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      Inside Man City’s wages with £375k-a-week Erling Haaland second behind captain Kevin De Bruyne as highest-earner

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      ERLING HAALAND might be best goalscorer in English football but he is still only Manchester City’s second highest earner.The Norwegian forward has taken the league by storm since his £51million summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund last summer.

      Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland are City’s top two earnersCredit: Rex
      City beat off interest from all of Europe’s elite clubs to secure Haaland’s signature on a five-year, £375,000-a-week contract.
      The 22-year-old has instantly begun repaying them, scoring 42 goals in his first 37 competitive matches for Pep Guardiola’s side.
      Only Kevin De Bruyne earns more than Haaland at the Etihad.
      The City skipper penned a four-year £400,000-a-week deal in April 2021, as per Spotrac.
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      De Bruyne, 31, is the Prem’s highest earning player – having previously only been behind axed Manchester United misfit Cristiano Ronaldo – who pocketed £500k prior to his Old Trafford departure.
      Third on the list is £100m signing Jack Grealish.
      The England international signed a £300,000-a-week deal when he left boyhood club Aston Villa for City in 2021.
      Grealish’s fellow Three Lions ace John Stones, as well as Joao Cancelo, are next, with the defenders reportedly pocketing £250,000 a week each. Although Cancelo’s wages are currently being partly paid at Bayern Munich, who he joined on loan in January.
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      Phil Foden is next on £225,000 a week, having finally penned a new deal last October.
      Midfielder Rodri takes home £220,000 a week, while summer signing Manuel Akanji is reportedly on £180,000 after his switch from Dortmund.
      Ruben Dias signed a six-year deal on £180,000 a week in August 2021.
      Riyad Mahrez and Kyle Walker reportedly pocket £160,000 a week each.
      While summer recruit Kalvin Phillips is claimed to be earning £150,000 a week at Eastlands, with Bernardo Silva pocketing the same amount.
      Last season’s final day title hero Ilkay Gundogan is on a £140,000-a-week deal – with Aymeric Laporte on £120,000.
      No1 goalkeeper Ederson reportedly makes £100,000 a week – with his deputy Stefan Ortega on £55,000.
      Nathan Ake signed a £92,308 weekly deal after his switch from Bournemouth.

      Promising World Cup-winning forward Julian Alvarez joined on a £50,000 weekly deal – with veteran reserve goalkeeper Scott Carson on £30,000.
      Academy graduate Cole Palmer is on £20,000 a-week
      Jack Grealish and John Stones are among City’s highest earnersCredit: The Times More

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      Who is in the Premier League Hall of Fame?

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      THERE have been two new legends of English football inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.Former rivals Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are the first managers to enter the Hall of Fame.
      Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger were rivals for large parts of their managerial careers.Credit: GETTY
      Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history, winning 13 Premier League titles during his reign at Old Trafford.
      The Scot managed the Red Devils for an incredible 27 years and took charge of 810 matches, with triumphs in 528 of them.
      Arsene Wenger made history in the 2003/04 season when his Arsenal side won the league title and went the whole Premier League season unbeaten.
      Who is in the Premier League Hall of Fame?
      The Premier League Hall of Fame was launched on April 19, 2021.
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      The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates players with exceptional skill and talent who have competed in the competition since its inception in 1992.
      Entry to the Hall of Fame is the highest individual accolade awarded to players by the league.
      Here are all the entries to the Premier League Hall of Fame so far:
      2021 inductees:
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      Alan Shearer – 1992-2006.
      Thierry Henry – 1999-2007, 2012.
      Eric Cantona – 1992-1997.
      Roy Keane – 1992-2005.
      David Beckham – 1994-2003.
      Dennis Bergkamp – 1995-2006.
      Frank Lampard – 1995-2015.
      Steven Gerrard – 1998-2015.

      2022 inductees:

      Patrick Vieira – 1996-2005, 2010-2011.
      Wayne Rooney – 2001-2018
      Ian Wright – 1992-1999.
      Peter Schmeichel 1992-1999, 2001-2003.
      Paul Scholes – 1993-2013.
      Didier Drogba – 2004-2012, 2014-2015.
      Vincent Kompany – 2008-2019.
      Sergio Aguero – 2011-2021.

      2023 inductees so far:

      Sir Alex Ferguson – 1992-2013.
      Arsene Wenger – 1996-2018.

      What did Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger say about being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame?
      Ferguson said: “It’s an honour when you receive recognition like this,” he said.
      “However, it’s not just about me as a person.
      “It’s about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I’m also proud for the club, the staff and my players.
      “My job was to send the fans home happy.
      “United’s history and my own expectations were the things that drove me.”
      Wenger said: “I’d like to be known as someone who loved Arsenal, who respected the values of the club and left it in a position where it can grow and become even bigger.
      “To share this with Sir Alex is a great honour for me.
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      “It’s like two boxers, you fight like mad and go the distance together.
      “At the end of the day, you have respect and it will be a great opportunity to meet with him, share a good bottle of wine and memories of our old battles.” More

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      What is the biggest Champions League win?

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      THERE’S nothing more embarrassing than watching your team get a Champions League beatdown – and that is exactly what RB Leipzig fans have had to go through TONIGHT.Manchester City humiliated Bundesliga giants RB Leipzig in their Champions League round of 16 tie.
      Haaland scored five goals in City’s thrashing over RB LeipzigCredit: PA
      And Norwegian machine Erling Haaland grabbed himself FIVE goals in the mauling.
      But what is the biggest Champions League win in history?
      What is the biggest Champions League win?
      Liverpool and Real Madrid’s 8-0 home triumphs stand as the biggest wins in Champions League history.
      The Reds humiliated Beskitas courtesy of Yossi Benayoun, Peter Crouch, Ryan Babel and legend Steven Gerrard.
      While Cristiano Ronaldo’s four goals saw Real Madrid annihilate Malmo in the 2015 group stages.
      What are the other high goal-scoring margins?
      7-0: Juventus vs Olympiacos, 10/12/20037-0: Arsenal vs Slavia Praha, 23/10/20070-7: Žilina vs Marseille, 03/11/20107-0: Valencia vs Genk, 23/11/20117-0: Bayern Munich vs Basel, 13/03/20120-7: BATE Borisov vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 21/10/20147-0: Bayern Munich vs Shakhtar Donetsk, 11/03/20157-0: Barcelona vs Celtic, 13/09/20160-7: Maribor vs Liverpool, 17/10/20177-0: Liverpool vs Spartak Moskva, 06/12/177-0: Manchester City vs Schalke, 12/03/19 More

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      Why do F1 drivers get weighed and what is the requirement?

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      FORMULA ONE is arguably the most technical sport in the sporting industry – even what drivers weigh matters.Fans are gearing up for what is expected to be a sensational 2023 F1 season.
      Max Verstappen won the 2022 F1 championshipCredit: AFP
      And Lewis Hamilton in particular will be determined to dethrone reigning champion Max Verstappen having failed to win a single race in 2022.
      But the racers are obliged to be weighed before they get behind the wheel.
      SunSport has the reasons why.
      Why do F1 drivers get weighed?
      Formula One drivers are weighed to see how much weight the racer has lost during the race.
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      And drivers tip the scales to make sure that themselves and the car surpass the minimum weight requirement as the lighter the car, the faster it will go.
      F1 racers are weighed immediately after the race with all of their gear on which includes their helmet, gloves and full race suit as it contributes to their ‘seat weight’.
      Furthermore, drivers are prohibited from eating or drinking until their weight measurements have been recorded.
      The FIA implemented the rule in 2019 and the racers believe that it makes the circuit fair.
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      What is the minimum weight requirement?
      All drivers must weigh a minimum of 80kg which includes their drivers seat.
      There are usually no exceptions for this requirement and consequences come for those who fail to meet the minimum weight.
      Max Verstappen being weighed before the first race of the season in BahrainCredit: Getty
      What happens if drivers do not meet the weight requirement?
      Drivers who are found to be under the weight limit after the race receive an automatic disqualification.
      The rule is in place to make it fair for everybody to compete and it also forces drivers to maintain a healthy weight. More

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      What is a rolling start in F1?

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      The FORMULA 1 2023 season is set to get underway with the Bahrain Grand Prix.F1 races can start in two different ways, which are the standing start and the rolling start.
      Charles Leclerc leading the start of the French Formula One Grand Prix
      Max Verstappen leading the start of the Dutch Grand Prix
      A rolling start has the cars on the grid in a formation behind a safety car at a pre-determined speed for a number of laps.
      The safety car indicates it’s returning to the pits by turning off the flashing lights.
      When the safety car arrives at the pit and is off the track, the race will return to “green flag” conditions.
      All cars must wait for the green flag to be on show or for the information to be communicated over the radio before they can start accelerating.
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      The race leader will take the first position, and the trailing vehicles must stay in single-file behind.
      No driver can overtake the race leader prior to the race officially beginning.
      When are rolling starts used in F1?
      Rolling starts are typically used when the weather conditions are deemed too unsafe for a standing start.
      They are used more commonly during NASCAR events rather than in F1 Grand Prix.
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      A standing start is a more typical start to an F1 Grand Prix, with drivers starting in a stationary manner in their respective grid spots.
      Which F1 Grand Prix have had a rolling start?
      Last season, the Monaco 2022 Grand Prix had a rolling start, which was due to heavy rainfall.
      Sergio Perez took top spot on the podium that day.
      After several delays at the 2021 Belgium Grand Prix, a rolling start was again needed due to wet conditions.
      The race was then red-flagged and forced to be suspended before the race officially began. More

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      What is DRS in F1? All you need to know about Drag Reduction System

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      FORMULA ONE cars are packed with gadgets to make them go as fast as possible across the tarmac.But with so much technology to know and understand, fans can easily get confused. Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the Drag Reduction System (DRS).
      Max Verstappen, left, is using Drag Reduction System to overtake Charles Leclerc, who is not using DRS
      The drag reduction system (DRS) is an overtaking aid designed to make racing more exciting using the simple laws of aerodynamics.
      Here is all you need to know about the rear wing system.What does DRS stand for?
      DRS stands for drag reduction system.
      This is a method used by F1 drivers to follow their rivals more closely and therefore overtake them.
      When in a DRS zone, a driver within one second of a rival car may activate the DRS.
      This is not automatic and a driver usually has a button on their steering wheel to activate the system.
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      How does DRS help to overtake?
      Within the push of a button, a driver can open up part of the rear wing.
      It is used to reduce aerodynamic drag and increase the straight-line speed of the car.
      That will allow them to close in on the car in front quicker than they would normally be able to.
      There is at least one DRS zone on each track in F1 but some have as many as three to help to overtake.
      When can they use it?
      The drivers can only use the DRS during designated activation zones.
      To ensure that overtaking is not too easy, the length and location of the zones are carefully controlled.
      They must be within one second of a car in front to be able to use the DRS.
      Most tracks have a DRS zone on their main straight, helping the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as they look to win.
      Credit: AP
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      When was DRS first used in F1?
      The drag reduction system was introduced to Formula One in 2011.
      Regulations in 2013 stated that no item of the body may be adjustable by the driver during the race – with the exception of the DRS. More

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      What is a split decision in boxing?

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      THERE’S nothing more thrilling than seeing a boxing match settled from a KO – but fights are often settled by a split decision.YouTuber Jake Paul survived eight rounds with Tyson Fury’s half brother Tommy before losing the Saudi showdown.
      Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul by a split decisionCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      However, the grudge match was closer than most expected as Fury’s win came down to a split decision.
      But what exactly is a split decision and what are some of the other decisions in boxing?
      What is a split decision?
      A split decision in boxing is when two of the three judges score one particular fighter as the winner while the third judge scores in favour of the other competitor.
      This commonly leads to the loser requesting a rematch having felt as if there is not enough unanimity in the final decision.
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      What are some notable matches which have been won by a split decision?

      Anthony Joshua lost to Oleksandr Uysk courtesy of a split decisionCredit: Getty
      How else can a boxing match be settled?
      Split decisions are often confused with a majority decision which occurs when two judges choose the same fighter as the winner but the third judge believes the contest was a tie.
      Boxing matches are occasionally settled as a tie if two judges score in favour of different competitors, while the remaining judge feels as if the match was a draw.
      Unanimous decisions happen when ALL three judges decided on one competitor as the winner
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      But prior to the decisions above, boxers can win via a knockout (KO) which is when the fighter fails to resume the bout before a ten count after being hit down to the canvas.
      Or, competitors can be victorious following a technical knockout (TKO) – when the referee believes that the boxer isn’t in stable enough condition to defend themselves. More

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      Boxing schedule 2023: Results, upcoming fight dates – including Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Davis vs Garcia

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      BOXING is back better than ever in 2023 with some absolute crackers in store over the coming months. The year got underway with Gervonta Davis’ win over Hector Garcia, before Chris Eubank Jr was knocked out by Liam Smith two weeks later.
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      Anthony Yarde also put up a valiant effort in his clash with Artur Beterbiev, ultimately losing by 8th-round TKO.
      And the sports biggest stars – Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez, will all have huge fights to come.
      Here’s how the current 2023 schedule is looking…
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      Jay Swingler vs Nich Perrett
      Deen TheGreat vs Pully Arif (Misfits lightweight title)
      King Kenny vs Ashley Rak-Su
      Walid Sharks vs N&A Productions
      Astrid Wett vs AJ Bunker (Misfits flyweight title)
      Ginty vs Halal Ham
      Tempo Arts vs Godson

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      🥊 Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin – Date, live stream, TV channel and all you need to know about heavyweight bout
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      🗓 March 4 🇺🇸 Ontario, California
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      Brandon Figueroa vs Mark Magsayo (12 rounds – featherweight)

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      🗓 March 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Liverpool, England

      Callum Smith vs Pawel Stepien (12 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Liam Paro vs Robbie Davies Jr. (10 rounds -super-lightweight)
      Diego Pacheco vs Jack Cullen (10 rounds – super middleweight)
      Johnny Fisher vs Alfonso Damiani (8 rounds – heavyweight)

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      🗓 March 11 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Lawrence Okolie vs David Light (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)

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      🗓 March 11 🇫🇷 Paris, France

      Tony Yoka vs Carlos Takam (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Dan Azeez vs Thomas Faure (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)

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      🗓 March 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Newcastle, England

      Cyrus Pattinson vs Chris Jenkins (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Pat McCormack vs Dario Socci (8 rounds – welterweight)
      Solomon Dacres vs Robert Ismay (10 rounds – heavyweight)

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      🗓 March 25 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Telford, England

      Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Andrew Cain vs Ionut Baluta (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Moses Itauma vs TBA (4 rounds – heavyweight)
      Raven Chapman vs Lucie Sedlackova (10 rounds – featherweight)

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      🗓 March 25 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      David Benavidez vs Caleb Plant (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Cody Crowley vs Abel Ramos (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Jesus Ramos vs Joey Spencer (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
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      🗓 March 25 🇺🇸 Fresno, California

      Jose Ramirez vs Richard Commey (12 rounds – super-lightweight)

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      🗓 April 1 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin (12 rounds – heavyweight)

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      🗓 April 1 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin

      Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Vitor Belfort vs Ronaldo Souza (6 rounds – heavyweight)

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      🗓 April 8 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas

      Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs Cristian Gonzalez (12 rounds -flyweight, WBO title)
      Marc Castro vs TBA (8 rounds – lightweight)
      Khalil Coe vs Aaron Casper (6 rounds – light heavyweight)

      🗓 April 8 🇺🇸 Newark, New Jersey
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      Shakur Stevenson vs Shuichiro Yoshino (12 rounds – lightweight)

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      🗓 April 15 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Joe Joyce vs Zhang Zhilei (12 rounds – heavyweight)

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      🗓 April 22 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cardiff, Wales

      Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov vs Joe Cordina (12 rounds – super-featherweight, IBF title)

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      🗓 April 22 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia (12 rounds – lightweight)

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      🗓 May 20 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

      Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano (12 rounds – lightweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF titles)

      Artur Beterbiev stopped Anthony Yarde in their light-heavyweight clashCredit: Getty
      Boxing results 2023
      🗓 February 26 🇸🇦 Diriyah, Saudi Arabia

      Tommy Fury def. Jake Paul SD8 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Badou Jack def. Ilunga Makabu TKO12 (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBC title)

      🗓 February 25 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Floyd Mayweather EXHIBITION Aaron Chalmers (8 rounds – exhibition)

      🗓 February 18 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Nottingham, England

      Mauricio Lara def. Leigh Wood KO7 (12 rounds – featherweight, WBA title)
      Dalton Smith def. Billy Allington UD12 (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Gary Cully def. Wilfredo Flores TKO2 (10 rounds – lightweight)
      Diego Alberto Ruiz def. Gamal Yafai UD10 (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)

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      Adam Azim def. Santos Reyes UD10 (10 rounds – lightweight)

      🗓 February 4 🇺🇸 NYC, New York

      Amanda Serrano def. Erica Cruz UD10 (10 rounds – featherweight, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Alycia Baumgardner def. Elhem Mekhaled UD10 (10 rounds – super-featherweight, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Richardson Hitchins def. John Bauza UD10 (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Skye Nicolson def. Tania Alvarez UD10 (10 rounds -featherweight)

      🗓 January 28 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      Artur Beterbiev def. Anthony Yarde TKO8 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, WBC, WBA, IBF titles)

      🗓 January 21 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester, England

      Liam Smith def. Chris Eubank Jr. TKO4 (12 rounds – middleweight)
      Ekow Essuman def. Chris Kongo MD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Joseph Parker def. Jack Massey UD10 (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 January 14 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 London, England

      KSI def. FaZe Temperrr KO1 (6 rounds – cruiserweight)

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      🗓 January 7 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.

      Gervonta Davis def. Hector Garcia TKO9 (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Jaron “Boots” Ennis def. Karen Chukhadzhian UD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Demetrius Andrade def. Demond Nicholson UD10 (10 rounds – super middleweight) More