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When it comes to naming his top four greatest fighters of all time, modern day boxing icon Canelo Alvarez includes a left-field choice. Alvarez has held world titles at super-welterweight, middleweight, super-middleweight and light-heavyweight, becoming the first ever undisputed super-middleweight world champion and then becoming a two-time holder of all four belts in the 168lb division. On October 31, Canelo is scheduled to compete in his 18th consecutive world title bout as he looks to bounce back from defeat to Terence Crawford and regain the super-middleweight throne at the first time of asking, challenging Christian Mbilli for the WBC title. …
Football clubs have been urged to contribute more to the cost of match policing to ease the burden on taxpayers.The current model whereby clubs are not responsible for policing expenses outside stadiums “simply cannot continue”, according to Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the UK’s football policing lead.Statistics released on Thursday, external by the Home Office show incidents were reported at 1,644 matches last season in England and Wales – the highest figure since the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) started collecting the data in 2017-18.Chief Constable Roberts says taxpayers shouldered £70m of police funding for football matches last season, as part…
Yann Bisseck revealed Jurgen Klopp’s imminent arrival as Germany coach gives him “a lot of hope”. The German football federation (DFB) are expected to announce Klopp as their new national team coach on Friday, following the recent resignation of Julian Nagelsmann. Germany were knocked out in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after losing on penalties to Paraguay. It was the first time Germany have lost a penalty shoot-out at the World Cup, and just their second at a major tournament (World Cup/Euros), after going down to Czechoslovakia in the 1976 Euros final. There were 31 places…
Presales open first as the September 12 title fight drives Mexican Independence Day weekend in Las Vegas Click here to watch live boxing this weekend Ryan Garcia’s first welterweight title defense against Conor Benn goes on public sale Friday at 1 p.m. ET. UFC Fight Club members and registered Zuffa Boxing users receive earlier access. The Mexican Independence Day weekend event takes place on Saturday, September 12, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and headlines one of Zuffa Boxing’s biggest cards of the year. Fans looking to secure seats early have two presale opportunities before Friday’s public sale. UFC Fight…
Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her exit from Manchester City when her contract expired.The 27-year-old was part of the City squad that won their first Women’s Super League title in a decade and the Women’s FA Cup in 2025-26.Startup did not make an appearance for the club after joining from Brighton in 2024, but became a fan favourite due to her professionalism and support for the goalkeeping group in training. She joins newly promoted Birmingham City on what is believed to be a two-year deal, as they hope to cement their place in the WSL next season.”Coming…
(Queensberry Promotions) Dr Ezekiel Adamu is hoping to put boxing in Nigeria firmly on the map and the heavyweight division, with fighters like Moses Itauma and Daniel Dubois of African descent, has been recognized as the most obvious route in. Dr Adamu is the man behind Balmoral Group Promotions and the Chaos in the Ring series and he is determined to make Africa a boxing powerhouse. Dr Adamu, who is a doctor in business administration and corporate governance, hosts his next event on July 31, weaving boxing contests in with influencer fights. “For me, I said the long-term goal is…
Chelsea have an outstanding Premier League player on their list according to Simon Phillips as the Blues look to strengthen in midfield. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Chelsea’s midfield target for this summer have been pretty clear for a while. Adam Wharton and Alex Scott have both been talked about a lot, and there have been at the very least preliminary moves for each of them from the Blues. But our writer Simon…
Leeds are in talks to sign Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford.The England international could leave the Etihad this summer just a year after returning.Newcastle and Aston Villa both held an interest in him this summer, although Villa now expect Emi Martinez to stay at the club. Leeds are looking for a new goalkeeper after Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier left Elland Road this summer. Goalkeepers Lucas Perri and Alex Cairns remain on the books but Perri lost his place to Darlow in the second half of last season and did not play in the Premier League after a 4-3 defeat…
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali gives an update after being left ‘disturbed’ by ‘false transfer rumors’ during the summer window. In a surprise move we don’t usually see form a club owner, Acun has called out the speculation involving his side and revealed the state of play, which has got fans guessing. @acunilicali posted the following tweet on the 23rd of July: “Dear Hull City family, “We are reading dozens of false transfer rumors in many places. “We are disturbed by the claims that we have been rejected and by the use of our club’s name to gain attention. “We…
World Cup-winning midfielder, Rodri, is 1/2 to sign for Real Madrid this summer, while Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez is 9/4 to join him at the Santiago Bernabeu. William Hill News preview some hot summer transfers following the World Cup. Manchester City midfielder and World Cup Winner is just 1/2 to leave the Etihad for the Bernabeu following his World Cup heroics with Spain. Premier League-based Argentinian players might not be the most popular next season after ending England’s World Cup hopes, and a few have shortened to make summer exits. Enzo Fernandez is priced at 9/4 to leave Chelsea for Real…