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      F1 Monaco Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen wins by country mile as Hamilton fourth – latest

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN has won the Monaco Grand Prix with ease – despite the rain showers rolling in.Lewis Hamilton worked his way up to fourth, but narrowly missed out on a podium.
      Celebrity A-listers were out in force in Monte Carlo for the most glamorous race on the F1 calendar.
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      Verstappen celebrates another win
      Max Verstappen keeps his record of finishing in the top two places in every Grand Prix this season.
      The Monaco Grand Prix ending up being a testing experience when the rain threw all the drivers a huge curve ball.
      With his Red Bull teammate pretty much out of this race due to his Q1 crash in qualifying, not many could see this race going any other way today.
      Credit: Getty
      Monaco Grand Prix has French podium finish
      Esteban Ocon has got himself a podium finish and scoops himself the driver of the day award in the process.
      It has been a good weekend for Ocon and he had to work hard to hold off the two Mercedes cars.
      Credit: @F1
      Monaco Grand Prix race results
      A testing race due to the rain but here are the results:

      Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
      Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
      Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
      Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
      George Russell (Mercedes)

      Max Verstappen wins the race by some 27 seconds from Fernando Alonso in second place.
      Max Verstappen wins Monaco Grand Prix
      Lap 77/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Hamilton still holds the fastest lap of the day.
      He must be happy with the upgrades to his car with a fourth placed finish today.
      George Russell still sits in fifth position and has an 11.5 second gap between himself and Charles Leclerc.
      Pierre Gasly is in seventh place with Carlos Sainz behind him.
      Lap 75/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Ocon could be in line for driver of the day today.
      If he can hold on to get himself a podium finish he will surely be in with a good shout.
      The two Mercedes have put pressure on him for long periods.
      Verstappen has now opened up a 26.7 second lead.
      Lap 73/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Max Verstappen has a huge lead in this race now.
      Apart from a monumental mistake, this is a sure win for the defending champion.
      Hamilton and Russell are managing to hold off Charles Leclerc.
      The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton still has his sights set on Esteban Ocon in third place.
      Credit: AFP
      Lap 71/78 – Verstappen leads, Ocon third
      Esteban Ocon is managing to open up more of a gap over Lewis Hamilton now.
      Meanwhile at the front of the race, Max Verstappen seems to have made all the right choices with his tyres today.
      As conditions changed rapidly it did create a situation for all drivers out on the track.
      Verstappen now has a 24 second lead on second place.
      Lap 69/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Lewis Hamilton, now in fourth place, has clocked the fastest lap of the day.
      Esteban Ocon will be focussed on trying to hold off the British driver to get himself a podium finish.
      There is a yellow flag in place in sectors 1 and 2 currently.
      Lap 67/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      The rain seems to have stopped now, whether the track will dry out in the short time left remains to be seen.
      It does seem to be drying quickly though.
      Verstappen looks nailed on for victory here with a 21.4 second lead over Fernando Alonso.
      If conditions change, Verstappen has enough of a lead that he can react and pit.
      Lap 65/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Max Verstappen has managed to open up a 19 second lead on Fernando Alonso.
      The Spaniard’s choice to not take the intermediate tyres will cost him any chance of challenging the Dutch driver.
      Had it panned out the other way, it could have been a race winning decision.
      These are the fine margins we deal with in Formula 1.
      Credit: AP
      Lap 63/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Lance Stroll is the first retirement of this race.
      Lewis Hamilton and George Russell find themselves in fourth and fifth place currently.
      Esteban Ocon sits in third place with a good distance between himself and fourth place.
      Russell has a five second penalty to serve still.
      Lap 61/78 – Verstappen leads, Russell comes off
      George Russell struggles on the first turn and comes off into the run off where Magnussen finds himself also.
      This wet weather is causing all sorts of problems for the drivers now.
      Despite struggling a few laps ago, Fernando Alonso has started to pick it up again and is shaving some time off Verstappen’s lead.
      The Spaniard is only 15 seconds behind the race leader now.
      Lap 59/78 – Verstappen leads, Magnussen hits wall
      Magnussen was due to come into to change to wets but before he has chance to, he slides into the wall.
      His car seems to come to a complete standstill but fortunately he gets it restarted and manages to drive into the pit.
      That would have changed everything if the safety car had come out.
      Fernando Alonso is managing to open up a gap on third place again.
      Meanwhile George Russell is penalised for an unsafe entry from the pits.
      Lap 57/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      The two pit stops for Alonso have caused him all sorts of problems as Ocon, Hamilton and Russell are all within touch of him.
      Fernando Alonso is now 22 seconds behind Max Verstappen.
      The Spanish driver could be struggling to hold onto his second place as Esteban Ocon gains on him all of the time.
      Lap 57/78 – Verstappen leads, rain causing issues
      In sector 2 the track is absolutely soaking and it is treacherous.
      A yellow flag has come out, teams are trying to get their drivers on intermediate tyres.
      Alonso opted for dry tyres and is having to come in to pit for the second time in three laps.
      Absolute carnage in Monaco.
      Credit: EPA
      Lap 55/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Sections of the track are now very wet.
      It means that drivers on worn tyres are having to crawl through these sections.
      Verstappen’s team tell him it may be a case of just taking it easy in the wet sections.
      Fernando Alonso has decided to come into the pit lane.
      Lap 53/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      The rain is starting to come down now as Max Verstappen tells his team about the weather.
      On very worn medium tyres this could be an issue for the Dutchman.
      Both Alonso and Verstappen are caught up in quite a bit of traffic now.
      The circuit is starting to look very slick with the rain coming down.
      Lap 51/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      There have been no retirements in this race so far today.
      We have never seen a Monaco Grand Prix end with no retirements whatsoever.
      There is some rain starting to sprinkle down with it threatening to break into a shower.
      Lap 49/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Both Verstappen and Alonso have yet to pit in this race.
      As the teams get more info on potential rain heading over, it is forcing the drivers to stay out there.
      George Russell is now in third place.
      Lap 47/78 – Verstappen leads, Gasly third
      After Charles Leclerc’s pit this has allowed Pierre Gasly to take third place.
      With George Russell now in fourth position.
      Max Verstappen is some 34.5 seconds ahead of third place.
      The weather radar is constantly changing and now no rain is expected for the remainder of the race.
      Credit: Reuters
      Lap 45/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Max Verstappen has done brilliantly to do this many laps on the graining medium tyres.
      He tells his team that he will try and keep going on them for as long as he can.
      Importantly, if he were to pit now, they could send him out onto a very clear track.
      Waiting could change this and may play into the hands of Alonso.
      Meanwhile, Leclerc was complaining about his tyres and has come into the pits.
      He returns to the track in eighth position.
      Lap 43/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Fernando Alonso is currently 20 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc in third place.
      Aston Martin are keen for him to open up such a lead in excess of 21 seconds to allow him to pit and come back out ahead of the Ferrari.
      With 78 laps in the race, having not pitted yet, it would take some drive to do it on one set of tyres.
      Lap 41/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Verstappen has clear road in front of him now.
      Red Bull are concerned that if he pits, he will still come out behind Fernando Alonso.
      With the Spaniard on hard tyres, he could take them through to the finish.
      Lewis Hamilton has clocked the fasted lap of the day but still sits in eighth place.
      Lap 39/78 – Verstappen leads, Alonso second
      Lance Stroll is causing a lot of drivers headaches today.
      He has a lot of coming togethers with other cars so far.
      Verstappen is edging ahead of Alonso once again on very worn medium tyres.
      Some great driving from the Dutch driver on very grained tyres.
      Credit: Getty
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      Mauricio Lara vs Leigh Wood 2 LIVE RESULT: Wood reclaims world title by unanimous decision after epic show – reaction

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      LEIGH WOOD has reclaimed the WBA featherweight title after a mouthwatering rematch with Mauricio Lara.The Englishman overcame the Mexican by unanimous decision in Manchester after an excellent showing.
      He floored Lara in round two with a right uppercut and never looked back, bossing the bout throughout.

      Result: Leigh Wood def. Mauricio Lara
      TV Channel: DAZN (Channel 429 on Sky for subscribers)
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      Lara vs Wood
      Leigh Wood regains the WBA featherweight world title with a unanimous points victory over Mauricio Lara.
      He floored the Mexican in round two with a right uppercut and never looked back, bossing the bout throughout.
      Maybe Lara’s brutal weight cut played a part, but credit is due for Wood, who boxed to an excellent game plan.
      Credit: Getty
      Lara vs Wood
      Heading into the final three minutes and Wood is a round away from redemption.
      He’s boxed smartly throughout the 12 rounds but Lara has really underperformed.
      All Wood has to do is close out the round and the show.
      Credit: PA
      Lara vs Wood
      Lara is really struggling to mount as sort of momentum into round nine.
      The champion looks out of gas and ideas, with Wood bossing it with a good jab and footwork.
      Lara has to show some urgency or Wood is going to run away with it and regain his title.
      Credit: PA
      Lara vs Wood
      Through the half way stage and it’s going the way of Wood.
      He’s boxing well at range, keeping Lara off with a spiring jab, feints and some nice combinations.
      Lara looks lethargic, potentially a consequence of his brutal weight cut. But, he’s still powerful and dangerous.
      Credit: PA
      Lara vs Wood
      Wood looks the sharper of the two, letting off quick combinations and showing great footwork.
      But Lara is patiently waiting for his moment to unload, sitting down on his punches.
      The Mexican is always dangerous an Wood cannot switch off for a second.
      Credit: Reuters
      Lara vs Wood
      DOWN GOES LARA!
      Uppercut has dropped the Mexican champion in round two after a great start from Wood.
      Massive moment for the challenger, who’s confidence will be sky high now.
      Lara vs Wood
      Here we go!
      The rematch just three months after their thriller in Nottingham.
      Will it be repeat or revenge in Manchester?
      Lara vs Wood
      Both men are in the ring and we’re moments away from the first bell.
      Will it be repeat or revenge in Manchester?
      How much will the additional weight Lara carried in from the weigh in come into play during the bout?
      Credit: PA
      Leigh way
      Leigh Wood’s rematch with Mauricio Lara is coming up next.
      Lara brutally knocked out Wood in February with a left hook to win the WBA featherweight title.
      But he lost the strap on the scale and came in over the 126lb limit, meaning only Wood can win it tonight.
      Credit: Reuters
      Catterall vs Foley
      Catterall takes a decision victory and he will march on to a title shot.
      WBC champion Regis Prograis has just signed to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable.
      And Catterall is now highly ranked for the WBA belt, held by American Rolando Romero.
      Credit: Reuters
      Catterall vs Foley
      Catterall is finishing big, scoring a knockdown in round nine after a big left hand.
      He looked to have Foley hurt and closed in for the finish but the Irishman did well to fight back and survive.
      We head into the final round now.
      Credit: PA
      Catterall vs Foley
      Very strong start from Catterall through four rounds.
      He’s bossing it through his jab, but also the one-two combination has proven a winner.
      Foley looks slightly frustrated with Catterall in control of the bout, using his jab effectively.
      Jack in the box
      Jack Catterall makes his long anticipated return next.
      Catterall has not boxed since February 2022 when he lost a controversial decision to rival Josh Taylor.
      The pair were due to rematch before Taylor suffered an injury, causing them to go separate ways.
      Credit: Kenny Ramsay
      Harper wins
      Terri Harper takes a points win over  Ivana Habazin.
      Harper outworked her opponent – which was only arranged on a week’s notice – over ten rounds.
      Harper has called out Natasha Jonas for an undisputed super-welterweight showdown.
      Credit: PA
      Terr we go
      Terri Harper is nine rounds into her title defence and on course to retain her WBA title.
      Following this will be Jack Catterall’s Matchroom debut against Irishman Darragh Foley.
      Catterall has not fought since his controversial decision loss to Josh Taylor in February 2022.
      Credit: PA
      Proper Terr up
      Terri Harper returns to defend her WBA super-welterweight title in a short-notice matchup against Ivana Habazin.
      Harper was due to face women’s boxing legend Cecilia Braekhus last week on Katie Taylor’s undercard in Ireland.
      But Braekhus was forced to pull out on the day due to illness, so Harper instead fights Habazin tonight on seven days notice.
      Credit: PA
      Aq a boy
      Aqib Fiaz has boxed his way to a points win but he had to get up from the deck to do so.
      Fiaz was in cruise control until round six when he was heavily floored in round six with a left hook.
      But he managed to regain his composure to see the bout out and win a unanimous decision.
      Credit: Getty
      Ty faker
      Tyson Fury has NOT sent Anthony Joshua a contract for a September fight.
      The 34-year-old WBC Gypsy King has been in Australia promising a couple of fights with unknowns Down Under.
      And he has now claimed he has sent 33-year-old AJ an offer for the overdue fight that fell through most recently when targeted for December 3.
      AJ promoter Eddie Hearn has the O2 booked for August 12 and is working on a December clash with Deontay Wilder in Saudi and – while he has spoken to Fury matchmaker George Warren – Fury has not made a firm offer.
      Hearn said: “I don’t want to ruffle anyone’s feathers but I don’t want someone making Anthony Joshua look bad for no reason.”
      Credit: EPA
      Fiazy does it
      Unbeaten Aqib Fiaz returns against Costin Ion.
      Fiaz is 10-0, with only one KO and looks to improve his unbeaten run at super-featherweight.
      Credit: PA
      Ball over!
      Danny Ball stops Jamie Robinson in three rounds.
      Robinson was pulled out by his corner and Ball takes home the English welterweight title.
      Credit: PA
      Leigh way
      Leigh Wood is the only man fighting for his old WBA featherweight crown after bloated Mauricio Lara was stripped ahead of their Saturday fight.
      In February the violent Mexican stopped the 34-year-old Nottingham ace and snatched away his 126lbs world title.
      The Manchester rematch was arranged but Lara – who refuelled for the original clash with a giant pizza and bottle of Coke on the Friday weigh-in stage – failed his midweek weight check.
      The British Boxing Board of Control were concerned and warned Lara that he was forbidden from dehydrating himself down to less than 128.6lbs on Friday.
      But, after Wood obeyed the rules and weighed in at 125.9lbs, Lara bowled in at 129.8lbs.
      The BBBoC were fuming but the title decision fell to the sanctioning body who thankfully took action on Friday afternoon and stripped the champion.
      Credit: Reuters
      Fight night
      Mauricio Lara faces Leigh Wood in a rematch following their February thriller.
      Lara scored a seventh-round TKO in Nottingham with coach Ben Davison left to throw in the towel following a massive left hook.
      The Mexican was due to defend his featherweight title but the British Board of Boxing Control would not allow him to weigh in less than 128lb.
      So Lara was forced to vacate his 126lb featherweight title, but the belt is still up for grabs for Wood.
      Credit: Reuters
      Aq will do
      Aqib Fiaz returns looking to extend his 11-0 record.
      He faces 10-3-2 Romanian Costin Ion in Manchester.
      Credit: PA
      Aq will do
      Aqib Fiaz returns looking to extend his 11-0 record.
      He faces 10-3-2 Romanian Costin Ion in Manchester.
      Credit: PA
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      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith LIVE RESULT: The Gentleman dethrones the Sauce in mega title fight – reaction

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      LAWRENCE OKOLIE has LOST his WBO cruiserweight title to Chris Billam-Smith tonight in Bournemouth.Billlam-Smith knocked the former champion down THREE times, and Okolie had two point deductions during the bout.
      Okolie declared after the fight that he WILL activate his rematch clause to fight next for the WBO cruiserweight title.

      Result: Chris Billam-Smith def. Lawrence Okolie
      TV Channel: Sky Sports Boxing
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      Okolie appreciates Billam-Smith performance
      Lawrence Okolie was full of praise for the fight Chris Billam-Smith put on this evening to strip him of his cruiserweight title.
      Having never been knocked down before, he was sent to the canvas on three occasions by the hometown hero.
      While he realised he was bested tonight, he plans to bounce back and work towards winning his title back.
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie activates rematch clause
      Lawrence Okolie has announced that he plans to activate the rematch clause in his contract from tonight’s fight.
      He immediately planned to try and win his cruiserweight belt back from Chris Billam-Smith.
      No news on any dates planned but we will be seeing these two boxers go at it once again.
      Billam-Smith wins world title
      You could see how much it meant to Chris Billam-Smith as he won the cruiserweight title in front of his home crowd.
      Everyone at the Vitality Stadium enjoyed every round of his fight as he looked to dethrone the champ.
      As the result confirmed his win, he dropped to his knees as you could see just how much it meant after all of the hard work he put into this fight.
      Credit: PA
      Credit: Reuters
      Okolie gracious in defeat
      You have to give credit where it is due, Lawrence Okolie has been a good loser in this fight.
      Congratulating Billam-Smith for his performance and victory was admirable.
      In the post fight interview he tells the crowd how Billam-Smith was a worthy winner this evening.
      Chris Billam-Smith wins by majority decision
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R12
      As we enter the last round, Okolie continues to grab and wrestle his opponent.
      It almost seems that he knows he is unable to take the punch from Billam-Smith and needs to grapple with him instead.
      Okolie needs to do something here to stand a chance of any scorecard going in his favour.
      He goes a big right hand over the top but it does not have the connection he was hoping for.
      The bells rings and Billam-Smith celebrates like he thinks he is now a world champion.
      Credit: PA
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R11
      Okolie comes out of his corner throwing punches, looking to go on the forward offensive.
      He seems to know with those two knockdowns that he has it all to do.
      Billam-Smith has a cut above his eye that is bleeding.
      He suffered that earlier in the fight but the Vaseline has come off and and it is bleeding once again.
      Just at the end of the round, Billam-Smith lands a left and Okolie loses his balance and goes to the canvas and is counted once again.
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R10
      The referee has a word with the corner of Okolie for a third time, he is not happy with what he is shouting into the ring.
      As Okolie comes into Billam-Smith he manages to land a big left with causes them champion to drop to the canvas.
      Once again he faces the count from the ref.
      Okolie lands a big right and follows it up but Billam-Smith takes the punishment.
      A far more attacking round there but the hometown hero may have just edged the round once again.
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R9
      Okolie continues to lead with the jab and come in for the hold on his opponent.
      He seems as though he is trying to grind down his opponent.
      Okolie throws a big right but Billam-Smith manages to step back from it.
      The champion is putting his body weight into Billam-Smith, trying to ensure that he cannot box from that position.
      This a tight one to call at the moment in terms of scorecards.
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R8
      Okolie comes out in this round, looking to throw more attacking blows.
      In the first minute of the round he shows more of the form of someone currently holding the belt.
      Billam-Smith seems happy to absorb the onslaught.
      Okolie reverts to leading into the clinch with his shoulder.
      He is trying to push his opponent into the corner over and over again.
      Credit: PA
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R7
      Okolie is starting to test the patience of the referee here.
      Billam-Smith is constantly complaining of how much Okolie is grabbing him.
      We are seeing less boxing, far more of the champ just grabbing his opponent and preventing him from punching.
      Okolie has another point taken from him.
      The referee tells him that he really needs to tidy up his game.
      Very untidy round that one.
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R6
      Billam-Smith seems to be biding his time, knowing the distance this fight could go.
      Okolie is landing punches to the back of the head all too often.
      He seems to be leading with the shoulder whenever he comes in.
      The referee is speaking with Lawrence Okolie once again.
      Billam-Smith lands a good left on the face of the champ to end the round.
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R5
      Billam-Smith is growing in confidence as the fight goes on.
      He needs to capitalise on the damage he did to the champ in the last round.
      The fans inside the Vitality Stadium sing ‘he’s one of our own’.
      Okolie has a point deducted by the referee, it is all going wrong for the defending champion.
      Credit: Getty
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R4
      Okolie seems keen to wrestle his opponent as well as box him.
      He is dominating the round when out of nowhere, Billam-Smith drops the champion to the canvas.
      It is the first time he has ever been dropped to the canvas.
      The champion is struggling, his legs seem weak, that hit has hurt him.
      That left hand counter by Billam-Smith rattled Okolie as it sent him crashing to the canvas.
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R3
      The referee warns Okolie as he finally has enough of the tactic of punching the back of the head of his opponent in the clinch.
      Okolie is getting more shots in but they are not breaching the defence of Billam-Smith.
      He works the body whenever the chance arises.
      When they are in the clinch, Okolie seems to be holding the arms of his opponent to prevent punches from coming at him.
      Credit: Getty
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R2
      If Billam-Smith did not know the size of the task at hand, he is learning the hard way.
      Whether it be a body shot or a jab, Okolie has so much power behind his punches.
      Billam-Smith looks to fight back and lands a left on the jaw of the champ as they are in a clinch.
      The fighters are falling into each other all too often, Billam-Smith’s corner are not happy with the tactics of the champion.
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith – R1
      It is a very rowdy atmosphere in the Vitality Stadium.
      They want to see their man upset the odds here tonight.
      Both fighters land early body punches.
      Okolie seems happy to get into the clinch and land some kidney punches.
      The champion manages to land a heavy shot to the head that rocks his opponent.
      Credit: Reuters
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith
      Okolie walks out with a message
      Lawrence Okolie tells the crowd via the screens that he is a champion and there is no chance that Chris Billam-Smith is taking anything from him this evening.
      He is coming into the lion’s den, Billam-Smith’s backyard.
      The home faithful let him know what they think as he walks into the ring.
      Ringwalks begin for main event
      We are going to see the clash that decides the WBO Cruiserweight champion of the world this evening.
      Chris Billam-Smith walks out to Adele ‘Hometown Glory’.
      He looks psyched for this opportunity he has in front of him.
      Vitality Stadium bouncing for fight
      It has been a while since they have had such an atmosphere here.
      This is a fantastic venue for tonight’s showcard.
      All the spectators are itching to see this main event as Oasis bellows out from the speakers, everyone singing Wonderwall.
      Main event about to get started
      Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith is the fight everyone has been waiting for this evening and it is next.
      Okolie is the heavy favourite with the bookies for this fight but anything can happen in the ring with two contenders like this.
      This should be a good one.
      Eggington celebrates stoppage win
      The series of punches he landed, really ended this fight in some style.
      Pigford had no answer to what he had to offer.
      He certainly answered some questions there with that display.
      Credit: Getty
      Pigford vs Eggington – R5
      Well that fight really exploded in that round.
      Eggington was like a man possessed as he got a punch through the defence of Pigford which really hurt him.
      He landed a combo of punches and Pigford was really out on his feet.
      The referee stepped in and stopped the fight as his lights seemed out.
      Eggington wins by TKO
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      Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan LIVE RESULTS: Mexican retains title after BRUTAL fifth round knockout – reaction

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      MICHAEL CONLAN was knocked out by a brutal uppercut from Luis Alberto Lopez in the fifth round as the Mexican retains the IBF featherweight title.The Irishman had the home advantage this evening but failed to succeed in his quest to become world champion.
      Lopez successfully defended his featherweight title for the first time since becoming champion.

      Result: Lopez def. Conlan (KO5)
      TV Channel: BT Sport 1
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      Mick Conlan suffered a devastating loss to Luis Alberto Lopez in Belfast tonight.
      Champion Lopez knocked out Conlan in the fifth as he retained the IBF World featherweight title in front of boisterous SSE Arena crowd.
      The Falls Road man’s came out to a rapturous reception from the Belfast crowd but it wasn’t to be in his second attempt to win a world title.
      And the hometown hero came out pumped on the attack as the opening round started at a furious pace.
      Both landed crisp shots on one another as they varied their offence with solid jabs and body shots with both men having their moments in a close opener.
      The SSE Arena erupted in the second round as Conlan fought superbly off the front foot, and landed a huge overhand right as he pilled the pressure on Lopez.
      In the third round, the 31-year-old 2012 Olympic bronze medal winner ate a huge right uppercut, followed by a left hook that staggered him badly with 60 seconds left in the the third round as the Mexican upped the pace.
      But somehow Conlan managed to survive the round despite being on rubbery legs after some huge shots.
      The superb and powerful Lopez proceeded to up the tone as he planted more shots on the Irishman in the forth round, landing some huge shots with a varied repertoire.
      29-year-old Lopez took the forth as he came more and more into the fight with Conlan struggling badly as his face swelled up.
      The Mexicali ace clearly sniffed a finish as his precise strikes constantly found a home, and like that it was over as the champion ended the fight at 1:14 of the fifth round.
      Lopez planted a huge shot on Conlan as the Belfast man crashed to the canvas.
      Immediately after the devastating right-uppercut landed, Conlan’s coach Adam Booth threw in the towel as the fight was waived off.
      Mexico now hold a 10-2 advantage over Irish fighters in world title bouts after Lopez retained his crown.
      It’s a huge blow from the 2012 Olympian as he lost out in his previous world title attempt after being knocked out by Leigh Wood in Nottingham last year.
      No Joshing
      Josh Warrington has called for a rematch with Lopez.
      He tweeted: “I’d f****g love to run it back with Lopez… I hope Mick is ok.”
      Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Conlan vs Lopez
      Michael Conlan’s homecoming world title challenge ends in heartache as he’s knocked out in round five.
      A right uppercut put the Northern Irishman down and Adam Booth was quick to throw the towel in.
      Luis Alberto Lopez retains his title in another win following his victory over Josh Warrington.
      Credit: Sportsfile
      Conlan vs Lopez
      CONLAN IS KNOCKED OUT!
      A big right uppercut put Conlan flat on his back and trainer Adam Booth was quick to throw the towel in.
      Brutal stoppage and Lopez retains his title, with Conlan suffering his second KO loss.
      Conlan vs Lopez
      Big round for the champion Lopez, who had Conlan hurt.
      A couple of big shots, the uppercut and hook most notably, had Conlan staggered but the challenger survived the onslaught.
      Let’s see how Conlan responds after weathering the storm.
      Conlan vs Lopez
      Cracking start to the fight, with both men finding success.
      Conlan boxing largely out of the southpaw stance let off some fast combinations go.
      But Lopez refused to let up and also came back fighting. Tight round to score.
      On there way
      Michael Conlan is now making his way to the ring.
      Not long to go until the Olympian challenges for the world title in front of his home crowd.
      Final touches
      Michael Conlan pictured putting the final touches into his preparation before the night’s headline act.
      Ringwalks were due for 9pm to prevent a clash with Leigh Wood and Lawrence Okolie’s title fight but we’re an hour behind schedule.
      It is due to medical staff tending to Ludumo Lamati, who was injured and stretchered out after being stopped by Nick Ball in the co-headliner.

      Main event NEXT
      Michael Conlan challenges for Luis Alberto Lopez’s IBF featherweight title NEXT.
      Lopez won the title in an upset against Leeds’ Josh Warrington in December.
      Conlan was beaten by Leigh Wood – also fighting tonight – in March 2022 but he has bounced back with two wins since.
      Credit: Rex
      Ball over
      Nick Ball has won in the 12th and final round after a brutal onslaught that left Ludumo Lamati collapsed.
      Ball came on strong, bullying Lamati back to the ropes and throwing a barrage of punches.
      Lamati’s corner threw in the towel after the boxer collapsed and he is now being treated to.
      Credit: Sportsfile
      Ball to play for
      Nick Ball is in charge after nine rounds gone.
      At the moment, he’s on course for a points win and already the Irish fans are making themselves heard.
      Michael Conlan in the ring next.
      Credit: Sportsfile
      Ty-me to fight
      Tyson Fury’s promoter has confirmed an offer has been made to fight Anthony Joshua.
      It is the latest twist in a long-running saga involving the heavyweight pair.
      The Gypsy King revealed he had sent AJ an offer for the overdue fight that fell through most recently when targeted for December last year.
      Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn pushed back against the claim but Fury’s promoter George Warren has now confirmed an offer has been sent.
      He released a statement for Queensberry Promotions saying: “Spoke with Tyson on Monday, obviously on the back of knowing that Usyk vs Wilder was going to be happening and we were preparing a bid.
      “The question was put to us; what fights are out there, what are the biggest fights we can make?
      “AJ’s name came up in that conversation of course it would, it’s a huge fight. And the instruction was clear – go and try and make that fight.
      “The following morning we put an email over to Eddie [Hearn]. Made a formal offer, same terms as for December. So exactly the same terms as far as we’re concerned.
      “We’re ready to go, Tyson wants it to happen, so do we and I hope they do too.”

      Ball to prove
      Featherweight prospect Nick Ball returns next against South African Ludumo Lamati.
      Ball is currently 17-0 with 10 KOs and fancies the winner of tonight’s main event.
      He said: “That is the place I am going, the level I am going, which is world leve.
      “If I get the opportunity to fight the winner I will take it with both hands.
      “I’m made up, it is a good card to be on, with it being a world title at my weight.
      “Although obviously I am concentrating on my fight, putting a good performance in and trying to steal the show.”
      Credit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Ant messing
      Anthony Cacace moves to 21-1 with victory over Damian Wrzesinski.
      The southpaw super-featherweight took victory over 12 rounds to retain the IBO title.
      Credit: Sportsfile
      Ty faker
      Tyson Fury has NOT sent Anthony Joshua a contract for a September fight.
      The 34-year-old WBC Gypsy King has been in Australia promising a couple of fights with unknowns Down Under.
      And he has now claimed he has sent 33-year-old AJ an offer for the overdue fight that fell through most recently when targeted for December 3.
      AJ promoter Eddie Hearn has the O2 booked for August 12 and is working on a December clash with Deontay Wilder in Saudi and – while he has spoken to Fury matchmaker George Warren – Fury has not made a firm offer.
      Hearn said: “I don’t want to ruffle anyone’s feathers but I don’t want someone making Anthony Joshua look bad for no reason.”
      Credit: EPA
      Fight night
      Michael Conlan returns in Belfast to challenge for the IBF featherweight world title.
      Conlan was knocked out by Leigh Wood for the WBA “regular” title last year but has won two fights since.
      And he will tonight challenge for the full world title against Luis Alberto Lopez, who beat Josh Warrington in December.

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      Coventry 1 Luton 1 (5-6 pens) – Championship play-off final LIVE RESULT: Tom Lockyer latest as Hatters promoted

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      LUTON TOWN have been promoted to the Premier League after a dramatic penalty shootout at Wembley.Jordan Clark gave the Hatters an early lead with a stunning finish just after 20 minutes.
      But Gustavo Hamer put Coventry on level terms to take the tie into extra time.
      After eleven perfect penalties from both sides, Fankaty Dabo missed in sudden death for the Sky Blues granting promotion to Luton.

      MATCH RESULT: Coventry 1-1 Luton (5-6 PENS) – Luton (P)
      Coventry XI: Wilson, Bidwell, Doyle, McFadzean, McNally, Norton-Cuffy, Sheaf, Kelly, Hamer, Allen, Gyokeres
      Luton XI: Hovarth, Drameh, Osho, Lockyer, Bell, Doughty, Ruddock, Nakamba, Clark, Morris, Adebayo

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      ‘I’ve completed football’
      Luton legend Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu joked he has “completed football” after winning promotion to the Premier League.
      It is the fourth promotion Ruddock has achieved with Luton in their meteoric rise up the football pyramid.
      Ruddock, 29, was part of Luton’s National League championship-winning side in 2013 and has been a keystone figure ever since.
      After beating Coventry the midfielder joked he is going to retire after achieving a feat no other player has managed – promotion from every division in the EFL as well as the National League with one club.
      He told Sky Sports: “I think I’ve completed football, I think I’ll retire.
      “It’s been a journey, I’ve been through the highs and the lows but at the end of the day you’ve got to believe in yourself.
      “And here I am, a Premier League player with these boys and the fans. I told you we were going to do it. It’s going to be a party all summer in Luton.”
      Luton hero’s hilarious message
      Luton hero Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu sent an incredible message to team-mate Tom Lockyer after the defender watched promotion glory in hospital following his scary collapse at Wembley.
      Lockyer’s recovery followed initial fears from fans and players a couple of hours earlier as medics from both teams treated him on the pitch.
      And the 28-year-old’s improvement sparked relief from his squad plus a cheeky demand from Mpanzu as Luton sealed a Premier League return.
      The midfielder joked: “Get off your hospital bed and join us at the party.”
      Edwards tears
      Rob Edwards broke down in tears while speaking about Tom Lockyer’s injury during the Championship play-off final.
      Luton Town managed earn their spot in nest season’s Premier League after beating Coventry on penalties.
      However, the Hatters had to do so without the club captain after he collapsed in the first half.
      And after the game manager Edwards was visibly emotional when talking about the defender.
      He told Sky Sports: “I can’t speak highly enough of him, really pleased he is okay.”
      Lockyer celebrates
      Tom Lockyer celebrated Luton Town’s Championship play-off final win from his hospital bed.
      The club captain was stretchered off the pitch early in the first half after appearing to collapse.

      But after the Hatters won the clash by beating Coventry after a penalty shootout, Lockyer was still able to celebrate.
      His dad, Steve, shared an incredible photo from the hospital room that he was in at the moment Luton won.
      Steve then gave a positive update on his son’s health.
      He wrote: “Tom’s Dad here. Tom is ok.
      “Very happy but so sad he can’t be there with his team-mates. Here is the moment…….”
      Luton Town are Premier League
      From 30-point deductions, financial perils and four seasons in non-league, Luton Town are back in the big time.

      Are you watching, Watford?
      A penny for the thoughts of those at Vicarage Road.
      The Hornets plucked Rob Edwards from Forest Green last summer, but dispensed with him just ten games into his reign.
      Two months later, he pitched up at fierce rivals Luton and has repaid them by leading them to the promised land of the Premier League.

      Midfielder Mpanzu completes football
      An emotional Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu insists he has has completed football after winning promotion to the Premier League.
      The 29-year-old midfielder has been with Luton since their non-league days, and will now have the chance to play with them at all four levels of the professional pyramid.
      I feel like I’ve completed football. I should retire now. But I’m going to come back as a Premier League player.Pelly-Ruddock MpanzuSky Sports

      A tip of the Hat
      Luton Town have become the first club in English football history to go all the way from the top-flight to non-league and come back again.
      The club that were mixing in the National League with the likes of Tamworth, Alfreton Town, and Hayes and Yeading will now play against Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City.

      Fankaty Dabo misses!
      LUTON TOWN WIN PROMOTION TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE!
      The Coventry defender blazes high over the crossbar and into the ecstatic Luton Town fans behind the goal.
      Coventry 5-6 Luton

      Dan Potts scores!
      The Luton substitute rolls his left-footer into the bottom corner with Ben Wilson heading in the other direction.
      Coventry 5-6 Luton
      Liam Kelly scores!
      So cooly done from the Coventry captain!
      Ten perfect penalties, we go to sudden death.
      Coventry 5-5 Luton
      Luke Berry scores!
      Ben Wilson goes the right way, but can’t get near the right-footed strike.
      Coventry 4-5 Luton
      Josh Eccles scores!
      Right footed! No chance, Ethan Horvath.
      Coventry 4-4 Luton
      Jordan Clark scores!
      It nestles into the side netting, neatly inside the left post.
      Coventry 3-4 Luton
      Ben Sheaf scores!
      Another fine penalty, pulled into the top left corner.
      Who will blink first?
      Coventry 3-3 Luton
      Marvelous Nakamba scores!
      Cooly done. Left footed, low, into the bottom right corner.
      Coventry 2-3 Luton
      Viktor Gyokeres scores!
      He slams it home, high and emphatically.
      Coventry 2-2 Luton
      Joe Taylor scores!
      And this one does count! Wilson goes the right way, but can’t get near it.
      Coventry 1-2 Luton
      Matt Godden scores!
      Brilliantly taken! The forward fires into the right corner.
      Coventry 1-1 Luton
      Carlton Morris scores!
      He sends Ben Wilson the wrong way and he cooly slots home.
      Coventry 0-1 Luton
      Spot the difference
      The two sets of players – those remaining on the pitch in any case – are being drilled by their coaches and squad mates.
      Meanwhile, the captains meet with Michael Oliver for two coin tosses.
      The first goes Luton’s way, and the kicks will be taken at the orange end of Wembley.
      The second is also won by the Hatters, and they will go first in the shootout.
      The two goalkeepers – Ben Wilson and Ethan Horvath – also get a lecture from the referee, and their actions will be closely scrutinised.
      Here we go as Carlton Morris approaches…
      Full time – Coventry 1-1 Luton
      The 2022-23 Championship play-off final will be settled by penalties.
      Coventry 1-1 Luton
      120. Jonathan Panzo is the luckiest person inside Wembley – and he knows it.
      There will be two minutes of additional time to be played.
      Coventry 1-1 Luton
      118. I doubt there have ever been so many nervous faces in the one place.
      You could cut the tension with a knife.
      Coventry 1-1 Luton
      116. LUTON HAVE WON IT!!!
      Or have they?!
      Joe Taylor dispossesses a slack Jonathan Panzo, and races through to fire through the legs of Ben Wilson.
      The orange half of Wembley erupts, but within seconds those celebrations are tempered.
      Quickly the word comes through from VAR that the young forward used his arm to control before going on to score.
      Michael Oliver signals the goal will not stand, and the Coventry fans react as if they’ve won promotion.

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      Coventry 0 Luton 0 – Championship play-off final LIVE SCORE: Lockyer forced off for Hatters early on – TV, stream

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      COVENTRY’S mouthwatering clash with Luton in the Championship play-off final at Wembley is underway RIGHT NOW.Both clubs were in League Two in the 2017/18 season and Luton were remarkably a non-league club just a decade ago.
      But now they find themselves in football’s richest game – said to be worth around £200m in future revenues to the winners – as they prepare to battle it out for a place in next season’s Premier League.

      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Football
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      Coventry XI: Wilson, Bidwell, Doyle, McFadzean, McNally, Norton-Cuffy, Sheaf, Kelly, Hamer, Allen, Gyokeres
      Luton XI: Hovarth, Drameh, Osho, Lockyer, Bell, Doughty, Ruddock, Nakamba, Clark, Morris, Adebayo

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      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      22. Mpanzu unleashes another Luton effort on goal, but it’s straight at Wilson.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      20. Chance for Morris!
      Coventry give the ball away continuously as Luton press, and it eventually leads to Drameh delivering from the right.
      Moving across Kelly, Morris gets a foot on the ball to bring it down and then fires over via a deflection off the recovering defender.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      18. It’s fair to say that the game is yet to settle into anything resembling quality – but how much of that was to do with the concerning incident involving Lockyer is hard to ascertain.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      16. Luton win another set-piece upfield, and a huge roar goes up from their fans.
      They certainly feel it’s an area where this game can be won.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      14. Both set of players seem nervous following that break in play.
      First, Adebayo puts the ball behind for a corner unnecessarily, and then on the break, McFadzean fails to deal with a long ball, and Morris pokes his shot wide.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton – Luton substitution
      12. Lockyer is stretched from the field to applause from all around Wembley including the Coventry fans and management.
      Reece Burke is the player thrown on as the captain’s replacement, and now these Luton players – visibly emotional by the incident – have to compose themselves to continue.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      10. This is all the more worrying than initially feared.
      It is understood that Lockyer went down with no player in his immediate vicinity.
      The players have been ushered away so that the medical staff can treat the player.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      8. Now it’s Luton’s turn to be concerned.
      Their inspirational captain Tom Lockyer has gone down, and the immediate fear is that he’s not going to be able to continue.
      The stricken centre-back is surrounded by a host of medical staff as well as his teammates, while on the touchline manager Rob Edwards is being forced into quick decisions.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      6. It’s an immediate escape for Coventry, who have had an early indication of the threat Luton carry at set-pieces.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      5. The ball is in the net – but it’s not going to count!
      Lockyer’s stopping header from the corner is forced over the line by Osho.
      However, the Luton defender had stepped beyond Norton-Cuffy as his captain connected with the first effort on goal.
      Offside is the call, and it’s the correct one.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      4. Lockyer launches a free-kick from his own half towards the Coventry penalty area, and then pounce on the second, third and fourth ball with the opposing defence all of a panic.
      It results in the game’s first corner.
      Coventry 0-0 Luton
      2. Is this an early glimpse of what we should expect? Coventry begin with some patient play around the back before Luton launch with an up and at ’em approach.
      Kick-off – Coventry v Luton
      1. Here we go! It’s Luton that get the richest game in sport underway.
      The Hatters, wearing their orange and blue, are kicking towards the end of Wembley covered in shade.
      The Sky Blues of Coventry will have to do their first half attacking in blistering sunshine.
      Here come the two teams!
      A sea of orange and sky blue greet the players as they are introduced to the pitch.
      Wembley is bright – more so due to the tremendous sunshine – and colourful, and for one of these two clubs the afternoon will end with a journey into the light of the Premier League.
      The squads and staff go through the pre-match formalities of a final as captains Liam Kelly and Tom Lockyer lead a meet and great with the day’s special guests and then it’s time for the national anthem.
      And now – finally – after all the talk and preparations, it’s time for the football.
      The ultimate prize is on the line, but only one of Coventry or Luton can emerge victorious.
      Robins expects tight affair
      Mark Robins believes his side will have to be clever if they are to compete with Luton’s physical presence and the Wembley sunshine.
      However, the Coventry boss wants his players to impose themselves on the game, and leave everything out there on the pitch.
      It’s going to be a tight game. They pose a huge threat and physicality, but they have some real good quality and they’re coached very well. This weather will dictate the game to a certain degree. We need to go and impose ourselves on the game.Mark RobinsSky Sports
      Edwards: We know the stakes
      Luton manager Rob Edwards is not playing down today’s game – known as football’s £170m fixture.
      Instead, the Hatters coach wants his team to bottle that, and take the game – their game – to Coventry.
      There’s no point hiding away from it. We need to be the best version of us. We recognise it’s a different kind of game. We know the stakes. But we’re only going to be successful if we do what we do and do it well.Rob EdwardsSky Sports
      LUTON, ENGLAND – MAY 16: Luton Town manager Rob Edwards during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg match between Luton Town v Sunderland at Kenilworth Road on May 16, 2023 in Luton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
      London falling for travelling Luton
      It’s only an hour down the M1 from Luton to London, but that journey often has the Hatters in a losing habit.
      The normally resolute Kenilworth Road club have lost 12 of their last 15 games in the capital, winning two and drawing one.
      They did manage to keep a clean sheet in each of the three games where they avoided defeat but managed to concede a whopping 40 goals in the 12 that they lost.
      Atmosphere heating up at Wembley
      Thousands of Coventry and Luton fans are excitedly – and nervously – making their way up at Wembley way, knowing that their clubs are potentially 90 minutes away from the Premier League.
      What as story it would be for either with both having had more than their fair share of heartbreak and hardship this century.

      Cov’s fond memories of Wembley
      Coventry City fans arrive at the national stadium this afternoon, knowing just what it takes to win a Wembley final.
      The Sky Blues have won three of the four matches played at Wembley in their history, most famously when lifting the 1987 FA Cup after beating Tottenham. Keith Houchen’s diving header in the 3-2 win is etched in football folklore.
      Coventry also tasted victory when beating Oxford 2-1 in the 2017 EFL Trophy final, and then again in the 2018 League Two play-off final against Exeter.
      Their only defeat at the stadium came against Everton in the 1987 Charity Shield.
      The Luton Town starting XI
      Luton (3-5-2): 34 Horvath; 32 Osho, 4 Lockyer, 29 Bell; 2 Drameh, 18 Clark, 13 Nakamba, 17 Mpanzu, 45 Doughty; 11 Adebayo, 9 Morris
      Subs: 1 Shea, 3 Potts, 8 Berry, 16 Burke, 22 Campbell, 23 Onyedinma, 25 Taylor

      Robins names his Coventry team
      Coventry (3-4-2-1): 13 Wilson; 16 McNally, 5 McFadzean, 3 Doyle; 7 Norton-Cuffy, 6 Kelly, 14 Sheaf, 27 Bidwell; 38 Hamer, 8 Allen; 17 Gyokeres
      Subs: 1 Moore, 2 Panzo, 11 Wilson-Esbrand, 23 Dabo, 24 Godden, 28 Eccles, 45 Palmer

      Luton lack play-off know-how
      Luton have made a habit of defying the odds over the past decade, but now they will have to make further history in order to complete their rise back to the top-flight.
      Today marks the club’s first ever appearance in a Football League play-off final – on the back of their first ever victory in an EFL play-off game, the 2-0 win over Sunderland in the second leg of the semi-final 11 days ago.
      The Hatters did feature in two play-off finals while languishing in non-league, but neither ended in glory.
      Luton failing to win promotion back to the Football League in both 2011 when they lost on penalties to AFC Wimbledon, and in 2012 after being beaten 2-1 by York.
      Hatters smart on head-to-head
      Despite the two draws this term, Luton are very much in the ascendancy when it comes to recent meetings with Coventry.
      In fact, the Hatters are unbeaten in their last nine games against the Sky Blues, winning four.
      The West Midlands outfit last got the better of their Bedfordshire counterparts with a 3-0 away victory in October 2017 when the two clubs were stranded in League Two.
      Upward clubs quick on draw
      There was nothing between Coventry and Luton in their two Championship meetings this season with each game ending level.
      However, in both meetings, the Bedfordshire club struck early.
      Back in September under the guidance of Nathan Jones they led through Carlton Morris’ 4th-minute goal. The striker struck again on the quarter of an hour mark, but on both occasions the Sky Blues struck back to equalise through Viktor Gyokeres and Gustavo Hamer.
      It took just 40-seconds for Luton to lead in February’s return when Tom Lockyer tapped in. Matt Gooden was the man who rescued Cov on this occasion with a penalty on the stroke of half-time before Josh Wilson-Esbrand was sent off late on.

      Coventry 1-1 Luton (Feb 11)
      Luton 2-2 Coventry (Sept 14)

      Hatters faves to reach promised land
      The pundits are split on which of these two clubs will join the elite in the Premier League next season, but the bookies are siding with Luton Town – just.
      Rob Edwards’ Hatters are favourites to win promotion although they can be backed at odds against to seal the deal within 90 minutes.
      90 minute betting:

      Coventry win 12/5
      Draw 15/8
      Luton win 7/5

      To win promotion:

      Coventry to win promotion 11/10
      Luton to win promotion 8/11

      Odds from Betfair correct at time of post publication.
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      Southampton vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Saints end 11-year Premier League run against heartbroken Reds – latest updates

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      LIVERPOOL hope to life their fans spirits with a final day of the season win against already-relegated Southampton.Manchester United’s emphatic 4-1 pummelling on Chelsea saw Jurgen Klopp’s men miss out on the top four for the first time since the 2015/16 season.
      But the Reds won’t be as heartbroken as the Saints who see their 11-year Premier League run come to a bitter end.

      Date: Sunday, May 28
      Kick-off time: 4:30pm BST
      TV channel: Not televised in the UK

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      Chelsea vs Newcastle LIVE SCORE: Blues look to end torrid season on a high against top-four securing Toon – latest

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      CHELSEA can finally put their horrendous Premier League season to bed – but they have to got to get past high-flying Newcastle first.The Blues took another beating on Wednesday at the hands of Champions League-securing Manchester United.
      But players have one last chance to try and impress incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino.

      Date: Sunday, May 28
      Kick-off time: 4:30pm BST
      TV channel: Not televised in the UK

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