Author: Tristan Wells

It has been seven months now since the heavyweight rivals finally locked horns in a long-awaited bout that had been delayed by a freak cut suffered by Fury in training, with Usyk forcing Fury to take a standing count and then going on to edge it on points by split decision after a captivating contest to become the first undisputed champion of boxing’s glamour division since Lennox Lewis in 2000.Fury was quick to exercise a rematch clause after suffering the first defeat of his 36-fight, 16-year professional career, having immediately hit out at the result which saw two judges score…

The 17-year-old is favourite to lift the trophy at Alexandra Palace, 12 months on from making his tournament debut and enjoying a stunning run to the final.Having taken the darts world by storm since then, Littler is expecting to produce more magic over the next fortnight, but first must ensure he will return to Ally Pally after Christmas.Littler will face Meikle in the second round, after the 28-year-old denied fans a potential showdown between the teenager and Fallon Sherrock.Meikle came from a set down to beat Sherrock 3-1 earlier this week and now faces the ultimate test, as he looks…

The state of crisis Pep Guardiola’s side find themselves in shows little sign of stopping. Even when leading big rivals Manchester United late into Sunday’s derby, the champions still contrived to lose 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.Villa, meanwhile, lost to Nottingham Forest last time out and sit seventh in the table. Still, three points could see them move level on points with Forest in fourth.Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venue Aston Villa vs Manchester City is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT today on Saturday 21 December 2024.Villa Park in Birmingham will host.Where to…

Now, Mikel Arteta takes his side to Selhurst Park with eyes on closing the gap on Chelsea and Liverpool at the top of the table.Arsenal, who many would have expected to seriously challenge for the title again this season, sit third in the table and four points behind the Blues in second.They laboured in the 0-0 draw with Everton last weekend, though will hope Wednesday’s display has breathed new life into their title challenge.Palace, meanwhile, may have lost earlier this week but have enjoyed a strong run of late after a difficult start to the season.Here’s everything you need to…

It was the first loss of Fury’s remarkable career, while Usyk sealed undisputed status in a second division, having already completed the set of titles at cruiserweight.The Ukrainian is the slight favourite to defend his WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO and The Ring belts in Saturday’s rematch, with the IBF belt no longer in his collection. That was vacated soon after the first fight and has since been won by Daniel Dubois.Fury is up against it here. While the British fighter does boast a proud record in rematches throughout his career, he has never actually had to come back from…

Tyson Fury attempts to bounce back from the first professional defeat of his career as he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster heavyweight showdown to end 2024.The two met in May in an undisputed clash, one Usyk won by split decision to complete the set of heavyweight titles, having down likewise at cruiserweight in 2018.Fury has insisted that his performance was the best he has produced in the last five years, despite the defeat, and he has the chance to secure swift revenge as he challenges for Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO world titles on Saturday night in Riyadh.This…

Even prior to the first fight, Usyk was considered a pound-for-pound great. An Olympic gold medalist in 2012 and an undisputed champion at cruiserweight level, he boasts one of the best resumes in the sport.Usyk became the first undisputed champion of the division since Lennox Lewis reigned supreme at the turn of the millennium and the 37-year-old is in line for another huge payday.Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury on points in MayAction Images via ReutersWhile clearly not the first big payday of his remarkable career, it’s seemingly likely to be the most money he’s ever earned from one fight.What is…

Saturday night’s huge event also offers another significant chance for other fighters to make a statement on the biggest stage through the undercard, which features plenty of other British interest and particularly at heavyweight.Moses Itauma and Johnny Fisher are both in action, along with the likes of Ishmael Davis, Dave Allen, Peter McGrail, Rhys Edwards, Isaac Lowe and more. Here’s a full look at Saturday night’s ‘Reignited’ undercard in Saudi Arabia.Serhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael DavisBilled as the co-main event of the night, Leeds’ Davis got a late call to step in last week after the withdrawal of Israil Madrimov, who…

The two heavyweight kings renew hostiles in perhaps the biggest fight the sport has to be offer as the ‘Gypsy King’ looks for revenge.Fury was dealt his first professional defeat back in May, with the Ukrainian great edging a victory on points to become the first undisputed champion the heavyweight division has seen since Lennox Lewis reigned supreme at the start of the millennium.Undisputed honours, however, are not on the line after Usyk vacated the IBF title which was later won by Daniel Dubois following his brutal knockout of Anhtony Joshua in September. Still, it’s a money-spinning fight for both…

The Hammers took a late lead before being pegged back by Bournemouth in Monday night’s 1-1 draw.Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venueWest Ham vs Brighton is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time today on Saturday 21 December 2024.The London Stadium will host.Where to watch West Ham vs Brighton Free highlights: Highlights, however, will be available when BBC One broadcast Match of the Day at 10.30pm GMT on Saturday.West Ham vs Brighton team newsJean-Clair Todibo’s groin injury could him rule out here too, while Carlos Soler is suspended having picked up five yellow…