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    Misfits star pulls out of huge Supercard event just hours before fight as he gives X-rated reason for injury

    A MISFITS boxing star has pulled out of the huge Supercard due to injury.HSTikkyTokky injured his shoulder and withdrew from his clash with Masai Warrior just hours before the bell was set to ring.HSTikkyTokky has withdrawn from his fight against Masai WarriorCredit: Instagram @hsdubaitokkyTheir fight was due to take place tonight in Doha, Qatar live on Dazn.HSTikkyTokky revealed his withdrawal was down to injuring himself doing a sex act on social media.He wrote: “Quick nobu with @lillie_may6 in Qatar.”Injured my shoulder hard last night so can’t scrap tomorrow unfortunately, big love.”READ MORE ON BOXINGSunSport understands that medics would not let him fight due to the shoulder injury.More to follow…THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    Roy Keane reveals brutal two-word put down to rude selfie-hunter as Man Utd legend discusses fame with Ricky Gervais

    ROY KEANE has revealed the brutal two-word put down he said to a rude selfie-hunter.The Manchester United legend has made it no secret that he hates being asked for pictures.Roy Keane revealed his brutal put down to a rude selfie-hunterCredit: YouTube/The OverlapKeane, in the past, has hidden himself from selfie hunters and snubbed a request at an NFL game in London.During a trip to America in 2023, one fan did not take his rejection well.This led Keane, 53, to make a brutal put down in order to fire back at their comments.Keane recounted the story during the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “There was a guy last year when I was in America meeting some lads.”Everyone was flexing their muscles, and this big guy came over and asked for a picture.”I just said, ‘No, I am waiting for some friends, and I am not taking pictures’.”He just said ‘you know nobody knows who you are around here’ and I just went ‘you do’. It was perfect.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpecial guest comedian Ricky Gervais agreed with Keane in his dislike of selfies.He said: “I’m worried that I’m going to be running for a train and someone is going to ask for a selfie – I’m going to say, ‘Yes’ and miss the train’.Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man UtdKeane has often refused to take selfies with fans”I can’t stand someone out there who says that I’m a complete a***hole. I even had someone ask me for one at breakfast today! “Once I was at the urinal and someone asked if he could have a selfie with me.”He put his arm around me and took the selfie. Unbelievable – and I couldn’t say anything.”Now, I haven’t got the selfie, but it’s in his phone!”Gervais also poked fun at Keane for his confrontation with an Ipswich Town supporter after the 1-1 draw with Man United.Keane clashed with the supporter and said: “I’ll wait for you in the car park.”To which Gervais joked: “I’m just glad Roy didn’t want to chat to me in the car park.”Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here. More

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    Frank Lampard CONFIRMED as Coventry manager as Chelsea legend returns to management after 18 months unemployed

    FRANK LAMPARD has been announced as the new manager of Coventry City.The Championship outfit have announced that the former Chelsea, Everton and Derby County boss will take over at the club.Frank Lampard has been announced as the new Coventry City managerCredit: GettyLampard has penned a two-and-a-half year deal with the Sky Blues, who currently sit 17th in the Championship.A statement from the club read: “Coventry City are delighted to announce the appointment of Frank Lampard as the Club’s new Head Coach.”The 46-year-old has signed a two and a half year contract with the Sky Blues and will take charge of City for the first time this Saturday against Cardiff City at the Coventry Building Society Arena.”Frank will be supported by two new coaches, Joe Edwards and Chris Jones, who he has worked with extensively previously.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Lampard has enjoyed an illustrious career in football, both on and off the pitch.”While Coventry owner and Executive Chairman Doug King said: “I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as Head Coach.”Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this League to be successful.“His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we as a Club are striving to reach.” Most read in FootballFrank Lampard’s managerial recordHere’s a look at Lampard’s record as a manager…Derby County May 2018 – July 2019P57 W24 D17 L16 Win percentage 42.1%Chelsea July 2019 – January 2021P84 W44 D17 L23 Win percentage 52.4%Everton January 2022 – January 2023P44 W12 D17 L24 Win percentage 27.3%Chelsea (caretaker) April 2023 – May 2023P11 W1 D2 L8 Win percentage 9.1%Overall: P288 W132 D72 L16 Win Percentage 45.83%FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLampard is set to sit down in front of the press himself this afternoon.Lampard, 46, last held a job in management in June 2023, when he spent two months as Chelsea’s interim boss.I played with Frank Lampard at Chelsea and we never lost.. but I’d still rather line up alongside Steven Gerrard’Taking charge of just 11 games, Lampard managed to guide the Blues to only one victory.The unsuccessful interim period came after Lampard had spent a season and a half in charge of his former club between 2019 and 2021, securing a top four Prem finish and making it to the FA Cup final.The former England international also managed Everton between 2022 and 2023 where he helped keep the Toffees afloat in the Premier League.While he began his managerial career in the Championship with Derby County where he narrowly missed out on promotion to the top flight before earning his first move to Chelsea.Lampard’s first game will come on Saturday as Coventry host Cardiff City at the Coventry Building Society Arena.And fans have welcomed him to the club online, getting behind the Premier League hero already.One said: “Time to get behind him now. Super Frank’s Sky Blue Army.”A second wrote: “Always been better than Gerrard.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third commented: “Finally! Get in there.”And a fourth said: “Welcome Frank! Time to kick on, and write a new chapter.”Lampard started his managerial career as Derby County boss in the ChampionshipCredit: PA:Press AssociationLampard’s appointment is a kick in the teeth to Coventry faithful – fan’s viewBy Alex JohnsonIt was always going to be tough to fill the boots of a club legend like Mark Robins, a manager who provided many Sky Blues’ with their best-ever memories supporting the club, but the arrival of Frank Lampard has gone down like a lead balloon among the Cov faithful.In his Q&A appearance with fans after firing Robins, owner Doug King emphasised his intention to bring in a tactically minded head coach to get the best out of what is the most expensively assembled squad in Coventry City history.To end up with Lampard, whose former assistant Jody Morris received a lot of the credit for his success at Derby County, feels like a kick in the teeth. This isn’t someone who has won league titles or been praised for his brilliant style of football in the slightest.Coventry fans will get behind Lampard and give him a chance. But to suggest he is an upgrade on Mark Robins after one playoff finish and a 9.1% win percentage in his last job is laughable. More

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    Ring girl Sydney Thomas says ‘I’m legal’ in see-through top for 21st birthday after stealing show at Paul vs Tyson

    RING girl Sydney Thomas delighted fans as she posted a snap from her birthday bash.The stunning model and influencer stole the show at the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout earlier this month.Sydney Thomas recently celebrated her 21st birthdayCredit: instagramSydney rose to fame as a ring girl on the Paul-Tyson fightThe 21-year-old gained hundreds of thousands of followersCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe has since gathered a huge social media following, with fans claiming that she was the “real winner” of the fight.Yesterday, Sydney celebrated her 21st birthday.To mark the occasion she posed in a blue dress with balloons.She beamed for a picture holding pink balloons in the shape of the numbers “2” and “1”.READ MORE SYDNEY THOMASSydney cheekily captioned her snap: “I’m legal.”Her post has already been viewed more than seven million times on X.While plenty of her fans wished her a happy birthday.Sydney was one of five ring girls on duty for the Paul-Tyson fight.Most read in BoxingShe went on to go viral on the Netflix broadcast, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers.Having grown up in St. Louis, Missouri, Sydney now attends the University of Alabama.Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen boutShe is part of the St. Louis Cardinals’ hype squad on game days.And she has also worked as a catwalk model.Sydney is studying management and entrepreneurship.She recently revealed in a recent TikTok video: “I’m very athletic.”I love health, wellness, fitness and anything that has to do with improving yourself physically, mentally and emotionally, I’m all in for.”I’m very driven with self-improvement and just becoming the best version of yourself.”Fans adored Sydney’s ring girl appearanceCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe has continued posting glamorous snaps on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney is a student at the University of AlabamaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney is a huge sports fanCredit: X/itssydneythomasHer most recent post has been viewed more than seven million timesCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomas More

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    Deji vs Dawood Savage EXACT ring walk time: When is Misfits Boxing 19 fight on TONIGHT?

    YOUTUBE legend and KSI’s younger brother Deji will finally make his return to the ring TONIGHT – and fans are all searching for the exact time.The social media star is set to feature on Misfits Boxing 19 in Qatar which sees Gib box Slim at the top of the bill.Mayweather outboxed and outclassed DejiCredit: YouTube / DAZN BoxingDeji hasn’t fought since his 2023 victory against British musician Swarmz.And despite losing an exhibition bout to mogul Floyd Mayweather in 2022, the YouTube star will feel confident that he can win three consecutive competitive fights following his Fousey 2022 triumph.Deji is now returning to the ring against Dawood Savage, who is looking for his first boxing ring.But what SunSport can spill is the exact start time of the ring walks and when the fight will get underway.Read more on Deji OlatunjiWhat are the EXACT ring-walk times for Deji’s fight and when will it start?The ring-walk and fight time for Deji vs Dawood Savage is expected at approx 9.30pm UK time/ 4.30pm ET.The big show starts at 4pm UK time/11am ET.While the first punch in the main event between Gib and Slim should be thrown around 10.45pm UK time/5.45pm ET.Who else is fighting on the MisFits Supercard?Fans are looking forward to the return of YouTube mogul Deji and Salt Papi is also in action against King Kenny.Most read in BoxingBut the headline act sees undefeated Gib take on undefeated champ Slim in Qatar.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajWhat has been said?Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather toyed with Deji in their 2022 exhibition bout, but the boxing legend still heaped praise on his opponent.Speaking after the fight, Mayweather said: “I’m proud of you, keep up the great work.”I want anyone to go after their dreams, go after what they believe in, continue to work hard and continue to build. “I didn’t get to where I got to overnight. It took a lot of time, it took a great team. I didn’t do it by myself.”I’m glad that he landed a good shot. This is a part of fighting, this is a part of entertainment.” More

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    Misfits Boxing 19 commentators: Who is calling the action in Qatar?

    THE wait is almost over for the blockbuster Misfits Boxing 19 supercard!There are some huge names set to feature this evening, with long-term rivals Gib and Slim topping the stacked bill.Deji, the brother of KSI, will make a stunning return on the Misfits Boxing 19 card as he faces Dawood Savage.The internet sensation has not been in the ring since he beat Swarmz by unanimous decision back in May 2023.This evening’s card also sees HS Tikky Tokky go head-to-head with Masai Warrior in one of the most eagerly anticipated bouts of the night.And some big names will be talking us through all the action in Qatar.READ MORE IN BOXINGWho are the Misfits Boxing 19 commentators?Commentary on tonight’s huge Misfits Boxing 19 event will come from many familiar voices.The lead commentator for this evening’s show will be Ben ‘The Bane’ Davis, while Roundhouse Radio (Riley Osborne) will be providing co-commentary.Misfits Boxing CEO KSI will be in Qatar, contributing to commentary alongside Anthony Taylor.How to watch Misfits Boxing 19Misfits Boxing 19 will be aired on DAZN.The show will begin at 3pm GMT.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.Most read in BoxingMisfits Boxing 19 cardHere is the FULL card:AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS Tikky Tokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs Neeraj More

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    Jude Bellingham waits outside Liverpool dressing room to get bestie Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shirt off Gravenberch

    JUDE BELLINGHAM went to extreme lengths to make sure to make sure he got bestie Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shirt.The England team-mates put their friendship to the side on Wednesday night as Real Madrid travelled to Anfield to take on Liverpool for their Champions League clash.Jude Bellingham wanted outside Liverpool’s dressing room after their Champions League clash with Real MadridCredit: TNT SPORTSHe seemingly asked Kop star Ryan Gravenberch to get Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shirtCredit: TNT SPORTSMidfielder Gravenberch returned with the top a few moments later and passed it over to BellinghamCredit: TNT SPORTSAnd Bellingham wanted to commemorate the moment by getting his buddy’s matchday shirt, so much so that he waited outside Liverpool’s dressing room after the final whistle.Footage has emerged of the superstar twiddling his thumbs as he waited outside the Reds’ changing room with two Real youngsters.He ended up having a brief conversation with Kop star Ryan Gravenberch, who returned a few moments later to give him Trent’s shirt.Footie fans were quick to comment on the viral clip, with one saying: “Wow this love.”READ MORE ON LIVERPOOLAnother said: “Bro really waited for Trent’s shirt. I know who my GOAT is.”And another said: “Everyone wants Trent’s shirt.”One remarked: “Love this.”Another chimed in: “Jude and Trent have been mates in the England camp. It’s not that deep.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLiverpool ran out 2-0 winners over the defending Champions League holdersCredit: GETTYThe Reds ran out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.Kop chief Arne Slot said of the victory: “I think it’s always good to win a game.Liverpool boss Arne Slot gives update on Trent injury “And especially a big game like this because you know you face so many quality players.”For me, it would even mean more if we go into the later stages of the tournament because this is such a strange.”And [a] different set-up in the Champions League that it’s difficult to judge how important these wins are.”If we arrive in the last 16 or the quarter-finals or wherever we can arrive to and we face them again and then we are able to beat them.”That would be maybe a bigger statement than this.”But we are definitely happy with the win, let that be clear.” More

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    Chelsea wonderkid locked in contract stand-off spotted in first-team training ahead of Heidenheim clash

    CHELSEA wonderkid Josh Acheampong has returned to training with the Blues ahead of their Conference League clash with Heidenheim.Acheampong had previously been frozen out of training amid an intense contract stand-off.Josh Acheampong is locked in contract talks with ChelseaCredit: GettyThe defender (second from left) has returned to training after being frozen out amid the negotiationsThe 18-year-old right-back is highly rated in SW6 but has made just two substitute appearances for the first team so far, with only one of them coming under Enzo Maresca.His current deal expires in 2026 and reports have suggested that Chelsea have opened talks over an extension to secure his long-term future.Acheampong is understood to be the third choice right-back at Chelsea, behind Reece James and Malo Gusto.But fans of his were left frustrated when he wasn’t even included in the matchday squad for games against Bournemouth and West Ham when neither James or Gusto were available earlier in the season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHowever, it looks as though the teenager could be part of the squad again soon after he was spotted in training ahead of the Blues’ European tie against Heidenheim.Reece James remains injured for Chelsea meaning there is a spot that Acheampong could fill for Maresca’s side.Acheampong is listed in Chelsea’s B-list for the Conference League, meaning he is eligible to play in the competition despite not being named in the A-list squad.However, he wasn’t included in the travelling squad posted on Chelsea’s social media accounts yesterday.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans were buoyed by Acheampong’s return to training, feeling it could be a sign he has renewed his terms with the club.But Maresca was quick to throw water on the rumours by explaining in his post-match press conference that wasn’t the case.Chelsea legend John Terry reveals moment that ‘broke me’ three days after Champions League final penalty slip vs Man UtdHe said: “There is not any update in terms of contract or these kind of things. “He had a session with us in the last two days with some of the young players. He is not in the squad for tomorrow and we have four or five from the second team with us.”Acheampong hasn’t played for the U21s since September and has been short on game time since talks over a new deal stalled.The England U20 international is rumoured to be locked in talks over an extension with Chelsea said to have made tentative progress in the negotiations.Acheampong is considered as a top talent and has been linked with a move away to the likes of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.Chelsea are understood to be keen not to sell their rising star with clubs circling ahead of the January transfer window.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe versatile defender could follow in the footsteps of other highly-rated full-backs that have left Stamford Bridge in pursuit of regular minutes.Both Tariq Lamptey and Tino Livramento took the leap to leave Chelsea and kickstart their careers elsewhere. More