at close range in extra-time. Looked like he had been hit by a train when Denis Vavro walloped into him.Ivan Toney (on for Phil Foden, 90): 7GRABBED the assist for Kane’s winner by flicking on after a free-kick – which he had won with his strength – had been cleared.Conor Gallagher (on for Harry Kane, 105): 6Southgate rolled the dice in extra-time by trying to shut the game out, taking his captain off for the Chelsea midfielder.Ezri Konsa (on for Jude Bellingham, 105): 6Ditto to Gallagher as Konsa got his first minutes of the tournament in place of the hero Bellingham, which felt a risky strategy.MANAGERGareth Southgate: 3.A lucky, lucky man. Tactically, his team were all long ball, lacked any movement, and did not conjure up a shot on target until Bellingham’s wonder strike – and that came from Walker chucking it in the mixer. Subs took ages in the 90 and then felt risky as he sought to see the game out in extra-time.During the summer of love in Russia six years ago, Southgate was the darling of the nation – for his waistcoats and his decency as much as England’s march to the World Cup semi-finals.Back then the Twitter trend #GarethSouthgateWould was a sensation – with posts such as ‘Gareth Southgate would know which day the bins go out after a bank holiday and then let all his neighbours know just in case’.Why Xhaka is Football’s Greatest ComebackThis played into the image of a thoroughly sensible, decent and mild-mannered man who had suddenly united an angry and divided post-Brexit nation, resigned to constant failures at major tournaments.Now, though, social media is awash with cruel memes, such as the ever-cautious Southgate sitting in the bath wearing a lifejacket or putting his phone on low battery mode when it’s 99 per cent charged.The elements of Southgate’s personality which made him so cherished in 2018 are similar to those which now make him a figure of fun to so many.These are attention-deficit times. Eight years is an eternity in modern football. And Southgate will never be a devil-may-care manager.Yet remember the shambles he inherited in 2016 – that Iceland debacle swiftly followed by Sam Allardyce’s ill-fated reign, which ended after a single match and too much loose-lipped bragging after a pint of wine.It did not take long for Southgate to restore sense, order and hope.Russia would be the first of three feelgood campaigns, along with the last Euros – in which England reached their first final since 1966 – and the Qatar World Cup, where Southgate’s side played so positively in four matches out of five.But England have regressed significantly during the past month – including their final warm-up defeat by Iceland at Wembley.We have experienced too many reminders of the bad old days under Hodgson, Fabio Capello, Steve McClaren and indeed most of England’s bosses since Ramsey.Southgate has chosen the wrong squad – the absence of a fit left-back his most glaring error – and England have been desperately poor ever since half-time of the opening 1-0 win over Serbia.And all of the common criticisms of Southgate have surfaced – his fearfulness, his tactical naivety and his inability to make decisive and telling substitutions.This is a man who had never played for, nor previously managed, an elite team with expectations to win every match.The ingrained caution which came from a career at Crystal Palace and Aston Villa, then playing for and managing Middlesbrough, has never really left him.Gareth Southgate’s man management has been his best attribute during his reignCredit: REXThe 53-year-old’s tactics have failed to yield the type of results England fans have wantedCredit: REXSouthgate has hinted that this tournament could be his lastCredit: AFPNow blessed with England’s best crop of talent for a generation or more, Southgate’s side somehow look inhibited.Southgate’s greatest strength has been his man-management, his ability to build a positive culture, enabling players to love playing for England.But much of that is being lost in Germany. We are witnessing players being weighed down by the shirt and showing oversensitivity to criticism which is far more reasoned and less personal than in previous generations.Should England lose to the Swiss in Dusseldorf – and unless they show an extreme improvement, they will lose – then Southgate will be gone.Indeed, it is difficult to imagine the circumstances in which he would continue beyond this tournament.If England lose this quarter-final, it will take some time for Southgate’s reputation to be restored.A few weeks ago, he was a genuinely strong contender to take over at Manchester United.If this weekend goes badly, he will not be getting any half-decent Premier League job any time soon.But even if the worst happens in Dusseldorf, history will remember Southgate’s reign kindly.We will remember him fondly, just as soon as England struggle to qualify for tournaments or are knocked out in the group stages, as they used to do.Or when gaggles of players cry off from international duty with dodgy sicknotes and the national team is no longer a place of happy unity.READ MORE SUN STORIESBecause over 100 matches, Southgate’s positives have significantly outweighed the negatives.And he has not reached this milestone by chance.The positives throughout Gareth Southgate’s reign have far outweighed the negativesCredit: GETTY More

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    Premier League’s hottest Wag goes braless in black leather top as fans envy ‘lucky’ Man Utd star

    MANCHESTER UNITED star Victor Lindelof was subbed a “lucky” man for his wife’s latest Instagram snaps. Lindelof has been married to social media influencer Maja since 2018. Victor Lindelof’s wife Maja poses in a black outfitShe had fans gushing over her braless lookMaja is a social media starThe model has gained a name for herself with over 250,000 Instagram followers. She shares her extravagant life as a Wag, travelling the world. In her latest post, Maja poses braless in a black dress as fans rushed to her comment section. One said: “Lucky Lindelof.”READ MORE IN football Another added: “Magic in the earrings.”Maja had been enjoying her time on holiday with Lindelof. They vacationed on the Greek island of Mykonos as Maja revealed pictures from their dinner date. The couple have welcomed two children together since tying the knot in 2018.Most read in FootballTheir Mykonos trip follows a getaway to Portugal last month, where Maja also dazzled in another flowing red dress.Lindelof is currently enjoying pre-season after signing a new deal with United through to 2025 back in January.Maja often shares her extravagant life as a WagCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelofHere she is posing with husband LindeloofCredit: instagram @majanilssonlindelofShe has over 250,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelofMaja had been enjoying her time on holiday with LindelofCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelofHere she is on a beach dayCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelofMeet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024 More

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    Stunning former Premier League Wag sets pulses racing in see-through top as fans say ‘looking gorgeous as ever’

    MARTA DIAZ has set pulses racing after posing in a see-through top on social media.The former Premier League Wag shared a collection of snaps from what she got up to in June to Instagram.Marta Diaz wowed fans with her latest uploadCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She wore multiple stunning outfitsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She left little to the imagination with a knitted topCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She also wore a bright pink bikiniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/Marta, 23, used to date Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon and confirmed their split on her Amazon Prime show back in 2023.She has an astonishing 3.3million followers on Instagram and regularly wows her fans with her pictures.Her latest post was no different as she shared a collection of pictures taken in the last month.She captioned the post: “A lot of sun, a lot of Ibiza, even if it doesn’t come out, a lot of family, and a lot of beautiful people.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmong the pictures, she wore multiple outfits, including a see-through T-shirt which said “I know I’m your favourite” on it.The social media star also stunned in a knitted top which left little to the imagination.Fans could not help themselves as they flooded the comment section.One pined: “She couldn’t be more precious.”Most read in FootballA second posted: “So beautiful.”A third wrote: “From the best there is.”Football’s 10 richest wags including music stars and millionaire modelsA fourth commented: “You are very beautiful.”A fifth said: “Looking gorgeous as ever.”Another added: “I love these photos.”She started dating Reguilon in 2019 and went public online.Then, they were spotted together at the wedding of Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio.Meanwhile, she recently sent fans wild with a braless outfit to go out for a night in Paris.Spanish beauty Marta has her own YouTube channel with more than two million subscribers.Scroll for a glimpse inside Marta Diaz’s glamorous life…Marta has an enormous online followingCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She has 3.3million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She also has a YouTube channel with over 2million followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/In this post, she showed off her ping-pong tableCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She spent some time soaking up the sunCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/She also posed in front of one of her modelling campaignsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/martaa_diiaz/ More

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    Fans convinced Lionel Messi ‘transferred some of his powers to Lamine Yamal’ as pics emerge of Spain star as a baby

    FANS are convinced that Lionel Messi “transferred some of his powers” to Lamine Yamal after seeing his baby pictures.The Barcelona prospect has been lighting up Euro 2024 with his excellent performances with Spain.Lionel Messi was in a charity calendar advert with a baby Lamine Yamal in 2007Fans have been left stunned by the photoshootCredit: Instagram / hustle_hard_304Yamal, 16, has picked up two assists in his four games for Luis de la Fuente’s side.Pictures of the winger have now emerged from a charity calendar photoshoot in 2007, when he was just a baby.There is a very recognisable face in the photos as Messi, 37, also stars alongside baby Yamal.Yamal is placed in a bathtub for the pictures as the Argentinian is snapped with him.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe pictures have been shared on social media, and fans have all been saying the same thing.One posted: “Messi gave his power to Yamal, and that is why he is already better than many wingers at 16.”A second commented: “Greatness touched a baby, and the baby is on his way to greatness as well.”This is beautiful. This is football. This is history.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA third wrote: “Yamal was baptised by the GOAT MESSI, now it is explained.”A fourth said: “Bro gave him the GOLDEN touch innit.”Watch Lionel Messi fluff Panenka penalty as Argentina legend endures tournament even worse than Cristiano RonaldoMessi is considered as one of the best footballers of all timeCredit: GettyYamal has been impressive at Euro 2024Credit: RexA fifth shared: “Bro was touched by god.”Another added: “Never knew Lamine Yamal got his blessings directly from the living Goat legend himself. No wonder he is doing wonders on the pitch.”Messi has not enjoyed the same success that Yamal is having as he plays in the Copa America with Argentina.The reigning champions have reached the semi-finals and beat Ecuador after a penalty shootout.Messi, however, fluffed his effort as he chipped the ball onto the crossbar. More

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    I’m a UFC icon who went on a four-week bender before losing to Jake Paul, that’s why he beat me, says Nate Diaz

    NATE DIAZ has claimed he was on the razz for a full MONTH before he threw down with Jake Paul.The former UFC superstar entered the professional boxing world last August to take on the YouTube and social media sensation.Nate entered the boxing world last August to take on Jake PaulCredit: REUTERSThe former UFC star was dropped by the YouTuber in the fifth round of their Texas tussleCredit: REUTERSDiaz claims to have gone on a “four-week bender” before the fightCredit: GETTYAnd like fellow MMA fighters, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva before him, Diaz fell at the hands of The Problem Child.Diaz, 39, was dropped in the fifth round on his way to suffering a lacklustre decision defeat, which he claims was the result of him living his best life a month before fight night.He recently told ESPN: “I went on a four-week bender before the fight.“We trained hard for months on months and we were over it, me and my whole team.READ MORE ON NATE DIAZ”So I sat back and started kicking it. I was over training.”He added: “If it was a scary opponent, you wouldn’t allow yourself to do that.”But it was just easy to go to sleep at night fighting that guy.”But it was good that it happened like that because now it’s necessary to work out, get disciplined, and go back and whip his a**.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNate Diaz rematches former UFC rival Jorge Masvidal this weekendCredit: GETTY“I’m the weakest puncher, and you’re the one that wanted to fight 30lb over my original weight division?”You think I was just trying to sit there and just knock you out? Like throw as hard of punches as I can?Leaving my kids for training camp is tearing me apart but Nate Diaz will pay for it, says Jorge Masvidal ahead of fight”I was just getting through that fight because I was halfway to my potential that day.”Diaz also claims his performance was hindered by a niggling injury, saying: “I couldn’t even really throw a punch.”I was f***ed up. And for two, he was the easiest fight I ever had.”That was the longest fight at the heaviest weight class I ever had. Never got tired. Never got hurt. Nothing.“Even when I got knocked down, I think it was timing because it didn’t hurt, I got up like ‘You good?’ ‘Oh, I’m fine.’ I thought he was pretty weak himself.”Fan favourite Diaz returns to the ring early on Sunday morning for a rematch with rival Jorge Masvidal.Diaz suffered a third-round TKO defeat to ‘Gamebred’ in the inaugural BMF title fight at UFC 244 in November 2019.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd preparations for the rematch have gone swimmingly in comparison to his last fight.When asked how his training camp has been, Diaz said: “A lot better than the last fight, that’s for damn sure!” More

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    Uni graduate Johnny Fisher has dad with famous catchphrase but he’s from a different world to brutal bouncer Alen Babic

    JOHNNY FISHER is too posh to push around Alen Babic, says the Croatian bouncer.The 25-year-old heavyweight is a fans’ favourite thanks to his knockout power, social media star dad Big John and the classy way he carries himself.Jonny Fisher (left) squares up with Alen BabicCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingCroatian heavyweight Babic only wants brutal boutsCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingThe strapping Romford Bull is a hero around Exeter – as well as Essex – after he gained a 2:1 history degree at the university and starred in the rugby team.But Saturday night’s opponent Babic – a 33-year-old former doorman and graduate from the school of hard knocks – reckons he will teach the bachelor of arts a lesson.The shaven-headed slugger said: “Me and Johnny have very different stories, very different.“I only knew one way, so me standing here means a lot more than him standing here.MOST READ IN BOXING“I was meant to be in jail or dead or even robbing drug dealers, I was meant for all the worst things“This is a collision of two worlds, we are two worlds far apart.“There’s a big difference in age – and everything else – and it will tell on Saturday.”Babic was a fan-friendly wrecking ball when he burst onto the scene – ignoring almost every basic boxing rule.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAfter 11 violent wins – nine in the UK where he gained the nickname of The Savage – he was given an April 2023 world title shot at the new and unnecessary bridgerweight title.The one-round battering he suffered against Lukasz Rozanski was brutal but nothing compared to the fall out that followed and changed his perspective.I was forced to flog meat on doorsteps with social media sensation father…now I’m chasing boxing titles“I don’t want belts,” he growled with conviction. “I just want fights the fans can enjoy .“I went for a world title last time and it f***ed my whole life.“I paid one year of my life a year of depression, all the sorts of bad things you can imagine“I paid with my own blood, literally. And I’m never going to do it again.”Fisher with his catchphrase-loving dad Big JohnCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

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    Abdu Rozik shows off body transformation as he claims boxing has helped him grow TALLER ahead of debut fight vs Erali

    ABDU ROZIK showed off his remarkable body transformation ahead of his upcoming boxing clash.The three-foot tall social media sensation will be lacing up his gloves to take on rival Erali Boyqobilov as part of the Social Knockout 3 bill in Dubai – with long-term foe Hasbulla Magomedov waiting in the wings.Abdu Rozik has undergone a body transformation ahead of his boxing fightHe claims boxing has made his bones strongerCredit: Stewart WilliamsRozik spoke to fans ahead of the showdown and claimed to have undergone a significant body transformation thanks to his hard work training.Rozik – from Tajikistan but now based in the UAE – has increased his body mass in training.And he even claims to have grown significantly TALLER!He said in an Instagram video showing off his transformation: “Hey guys! On July 6 I have my boxing debut and so many people are questioning if I am disabled and why I am doing boxing.READ MORE IN BOXING”No guys! Before I came to Dubai I was 97cm. Now [I am] 115cm, because I’m doing boxing. I am training.”Boxing made my bones bigger and boxing means I am feeling [like] a man.”Please guys, so many people are not giving their own children a chance to make their dream come true.”Please give them a chance, they can do it. They want to show the whole world they are human beings. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Please support us, give us some love. I love all of you.”A lot of people think I can’t marry, I can’t drive a car, I can’t fight. Why? I am the same as all of you guys, a human being.Who is Abdu Rozik? Meet Hasbulla’s rival boxing Erali Boyqobilov in Social Knockout 3 matchThe fight headlines the Social Knockout 3 card”And I can do anything I want in my life.”Rozik, 20, was diagnosed with dwarfism as a child and has had to postpone his wedding to mystery fiancee Amira to train for the bout. More

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    Who is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira? Meet the Tajikistani singer and boxer’s soon-to-be wife

    THREE-FOOT tall Abdu Rozik, the Tajikistani singer who came to prominence on Indian reality show Bigg Boss 16, is getting married.Here’s everything we know about his fiancée Amira — and when the couple is tying the knot.This instagram post from April 2024 shows Abdu Rozik proposing to AmiraCredit: Instagram @abdu_rozikWho is Abdu Rozik’s fiancee Amira?The identity of Amira is somewhat of a mystery.Speaking to the Hindustan Times, Rozik said: “Her name is Amira and she is 19 years old.”She is studying business administration in a university in Sharjah.”She lives here and we both will make our home together here only.READ MORE ON Abdu Rozik”She is the most beautiful girl I have ever met.”And after accusations of his wedding being a publicity stunt, he added: “Just because I am not like others, people think I cannot get married.”Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babies.’There are so many people who are physically challenged. But they settle down and live their life happily.Most read in Boxing”I am aware how people are saying it’s a prank and that I’m doing all this for publicity.”But the whole world is watching what I’m doing through social media. I have over 8.2 million followers on Instagram. I will never fake something like that.”Abdu Rozik calls out Hasbulla for a fight and serenades our presenterAnd as to why Amira’s identity is somewhat hidden in the pictures he shared on social media, Rozik told the Free Press Journal: “I come from a country where we are not allowed to show the faces of our wives to people.”We both are very religious. We follow the same culture and even she is not comfortable sharing her pictures on social media.”How did Abdu Rozik and Amira meet?According to the man himself — whose full name is Abdu Rozik Savriqul Muhammadroziqi — it was love at first sight, at least from his side.Speaking about how they first met, Rozik told the Hindustan Times: “It was so random… I had gone out to grab a bite at an eatery in Dubai.Just like everyone else, I also have a heart. I want to love someone, get married and have babiesAbdu RozikThe Hindustan Times”I never thought I would be lucky enough to meet the love of my life there.”I approached her and asked for her number, and that’s how we met.”From the moment I met her, I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.”When will Abdu Rozik and Amira marry?The wedding was postponed so Rozik can make his boxing debut.Abdu Rozik is a social media personality, reality TV star, singer and boxer from TajikistanAbdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6 — just one day before the singer was due to marry Amira.Rozik told SunSport last November: “Really I think Hasbulla is zero, nothing.”He doesn’t have any talent at all. I have singing talent. I have acting talent. I have boxing talent. I have DJ ing talent.”I’m intelligent. I have so much talent but Hasbullah doesn’t have any talent. I’m always ready, he’s scared of me.Rozik is making his boxing debut the day before he was due to get married to Amira”Because he doesn’t have any talent, he’s nothing, I don’t know why people love him so much and why people are supporting him.”He’s a chicken he doesn’t want to fight me. I’m ready. Hasbullah I’m coming for you and smashing your face in!”It is is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai, which kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai — this is 4pm BST (11am ET).Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST (4pm ET).Rozik’s opponent in his first fight is Hasbulla MagomedovThe fight will be broadcast live on Ex-Sports, and organisers have said the live stream will be free to watch on the app.Social Knockout 3’s full fight card for has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut, taking on his close friend Shero.While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.Rozik reignited his feud with Hasbulla in 2023Rozik’s combat sport bow comes one day before he was due to tie the knot with Amira on July 7, 2024 in Dubai.But the 20-year-old has said the fight will give him and his fiancee financial security going forward, adding that his wife supports the decision.He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.”After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Amira supports my decision fully as it will change a lot for us. It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”A new date for the wedding is yet to be set. More