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      Gib vs Slim – Misfits Boxing: Date, undercard, start time, TV channel and live stream for Qatar Supercard

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      ANESONGIB is making his boxing comeback to headline the Misfits Supercard in Qatar.In Gib’s way is long-time rival and current Misfits Boxing Middleweight champion Slim Albaher, with the title on the line.Gib vs Slim headlines a stacked Misfits SupercardGib’s last fight was a unanimous decision win over Jarvis back in July 2023 in the semi-finals of the Kingpyn tournament. Jarvis also returns to action on the Misfits Supercard in Qatar.While Slim has yet to lose in his seven bouts, with five impressive KOs.The Hitman was last in action in October 2023, stopping Salt Papi on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury.A thrilling undercard is booked in for Gib vs Slim on the Misfits Supercard, including the boxing return of Deji.When is Gib vs Slim?Gib vs Slim takes place as part of the Misfits Supercard in Qatar on Thursday, November 28.Expect the big main event at approx 10pm GMT.The Lusail Sports Arena plays host.Gib is making his big boxing comebackCredit: Getty Images – GettyHow can I watch Gib vs Slim?The Misfits Supercard will be live on DAZN.Most read in BoxingIt will be part of the usual DAZN subscription, and not on PPV.And the show is expected to start from 6pm.Slim Albaher is defending his titleCredit: PAWhat is the full Misfits Supercard?A mega card sees Deji return to the ring against a so far mystery opponent.While Jay Swingler also makes his boxing return against former foe NichLmao in a huge rematch.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyJay Swingler vs NichLmaoDeji Olatunji vs TBAJarvis vs Ben WilliamsWhat have they said?Mams Taylor, co-president of Misfits Boxing, said: “Misfits Boxing will create history, legacies will be forged and a night of crossover boxing, never to be forgotten, will play out, in Qatar next month.“Qatar: The Supercard is a ginormous event, with a gigantic main event between Gib and Slim, it’s a fight the fans have wanted for years, and it’s a feud that is dripping with bad blood.“Ever since their intense face-off in Newcastle, the fans have been waiting, in anticipation, for us to confirm the date and location for this titanic tussle.“And now we can: November 28, in Doha, Qatar, one of the biggest fights in crossover boxing history takes place, headlining a very special night of Misfits Boxing.” More

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      Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul hit by last-minute cancellation after injury blow with late change to undercard

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      AN INJURY has forced a last-minute cancellation on the undercard Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in Texas.Lucas Bahdi will now fight Armando CasamonicaCorey Marksman was forced to pull outCredit: @2smoovemarksmanAnd set to feature on the bill was a lightweight bout between Canada’s Lucas Bahdi and American Corey Marksman. But Marksman was forced out with just a week to go – leaving 17-0 Bahdi scrambling for a new opponent. Armando Casamonica of Italy, with a 14-0 record, answered the call to keep the fight alive. It is just the latest change in the event, which was due to take place on July 20 until Tyson was forced out amid a health precaution. READ MORE IN BOXINGIron Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight but was later passed medically fit to continue training. But he is required to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age with the fight to be professionally sanctioned. It will be Tyson’s first pro bout in almost 20 YEARS – the night he retired against Kevin McBride. And he talked down any health concerns, saying: “I’m just doing really well. I’m doing really well.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.“Like when you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight“He only has 10 fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has 10 f***ing fights, okay?“If I can fight 10 per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that. And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      England hit with four-man injury list as Harry Maguire leads stars ruled out of Nations League decider in Greece

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      HARRY MAGUIRE will miss England’s Nations League deciders against Greece and Republic of Ireland.Interim manager Lee Carsley is set to name the squad for his final two games in charge before Thomas Tuchel takes over.Harry Maguire is set to miss out on England’s clashes with Greece and FinlandCredit: GettyManchester United defender Maguire, 31, has not played since October 6 due to a calf problem.He featured in Carsley’s first match against Ireland but was left out of the last squad for the games with Greece and Finland.United team-mate Kobbie Mainoo, 19, is struggling with a muscle injury.Manchester City’s Jack Grealish, 29, looks set to miss out with injury, while Etihad pal John Stones, 30, has a foot problem.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSEngland were stunned by Greece at Wembley last month.Vangelis Pavlidis gave the brilliant visitors a deserved lead on 49 minutes.Jude Bellingham thought he’d rescued the Three Lions a point when he levelled three minutes from time.But Pavlidis would have the final say, netting four minutes into stoppage time to secure all three points.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJack Grealish and John Stones are set to miss outCredit: SportsfileKobbie Mainoo is struggling with a muscular injuryCredit: ReutersCarsley’s men recovered three days later to beat Finland 3-1 in Helsinki.They trail Greece by three points going into their two final matches of the group stage.’I wasn’t contacted about the England job,’ admits Eddie Howe as he gives verdict on Thomas Tuchel appointment The Wembley clash with Ireland will be Carsley’s last in caretaker charge.New boss Tuchel will officially take over on January 1.Inside FA’s thrilling chase for TuchelTHE FA’s path to securing Thomas Tuchel’s signature was not a straightforward one.They tried to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City over the summer.They even made contact with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti after deciding to target trophy-laden foreign gaffers.The FA’s determination to go international was summed up by their decision NOT to interview Newcastle boss Eddie Howe.Initial talks with Tuchel saw him express a slight interest in replacing Gareth Southgate.But he was waiting to see what would happen at Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag’s future under the spotlight.Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe eventually decided to stick with Ten Hag – and that opened the door to the FA getting their man.Read the full story on England’s thrilling pursuit of Thomas Tuchel. More

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      Premier League chairman reveals 40,000-seater new stadium plan as he confirms ‘it’s on the to-do list’

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE chairman has admitted that he hopes to raise his club’s stadium capacity to 40,000.Their current ground houses 29,673 supporters.A Premier League club has revealed exciting new plans for their stadiumCredit: BBCTheir chairman has revealed that he’d love to increase the capacity to 40,000Credit: BBCAhead of this season, the former FA Cup winners made some promising improvements.They upgraded media facilities upon their return to the top flight.While they introduced new VIP executive lounges.Among their next goals is to significantly increase the stadium’s capacity.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIpswich Town have been planning to redevelop the Cobbold Stand, which was built in the 1970s and houses away fans, as well as home supporters.During an appearance on BBC Radio Suffolk, chairman Mark Ashton was asked about the Cobbold Stand by Town fans.He said of the stand, which houses 750 season ticket holders as well as the away end: “It’s on the to-do list – it’s not the top of the to-do list, I must be honest with you.”Why? Because I’m certainly not going to take a stand down in the midst of a Premier League season, that’s just not the right thing to do.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIpswich’s Cobbold Stadium houses 750 season ticket holders as well as the away endCredit: GettyAshton has instead thought of a solution that would prevent those 750 season ticket holders being left stranded during a redevelopment.He added: “There’s a train of thought that says ‘no’, the next development there is the West Stand.Nottingham Forest owner Marinakis wants 50,000-seat City Ground “Which sees an increase in capacity in the West Stand, of surprise, surprise, circa 4,000 people.”So when you take down the Cobbold Stand people don’t lose their season tickets and they could move across.”While the expansion of Portman Road is on the radar, Ipswich are instead prioritising making improvements to their Playford Road training facility.They are set to submit a planning application for the training ground upgrades in the next fortnight.On the pitch, Kieran McKenna’s men are yet to win in 10 Premier League matches this season.They have been competitive, however, collecting five draws thus far.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis weekend they will seek their first Prem win in more than 22 years when they take on McKenna’s former side Tottenham.The contest will take place in North London on Sunday afternoon, with Spurs first travelling to Istanbul for a Europa League clash with Galatasaray.Boss Kieran McKenna is hoping to mastermind Ipswich’s first Prem win in more than two decadesCredit: Rex More

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      Michael Oliver and David Coote accused of new VAR blunder – but little-known rule proves they got decision SPOT ON

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      PREMIER LEAGUE referees have come under fire once again, this time on the European stage.Michael Oliver and David Coote have been lambasted by fans after being accused of making a huge blunder during Girona’s clash against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League tonight.Premier League officials have been slammed after fans accused them of making a mistake in a Champions League fixtureCredit: RexFans slammed Prem official Michael Oliver for missing what they thought was an obvious error during PSV vs GironaCredit: AlamyPSV star Malik Tillman took a throw-in with his foot on the pitchCredit: xThe long throw-in directly resulted in a goalCredit: xOliver was the man in the middle for the league phase match, while Coote was acting as the VAR for the fixture.And fans have slammed the pair for what they thought was an error in the early stages of the game.Both Oliver and Coote appeared to miss the fact that PSV star Malik Tillman seemingly stepped onto the pitch while taking a long throw-in to set up the game’s opening goal.The former Rangers and Bayern Munich midfielder delivered a huge throw into the box that was tucked away by Ryan Flamingo in the 16th minute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fans and viewers were convinced that Tillman had stepped onto the pitch with his left foot when still holding onto the ball.On social media, one slammed: “No-one talks about referees in the Champions League until it comes to Michael Oliver and David Coote allowing a scandalous goal to count in the PSV vs Girona game. “Speaks volumes about the standards of PGMOL really”While another fumed: “PSV just scored a goal where their player was on the pitch when he threw the throw in in.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”No wonder our officials get a bad rep they really are poor.”However, a little-known rule means that Coote and Oliver actually got the decision CORRECT.Malik Tillman’s foot was actually touching the line, meaning the action was legalCredit: xMan Utd legend Paul Scholes names his top 5 toughest Champions League opponents of all time Uefa’s ruling around throw-ins only requires a player to “have part of each foot on or behind the touchline”.Tillman’s right boot was well behind the line, while his the heel of his left foot was still making contact with the byline – meaning his throw-in was perfectly legal.Despite getting this decision right, Oliver and Coote were guilty of making a huge blunder in the Premier League last month.The pair was accused of “getting Erik ten Hag sacked” after their mistake saw West Ham awarded a match-winning penalty in the Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to the Hammers – a match which ultimately proved to be the Dutchman’s last.The Times have since reported that the PGMOL’s chief refereeing officer Howard Webb believes that the pair made the incorrect decision to award a penalty that day.On that occasion it was Coote who was the match official at the London Stadium, while Oliver was acting as the VAR.David Coote incorrectly awarded West Ham a penalty against Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyCoote’s decision saw United lose and Erik ten Hag sackedCredit: Getty More

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      Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again’

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      MIKE TYSON is showing shades of his prime in training to fight Jake Paul – as fans were given a first look into their training camps. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in Texas.Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: Netflix Tyson has been rolling back the clock in campHead trainer Rafael Cordeiro holds the pads for TysonCredit: Netflix And the fight for the ages is to be aired on Netflix, marking the streaming services’ first foray into live boxing. The subscription giants are to release a three-part docuseries in the lead-up to the fight with fans already given a short preview of their camps. Tyson has some familiar faces helping him prepare for his first professional bout in almost 20 YEARS.MMA mastermind Rafael Cordeiro – who cornered Tyson for his exhibition comeback in 2020 – is the lead trainer.READ MORE BOXING NEWSHe is joined by Billy White, who has known Iron Mike since their teenage years having both been mentored by the great Cus D’Amato. And White claimed Tyson – who has turned 58 since filming – is showing glimpses of his brilliant best in the gym. He said: “I look at him and I see him do moves sometimes it takes me back to when he’s 25. And I look at him and I’m like, ‘Wow.’ He amazes me.”Cordeiro has the punishing job of holding the pads and body belt for boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion of all time. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The power is unbelievable. There’s nobody like Mike, why? Because there’s nobody who’s 57 years old doing what he does.””Expect to see the same Mike Tyson, with more knowledge. The same Mike Tyson with more patience and the same Mike Tyson with the same intensity.”Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fightTony Brady and Andy Velcich are tasked with getting Tyson – who was 20 when he first became champ – into fighting shape. And Brady said: “The best athletes to work with are the ones that you have to pull back. As opposed to ones you have to push, you don’t have to push Mike.”Velcich added: “We have to tell Mike to take a step back and chill. That’s the difference. Mike doesn’t have an off-switch.”Tyson went eight exhibition rounds with Roy Jones Jr four years ago but his career officially ended in 2005. He quit on his stool against Kevin McBride – who also worked as a tree surgeon – but returns against Paul to put his record on the line. Although the bout will be competed over revised eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – and bigger 14oz gloves instead of 10oz. Paul, 27, has ten wins and only a single loss to Tommy Fury, 25, on his boxing record. And Theo Chambers is his head coach with former super-middleweight boxer J’Leon Love assistant in the corner. And Love said: “If Mike Tyson can knock out Jake Paul, he will. Guaranteed, bad. “But f*** that, the legend must fall. We gotta do what we gotta do.”I know what it feels like to wanna accomplish something that nobody really feels you can do. “I know what it’s like to have your back against the wall. I don’t care what nobody thinks. I think Jake is the same way.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know Theo Chambers is the same way, just a bunch of bad asses that don’t care.”Chambers added: “As long as Jake is not intimidated by Tyson, I would hate for him to knock Mike Tyson out, but that’s just what’s gonna happen.”Jake Paul using a neck strengthening exerciseCredit: Netflix The YouTube star is based in Puerto RicoCredit: Netflix Jake Paul is 10-1 as a boxerCredit: Netflix He is expecting to KO TysonCredit: Netflix More

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      Pregnant Laura Woods reveals she’s received death threats and lost friends over stance on gender row boxer Imane Khelif

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      LAURA WOODS has admitted to losing friends and receiving death threats over her stance on Imane Khelif.Khelif, 25, won Olympic gold in the women’s 66kg welterweight boxing in Paris.Laura Woods has been outspoken about the Imane Khelif situationCredit: RexKhelif won gold at the Paris OlympicsCredit: AFPThe Algerian was cleared to fight at the Games after previously being booted out the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships for failing a gender test.Ahead of the Olympics, chiefs slammed the IBA’s disqualification as “sudden and arbitrary” and taken “without any due process”, allowing the athlete born a woman to compete.TV presenter Woods has been outspoken about the issue and praised an article on social media that highlighted concerns about Khelif’s involvement during the Olympics.At the time, she said amongst a number of tweets: “Since I replied to this article I’ve had numerous death threats to myself and my unborn child. READ MORE IN SPORT”Questions on my own gender (I’m pregnant so guess that clears that one up) calls for my employers to sack me, threats to my home…”I’ve been called a racist, a bigot and a sexist as well as various insults.”When there are discrepancies with test results – which could impact the safety of another human being, in an environment that above all else should be fair – questions are quite rightly going to be asked. “The answers are still unclear, otherwise this topic would be closed.”Most read in BoxingFollowing the release of supposed leaked medical reports that claim Khelif is a “biological man”, Woods took to social media once again today.She wrote: “Saw A LOT of what was written about me and others for even daring to ask questions about this. I won’t forget that. Moment Olympic gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears on TV as she hits out at ‘cruel’ Elon Musk”I hope the women who had to face a biological man in the ring and whose concerns were drowned out, now get some sort of justice, but I won’t hold my breath.”A follower replied: “Hope you haven’t lost friends over it Laura. Well done for sticking to your guns! I hope the young lady can get her medal.”Then again, why would she want it? Her Olympic dream was ruined from the get go.”Woods, who is currently pregnant after announcing she is expecting a baby with former Love Island star Adam Collard, responded: “Unfortunately I have.”I’ve seen their tweets on here about me (repeatedly). On the medal, I don’t think she will get it, which is the biggest travesty, and the fact the IOC allowed this all to happen.”Olympics gender controversyTHE International Olympic Committee (IOC) stirred up a huge controversy by clearing two women to box who had previously failed a gender test.Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting were disqualified at the Women’s World Championships in New Delhi, India, in March 2023.Lin Yu-ting was stripped of a bronze medal after failing a gender eligibility test.Khelif was disqualified in New Delhi for failing a testosterone level test.Officials found tests showed they had ‘XY chromosomes’ — which indicates a person is biologically male.Rare ‘intersex’ medical conditions, medically known as differences in sexual development (DSDs), can also mean outwardly female individuals can have ‘male’ chromosomes, or vice versa.The Russia-led International Boxing Association organised that event but is no longer recognised by the IOC.IOC spokesman Mark Adams said: “These athletes have competed many times before for many years, they haven’t just suddenly arrived – they competed in Tokyo.”The federation needs to make the rules to make sure that there is fairness but at the same time there is the ability for everyone to take part that wants to. That is a difficult balance.”In the end the experts for each sport are the people who work in that. If there is a big advantage that clearly is not acceptable, but that needs to be a decision made at that level.”Both Khelif and Lin competed at the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Lin is a two-time winner at the Asian Women Amateur Boxing Championships.The IOC said all boxers in Paris “comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations”.The controversy follows the famous case of Caster Semenya.South African middle-distance runner Semenya has a condition which means her body naturally produces higher levels of testosterone than normal for women.She won gold in the 800m at London 2012 and Rio in 2016 but was unable to compete at Tokyo in 2021 after World Athletics brought in new rules independently of the IOC at the time. More

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      Man Utd legend Paul Scholes names his top 5 toughest Champions League opponents of all time

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      PAUL SCHOLES has named his five toughest opponents from his days playing in the Champions League.The former Manchester United and England midfielder has certainly come up against some of the competition’s greatest ever players.Paul Scholes has revealed his top five toughest opponents in the Champions LeagueCredit: Youtube/The OverlapScholes won the competition twice during his playing daysCredit: AFPScholes, 49, played 124 TIMES in the Champions League, winning the competition on two occasions.And across his 17 seasons amongst Europe’s elite, Scholes faces the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus. But, somehow, the United icon managed to whittle down his top five opponents in conversation with The Overlap Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.When quizzed on who those top five stars were, he said: “‘I played some incredible teams – that great Barcelona team, the Real Madrid team when it was the proper Galactico’s, Juventus…READ MORE ON MAN UTD”I’ll go for [Lionel] Messi, Xavi, [Andres] Iniesta, [Clarence] Seedorf.”I’m trying to think of midfield players and that Real Madrid team was incredible – Redondo, Ronaldo, [Luis] Figo, [Zinedine] Zidane, and Raul.””When we were trying to win Champions Leagues, those teams were ridiculous. It’s the same with England, the teams we had to come up against like France and Spain.”When pushed for a definitive top five by co-host Jamie Carragher, Scholes stuck with a Spanish league theme.Most read in FootballScholes named Lionel Messi as one of the best players he played against in EuropeCredit: ReutersHe also said Zinedine Zidane was amongst his best competitorsCredit: GettyAndres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez were also named by ScholesCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAdding: “Messi, Xavi, Iniesta there’s two straight away. Zidane [and] …I love R9 [Ronaldo Nazario].”Scholes didn’t just come up against some of the best players around, but played alongside them too.Manchester United vs Chelsea: Player Ratings Breakdown (2)His Champions League exploits saw him line up alongside the likes of David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Roy Keane.But despite regularly being alongside world class team-mates, Scholes admitted he and his United pals couldn’t touch Barcelona’s midfield trio of Xavi, Iniesta and Sergio Busquets in the 2009 Champions League final.He said: “They never gave you time to tackle them.”They know where everyone is on the pitch and they know where the opposition are so you think you can get to them but before you know it it’s gone.”All of a sudden you’re just running around in circles.”I think Xavi and Iniesta were different players. Xavi was amazing at controlling a game, along with Busquets. He probably doesn’t get the credit he deserves because the three of them were sensational.”Iniesta was a little bit different because he could go past people.”Scholes added Ronaldo Nazario to his list of incredible opponentsCredit: GettyScholes also discussed facing Barcelona’s midfield trio of Sergio Busquets, Iniesta and XaviCredit: AFP – Getty More