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    Fans beg Mourinho to remain as pundit after five-star performance at Champions League final including dig at Wenger

    JOSE MOURINHO has been praised for his incredible punditry performance after stealing the show during coverage of the Champions League final.The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss joined TNT Sports as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley.Fans are calling for Jose Mourinho to ditch his move to Fenerbahce and become a full-time punditCredit: GettyThe Special One left fans and his fellow in pundits continuously last nightCredit: TNT Sports And fans are now calling for a broadcaster to make him a permanent fixture on screens after several hilarious moments and fascinating analysis.Last night, he regularly left Rio Ferdinand in hysterics and left Laura Woods speechless after one “classy” gesture.Fans loved Mourinho at his box office best – so here is a look at the Special One’s pundit of the match performance.Fenerbahce jokesAny campaign to see Mourinho as a TNT Sports regular next season will not work as he has already agreed to take charge of Turkish giants Fenerbahce from next season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPrior to kick-off, Ferdinand asked the Special One who is the most famous person in his phone book.And before his move to Fenerbahce was officially announced, he went early and confirmed he was on his way to Istanbul.Jose brilliantly replied: “In this moment it is the president of Fenerbahce.”And Mourinho’s jokes didn’t stop there as he told Real Madrid hero Jude Bellingham it will be harder for them to win next year’s competition with Fenerbahce involved.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHole in oneFive-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale briefly joined the pundits pitchside to discuss his former club Real’s greatness in Europe.The retired Welshman, who is known for having a huge passion for golf, was then asked what it was like to play under the Special One at Tottenham.Watch Jude Bellingham swear at critics on live TV after Champions League final as he’s warned ‘it’s still early in US’Bale said: “I loved working with him.”Only for his quick-witted ex-manager to hit back: “At that time he was already thinking about winning Augusta.”His joke led to one fan, saying: “I feel like Jose should just do TV and forget Turkey.”Mourinho made Bale laugh with his Augusta gagCredit: X @footballontntConsoling TerzicBorussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic was left heartbroken after leading his boyhood club to collect their runners-up medals.It led to Mourinho walking off set and going over to embrace Terzic – leaving Woods gushing.She said: “We’ve lost Jose Mourinho, he’s marched onto the pitch.”I tell you what he’s doing, he’s going over to see Edin Terzic and I imagine consoling him.”This is a really lovely, classy moment between two managers.”Jose later revealed what he said to Terzic, explaining: “I was telling him that time is not going to help you. “It’s going to be very hard for the rest of your career and the rest of your life – but you have to be very proud of the work you did because you did amazing.”As a coach you couldn’t do more, the coach cannot score, the coach can organise and give mentality, give confidence and he did all that.”He’s not the guy to go and kick the ball into the net, which is what his team missed.”But the approach was amazing, they did everything well apart from scoring, so as a coach, he has to be proud. “But he is not going to forget.”His words of wisdom were loved by supporters, with one saying: “Love this guy.”Another added: “Jose spot on again.”Mourinho hugged Terzic after the gameCredit: X @footballontnt”Time is not going to help you… but you have to be very proud!” 🖤💛Jose Mourinho reveals what he said to Borussia Dortmund manager, Edin Terzic 💬 pic.twitter.com/IoWekdn7FU— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) June 1, 2024

    Wenger digMourinho has a long-running feud with Arsenal’s legendary boss Arsene Wenger.And the Portuguese gaffer’s latest dig at him left Ferdinand, Woods and Steve McManaman in stitches.Wenger, who is now Fifa’s chief of global football development, is pushing for a controversial change to the offside law.The 74-year-old wants a rule tweak that would effectively mean there has to be “daylight” between an attacker and defender for it to be offside.It’s safe to say Mourinho hates the idea.Presenter Woods saw Wenger in the stands and said it would be great if he was able to have a chat with them.Mourinho brutally responded with a bemused look on his face: “Ask him about what he wants to do with the offside. Let me go before, please. It’s time for me to go.”It to another saying: “Mourinho is a quality pundit, why is he doing the grind in Turkey? Just retire and make everyone laugh on TV.”Mourinho slammed Wenger’s proposed offside rule changesCredit: TNT SPORTS’My mum fancies you’Bellingham hilariously embarrassed his mum during his interview with the TNT Sports crew.The 20-year-old superstar ran over to Mourinho as his Real Madrid team-mates partied on the pitch.They hugged and shared words with each other before the 61-year-old boss was taken over to meet a lady who thinks he lives up to his Special One nickname.Mourinho shook hands with Bellingham’s proud mother, Denise, and then posed for a picture with her.The England midfielder admitted afterwards “his mum has fancied him for years.”Mourinho met the Bellingham family after the final whistleCredit: GettyBellingham said his mum Denise fancies MourinhoCredit: X @footballontntChelsea jibe Asked by Woods about the state of his two former clubs, Mourinho simply said: “I have no idea. I have no idea.”Pushed what he meant on Spurs, he said: “Tottenham, I have an idea. This is Tottenham, always fighting to be fourth. Between fourth, fifth and sixth.”Next season is Europa League, of course they can win it. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Stability, they are investing more, amazing club, facilities, beautiful stadium – you can feel it.”But Chelsea, I really don’t know.” More

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    Jose Mourinho walks off TNT Sports set live on TV during Champions League final as Laura Woods hails ‘classy moment’

    JOSE MOURINHO walked off the TNT Sports set to share a “classy” moment with Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic.The Special One was working as a pundit as Real Madrid beat the German giants 2-0 in Champions League final last night.Jose Mourinho was on punditry duty with TNT SportsCredit: X @footballontntThe two-time Champions League winner rushed over to console Edin TerzicCredit: X @footballontntHe hugged the heartbroken Dortmund bossCredit: X @footballontntDortmund travelled to Wembley as the underdogs but dominated the game for large periods before Los Blancos picked up their 15th European crown thanks to goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior.A heartbroken Terzic led his side as they collected their runners-up medals.And while they stood disappointed as Real Madrid partied, Mourinho rushed over to their manager.The legendary boss, who was working as a pundit for TNT Sports, embraced Terzic as the pair shared words.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPresenter Woods gushed over Mourinho’s moment of respect even if he darted off set.She said: “We’ve lost Jose Mourinho, he’s marched onto the pitch. “I tell you what he’s doing, he’s going over to see Edin Terzic and I imagine consoling him.”This is a really lovely classy moment between two managers.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMourinho later explained: “He was saying that it’s very hard.”I was telling him ‘time is not going to help you, it’s going to be very hard for the rest of your life but you have to be proud of the work you did because you did amazing’.Borussia Dortmund fans release flares during half-time of Champions League final in second Wembley security breach”The coach cannot score. The coach can organise and give mentality and confidence and he did all that.”He’s not the guy to go and kick the ball into the net.”The approach was amazing. They did everything well apart from score.”Fans also praised Mourinho, with one saying: “He just walked 40 yards on to the pitch to hug and console Edin Terzic. It was a lovely touch.”Another added: “A masterclass in sportsmanship.”More wrote: “Rather than celebrating with his former club, the first thing he does is commiserate Edin Terzic. Class.”Mourinho revealed what he said to TerzicCredit: GettyJose later revealed what he said to Terzic, explaining: “I was telling him that time is not going to help you. “It’s going to be very hard for the rest of your career and the rest of your life – but you have to be very proud of the work you did because you did amazing.”As a coach you couldn’t do more, the coach cannot score, the coach can organise and give mentality, give confidence and he did all that.”He’s not the guy to go and kick the ball into the net, which is what his team missed.”But the approach was amazing, they did everything well apart from scoring, so as a coach, he has to be proud. “But he is not going to forget.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMourinho, who has won the Champions League twice with Porto and Inter Milan, confirmed his new job for next season after being sacked by Roma in January.It has been now been officially announced that he has been appointed boss of Turkish giants Fenerbahce. More

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    5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Dubois scores brutal CAREER BEST win over Hrgovic as Warren dominates 10-0 vs Hearn – updates

    DANIEL DUBOIS put in a career BEST performance to score a bloody TKO win over Filip Hrgovic – with the Croatian battered and bruised and seeing the fight waved off by the ring doctor.Frank Warren’s Queensberry dominated and won EVERY fight to take the inaugural event 10-0 over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom. Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win, before Dubois’ TKO win.The final fight of the night saw Zhilei Zhang dominat a woeful Deontay Wilder before scoring a fifth-round KO with a brutal right hand – with the American now facing retirement.Toe to toe
    Heavyweight contender Filip Hrgovic was a bloody mess following his all-action slugfest with Brit Daniel Dubois for the IBF interim world title.
    ‘Triple D’ stopped the Croat in the eighth round to set up a potential Wembley showdown with Anthony Joshua later this year.

    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10-0 Matchroom
    Frank Warren’s team completely demolished Eddie Hearn’s in the early hours in Riyadh.

    Willy Hutchinson UD Craig Richards
    Nick Ball SD Craig Ford
    Hamzah Sheeraz TKO11 Ammo Williams
    Daniel Dubois TKO8 Filip Hrgovic
    Zhilei Zhang KO5 Deontay Wilder

    Copy linkCopiedClinical finish
    Dmitry Bivol retained his WBA and IBO belt with a devastating flurry of punches in the sixth round.
    The Russian’s last stoppage came in March 2018 against Cuban Sullivan Barrera in New York.

    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Beterbiev penned in
    Dmitry Bivol will return to Riyadh for a mouth-watering light-heavyweight undisputed showdown with kingpin Artur Beterbiev on October 12 following a clinical stoppage victory against brave challenger Malik Zinad.
    Bivol, the WBA and IBO champion, was due to face unified WBC, WBO and IBF champion Beterbiev before the latter was forced to withdraw due to injury.
    “We are professional boxers, we have to change tactics at any moment and I had enough time to change my preparations for a different fighter to Beterbiev,” said Bivol.
    Copy linkCopiedGood Morning!
    What a night in Saudi Arabia where Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions dominated Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Sport to win the inagural 5v5 in a landslide.
    Warren’s boys won all five fights – three of those via stoppage – to leave Hearn licking his wounds.
    Daniel Dubois put himself into world title contention, and a possible fight with Anthony Joshua, while Deontay Wilder is now facing calls to retire after a brutal, poor defeat to Zhilei Zhang.
    We’ll have all the reaction and fallout from a brilliant night of boxing. Full results were:

    Zhilie Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
    Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
    Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
    Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
    Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

    Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang KO Deontay Wilder
    Finally, here’s the ringside report on Zhilei Zhang’s huge win over Deontay Wilder – who is now facing calls to retire.

    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois TKO Filip Hrgovic
    Here’s Wally’s report of a career-best performance from Daniel Dubois to leave Filip Hrgovic a broken and bloody mess.

    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz TKO Ammo Williams
    Here’s how our man in Saudi, Wally Downes Jr, saw the brilliant TKO win from Ammo Williams.

    Copy linkCopiedWilder KO
    Here’s another angle of that brutal KO

    Copy linkCopiedWhat’s next?
    Plenty to unpack after the ring as a long night draws to a close in Saudi.
    Turki Alalshikh reveals there will be a big card announced at Wembley at the end of the month, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say they are ready to do another 5v5 event as soon as possible.
    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 10 Matchroom 0
    Well, that makes it a whitewash for Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions in the 5v5 against Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport.
    The event ends with a 10-0 score and Warren is the winner of five fights out of fight and a £3MILLION bet with his rival.
    Remember, each win was worth a point but Queensberry earned three bonus points as Zhilei Zhang, Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz scored KO wins.
    Sheeraz also earned another couple of bonus points as he was the Queensberry team captain.
    Full results:

    Zhilei Zhang DEF. Deontay Wilder KO
    Daniel Dubois DEF. Filip Hrgovic TKO
    Hamzah Sheeraz DEF. Ammo Williams TKO
    Nick Ball DEF. Raymond Ford
    Willy Hutchinson DEF. Craig Richards

    Copy linkCopiedZhilei Zhang BEATS Deontay Wilder by KO
    WOW! That was an absolutely brutal KO by Zhilei Zhang.
    Zhang lands one right on Wilder’s nose and, for some reason, the American turns around to look at the ref.
    As he turns Zhang throws his full force into a nasty right hand that absolutely flattens Wilder.
    The ref gave Wilder a chance to beat the count but, truthfully, he looked like he was happy to have a way out of that one.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 5)
    Finally, Wilder wakes up a bit and throws a couple of wild right hands with some success.
    It didn’t seem to do any damage to his opponent but at least it’s a bit of activity and aggression. Wilder is clearly looking for that perfect knockout but it doesn’t come.
    Then all of a sudden Zhang lands some big shots and the ref waves it off!
    What a win for the Chinese star!
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 4)
    Zhang banks another one. Wilder is just on the backfoot and throwing with zero volume – he’s waiting for that one big right hand.
    He’s barely working the jab, instead pawing at Zhang to try and find some range.
    Zhang, on the other hand, is throwing combinations with menace and looks in a different league to the former world champ.
    Something drastic needs to change or we will not be seeing Deontay Wilder at this level any more.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 3)
    Another stiff left lands on Wilder and then Zhang follows it up with a good shot to the body.
    Wilder looks scared to throw in case something comes back. Perhaps he’s trying to draw him on to unload a big counter but it certainly doesn’t seem that way.
    He’s tentative, on the back foot and happy to move along the ropes.
    Another round for Zhang in my book.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 2)
    Zhang well in the ascendancy here, there was one point early in the round where he had the American trapped in the corner and was just raining shots on him.
    Wilder did well to escape but he hasn’t landed a punch in anger yet, huge round from Zhang.
    The message from the corner says it all: “Don’t quit on yourself, I don’t want you to be a punching bag.
    “I don’t want no rock ’em, sock ’em s***.”
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang (Round 1)
    Extremely tight round that one, both fighters feeling each other out.
    The judges could score that any one of three ways.
    What is noticeable immediately is the size difference between these two – two of Wilder’s legs is like one of Zhang’s.
    Copy linkCopiedOn their way
    Zhilei Zhang is in the ring and in all gold, he comes out to 80s classic Eye of the Tiger – with a little bit of Chinese added for good measure.
    Deontay Wilder, never one to miss an opportunity for a decent ring-walk, enters the ring with black shorts, some kind of custom vest and a sparkly face mask.
    Copy linkCopiedDeontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang NEXT
    Main event of the evening coming next and another 50/50 fight.
    Both men are coming off big losses and find themselves at crossroads in their careers.
    Wilder was well beaten by Joseph Parker after three years out and many people are questioning if he can still do it at the top level.
    Parker also beat Zhang in his last fight but that was a lot closer, with Zhang sending the New Zealander to the canvas a couple of times.
    One potential X-factor is that Zhang will enter the ring 70 POUNDS heavier (that’s five stone in old money).
    Copy linkCopiedDubois vs AJ?
    Well what next for Dubois after a performance like that?
    It’s a complicated one, to put it mildly. That fight was for the right to fight for the IBF title next, a belt which is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk.
    However, the undisputed champ may be stripped of that belt while he chases a rematch with Tyson Fury.
    That means Dubois might see his belt upgraded to world champion status – without fighting – or could open the door to a fight with Anthony Joshua, in September.
    However, one spanner in the works is Deontay Wilder.
    Turki Alalshikh is apparently desperate to see Wilder vs Joshua next and that may stop the Dubois vs AJ train.
    Copy linkCopied’No retreat, no surrender’
    Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: “No retreat, no surrender. I had to do whatever it took, needed to come through the fire and I did that tonight.
    “I needed that support from Frank Warren and my dad, they’ve been there the whole time and we did it.”
    Asked about the 5v5, Dubois added: “We’re the kings, we’re the daddies!”
    Copy linkCopiedQueensberry 8 Matchroom 0
    It’s been an absolute whitewash in the 5v5 so far – four wins out of four for Frank Warren over Eddie Hearn.
    Then you add in TKO wins for Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz (who also earned extra points as the team captain) and it’s turned out to be a very poor night for Hearn.
    Remember, not only has he seen four of his fighters lose, but Hearn’s also lost the £3MILLION bet with longtime rival Warren.
    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois BEATS Filip Hrgovic by TKO
    Absolutely superb stuff from Dubois, who just put in a career best performance in Saudi Arabia.
    Hrgovic certainly had the better of the early rounds but, all of a sudden, Dubois turned on the gas and went to another level.
    He landed some sensational cuts and combos in that one, with Hrgovic a bloody mess by the end of that.
    Dubois wobbled the Croatian a couple of times and the ref took a very close look before asking the doctor to make a decision.
    Hrgovic was left with huge cuts across his face and it was waved off – Dubois may well now face Anthony Joshua next.

    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 8)
    Daniel Dubois wins!
    Sensational performance from the Londoner and the referee waves it off due to the incredible amount of damage on Hrgovic’s face.

    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 7)
    Brilliant round for Dubois there, he’s landing lovely shots and throwing good combinations.
    After a brisk start, Hrgovic looks out on his feet and a couple of massive shots really wobble him.
    The Croatian is then saved by the bell but that does not save him from the bloody cuts that are now pouring out claret.
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    5v5 LIVE RESULTS: Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic UNDERWAY now with Frank Warren 6-0 up vs Eddie Hearn – updates

    HEAVYWEIGHT challengers Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic are facing off NOW on the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5.The likes of Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang will all be in action later this evening – points will be tallied up and knockouts will be scored and at the end of it all, either Team Hearn or Team Warren will come out on top. Frank Warren’s Queensberry has dominated and currently holds a 6-0 lead over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom after Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win.Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 1)
    Hrgovic has caught Dubois with two big right hands on the temple.
    On each occasion it rocks the British boxer.
    He absorbs the hits and returns one himself which catches the Croatian in the face.
    Somehow, you cannot see this one going twelve rounds.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    As the two fighters line up in the middle of the ring, we are underway.
    This is set up for a real heavyweight clash.
    It is Croatia versus Britain.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    Next up we have a heavyweight bout.
    If Dubois wins this one, so does Frank Warren and his £3m bet with Eddie Hearn.
    This also offers a huge chance for both of these fighters to further their careers with a chance to fight Anthony Joshua on the line.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 6)
    Bivol catches Zinad with a clean punch which rocks him back on his heels.
    As the true champion he is, he spots his chance to go in for the kill.
    He sprays Zinad with lefts and rights catching him a flurry of headshots.
    The referee steps in to stop it as Malik Zinad is not able to fight back.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 5)
    Bivol is keeping that stout defence up and running.
    Zinad lands his best punch of the fight in the round but cannot follow it up to put his opponent in trouble.
    He is managing to frustrate Bivol who would have wanted to put this to bed by now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 4)
    Zinad has managed to come back into the fight now after being put down in the first.
    This has turned into quite an even fight.
    Bivol looks solid but has taken his foot off the gas a bit now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 3)
    Bivol’s defence is so solid, Zinad is struggling to get punches through.
    He is boxing behind his guard and getting some big hits off.
    The champion is often coaxing his opponent into the corner and spraying him with big shots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 2)
    This is a real slugfest between the pair.
    Some hard hits are landing on both boxers.
    Bivol catches Zinad well on the nose, causing it to bleed.
    The champion looks like someone who was preparing for some time for this evening’s fight.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 1)
    Both fighters let loose from the off.
    Zinad makes a good start but is dropped by a left from Bivol.
    Both fighters are getting punches through the defence and landing some good headshots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad
    Before the final two fights of the Hearn vs Warren grudge night, we have a little side attraction.
    Malik Zinad comes in as a late replacement for the fight and now has the chance of a big upset.
    He could make a real name for himself here.
    Copy linkCopiedJack wishes his mate the best before fight
    Jack Grealish was the first to send his best wishes to Hamzah Sheeraz before his bout in Riyadh.
    The British boxer’s victory takes him 20-0 in his pro career.
    The WBC Silver middleweight belt is still his and now he is the number one contender for the full WBC title held by Carlos Adames.
    Copy linkCopiedQueensbury 6-0 Matchroom
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 11)
    Williams has Sheeraz up against the ropes and the British boxer hits the American with a barrage of punches to send him across the ring.
    As Hamzah continues to throw punches, the referee steps in to stop the fight as he feels Williams has had enough.
    Two points for the win for Sheeraz, which are doubled due to him being the captain of the Queensbury team.
    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 10)
    Sheeraz has a big round and almost puts the icing on the cake at the end of it.
    Williams finds some more fuel in the tank and comes at the British boxer but a whipped right hand from Sheeraz sends the American to the canvas.
    He manages to get back to his feet just before the ten count is relieved, as is Eddie Hearn, to hear the bell to he can return to his corner.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 9)
    Great start to the round from Austin Williams.
    He comes out of his corner and fires of a flurry of punches to the body of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Sheeraz is bozing smart and when he comes onto him, he is hitting Williams with some well-timed big shots.
    Despite all his best efforts, at the end of the round, Williams sits in his corner with blood streaming from his mouth.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 8)
    Williams is trying everything in his locker to open up the defence of Sheeraz.
    The English boxer catches him with a sweet uppercut which Frank Warren seemed to enjoy.
    Austin Williams right eye is almost completely closed now, he is finiding it impossible to avoid that left jab of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 7)
    Williams is getting more desperate at the fight goes on.
    When it gets to this stage of the fight, knowing a knockdown is needed to win it, the haymakers come out to play.
    Sheeraz continues with his strong jab and is coming through with some lovely counter combos which his opponent is feeling.
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    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 6)
    The constant left jabs from Sheeraz are causing Williams’ right eye to close up now.
    Sheeraz is following up those left jabs with some big right hands and is slowly taking his game up a few gears.
    Unless he can turn this fight on its head, you wonder if a stoppage is just around the corner in what has become somewhat of a one-sided fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 5)
    Williams is really struggling to find an answer to Sheeraz’s jab.
    He is using it well to keep his opponent away from him and make him resort to some wild swings.
    You have to wonder how Austin Williams is going to get close enough to land some of these hits.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 4)
    Sheeraz looks to keep attacking behind his jab from the centre of the ring and lands some big hits.
    The height difference is a problem for Williams as he cannot get close when he wants to but manages to land some good hits himself.
    Sheeraz is edging this fight but has already seen what Williams is capable of if he lets his guard down.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 3)
    What a great comeback from Sheeraz.
    He was genuinely rocked in the previous round but comes out from his corner to dominate the third round.
    Sheeraz lands some big blows which most certainly have hurt Williams and put him back in the driving seat in this fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 2)
    Williams catches Sheeraz with a flush hit and it rocks the Englishman.
    Austin Williams looks to follow it up with some more big hits but Sheeraz tries to regather himself in the centre of the ring.
    The bell cannnot come soon enough for him but the Matchroom man definitely took that round.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 1)
    Williams is struggling to work Sheeraz out in the early stages.
    He is trying to come in from the side to land some punches.
    Hamzah is landing the far more telling punches and eases the first.
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    Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang LIVE RESULTS: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for TONIGHT’S huge fight

    DEONTAY WILDER is making his big ring return in a heavyweight clash against Zhilei Zhang TONIGHT!The two titans of the squared circle will face off in what should be one of the most entertaining fights of either man’s career as part of the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 super card.Wilder and Zhang are both coming off losses to Joseph Parker, who beat the former in December 2023, before toppling the latter in March.
    Start time: Main event expected 12.15am BST/ 7.15pm ET
    TV channels: DAZN PPV/ TNT Sports Box Office
    CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHrgovic vs Dubois – Round 1
    Entertaining first round from both men.
    Not seeing much of the Dubois jab at all while Hrgovic has landed some big shots already.
    Dubois will have to stay seriously disciplined in there because if he keeps getting caught like that it’ll be an early night.
    Hrgovic finding his range with both the jab and the right hand. Solid start for the Croat.
    Copy linkCopiedAJ ringside
    Anthony Joshua has been ringside all night but he’ll definitely have a special interest in this one.
    AJ is likely to fight the winner of this bout for the IBF title, which is likely to be stripped from Oleksandr Usyk as he will rematch Tyson Fury.
    Speaking earlier this week, Eddie Hearn revealed the plan for AJ probably involves these two.
    Hearn said: “The whole world would love to see that but obviously the priority for AJ is to fight for and win the world heavyweight title.
    “There’s a good chance that could be available in September, we’ll have to see.
    “But I think AJ’s next opponent will definitely be decided probably in the early hours of Sunday morning after the 5v5.”
    Copy linkCopiedHere they come
    Daniel Dubois is the first fighter on the way to the ring as we creep into Sunday morning.
    Dynamite comes to the ring with a bit of Michael Jackson ‘Bad’ blaring in the background.
    Hrgovic goes totally the other way with his entrance music – I’m not up on my Croatian music but it sounds like a Balkan Guns N Roses.
    Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic NEXT
    Huge heavyweight bout coming up soon, with the IBF interim title on the line.
    These big man have been on the periphery of world title contention for a couple of years now – Dubois losing a controversial title fight to Oleksandr Usyk – and the winner of this one will take a huge step towards the top table.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev CONFIRMED
    Turki Alalshikh heads into the ring and first congratulates Zinad for hanging tough with Bivol, inviting him back to fight in Saudi again for his performance.
    His Excellency then gets down to business – announcing that Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev WILL take place on October 12 for all the belts.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol BEATS Zinad by TKO!
    Well, the quality really shone through there. Bivol landed a very crisp jab and smelled blood – he immediately pounced on Zinad and quickly pushed up through the gears.
    The champ landed a number of thundering shots before the ref jumped in to stop the fight in the corner, securing his fist KO in six years.
    A tougher night than expected for Bivol, who will probably appreciate getting in a few rounds against a tough and game opponent.
    Bivol leaves with his belts and Zinad will leave with much more respect than he entered with.

    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 6
    It’s all over – Dmitry Bivol suddenly turns it on and it’s done!
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 5
    Zinad is showing a lot of courage in this one and not many thought he’d get this far.
    Closer round that one with a couple of good shouts landed by both – probably Bivol gets the edge, though, to make it 5-0.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 4
    An easy 4-0 for Bivol who, again, just takes his time, shows his class and picks and chooses some stinging shots.
    A bit of needle after the bell sounds with the two fighters pushing their heads together – not exactly sure what went on there but Zinad is definitely in this, even though the rounds are ticking by.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 3
    The champ keeping extremely patient but as soon as he says a gap he’s exploiting it, firing off three and four-shot salvos that the challenger has no chance to defend.
    Another round in the bank for Bivol and Zinad returns to his corner with blood pouring from his nose. Many thought it would be over for him by now.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 2
    Bivol is still in first or second gear here but, to be fair to him, Malik Zinad is trying to work behind the jab and stay patient.
    Zinad’s trainer can also be heard having words with some of his assistant’s in the corner – telling them to shut up.
    He wants his man to only have one set of instructions.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad – Round 1
    Zanid enjoyed a first couple of minutes to the round before Bivol landed an absolute peach of a shot to knock the challenger down.
    10-8 round for the champ and that one punch showed there are levels between these two – Zinad has his work cut out.
    Copy linkCopiedBivol vs Zinad
    Here we go, both men are on their way to the ring for the fourth of six fights we’ll be watching tonight.
    After this one we’ll have Daniel Dubois vs Filip Hrgovic and then the main event – Deontay Wilder vs Zhilei Zhang.
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    The WBA light-heavyweight title is on the line next in Riyadh.
    This fight won’t count towards the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5 card.
    Copy linkCopiedAll smiles from Warren
    This man can pretty much relax for the rest of the evening knowing he can’t lose.
    He has Daniel Dubois and Zhilei Zhang to come later tonight.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz BEATS Williams by KO
    Double points for captain Sheeraz and double points for the knockout.
    It’s 6-0 to Queensberry Promotions.
    Matchroom have been absolutely destroyed and with two fights to go they can only draw 6-6.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 10
    Williams KNOCKED DOWN!
    Short right hand on the bell by Hamzah sits Williams down.
    Williams was giving it a much better go in the 10th round but he’s far too square and Sheeraz catches him coming in again.
    Sheeraz doesn’t want to get too relaxed in there with the final rounds to come. He has his man hurt.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 9
    Ammo WIlliams is giving it his all in there but he looks like he could get stopped if Hamzah Sheeraz decides to put his foot on the gas.
    How many more jabs can Williams take? Sheeraz lands a lovely right hand after a jab and it stumbles Williams.
    The volume has come from Williams but as usual the quality has come from Sheeraz.
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    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 8
    Sheeraz doing well again in the early exchanges after coming under some early fire from Williams.
    Both men now trying to work in close and as they come together, Hamzah lands a lovely left hand which snaps Williams head to the left.
    You can’t fault Williams’ will at all, he’s still giving it everything in there.
    But Hamzah looks to be a class above. 7-1 Sheeraz.
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    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 7
    Sheeraz again with a nice calm round in there, landing jabs at will while Williams looks to have run out of ideas.
    His right eye is swelling and Sheeraz’s confidence is only increasing in there.
    Williams struggling to land the shots he did in the second round.
    It’s getting harder and harder and Matchroom are looking at their third defeat on the spin.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 6
    Sheeraz really working things out with the jab right now and Williams’ right eye is starting to swell.
    Again, a lot of the movement and activity is coming from Williams but Sheeraz is having his way in there.
    He’s landing jabs at will and it will soon come to the point where Williams becomes discouraged.
    Sheeraz comes forward and lunges to land a one-two but the second shot just grazes the top of Williams’ dipping head. 5-1 Sheeraz.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 5
    Again Williams starts fast but is caught by a strong left hand by Sheeraz.
    Certainly the cleanest shots so far have been landed by Sheeraz but most of the activity is coming from Williams.
    Sheeraz’s guard is proving too difficult for Williams to penetrate so far.
    Williams tries to land another massive left but Sheeraz is handy in moving away from it.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 4
    Williams again with some wild exchanges but he gets through with a sold left hand.
    Sheeraz looking to keep things tight once again as he tries to stay away from Williams’ winding left hands.
    Ammo just struggling to assert himself or gain the respect of Sheeraz, who just walks forward with both of his hands guarding his face.
    Williams struggling to get on the inside with any purpose.

    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 3
    Williams, wild as anything, comes out and tries to windmill himself into range but Sheeraz dodges most of it.
    Sheeraz now picking his shots from range quite well but Williams feinting and giving his opponent plenty to think about.
    Hamzah then lands a massive right hand but Ammo takes it well. Really precarious moments in the third round of the fight.
    Copy linkCopiedSheeraz vs Williams – Round 2
    Williams quickens his feet up in the second round and lands a big left hand to stumble Sheeraz back towards the ropes.
    Williams tries to pounce on his man but Sheeraz holds well and keeps his guard tight.
    Remember Matchroom will be desperate for a win here because a Sheeraz KO win puts victory beyond Eddie Hearn’s side.
    Williams still the more active man and he’s landing some tasty shots with Sheeraz looking to cover up.
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    Rio Ferdinand ‘revives ghost of Liverpool’s Spice Boys’ with brave outfit live on TNT Sports for Champions League final

    RIO Ferdinand wore a daring outfit on TNT Sports’ Champions League final coverage that echoed Liverpool’s famous ‘Spice Boys’ suit of the 1996 FA Cup final.The Man Utd legend, 45, was a guest at Wembley alongside Jose Mourinho – with Laura Woods on hosting duties.Rio Ferdinand braved a daring a cream linen suit as a pundit for TNT SportsFerdinand’s look was compared to Liverpool’s squad at the 1996 FA Cup finalBut immediately, viewers were drawn to discussion about his bold suit choice.Perhaps with the weather in mind, Ferdinand donned a sharp cream linen number for the showpiece.Underneath his blazer, he wore an unbuttoned white shirt as he fielded questions from presenter Woods.However, fans online couldn’t help but comment on Ferdinand’s fashionable two-piece.Read more football newsOne wrote on X: “Rio Ferdinand reviving the ghost of Liverpools Spice Boys.”A second shared: “Rio Ferdinand dressed as the NumberTaker.”A third added: “Jose looking well after not working for a bit. Rio looking the picture of sartorial style in cream linen.”While a fourth posted: “Rio Ferdinand looks like a fkn pimp with that white suit on.”Most read in FootballThe sharp look drew comparisons with a cream Armani suit worn by Liverpool’s stars ahead of the 1996 FA Cup final.Robbie Fowler, Steve McManaman, Jamie Redknapp and others were called the ‘Spice Boys’ because of their perceived lifestyle off the pitch.Watch Jamie Carragher get back on the beers with Dortmund fans for Champions League final after boozy semi-final anticsThe name was actually coined following unfounded rumours Fowler was dating Spice Girl, Emma Bunton.While Jason McAteer and David James took on modelling jobs outside of football that continued to fuel that image, with success limited.The Reds famously lost that 1996 cup final to Manchester United after Eric Cantona’s late strike.Fowler spoke about the famous suit to the Daily Mirror in 2008.He said: “People still remind me about the white suits all the time. It’s one of those things – if we had won the game nobody would have mentioned it but we lost and it has become infamous.”Ferdinand was present for Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League win.Los Blancos overcame Borussia Dortmund 2-0, thanks to goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.Bellingham outshines Sancho on the night of his dreams at Wembley
    THE very moment Vinicius Junior struck the second goal, Jude Bellingham sank to his knees, stretched out his arms and looked up at the sky, writes Charlie Wyett.
    It was the moment that Bellingham had always dreamed of, to win the Champions League. The fact it came at Wembley, on home soil, made it that little sweeter.
    Bellingham delivered the pass to Vinicius who scored to ensure that Real Madrid, remarkably, have now been the kings of Europe on 15 occasions.
    It was the final kick of the biggest game in Bellingham’s life as he was immediately replaced by Joselu in a tactical switch by Carlo Ancelotti.
    With no Premier League teams involved, this was an English duel between Bellingham and Jadon Sancho. The west midlands v south London. Stourbridge versus Kennington.
    It is obvious which of the two former team-mates won this scrap, although Sancho’s team should have put Real out of sight by half-time.
    Ultimately, neither Englishmen had particularly dazzling games.
    Sancho, on loan from Manchester United, started brightly and gave Real left-back Ferland Mendy a few uneasy moments.
    Yet this was nothing like the performances he delivered against PSG to help his team to the final.
    Instead, with three minutes remaining of normal time, Sancho was replaced by another Englishman, teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.
    There was to be no drama. Bellingham added this Euro title to his La Liga winner’s medal. Not forgetting he has also been voted as the La Liga player of the year.
    Bellingham, featuring in his 42nd game of the season for Real, was unable to make much of an impact in his role wide left.
    On the hour mark, he had touched the ball 35 times but had done little with it.
    With the scores at 0-0, he somehow failed to score with a header when he was unable to make contact with a cross from Vinicius. Any touch and it would have been a goal.
    By then, the keyboard warriors were out in force on social media, dishing out some laughable criticism of England’s greatest talent. Potentially, our greatest ever player.
    Yet the inevitable happened and Dortmund were left to curse those missed chances.
    A mistake by Sancho led to a Madrid corner and Dani Carvajal leapt highest to head them into the lead.
    Bellingham had another chance but it was deflected wide by Nico Schlotterbeck.
    But, with seven minutes left, he helped stick the knife in to help Vinicius score and ensure this is an evening he will never forget.
    In the crowd were his dad Mark, mum Denise and brother Jobe, who got into the stadium five hours early
    Bellingham’s mum was in tears as her son stepped up to get his medal. And let’s all hope Bellingham will be lifting another trophy in Berlin on July 14. More

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    Jose Mourinho all-but confirms his next manager job during TNT Sports’ Champions League final coverage

    JOSE MOURINHO effectively confirmed himself as the new manager of Fenerbahce during TNT Sports’ Champions League final coverage at Wembley.The Portuguese coach, 61, is being heavily linked with taking over the Turkish giants after being sacked by Roma in January.Jose Mourinho was part of TNT Sports’ Champions League final coverage at WembleyCredit: PAMourinho all but confirmed his next job will be at Fenerbahce in an interview with Rio FerdinandCredit: X formerly Twitter / @footballontntThe Portuguese coach’s response left Rio Ferdinand in stitchesCredit: TNT SportsAnd he appeared to all but confirm his arrival during his role as a pundit on Saturday night.During an interview in front of the Wembley pitch, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand asked him: “Who is the most famous person in your phonebook?”After initially not understanding the question, Mourinho pondered for a second before hilariously saying: “At the moment it is the president of Fenerbahce.”Ferdinand burst into laughter, before Mourinho also managed a snigger.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss has been linked with a litany of jobs in recent weeks, including the sporting director’s role at Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadisiyah.He recently outlined the minimum requirements for his next role.He told The Telegraph: “The only thing I want is that the targets and the objectives have to be established by everyone in a fair way.”I cannot go to a club where, because of my history, the objective is to win the title. No.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The only thing I want is that it has to be fair. Do you think if I was at a big Premier League club and we were sixth, seventh, eighth, in the table, I still have a job?”What I am saying is people [should] look at me the way they look at others. Inside the mad Fenerbahce world Jose Mourinho is entering with rioting fans, players walking off and notorious hooligans”What is important for me is if the club has objectives and for me to be able to say I am ready to fight for these.”I don’t want to say realistic, but [at least] semi-realistic. Because when I went to Roma nobody was dreaming about European Cup finals and we did it.”It’s not possible I go to a club almost relegated and the objective is to win the Champions League. It’s good but it is not fair.”Ex-Prem stars at FenerbahceJOSE MOURINHO will have a whole host of familiar faces in his dressing room when he takes over at Fenerbahce. 
    There are no fewer than SIX players in the Turkish giants’ squad who previously played in the Premier League. 
    They are:

    EDIN DZEKO Fenerbahce’s club captain was at Man City from 2011 to 2016, scoring 72 goals in 189 appearances, including the dramatic equaliser before THAT Sergio Aguero winner vs QPR
    MICHY BATSHUAYI Belgian forward arrived to much fanfare at Chelsea in 2016 but five loans in six years, two of them to Crystal Palace, showed it didn’t quite work
    FRED Man Utd spent £52m on the Brazilian holding midfielder who formed half of the underwhelming’McFred’ partnership and won just the League Cup in five years at Old Trafford
    DUSAN TADIC Serbian forward enjoyed four seasons at Southampton before returning to the Eredivisie with Ajax, reaching the Champions League semi-finals
    RYAN KENT Technically didn’t play in the Premier League but made one FA Cup appearance for boyhood club Liverpool then left for Rangers in 2019
    CENGIZ UNDER A disappointing season on loan at Leicester in 2020-21 from Roma, scoring two goals in 19 appearances for the Foxes who did not trigger their option to buy the Turkish winger. More

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    5v5 full card: Who is fighting on TONIGHT’S bill? Live stream and TV channel, UK start time

    HEAVYWEIGHT challengers Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic are facing off NOW on the Queensberry vs Matchroom 5v5.The likes of Daniel Dubois, Filip Hrgovic, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang will all be in action later this evening – points will be tallied up and knockouts will be scored and at the end of it all, either Team Hearn or Team Warren will come out on top. Frank Warren’s Queensberry has dominated and currently holds a 6-0 lead over Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom after Nick Ball and Willy Hutchinson won, while Hamzah Sheeraz – the captain – earned quadruple points as a team captain and scoring a KO win.Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 1)
    Hrgovic has caught Dubois with two big right hands on the temple.
    On each occasion it rocks the British boxer.
    He absorbs the hits and returns one himself which catches the Croatian in the face.
    Somehow, you cannot see this one going twelve rounds.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    As the two fighters line up in the middle of the ring, we are underway.
    This is set up for a real heavyweight clash.
    It is Croatia versus Britain.
    Copy linkCopiedFilip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois
    Next up we have a heavyweight bout.
    If Dubois wins this one, so does Frank Warren and his £3m bet with Eddie Hearn.
    This also offers a huge chance for both of these fighters to further their careers with a chance to fight Anthony Joshua on the line.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 6)
    Bivol catches Zinad with a clean punch which rocks him back on his heels.
    As the true champion he is, he spots his chance to go in for the kill.
    He sprays Zinad with lefts and rights catching him a flurry of headshots.
    The referee steps in to stop it as Malik Zinad is not able to fight back.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 5)
    Bivol is keeping that stout defence up and running.
    Zinad lands his best punch of the fight in the round but cannot follow it up to put his opponent in trouble.
    He is managing to frustrate Bivol who would have wanted to put this to bed by now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 4)
    Zinad has managed to come back into the fight now after being put down in the first.
    This has turned into quite an even fight.
    Bivol looks solid but has taken his foot off the gas a bit now.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 3)
    Bivol’s defence is so solid, Zinad is struggling to get punches through.
    He is boxing behind his guard and getting some big hits off.
    The champion is often coaxing his opponent into the corner and spraying him with big shots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 2)
    This is a real slugfest between the pair.
    Some hard hits are landing on both boxers.
    Bivol catches Zinad well on the nose, causing it to bleed.
    The champion looks like someone who was preparing for some time for this evening’s fight.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs Malik Zinad (Round 1)
    Both fighters let loose from the off.
    Zinad makes a good start but is dropped by a left from Bivol.
    Both fighters are getting punches through the defence and landing some good headshots.
    Copy linkCopiedDmitry Bivol vs. Malik Zinad
    Before the final two fights of the Hearn vs Warren grudge night, we have a little side attraction.
    Malik Zinad comes in as a late replacement for the fight and now has the chance of a big upset.
    He could make a real name for himself here.
    Copy linkCopiedJack wishes his mate the best before fight
    Jack Grealish was the first to send his best wishes to Hamzah Sheeraz before his bout in Riyadh.
    The British boxer’s victory takes him 20-0 in his pro career.
    The WBC Silver middleweight belt is still his and now he is the number one contender for the full WBC title held by Carlos Adames.
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    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 11)
    Williams has Sheeraz up against the ropes and the British boxer hits the American with a barrage of punches to send him across the ring.
    As Hamzah continues to throw punches, the referee steps in to stop the fight as he feels Williams has had enough.
    Two points for the win for Sheeraz, which are doubled due to him being the captain of the Queensbury team.
    Copy linkCopiedHamzah Sheeraz wins by TKO
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 10)
    Sheeraz has a big round and almost puts the icing on the cake at the end of it.
    Williams finds some more fuel in the tank and comes at the British boxer but a whipped right hand from Sheeraz sends the American to the canvas.
    He manages to get back to his feet just before the ten count is relieved, as is Eddie Hearn, to hear the bell to he can return to his corner.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 9)
    Great start to the round from Austin Williams.
    He comes out of his corner and fires of a flurry of punches to the body of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Sheeraz is bozing smart and when he comes onto him, he is hitting Williams with some well-timed big shots.
    Despite all his best efforts, at the end of the round, Williams sits in his corner with blood streaming from his mouth.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 8)
    Williams is trying everything in his locker to open up the defence of Sheeraz.
    The English boxer catches him with a sweet uppercut which Frank Warren seemed to enjoy.
    Austin Williams right eye is almost completely closed now, he is finiding it impossible to avoid that left jab of Hamzah Sheeraz.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 7)
    Williams is getting more desperate at the fight goes on.
    When it gets to this stage of the fight, knowing a knockdown is needed to win it, the haymakers come out to play.
    Sheeraz continues with his strong jab and is coming through with some lovely counter combos which his opponent is feeling.
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    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 6)
    The constant left jabs from Sheeraz are causing Williams’ right eye to close up now.
    Sheeraz is following up those left jabs with some big right hands and is slowly taking his game up a few gears.
    Unless he can turn this fight on its head, you wonder if a stoppage is just around the corner in what has become somewhat of a one-sided fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 5)
    Williams is really struggling to find an answer to Sheeraz’s jab.
    He is using it well to keep his opponent away from him and make him resort to some wild swings.
    You have to wonder how Austin Williams is going to get close enough to land some of these hits.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 4)
    Sheeraz looks to keep attacking behind his jab from the centre of the ring and lands some big hits.
    The height difference is a problem for Williams as he cannot get close when he wants to but manages to land some good hits himself.
    Sheeraz is edging this fight but has already seen what Williams is capable of if he lets his guard down.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 3)
    What a great comeback from Sheeraz.
    He was genuinely rocked in the previous round but comes out from his corner to dominate the third round.
    Sheeraz lands some big blows which most certainly have hurt Williams and put him back in the driving seat in this fight.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 2)
    Williams catches Sheeraz with a flush hit and it rocks the Englishman.
    Austin Williams looks to follow it up with some more big hits but Sheeraz tries to regather himself in the centre of the ring.
    The bell cannnot come soon enough for him but the Matchroom man definitely took that round.
    Copy linkCopiedAustin Williams vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 1)
    Williams is struggling to work Sheeraz out in the early stages.
    He is trying to come in from the side to land some punches.
    Hamzah is landing the far more telling punches and eases the first.
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