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    What channel is Beterbiev vs Bivol, Wardley vs Clarke 2 and Eubank Jr? How to watch blockbuster boxing event

    BOXING lovers are being spoilt with three blockbuster fights THIS weekend – and SunSport can tell you what channel to catch them on.Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will finally go at it for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles.Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol is the main eventCredit: GettyFabio Wardley is all set to fight Frazer Clarke once againCredit: GettyChris Eubank Jr faces Kamil Szeremeta on the undercardCredit: RexFabio Warldey will battle Frazer Clarke in a highly-anticipated rematch after their epic first bout ended in a split draw.While Chris Eubank Jr makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Polish star Kamil Szeremeta.Find out where you can watch all three thrilling matches below.What channel can I watch the fights on?DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office will all broadcast the three huge fights.Read more on BoxingTNT Sports and DAZN have both priced the event at £19.99, while Sky Sports are charging customers £19.95.Depending on which PPV you purchase, you can live stream the huge bill on either the DAZN app, discovery+ or Sky Sports Box Office app.The coverage is starting at 5pm BST with the first fight at 5.30pm – the main event is expected between 11pm and 11.30pn.Alternatively, you can follow all the action via SunSport’s LIVE BLOG.Most read in BoxingWho else is fighting on the card?The WBC women’s featherweight title will be up for grabs as reigning champion Skye Nicolson looks to defend her crown against Raven ChapmanAnd Ben Whittaker is set to take on his fellow British compatriot Liam Cameron.What has been said?Several legends of the sport have been weighing in on who they think will come out on top in the main event between Beterbiev and Bivol.This includes former light heavyweight world champion Roy Jones Jr.The American ace said: “That’s a very, very good fight, and I have a hard time predicting it. “I’ve heard that the guys have sparred a few times, and one of them may have gotten the better of the other, but I don’t know. In theory, if I didn’t know that they had sparred before I would pick Bivol.”Because Beterbiev is a puncher, and if he can hit Bivol, he’ll knock him out for sure. Because to me, Beterbiev is one of the best pound-for-pound punchers this game has ever seen. If he can hurt Bivol with his punches, if he can catch him then he has a chance. READ MORE SUN STORIES”So that being said, Beterbiev is a good puncher, but I don’t know if he takes a good punch because he’s been down three or four times in nearly twenty fights. If you’ve been down that much in twenty fights, there’s a problem there. “I really think Bivol has the advantage and I’ll go with him.”  More

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    Laura Woods glows in first pic of growing baby bump as newly-engaged star prepares for motherhood with Adam Collard

    LAURA WOODS glowed in the first picture of her growing baby bump.The TNT Sports presenter, 37, announced her pregnancy with Adam Collard in July.Laura Woods showed off her growing baby bump on InstagramCredit: InstagramIt was a whirlwind summer for Woods as she also got engaged to Adam CollardCredit: INSTAGRAM @laurawoodsyThe popular presenter is preparing to become a mumCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyThat came after working throughout Euro 2024 and keeping the joyful news a secret.But after going public between the Euros and Olympics in the summer, she has now taken to Instagram with a photo of the bump.Woods took to her story on Friday night with a black-and-white snap decked out in a white T-shirt and comfy joggers as she looked down lovingly at her belly.She opted against captioning the post to her 765,000 followers and let the proud picture speask for itself.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWoods spent three weeks in Paris fronting Eurosport’s coverage of the Olympics before returning to the UK for the 2024-25 football season.But it was not long until she announced more wonderful news on social media.In September, Woods and Collard got engaged.The happy couple started dating last year and the former Love Island star got down on one knee on the beach in Cornwall to pop the big question. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe glamorous star then beamed live on TV as she showed off her stunning engagement ring.Woods is the lead presenter on TNT’s Champions League football and the diamond dazzled on screen during the build-up and reaction to Manchester City’s home clash with Inter Milan. Laura Woods and Love Island boyfriend Adam Collard announce they are expecting a baby in adorable postShe has also continued her boxing work with TNT Sports – and even had to apologise live on air when Tyson Fury dropped an F-bomb during an interview. The former Sky Sports and talkSPORT host has not announced when the baby is due or when the loved-up pair will tie the knot just yet.But fans and colleagues have expressed their overwhelming excitement for the popular presenter.Jack Grealish, Ally McCoist, Piers Morgan, Fran Kirby, Ray Parlour, Carlton Cole, Tony Bellew and John Terry’s wife Toni were all among the celebrities to comment on the engagement post. Woods has continued working for TNT Sports this seasonCredit: PAShe spent the summer in Germany then Paris covering the Euros and OlympicsCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP)Woods and Collard started dating last year and are set to tie the knotCredit: Instagram / @adamcollardFans and colleagues flooded their engagement post with supportive commentsCredit: InstagramHow Laura Woods tamed Love Island bad boy Adam CollardHE was one of Love Island’s most notorious bad boys – but one woman seems to have changed all that.Personal trainer Adam Collard, 28, has been dating Euro 2024 presenter Laura Woods, 36, since 2023.The former loverat has called her “The One,” spent Christmas with her – the first time he’s done so with a girlfriend since he was 21 – and kept their relationship relatively out of the limelight, seemingly on Laura’s wishes.It’s a far cry from the man who admits himself he’s been “ruthless” in the past, claims to have had 25 girlfriends, and spent many years partying and juggling flings with girls including Zara McDermott and Lottie Moss.Relationship expert Jo Hemmings says: “He’s now 28, he’s a professional with a job, and I think he just went off the whole idea of ever realistically meeting somebody on a TV show.“He’s now met somebody who is also a professional, and is only on TV as a byproduct of what she does in sport.“He’s got himself in a comfortable place. Financially, he’s older, he’s more mature, he’s more settled.“He once played into this roguish character that people saw him as, and became a parody of himself. But look who’s laughing now.“He’s got a fabulous girlfriend, they’re in a long term relationship, he’s well off, he’s still in the public eye, and he’s getting on with his life in the way that I think he always wanted.”Read the full article here More

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    Premier League set for THREE major broadcast changes with revolutionary new-look features including mid-match interviews

    THE Premier League is set for THREE major broadcast changes, according to reports. And the new-look features would transform the way fans watch matches on TV.Broadcasters could get extra access to players and managers with new rulesCredit: GettyCameras in the dressing room could provide plenty more insightIt is suggested half-time interviews with a player or coach will be introduced.Interviews with players who have been subbed off and broadcasts inside the dressing room will also be added to the programming. Reports claim clubs must choose one of the three options for each Premier League game. Currently, media access to players is reserved for after matches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe likes of Sky Sports and TNT Sports usually speak to one or two stars as part of their live broadcast programme – as well as Match of the Day.At least one player from every team is put up to speak to Premier League Productions.For the written press, they are not guaranteed to speak to any players – even though the footballers are obliged to go through the mixed zone.For the managers, though, they must speak to both the broadcast and written media. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGames that are live on TV usually see the pundits and presenter chat to the gaffers ahead of kick-off, too. But access to managers and players has historically been strictly off limits from kick-off to the full-time whistle. Gary Neville gives behind-the-scenes tour of new job as he misses Sky Sports’ coverage of Aston Villa vs Man UtdHowever, Sky Sports did speak to Marcus Tavernier late on in Bournemouth’s 3-1 win over Southampton on September 30. The unprecedented changes would give extra insight while the matches are going on.In other sports such as rugby and NFL, TV cameras have access to the changing rooms and regularly interview stars or coaches on the sidelines to get their verdict on how things are going. And football fans would no doubt relish the additional broadcast changes.One said on X: “It could add some excitement and insight during the matches.”Another wrote: “Interesting changes! It’ll be fun to hear insights right from the pitch!”A third added: “This is beautiful.”A fourth quipped: “United footage from the dressing room is going to hit numbers.”And a fifth joked: “Imagine being 5-0 down at half-time then you see journalists coming your way to ask you questions…”But others felt other changes were more pressing.One suggested: “We need post-match referee interviews before all this other nonsense.”Another replied: “Clubs will likely just send a player out at half-time for a generic interview. ‘Game of two halves’, ‘try and get the next goal’, ‘defend properly’ etc.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third typed: “This ain’t necessary.”And a final user simply responded: “No one wants this.”Extra access to Premier League stars would be a major draw for many fansCredit: Twitter / @footballontntPlayers only currently speak to the media after full-timeCredit: Alamy More

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    Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol: UK start time, ring walk, live stream, TV channel & undercard for huge undisputed clash

    ARTUR BETERBIEV and Dmitry Bivol will finally clash on Saturday night for the undisputed light-heavyweight titles.The pair were supposed to meet earlier this year, but an injury to Beterbiev put the fight on ice.Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will clash this weekend in SaudiCredit: GettyDmitry Bivol beat Lyndon Arthur back in DecemberCredit: ReutersArtur Beterbiev had the toughest fight of his career against Anthony Yarde but wonCredit: GettyBeterbiev holds the WBC, IBF and WBO titles at 175lbs, beating the likes of Brit stars Anthony Yarde and Callum Smith on the way.Bivol is the WBA titleholder and is best known for handing Canelo Alvarez the second loss of his career two years ago. Bivol overcame replacement opponent Malik Zinad on June 1, knocking him out in the sixth round to set up a rescheduled bout with Beterbiev.The winner will be defined as the best 175lb fighter of a generation, so there’s plenty more than belts on the line in Riyadh. When is Beterbiev vs Bivol?Beterbiev’s massive clash with Dmitry Bivol will take place on Saturday, October 12.The fight will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 11.30pm UK time.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office will all broadcast Beterbiev vs Bivol.TNT Sports and DAZN have both priced the event at £19.99, while you can purchase the fight on Sky Sports for the slightly cheaper price of £19.95.You can live stream the huge bill on either the DAZN app, discovery+ or Sky Sports Box Office app, depending on which PPV you purchase.Alternatively, you can follow all the action via SunSport’s LIVE BLOG.Full cardWhat has been said?Beterbiev told SunSport: “I take their souls? Ha ha ha. I don’t know.Most read in Boxing”I think they know better so we need to listen to them.”They have felt it, so they know. I just do my work, I just follow my instructions.”I am not a monster. My name is just Artur.”Bivol said: “It’s like I did everything right in my life. Because this is my goal. “This is my dream and the dream could come true. Of course it will show me that I was doing right.”The main thing is that I realise my potential. I have a plan, I want to reach this goal and all of it – that people will recognise me, people will remember me, I will get some belts, it’s just a bonus.”This is the two best light-heavyweight fighters in the world. It’s the undisputed fight and it’s two different boxing styles, two guys that don’t know what a loss is.”This fight would be on my wishlist to watch. All undisputed fights I want to watch, because it’s what makes history. We have a lot of world championship fights, but undisputed fights we could count on our two hands.” More

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    Skye Nicolson vs Raven Chapman: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for Saudi super show

    SKYE NICOLSON is defending her WBC featherweight title this weekend in the biggest fight of her career yet. The Aussie sensation, 29, takes on Queensberry fighter Raven Chapman on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol. Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman will be making history in Saudi ArabiaNicolson, who fights for Matchroom Boxing, is undefeated as a pro so far, winning all 11 of her bouts, with 10 of them coming by decision. Chapman will be her toughest test, yet, however, and is also undefeated at 9-0. The fight is the first women’s world title clash to take place in Saudi Arabia. Nicolson has long targeted a fight with Amanada Serrano, who is a seven-weight world champion. When is Nicolson vs Chapman?Nicolson vs Chapman will take place this weekend on Saturday, October 12. The bout will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ring-walks for Nicolson vs Chapman are likely to get underway at around 8pm UK time. What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?DAZN PPV, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office will all broadcast Nicolson’s fight against Chapman.TNT Sports and DAZN have both priced the event at £19.99, while you can purchase the fight on Sky Sports for the slightly cheaper price of £19.95.You can live stream the huge bill on either the DAZN app, discovery+ or Sky Sports Box Office app, depending on which PPV you purchase.Alternatively, you can follow all the action via SunSport’s LIVE BLOG.Beterbiev vs Bivol full card More

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    Laura Woods forced to apologise live on air after Tyson Fury sent X-rated message to Oleksandr Usyk on TNT Sports

    LAURA WOODS was forced to apologise live on TNT after Tyson Fury’s X-rated message to Oleksandr Usyk during his interview on Saturday.The Gypsy King dropped the F-bomb when discussing his blockbuster rematch with the undefeated Ukrainian on December 21.Tyson Fury let the F-bomb slip during a passionate rant about his upcoming rematchCredit: X / @boxingontntLaura Woods was forced to apologise live on airCredit: X / @boxingontntFury is hungry for revenge after losing belts to Usyk in May by split decisionCredit: X / @boxingontntFury took some time out of his training to take a trip to Liverpool to watch Nick Ball stop Ronny Rios in Round 10 of their WBA featherweight fight.Fury, 36, was brought into the TNT Sports panel to cover the headline fight and talk about his upcoming fight against Usyk.Asked by Woods how he felt about fighting now he is older and wiser, Fury said: “I’ve always been a bad man my whole life.”And I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old. Few years off 40, but still, I like to say that, it sounds more.READ MORE IN SPORT”However, I’m going to go in there with destroy mode.”Last time I went to box him and I was being cautious. I was boxing the head right off him, let’s talk facts.”Anyone can get caught as we’ve seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.”But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock a motherf***er out. I’m not even sure if you can say that on TNT.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAt this point Woods was forced to intervene live on air.The TNT presenter said: “It might be past the watershed, but I probably do have to apologise for a couple of people watching if you’re offended by that.PlayStation appears to predict what will happen in mouthwatering Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch with brutal clip”It is Tyson Fury though, so you might get a bit of that anyway.”Fury then interjected: “I’ll apologise for my behaviour. If you don’t like it, change the channel!”Woods added: “I thought there was going to be another one then!”Usyk beat Fury on a split decision in May to add the WBC title to his collection in the first undisputed fight in 25 years.Fury was also in Liverpool to watch his cousin Walter beat Dale Arrowsmith in their undercard bout to take his professional career to 2-0.Earlier in the interview, Fury insisted he will be in much better shape for the second fight with Usyk.He referenced the fact he will be free to prepare without having to protect the cut he suffered which postponed their first clash.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Gypsy King insisted: “I’m ready to roll. I can come into the ring at 30 stone and do 15 rounds. I’m a natural at it.”All I need is five or six weeks sparring – good sparring this time where I’ve not got a cut that’s going to open up.” More

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    Robbie Savage forced to apologise live on TNT Sports after ‘sounding like he is getting choked out’ during Man Utd clash

    ROBBIE SAVAGE had to apologise for his croaky voice during TNT Sports coverage of Manchester United vs Porto.The retired pro was part of the commentary team as United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with the Portuguese giants in the Europa League.Robbie Savage was forced to apologise live on TNT Sports after struggling with a croaky voice during Manchester United’s draw with PortoCredit: GettyStraight from the off Savage appeared to be finding it hard to talk, struggling to sound his usual best after seemingly losing his voice.And after a while of croaking his way through the game, Savage felt the need to apologise live on air after a busy week of commentaries. He said: “I do apologise for my voice. I was at Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday and Atalanta last night and a delayed flight today.”But it’s still a pleasure to be here for a wonderful, wonderful game. A huge game.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDFans watching on from home were finding the whole ordeal entertaining, taking to social media to react.One wrote: “Robbie Savage apologising for his voice being all gravelly after a few long shifts. No need to say sorry king, we’ve all been there”.While another added: “Robbie Savage is doing his best Sean Dyche impression tonight.”A third teased: “Not sure what’s worse, United’s collapse of Robbie Savage’s voice tonight.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd a fourth joked: “Why does Robbie Savage sounds like he’s getting proper choked out”.Savage certainly had plenty of action to talk through as Man Utd threw away a 2-0 lead in the first half to play out a thoroughly entertaining 3-3 draw.Patrice Evra is confident Erik ten Hag can turn it around at Man UtdMarcus Rashford’s first half magic put Erik ten Hag’s side ahead after he scored just seven minutes into the clash and then set up Rasmus Hojlund for a second on the 20 minute mark.But things soon went downhill when Porto grabbed two back before the break through Pepe and Samu Omorodion.Despite his dazzling contribution in the first 45 minutes, Rashford was hooked at half-time by Erik ten Hag.And that decision didn’t only cost United some attacking impotence, but also saw them concede a third just five minutes into the second half when Omorodion bagged again.Things went from bad to worse for the Red Devils when Bruno Fernandes was sent off for two yellow cards – his second red in as many matches.But Harry Maguire came to the rescue with an injury time equaliser that levelled the scores to three a piece and saved a point for United on the road.Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead against FC Porto in the Europa LeagueCredit: ReutersMarcus Rashford was hooked at half-time despite scoring one and setting up anotherCredit: Getty More

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    Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Fans fume at TNT Sports for ‘ruining the game’ after major technical blunder

    FANS were left furious with TNT Sports after they suffered a technical blunder during Tottenham’s 2-1 win over Ferencvaros.Ange Postecoglou’s men travelled to Hungary off the back of four wins in a row in all competitions.Fans slammed TNT Sports’ broadcast blunder during Spurs’ clash with FerencvarosCredit: RexBut as Spurs got underway in their second Europa League game of the season, viewers were more drawn to the sound of the commentary.The audio was several seconds behind the pictures, making for bizarre coverage of the match.There also appeared to be something of an echo coming from those in the commentary box.And fans were quick to comment on social media as they took aim at TNT Sports.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “I thought it was just me. New to the service and not impressed with the sound delay”.Another added: “@tntsports fix your audio!!😡🤬”A third replied: “Fix up your audio TNT. Ruining the game 😂😂”.While a fourth responded: “@tntsports sort out the commentary on the Spurs game please 😭😭 it’s so behind”.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd a fifth joked: “My TNT Sports audio is so far behind that Lamela just scored a rabona from outside the box…”Pape Matar Sarr’s scored the opener before sub Brennan Johnson added a second as the North Londoners ran out 2-1 winners.Tottenham came into the clash having opened their Europa League campaign with a 3-0 win over Qarabag.Inside the life of Dominic Solanke’s ‘soulmate’ fiance Erica Ramondi who he nicknames his ‘queen’, is dripping in designer and is a tiny 5ft1, despite the striker being 6ft3 More