2 h. ago Inspired Dmitry Bivol avenges loss to Artur Beterbiev in undisputed title thriller

Bivol took the undisputed light-heavyweight belts from Beterbiev, after the latter won a narrow decision in their first fight

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2 h. ago Dmitry Bivol takes undisputed crown with thrilling revenge win over Artur Beterbiev

Bivol took control in second half of fight to get revenge for last year’s defeat

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2 h. ago Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev for undisputed light heavyweight championship – live reaction

Bivol wins rematch by MD 12 (114-114, 116-112, 115-113)Parker blasts out Bakole by KO 2 in co-feature attractionStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailThe fighters have been announced by ring announcer Michael Buffer. The final instructions have been given by the British referee Kevin Parker, the seconds are out and we’ll pick it up with round-by-round coverage from here!The fighters are making their ringwalks for the main event. First it’s Dmitry Bivol, who canters down the runway wearing a silver robe with black trim to группа крови by the Russian rock band Kino. Now it’s Artur Beterbiev’s turn. The unbeaten champion is in an equal hurry to reach the squared circle, wearing a black T-shirt and matching shorts as Вперед Ахмат by Dagestani singer Rizavdi Ismailov plays. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 LIVE! Boxing result, latest reaction and updates after undisputed thriller

Statement wins for Joseph Parker, Callum Smith and Agit Kabayel on the undercard

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2 h. ago Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 LIVE: Result and fight reaction after undisputed classic and Parker vs Bakole

On a thrilling night of boxing in Riyadh, Dmitry Bivol captured the undisputed light heavyweight titles and revenge against Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling rematch as Joseph Parker knocked out Martin Bakole – who replaced the ill Daniel Dubois

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3 h. ago Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 LIVE: Results and fight updates after Parker demolishes Bakole

Dmitry Bivol fights undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev in a light-heavyweight rematch after Joseph Parker needed just two rounds to knock out Martin Bakole – who replaced the ill Daniel Dubois

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3 h. ago Ed Sheeran fans stunned as Hollywood star makes unlikely appearance at football match

The A-list of music and acting collided when Ed Sheeran and Rupert Grint buddied up to watch their opposing football teams Ipswich and Tottenham, and fans all said the same thing about the surprise friendship

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3 h. ago BBC Gladiators fans left stunned as they spot contestant's surprise celebrity link

BBC Gladiators was back on Saturday night with father and son duo Bradley and Bruno Walsh at the helm and the show had a surprise for fans of the hit reality series

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3 h. ago Joseph Parker drops Martin Bakole in round 2 to retain WBO heavyweight title as short notice opponent blown away

North Lanarkshire based Bakole accepted the fight at 48 hours notice in Saudi Arabia after Daniel Dubois pulled out with illness

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3 h. ago Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 LIVE! Boxing fight stream, latest updates, undercard results as Parker stops Bakole

Statement wins for Callum Smith and Agit Kabayel on the undercard

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4 h. ago Minister dismisses call to award wartime SAS hero Paddy Mayne a posthumous Victoria Cross

Defence minister Lord Coaker has rejected appeals to reverse a decision to deny Britain's highest gallantry award to Lieutenant-Colonel Blair 'Paddy' Mayne (pictured).

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4 h. ago Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol: undisputed light heavyweight championship – live

Beterbiev defends all four belts in blockbuster rematchParker fights late replacement Bakole on undercardStevenson stops Padley to retain WBC lightweight titleReach Bryan on Bluesky at @BryanAGraham or emailOnly one more undercard bout ahead of the main event. What was supposed to be a shot at the IBF heavyweight title for Joseph Parker has turned into a battle for mandatory challenger status, as Daniel Dubois withdrew from Saturday’s fight due to a medical issue. Instead, Parker will now square off against Martin Bakole, another late replacement who’s eager to seize this unexpected opportunity.“The show goes on. It’s not even just in boxing, but in life,” Parker told Sky Sports. “Things happen, you just have to adjust and adapt to the situation.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 LIVE! Boxing fight stream, latest updates, undercard results as Parker faces Bakole

Statement wins for Callum Smith and Agit Kabayel on the undercard

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4 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago GOP condemns ‘outrageous’ decision to release accused axe murderer who ate victim’s brain

Tyree Smith told his cousin that he ate part of him alleged victim’s brain and an eyeball

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5 h. ago Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 LIVE! Boxing fight stream, latest updates and undercard results after Sheeraz draw

Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole also on blockbuster Riyadh bill along with Shakur Stevenson and more

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5 h. ago Tommy Freeman reacts to controversial try in England’s Calcutta Cup win

The England wing scored the hosts’ only try in a 16-15 thriller

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5 h. ago Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea dealt transfer setback in fight for RB Leipzig star

RB Leipzig centre-back Castello Lukeba is hot property and the Frenchman has a £74.5million release clause that kicks into gear in July which is of particular interest to several Premier League clubs

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6 h. ago Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Asensio seals comeback

Blues beaten for a third game in a row after letting one-goal lead slip at Villa Park

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6 h. ago How London's 'Baltic Gladiator' Modestas Bukauskas will 'make noise' vs Raffael Cerqueira

Modestas Bukauskas faces Raffael Cerqueira in the UFC and the Londoner is looking to "make some noise" and prove he belongs in the big time at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle

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