<p>Two clubs coming off victories over the weekend meet in midweek action as Crystal Palace welcome Aston Villa to Selhurst Park.</p>

<p>Palace are 13th in the Premier League after three victories in their last five league matches, the most recent of which was a 2-0 win at Fulham on Saturday.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Villa are eighth and very much in the Champions League race, and they defeated Chelsea 2-1 in their most recent outing.</p>

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<p>Here's what you need to know about Crystal Palace and Aston Villa ahead of their match.</p>

<h2>Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: Head-to-head and recent statistics</h2>

<ul>
	<li>All-time meetings: 55</li>
	<li>Crystal Palace wins: 16</li>
	<li>Draws: 16</li>
	<li>Aston Villa wins: 23</li>
</ul>

<p>Aston Villa are ahead in the all-time meetings between these sides, winning 23 of 55 total matches.</p>

<p>However, Palace have won five of the last six league meetings at Selhurst Park.</p>

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<h2>Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: Team news</h2>

<p><em>(Sources: <a href="https://www.premierleague.com/latest-player-injuries"> Injuries</a>, <a href="https://www.premierleague.com/news/4110053">suspensions</a>) </em></p>

<h3>Crystal Palace</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Injured: </strong> Doucoure, Riad, Ward</li>
	<li><strong>Suspended:  </strong> None</li>
</ul>

<h3>Aston Villa</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Injured:  </strong> Torres, Barkley, Kamara, Onana, Mings, Rogers</li>
	<li><strong>Suspended: </strong> None</li>
</ul>

<h2>Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: What the managers are saying</h2>

<h3>Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace</h3>

<p><em>(via <a href="https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/first-team/the-key-quotes-from-glasners-pre-aston-villa-palace-press-conference/"> Crystal Palace</a>) </em></p>

<p>"They're a great team. They had new players come in over winter, all internationals; [Marcus] Rashford, [Marco] Asensio, Donyell Malen and [Andres] Garcia. So it's a high-quality team. They are struggling with injuries a little bit in their defence.</p>

<p>"But they are always able to score a goal, they are challenging for the Champions League positions again, and they are in the round of 16 in the Champions League, qualifying directly.</p>

<p>"It's a team with huge quality, with a clear structure of play, and then it's important what we want to do in and out of possession. We already showed, that when we played them twice earlier this year, we showed that we have skills that make it tough to play against us."</p>

<h3>Unai Emery, Aston Villa</h3>

<p><em>(via <a href="https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/february/24/emery-previews-palace-clash/"> Aston Villa</a>) </em></p>

<p>“They are performing very well. They started in the beginning not getting good results, but progressively they were getting better.</p>

<p>“We played against them two times here at Villa Park and it was very tough matches. We lost, we drew, but they performed very well.</p>

<p>“They are performing overall very well in the league, maybe even better away, getting a lot of points.</p>

<p>“At home, maybe they lost some matches, but they deserved more, because we analysed, we watched it, and they were performing like when we played against them and they could win those matches, they lost the last matches at home, against Everton, against Brentford.</p>

<p>“Tactically, it is difficult to stop them, because their structure is so, so strong, their structure tactically, offensively.</p>

<p>“Defensively as well, they have individually strong players getting a lot of duels and winning duels. The goalkeeper as well is playing fantastic.</p>

<h2>Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa: Prediction</h2>

<p>Recent history has tilted towards Palace in this fixture, but Villa are better overall. However, their form isn't very impressive at the moment, and this feels like a draw is the most likely outcome.</p>

<p><em>Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Aston Villa </em></p>

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Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Preview, team news, prediction for Premier League match

<p>Matchday 27 of the Premier League takes place in midweek, and one of the matches features Chelsea vs Southampton.</p>

<p>Chelsea are battling for a Champions League spot but have slipped to seventh place after three losses in their last four games, the most recent of which was a defeat at Aston Villa.</p>

<p>Now they return home to welcome Southampton, who are destined for a return to the Championship unless something miraculous happens over the next few months.</p>

<p>The Saints have just nine points from 26 matches, and have lost four of their last five.</p>

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<p>Here's what you need to know about Chelsea and Southampton ahead of their match.</p>

<h2>Chelsea vs. Southampton: Head-to-head and recent statistics</h2>

<ul>
	<li>All-time meetings: 114</li>
	<li>Chelsea wins: 50</li>
	<li>Draws: 31</li>
	<li>Southampton wins: 33</li>
</ul>

<p>Chelsea are ahead in the all-time meetings between these sides, winning 50 of 114 total matches.</p>

<p>The Blues won 5-1 at Southampton last December.</p>

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<h2>Chelsea vs. Southampton: Team news</h2>

<p><em>(Sources: <a href="https://www.premierleague.com/latest-player-injuries"> Injuries</a>, <a href="https://www.premierleague.com/news/4110053">suspensions</a>) </em></p>

<h3>Chelsea</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Injured: </strong> Badiashile, Fofana, Lavia, Jackson, Guiu, Madueke, Chalobah </li>
	<li><strong>Suspended:  </strong> None</li>
</ul>

<h3>Southampton</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Injured:  </strong> Larios, Stewart, Fraser, Harwood-Bellis, Lallana, Bednarek</li>
	<li><strong>Suspended: </strong> None</li>
</ul>

<h2>Chelsea vs. Southampton: What the managers are saying</h2>

<h3>Enzo Maresca, Chelsea</h3>

<p><em>(via <a href="https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/enzo-maresca-provides-chelsea-team-news-ahead-of-tricky-southampton-clash"> Chelsea</a>) </em></p>

<p>"From now on, every game and team is playing for something. They will all be tough matches.</p>

<p>"I really think that [it could be tricky vs Southampton]. It's football. I am not saying that for a message, I really believe every game is a tricky game. The differences are so tiny. We need to be focused on how we win the game.</p>

<p>"We asked for a better performance [than Brighton], and the performance was there. We didn't deserve the final result [vs Aston Villa], but we need to accept that in this moment it's not enough, we need to find something extra to get results.</p>

<p>"Our duty is to prepare every game to win. From now on, we have 12 games to go and no doubt they are all big games for us."</p>

<h3>Ivan Juric, Southampton</h3>

<p><em>(via <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cn524gq701go"> BBC</a>) </em></p>

<p>"They lost their last game but there is a huge difference between us. They are an incredible team with incredible players. They have had two bad results but they are great, so we have to play well."</p>

<p>"It's not easy at the moment. It is much easier for them than it is for us because they have 20 great players. So if they are missing one player, they can just replace them - so it's a completely different situation to us."</p>

<h2>Chelsea vs. Southampton: Prediction</h2>

<p>Even Southampton's manager has seemingly given up on this season, and the gulf in class between these sides has already been shown.</p>

<p><em>Prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Southampton   </em></p>

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<p>This week sees the live action continue on <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/p/boxing">DAZN</a>, along with the kick off to a huge British showdown later this year. </p>

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<h2>Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn kick off build-up to grudge fight</h2>

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<p>The build-up for the eagerly awaited showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn gets underway on Tuesday with the launch press conference. </p>

<p>Three years on from when they were first set to meet, <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/chris-eubank-jr-vs-conor-benn-fight-time-ringwalks-running-order-streaming-watch/1kftt2mindspn1dohpa42cnsg7">Eubank Jr and Benn will settle their differences on April 26</a> in front of what will no doubt be a sell-out crowd at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. </p>

<p>The two have not been afraid to trade barbs, whether it be on social media or in person, so this press conference is one not to be missed and it can be seen live on <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/p/boxing">DAZN</a> from 6pm GMT / 1pm ET. </p>

<h2>Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan to meet in Belfast bear pit</h2>
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<p>After months of simmering tensions, the two will meet in a huge Irish showdown which promises nothing but fireworks. </p>

<p>With an electric atmosphere set to grip the SSE Arena, not only will personal pride be at stake for Crocker and Donovan, there is also a shot at the IBF welterweight title on the line which is currently held by Philadelphia's Jaron 'Boots' Ennis. </p>

<p>This unmissable night of action will be broadcast live on <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/p/boxing">DAZN</a> and proceedings get underway at 7pm GMT / 2pm ET. </p>

<h2>Matchroom Boxing arrives in Canada</h2>

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<p>Matchroom Boxing continues to break new ground on Friday night, the promotion stages its first show in Canada. </p>

<p>Taking place in Gatineau, Quebec, <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/eduardo-rocky-hernandez-vs-rene-tellez-giron-date-start-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/vcd9nqtaqqwm1k98e45wjmoet">Eduardo 'Rocky' Hernandez will face Rene Tellez Giron</a> in an all-Mexican super featherweight clash. </p>

<p>Fight fans will able to see every second of this fight and the rest of the card from 8pm ET / 1am GMT (Saturday) live on <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/p/boxing">DAZN</a>. </p>

<h2>Can Gervonta Davis score another trademark knockout against Lamont Roach?</h2>

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<p>Gervonta Davis, one of boxing's must-see fighters, is back in action this Saturday on <a href="https://amzn.to/3DX5p3M">Prime PPV</a>. </p>

<p>He will be defending his WBA lightweight title against <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/gervonta-davis-vs-lamont-roach-date-start-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1fwlsbnr0rt9h18bqhoekmpbym">Lamont Roach</a> at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn with Davis claiming that at the end of this year, he will retire from boxing. </p>

<p>What makes Davis such a big household name is his knockout power and it has been on show over recent years with his last four wins coming within the scheduled distance.  </p>

<p>More often than not, these knockout finishes go viral and fight fans will be hoping for another explosive finish from 'Tank' this weekend. </p>

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<p>After IBF heavyweight title holder <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/who-is-martin-bakole-daniel-dubois-replacement-vs-joseph-parker/sjshf6q1lib61hmegxjvy72p9">Daniel Dubois withdrew from his title defence against Joseph Parker </a>due to illness at the eleventh-hour last week, Congo native Martin Bakole stepping in on two days’ notice quickly became the <a href="http://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/daniel-dubois-joseph-parker-martin-bakole-dramatic-days-riyadh-season/pozmjtqesf8e1rgzltstw5d6y">main narrative in the lead up to Saturday’s huge bill in Riyadh</a>.</p>

<p>In a storyline with more plot twists than an episode of Scooby Doo, Bakole flew from Congo to Ethiopia and then to Saudi, where he got in so late that he missed the official weigh-in.</p>

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<p>Indeed, <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-at-heaviest-weight-of-career-ahead-of-martin-bakole-showdown/s5ghs6jtwzz61jek7xsoxeqla">as Parker was weighing in at 267lbs and looking in magnificent shape</a>, videos were emerging on social media of Bakole – on his own in skinny jeans and Gucci tee shirt - meandering through deserted airports alluding he would be there soon.</p>

<p>Bakole stands at a mammoth 6 ft 5 ins and weighed in at 284.4 lbs when he defeated Jared Anderson last August. However, the big man was significantly heavier on Saturday – had not done any sparring - and ultimately the concerns over his readiness to face the New Zealander were justified in the end as<a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-stops-late-replacement-martin-bakole-in-second-round-of-heavyweight-fight/1rc44349qo2ei1gppy2uy3h0dn"> he was taken out in just five minutes and 17 seconds.</a></p>

<p>The result and indeed whole chain of events sparked a huge debate on social media. Plenty of people were praising Bakole’s cojones for the fact he rolled the dice and made a fortune in a matter of days.</p>

<p>Others pointed to the unfairness – in a purely sporting sense – that a fighter who has worked for years to get to a spot at the heavyweight top table should be fighting while so obviously out of shape and jet lagged.</p>

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<p>Arguments raged back and forth online, and <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/eddie-hearn-step-back-martin-bakole-team-joseph-parker-riyadh-season/9rfzfwj20sez1nuke3f4kmz4a">even promoter Eddie Hearn weighed in after telling The Stomping Ground</a>: “I don't think the fight should have happened, if I'm honest.”</p>

<p>It’s worth pointing out that Hearn’s relationship with Bakole’s promoter Ben Shalom is less than cordial, but Hearn is certainly not wrong to wonder if it has done more harm than good for the star?</p>

<p>Shalom was on TalkSPORT last year saying he wanted Bakole to “become an ambassador for Africa”, and they had developed a brand with Bakole as a heavyweight straight from hell who was an avoided fighter.</p>

<h2>The big man in the Big Apple must deliver</h2>

<p>He had put together a streak of 10 successive wins following a 2018 defeat to Michael Hunter, the last of which was that impressive August 2024 demolition of American prospect Anderson.</p>

<p>Before agreeing to take on Parker, Bakole had been expected to face fellow <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/martin-bakole-record-weight-form-and-next-fight/hnds8809fmww1bx0uepeoau6r">heavyweight contender Efe Ajagba on May 2 in an IBF eliminator to earn a future shot at Dubois' title</a>.</p>

<p>Team Bakole will insist they simply rolled the dice here. But their actions following the announcement that Parker was out injured also felt a bit impulsive.</p>

<p>I will hold my hands up and say I was someone who felt Bakole had a shot in this fight, purely because he has grenades in his gloves and the fact Parker is not hard to hit.</p>

<p>Boxing fans of a certain age will remember that 32/1 betting outsider Bert Cooper only had six days’ notice for a world heavyweight title fight with Evander Holyfield in the 1990s.</p>

<p>Back then Bert – knowing his worth as a last-minute replacement - was making $750,000 against Holyfield’s $6million.</p>

<p>Cooper, a blown-up cruiserweight with a cross-armed defence and substance misuse demons, almost hit the jackpot too in round three against ‘The Real Deal’ when he landed a barrage of shots, sending Evander down for the first time in his career.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/p/boxing" target="_blank"><img alt="Home of boxing" perform:prop="uuid:1gtcfncaezvun1p2djayktdljq;width:1920;height:1080" src="https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/DAZN_News/91/1c/home-of-boxing_l4a461m3ebdw1e2tfdr69p73d.jpg?t=-1267641918" /></a></p>

<p>He would ultimately be stopped himself in round seven, but I wondered whether Bakole could do it for Smokin' Bert and all the other underdogs out there?</p>

<p>Alas, my hopes were dashed (and Bakole bets covered) when I saw Bakole in the dressing room wearing Dubois’ gloves! Things had moved so fast in a couple of days that neither Bakole nor trainer Billy Nelson (who had arrived in Saudi separately) had been able to source a pair of personalised gloves for big Martin.</p>

<p>The result is what it is. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and clearly, it’s what happens next that is important.</p>

<h2>Clever call or crazy mistake?</h2>

<p>Bakole got stopped from an equilibrium shot to the top of the head. It’s not like he took a sustained beating for 10 rounds, so logically he should recovery physically quite quickly.</p>

<p>We will have to see how quickly the mental scars heal however given his stock as the division’s ‘Boogeyman’ has now plummeted.</p>

<p>We are not privy to the actual negotiations that saw him make what in hindsight looks like a crazy decision to fly out and box.</p>

<p>Momentum wise this defeat has taken the air out of his tyres somewhat, but in terms of the bigger picture if it opens some doors for him then it may well have been worth the effort.</p>

<p>Shalom now says the Congolese fighter has been promised a 'big' fight in New York in May. If that is true and if Bakole can get in real fighting shape and score a big win in The Big Apple, then Saturday can be filed away as a fistic aberration.</p>

<p>They call it prize fighting at the end of the day, and so perhaps we should reserve judgment as to whether the decision to cover 3,800 miles on just two days’ notice and fight was a good call (or a crazy mistake) until Bakole’s career is all over.</p>


Martin Bakole

Joseph Parker

Daniel Dubois

The joys of hindsight as Martin Bakole's 'Boogeyman' reputation damaged

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/soccer/2025-club-world-cup-schedule-when-are-bayern-munich-playing/9r7di0xpjh119jc3w4glhtwc">Bayern Munich</a> will head into this summer's <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/soccer/club-world-cup-explained-format-teams-draw-and-schedule/fq6auvhe0t4w1veyn8ydehmi0">FIFA Club World Cup</a> as one of Europe's strongest contenders for the competition. <br />
<br />
The newly revamped tournament will see 32 teams compete for the prize in June as the best sides from around the world ascend on the USA for proceedings - and you can watch every game for free on <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/sport/Sport:289u5typ3vp4ifwh5thalohmq">DAZN</a>. <br />
<br />
It will be an opportunity for Bayern's global fanbase to get to see their heroes in action for the first time, and speaking ahead of the competition, <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/soccer/harry-kane-all-time-dream-five-a-side-team/1xxy4tkx97kjd1i9sj5s7kg82o">Harry Kane</a> believes it will be a special moment for the club and its support base. </p>

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	<li><strong>Read next I <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/soccer/harry-kane-has-his-sights-set-on-winning-the-fifa-club-world-cup-this-summer/11hiz8fich6yc115zwqwfkmbch">Harry Kane has his sights set on winning the FIFA Club World Cup this summer</a></strong></li>
</ul>

<p><br />
"I think for them it’s maybe a once-in-a-lifetime experience," The England skipper said. <br />
<br />
"Not all of [those] fans are able to travel here to Germany or to Europe to come and watch us play, so it might be their only opportunity in their lifetime that they get to see us. So, it’ll be special for them. </p>

<p>"We obviously hope we can make that experience as good as possible by winning and just making it enjoyable and, also, getting to meet some of the fans. I’m sure there’ll be a chance to see some of the fans after the game or before the camps.</p>

<p>"And, like I said, for those fans, it’s really important because they don’t know how long it’ll be before we’re back there.    <br />
 </p>

<p><img alt="FIFA Club World Cup" perform:prop="uuid:no2wluyk14eb1fjz1v0ni64b3;width:1500;height:500" src="https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/DAZN_News/da/2d/fifa-club-world-cup_m788ywz4d3u1fjyxvkctkjx5.jpg?t=-1734948276" /></p>

<p>Kane is once again honing in on the top scorer gong this season and his first major trophy. Bayern currently lead the Bundesliga by eight points, and it would be a fitting reward for the striker, who is loving life in Germany right now. </p>

<p>Adding: "Obviously, I’ve only been here for 18 months, but I feel like it’s been a huge part of my life already. The fan base has really been incredible for me and really taken me in, almost as one of their own, and I really appreciate that.</p>

<p>"Playing for a club like Bayern Munich, the pressure is high, every game is intense, and a lot of teams want to beat Bayern Munich to have that on their CV, so you have to be prepared at every moment.</p>

<p>"Yeah, I’m loving it. I’m enjoying this season with the team and with the coach. We’re playing some really good football, and that’s always a joy to be a part of, as well."</p>

<div> </div>

<h2>More Football</h2>

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FIFA Club World Cup

Bundesliga

Bayern München

'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Harry Kane can't wait for this summer's FIFA Club World Cup

<p>There's an evening of top <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/soccer/national-league-202425-schedule-kick-off-times-and-results/1ar1uotclb80a1wx8s0s7s97a6"> National League </a> action on Tuesday, with SIX games live on <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/welcome/nltv">DAZN</a>. <br />
<br />
Among the fixtures, York will be looking to get back to winning ways, while there are matches with implications at both ends of the table. </p>

<p>Here's the pick of the midweek live clashes on <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/welcome/nltv"> DAZN</a>. </p>

<h2>Games to watch from the National League live on DAZN this week </h2>

<h3>Maidenhead vs York City  </h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, February 25 </li>
	<li><strong>Time: </strong>7:45pm GMT </li>
</ul>

<p>It's been a rough week for York's automatic promotion hopes. After losing to leaders Barnet, Adam Hinshelwood's team dropped another two points in the weekend's draw with Halifax and now find themselves nine points behind the Bees. <br />
<br />
It makes this game in hand even more crucial as they look to cut into that lead with an away trip to Maidenhead, where they can ill-afford another slip-up. </p>

<p>Alan Devonshire's side will want to avoid back-to-back home defeats after Saturday's loss to Yeovil as they battle the drop at the foot of the table. </p>

<h3>Eastleigh vs Gateshead     </h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Date</strong>: Tuesday, February 25</li>
	<li><strong>Time</strong>: 7:45pm GMT</li>
</ul>

<p>Outside of the league leaders, Eastleigh are the National League's in-form team and will look to carry on that momentum as they host Gateshead. <br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/soccer/tales-from-the-national-league-kelvin-davis-eastleigh/1ko6pa5smjtiy1ry6hfmmu6xxi">Kalvin Davies</a>' men have won three games in a row, with the last coming on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Boston, and it has propelled them into the play-off picture. <br />
<br />
Now, they'll get to see if they can keep up with the chasing pack as they host a Gateshead side who sit in 4th and have been leading the top seven charge all campaign. </p>

<h2>National League games taking place this week</h2>

<p><strong>Tuesday, February 25 </strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Aldershot Town vs Solihull Moors</li>
	<li>Eastleigh vs Gateshead </li>
	<li>Halifax Town vs Dagenham and Redbridge </li>
	<li>Maidenhead United vs York City </li>
	<li>Tamworth vs Rochdale </li>
	<li>Wealdstone vs Boston United </li>
</ul>

<h2><img alt="National League" perform:prop="uuid:zmrj7jzsy4x71hnp94b6l1n71;width:1920;height:1080" src="https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/DAZN_News/df/64/national-league_1ih5gng4igzkh14o4gena8q36r.jpg?t=209434083" /><br />
<br />
How to watch National League football on DAZN</h2>

<p>Football fans worldwide can watch the 2024-25 National League season with a National League TV DAZN subscription.</p>

<p>Every game in the National League, and selected matches in National League North and National League South, is available on DAZN. That's over 600 games to watch live or on demand catch-up, all in one place.</p>

<p>NLTV on DAZN is available on any device, including Smart TV’s, mobile devices, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles, and, for viewers in the UK, your Sky box.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/welcome/nltv">For more information and to sign up, head here now. </a></p>

<h2>What else do you get with a DAZN account?</h2>

<p>Having a DAZN account also gets you access to action across the UEFA Women's Champions League, NFL, PDC Darts, LIV Golf, Super League Basketball and Saudi Pro League*.</p>

<p>Free TV Channels include Matchroom Boxing, PGA Tour, PDC Darts, PowerSports World, Billiard TV and Padel Time TV*.</p>

<p><em>*Sports and Channels available dependant on country of residence  </em></p>

<h2>How much does it cost to watch the National League?</h2>

<p>Watching the National League on DAZN comes with plenty of flexible options.</p>

<p>This includes a weekly pass, if you just want to watch certain key matches. Or monthly and annual subscriptions to get access to all 600 games across the three divisions.</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td style="text-align: center;">Plan</td>
			<td style="text-align: center;">What is included</td>
			<td style="text-align: center;">Price</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Weekly Pass</td>
			<td>
			<ul>
				<li>7-day access to all National League games in one week</li>
				<li>No subscription required</li>
			</ul>
			</td>
			<td>£9.99</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Monthly Flex</td>
			<td>
			<ul>
				<li>Over 600 games live or on-demand, including the Playoffs</li>
				<li>Monthly subscription. Cancel with 30 days' notice</li>
			</ul>
			</td>
			<td>£24.99 per month</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>
			<p>Annual (pay upfront)</p>
			</td>
			<td>
			<ul>
				<li>Over 600 games live or on-demand, including the Playoffs</li>
				<li>Get the best price with a 12-month contract</li>
			</ul>
			</td>
			<td>£189.99 one-off annual payment</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Annual (pay monthly)</td>
			<td>
			<ul>
				<li>Over 600 games live or on-demand, including the Playoffs</li>
			</ul>
			</td>
			<td>£18.99 per month </td>
		</tr>
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National League

National League Games this week: Six big matches all live on DAZN

<p>Michael "Venom" Page handed Shara "Bullet" Magomedov his first professional loss at UFC Saudi Arabia this month, prompting fans to wonder what could be next for the highly touted prospect.</p>

<p>Shortly after the bout, rumors swirled that Magomedov had been forced to retire due to his eye condition. That rumor was fueled when Magomedov revealed a serious health issue left him at a diminished capacity heading into the fight. </p>

<p>“I wasn’t my true self in the Octagon. Unfortunately, there was just 30 percent of me in there,” Magomedov told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChTpDnu2xRI&t=303s">Ushatayka.</a> “It was the worst camp in my entire professional MMA career. I’ve never felt that sick in the cage. My legs were gone, my arms felt weak, and I’ve got a lot of health issues I don’t want to reveal. It was a whole bunch of problems that affected my performance. My mind was there, but my body was off.</p>

<p>In a recent interview with <a href="http://dazn.com/news"> <em> DAZN News</em></a>, Samy Izabachene asked Page his thoughts on Magomedov's potential retirement. </p>

<p>"Yeah, it came out. Somebody said it to me as well. I think it's due to his eye. But it hasn't been confirmed, so I don't believe it's true. Unless he says it, I don't believe it's true," he said. </p>

<p>Page also gave his thoughts on his performance versus Magomedov.</p>

<p>"Yeah, I've looked at it a couple of times now," he said. "There's still a few things that I wanted to adjust and I could have done better. But I'm obviously happy with the fact that he couldn't really do anything to me. I'm happy with the result, obviously winning. Like I said, it keeps building a new momentum to push forward."</p>

<p>It's unclear if Magomedov is really retired or not, but one thing is sure, MVP thinks he's got the skills to be a big star. </p>

<p><span style="font-size: 12px;">"Yeah, he's great. I think he's an exceptional fighter. I just knew even before the fight that that's somebody that I could beat, but he's a very talented fighter," he said.  </span></p>

<h2>More Boxing </h2>

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	<li><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/boxing-schedule-fight-dates-tv-channel-and-live-stream-for-confirmed-cards/1l3zwnho1gotu17qp8l44fmww9">Boxing full schedule and calendar </a></li>
	<li><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/dazn-boxing-schedule-2024-fight-dates-and-live-stream-for-confirmed-cards/ax3o553jvaop1glqx0i67wjrb">DAZN's upcoming Boxing shows </a></li>
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	<li><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/sport/Sport:2x2oqzx60orpoeugkd754ga17?tab=fighters">Fighter profiles and highlights </a></li>
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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Michael Page

Mixed Martial Arts

Michael 'Venom' Page reacts to Shara Bullet retirement rumors

<p>It may only be February, but the Premier League table looks as if it is almost as good as settled when it comes to the title race and which teams will exit vai the trap door come the end of the campaign. <br />
<br />
It was a massive weekend at both ends of the table, leaving the race for European spots as the only chase with any real life in it. <br />
<br />
Here are the biggest talking points from Matchday 26. </p>

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</ul>

<h2>Ain't no stopping them now </h2>

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/soccer/-we-need-another-title-liverpool-star-mohamed-salah-reacts-after-victory-over-manchester-city/mhulscrwmnb213k0g49gplwyo">Liverpool got their first win at the Etihad Stadium in nearly a decade on Sunday</a>, as they cruised to a victory that saw them go eleven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.</p>

<p>For all the the talk of a 'mini-wobble' this was Liverpool at their controlled best, and it never looked like any other result would materialise once Mohamed Salah had put them in front. <br />
<br />
There really cannot be anything now that stops the Reds from lifting the title, their first since 2020, which would cap off a remarkable first season in charge for Arne Slot.</p>

<p>It's hard to think of a better transition from a long-term successful manager than the way the Dutchman has followed - and then evolved - Jurgen Klopp's side. </p>

<h2>Gunners cannot fire </h2>

<p>Part of the reason for the title race looking over, came after Arsenal's toothless performance against West Ham on Saturday.</p>

<p>The Gunners' failure to bolster their attacking options in January has really come back to haunt them as they laboured in front of goal in their 1-0 defeat to West Ham. <br />
<br />
More worryingly, it was the lack of spark from the rest of the side that added to Mikel Arteta's woes, with his side registering just two efforts on target and never really looking like getting back into the game.</p>

<p>The defeat now means their title hopes are surely over for another season. </p>

<p><img alt="Arsenal v West Ham United – Premier League – Emirates Stadium" perform:prop="uuid:1czw603ghg5nde4senbr95k6u;width:3972;height:2452" src="https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/DAZN_News_Dev/6c/bc/arsenal-v-west-ham-united-premier-league-emirates-stadium_2.79138693.jpg?t=782753013" /></p>

<h2>The race for Europe </h2>

<p>With the title race all but settled, the run-in's entertainment could come from the fascinating race for European places.</p>

<p>With the Premier League set to earn a fifth Champions League place, and the way the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals could pan out, the European spots could go down as far as ninth in the table. <br />
<br />
Who ends where is anyone's guess, however.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/soccer/we-didnt-manage-the-game-well-newcastle-manager-eddie-howe-not-all-smiles-after-win-vs-nottingham-forest/k5gtyq9rd7b614wxfq9pjv27m">Forest's Champions League ambitions took a blow at St James' Park to allow Newcastle to close the gap on them</a>, while Villa's win over Chelsea means they are back in the running, too.</p>

<p>Brighton and Brentford's thumping wins mean they are still very much in the conversation for European finishes as well.</p>

<p>There's sure to be plenty more twists and turns before May. </p>

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<h2>Mind the gap </h2>

<p>At the bottom of the league, it's looking increasingly likely that for the second season in a row, the three promoted sides will be relegated at the first attempt. </p>

<p>It would be the first time in Premier League history that all three promoted teams have failed to survive in two consecutive seasons, and it is not a good look for the gap that seems to be getting bigger between the top flight and the Championship. <br />
<br />
It was felt even more keenly this weekend, as Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton all shipped four goals in home defeats to sides who started the weekend in mid-table.</p>

<p>Not good news for the likes of Leeds, Burnley and Sheffield United, who are looking the likeliest to try to buck the trend next season. </p>

<h2>Mo to bag the Golden Ball </h2>

<p>Mo Salah is up to 25 league goals for the season, and his goal and double assist against Man City was the eleventh time he had achieved that feat in a match this season.</p>

<p>The last player to rack up those kinds of numbers was Lionel Messi in his Barcelona pomp, and it only adds to calls that this should be a Ballon d'Or winning year for the Egyptian King. </p>

<p>Now, about that new contract... </p>

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Liverpool

Five Premier League talking points: Title race over and the gap gets bigger

<p>Big man Martin Bakole made an even bigger name for himself as he stepped in as a late replacement on the <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/beterbiev-vs-bivol-2-parker-vs-bakole-date-fight-card-how-to-watch-ppv-price/anran4842w6w15gmi43oz9x3r">Last Crescendo fight card bout on February 22, 2025</a>, to fight Joseph Parker.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/who-is-martin-bakole-daniel-dubois-replacement-vs-joseph-parker/sjshf6q1lib61hmegxjvy72p9">The Congolese fighter </a>was a late replacement after IBF champion <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/daniel-dubois-replacement-martin-bakole-for-joseph-parker-fight/1tgm2zzn5ive2104u56upkknxf">Daniel Dubois was forced to step down from facing Parker due illness</a>.</p>

<p>Fighting at just two days' notice, Bakole lost the fight within two rounds.</p>

<p>However, he will hope his appearance and willingness to take a fight at such late notice will stand him in good stead with the boxing gods to help him land bigger fights in the future.</p>

<p>Now living and training in Scotland, Bakole appeared to have become a prominent member of the ‘Who Needs Him Club’ - a fighter that everyone tries to avoid as they are too much of a risk to fight. </p>

<h2>Martin Bakole's next fight</h2>

<p>Bakole is now gearing up for his next fight on May 2 against Efe Ajagba, 20-1.</p>

<p>This will be an IBF title eliminator. The winner will become the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois'  IBF world heavyweight title.</p>

<h2>Martin Bakole boxing record</h2>

<p>Martin Bakole has fought 23 bouts, which has involved 87 rounds. That has delivered a record of 21 victories, 16 by knockout, and two losses.</p>

<p>His first defeat came in 2018 to Olympian Michael Hunter with a TKO in the 10th round. After that, Bakole did not look back, winning his next 10 fights.</p>

<p>His second defeat came in his latest bout, which came in unexpected circumstances. While on holiday, he was called up with two days' notice to replace the ill Daniel Dubois to fight Joseph Parker in Riyadh.</p>

<p>Bakole landed in Saudi on the day of the fight and lost by TKO to Parker in round two.</p>

<h3>Martin Bakole record</h3>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Nationality: </strong>Congolese </li>
	<li><strong>Age: </strong>31</li>
	<li><strong>Height </strong>: 6' 6"     </li>
	<li><strong>Reach:  </strong>77"</li>
	<li><strong>Total fights</strong>: 22</li>
	<li><strong>Record: </strong>21-1 (16 KOs)    </li>
</ul>

<h2>Martin Bakole weight and reach</h2>

<p>As a heavyweight, there are no rules on the maximum weight a fighter can step into the ring at. Martin Bakole typically comes in at around a staggering 280lb.</p>

<p>However, he came in at 310lb versus Joseph Parker, having not had a training camp ahead of the fight.</p>

<p>Bakole is 6 foot 6 in height and a reach of 77 inches, one inch longer than opponent Parker.</p>

<h2>Martin Bakole form</h2>

<p>Martin Bakole has won 21 one of his 23 fights in his professional career. That first loss came away back in 2018. </p>

<p>While defeat can spell the end of a promising career or set off a losing run for many boxers, it has done the opposite for the Congolese fighter. </p>

<p>Bakole responded by winning his next 10 fights, beating the likes of Rodney Hernandez, Kevin Johnson, Mariusz Wach and Carlos Takam.</p>

<p>Prior to losing to Joseph Parker on February 22, 2025, Bakole put in his finest display against the then unbeaten American Jared Anderson, in August 2024.</p>

<p>Fighting at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, Bakole dropped his three opponent numerous times before the American was finally defeated in the fifth round.</p>

<p>Watching on was His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, and Bakole's impressive display clearly put him on the radar of the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority.</p>

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Beterbiev v Bivol II

Artur Beterbiev

Dmitry Bivol

Martin Bakole record, weight, form and next fight

<p>The signing of Wesley Fofana in 2022 has been "a disaster" for Chelsea, says William Gallas.</p>

<p>Fofana joined the Blues from Leicester City in Aug 2022 for a reported fee of £70 million plus add-ons, with the London club hoping that the French centre-back would be a key piece of their defence for years to come.</p>

<p>However, Fofana has yet to complete a full season at Stamford Bridge as injuries have severly cut down his availability, including an ACL injury that kept him off the field for the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign.</p>

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<p>It was hoped that Fofana would help the Blues successfully transition away from veteran defender Thiago Silva, who left the club last year at the age of 40, but Gallas says Fofana's injury issues may prevent his younger countryman from ever reaching his true potential. </p>

<p>"Chelsea didn’t sign a defender with the same qualities [as Silva] despite spending £70 million on Wesley Fofana, which has just been a disaster," Gallas told <a href="https://www.slingo.com/blog/lifestyle/william-gallas-exclusive-interview/">Slingo</a>.</p>

<p>"When Chelsea signed Fofana three years ago, I was very worried because he had already suffered a long-term injury at Leicester.</p>

<p>"Even though his injuries have been different, sometimes a bad injury can have a lot of damage on the body and since he joined Chelsea even when he was fit he hasn’t been able to find his best performances.</p>

<p>"Chelsea have potentially made a mistake. He has the potential to go very far but it’s so hard to come back from serious injuries and reach the same level. You have to be so sure when you spend that sort of money and they can’t have been."</p>

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William Gallas names the recent Chelsea signing that has 'just been a disaster'

<p>Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Manchester City on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium demonstrates the gap between the two sides, says Pep Guardiola.</p>

<p>The Reds appear to be cruising towards a Premier League title, which will put an end to City's four-year reign atop England's top flight. With his team nowhere near the title conversation after years of dominance, Guardiola and Co. are forced to look to the future as they aim to re-establish Man City as a force with the Premier League and in European competition.</p>

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<p>Sunday's match was a good start despite the scoreline, according to Guardiola.</p>

<p>"If you lose, you have to lose the way we lost today," the Man City manager told Sky Sports. "I saw many things that this club has a bright future with the players that we have.</p>

<p>"Except Kevin de Bruyne and maybe Nathan Ake, all the players are so, so young. What the club decides next for the future, there is a bright future for this club in the next years."</p>

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<p>Guardiola praised his side for going toe-to-toe with the champions in waiting, stating that the Sky Blues were able to get into the final third but "missed the next bit" against a resolute Liverpool defence. It's a performance he feels the team can build upon, and it will be mostly younger players who will take on the load of the re-build.</p>

<p>"Everyone knows that a part will be here next season for the older players but we have to build for the next step," Guardiola said. "There is a question of time. Even with the amount of absences we have, we played well. They break the lines and can break behind you. They really threaten but we bring them there and all we missed is that in the final third, it depends on the talent to dribble or shoot in the right moment. From there, we build for the future.</p>

<p>"We are far away. We will see in the future. What we have done in previous seasons is good but now we are away from them. We played with personality which was really good."</p>

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Manchester City

'We are far away' - Pep Guardiola admits gap between Manchester City and Liverpool after Sunday showdown

<p>Liverpool extended their lead atop the Premier League standings to 11 points on Sunday after defeating Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.</p>

<p>Mohamed Salah scored his league-leading 25th goal of the campaign within the first quarter-hour of play and Dominik Szoboszlai added a second tally for the Reds shortly before halftime as they claimed a rare victory at the home of the Sky Blues.</p>

<p>"It is incredible," Salah told Sky Sports. "It is a very hard place to come and play here. They are a tough team and they have an incredible manager I am glad in the end we won the game. It is special. Especially when you are in the title race, it is incredible.</p>

<p>"Hopefully we keep calm because sometimes the pressure gets to us. We try to win each game."</p>

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<p>Salah's lead atop the Golden Boot race is now six goals. The 32-year-old does not appear to be slowing down with age, and with rumours swirling that this will be his last season as a Liverpool player he may be going out in a blaze of glory.</p>

<p>But is Salah playing at the best level he ever has in his career? For the Egyptian star, nothing matters without silverware at the end of the campaign.</p>

<p>"I don't know," he said. "It is opinion. Maybe people prefer my first seasons or now but I prefer now because winning the league, helping the young players, it is special.</p>

<p>"We need another title. Me and the big guys in the team, we need another title."</p>

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'We need another title' - Liverpool star Mohamed Salah reacts after victory over Manchester City

<p>Michael "Venom" Page has had just three fights under the UFC banner but he's already captured the hearts of MMA fans around the world. The former kickboxer, bare-knuckle boxer, and Bellator star made his debut on the big show in March 2024 when he won a decision over Kevin Holland. Since then, he's fought twice more versus Ian Machado Garry and Sharabutdin "Shara Bullet" Magomedov, respectively. In a recent interview with <a href="http://dazn.com/news"><em>DAZN News</em></a>, Samy Izabachene sat down with MVP and talked about everything from UFC news, potential retirement, and even manga. </p>

<p>Check out the full interview right here.</p>

<h3><strong>You fought two weeks ago. How you have been since then ?</strong></h3>

<p>Completely fine. I'm eager to get back and get another fight because my body's fresh, so I want to get back in the cage.</p>

<h3><strong>Let's go back to your performance against Shara. Now, are you satisfied two weeks after ?</strong></h3>

<p>Yeah, I've looked at it a couple of times now. There's still a few things that I wanted to adjust and I could have done better. But I'm obviously happy with the fact that he couldn't really do anything to me. I'm happy with the result, obviously winning. Like I said, it keeps building a new momentum to push forward.</p>

<h3><strong>What do you think of Shara ?</strong></h3>

<p>He's great. I think he's an exceptional fighter. I just knew even before the fight that that's somebody that I could beat, but he's a very talented fighter.</p>

<h3><strong>You start in the UFC in welterweight. You fought against Shara at the middleweight. What is next for you, middleweight or welterweight ?</strong></h3>

<p>It just depends. I guess how soon I can get another fight in because like I said, I'm fresh. If they offer me a fight really soon, I'd prefer to get it at middleweight so I don't have to overstress my body. But obviously, my focus is gonna be welterweight. The focus is welterweight. Middleweight is more for the exciting fights. Like one-off fights. But the title, I only really care about the welterweight. </p>

<h3><strong>Do you want the belt of the welterweight ?</strong></h3>

<p>That’s definitely in my mind. That's the focus. Looking at the welterweight division, as much as there is a lot of talent there, there's also, I feel like there's a changing of the guards. There's a lot of people that usually are the ones that win all the time and they're starting to lose, which means there's a shift going on. That's the perfect time for me anyway to make my shot for the title.</p>

<h3><strong>Now, you are 15 in the ranking of the welterweight. For the next fight, you want a top 10 ?</strong></h3>

<p>Yeah. I think I deserve a top 10 fighter, so I'm not looking anywhere else. Definitely. A top 10 fighter for me makes the most sense, and that's going to help bring my rankings down to try and get that title shot.</p>

<h3><strong>So you don't have a name in your head ?</strong></h3>

<p>No, there's too many. There's too many fight. There's too many names. Again, things move all the time. Somebody gets injured or somebody, they already sign a fight. There's too many things. I never like to fixate on one person. Whoever is a good next step is... My coaches, they throw loads of names, and then whatever name they come back with is the name that I fight.</p>

<h3><strong>You fight in the middleweight, in the welterweight, can we see you in the light heavyweight or no ?</strong></h3>

<p>There's some good fights up there. I was even saying, when it comes to exciting fights, if I think it'd be a good fight, then I'll take it. If I have to pump some more weights just to be off-size, then I'll do that. There's always going to be a potential for me to have some exciting fights at any division.</p>

<h3><strong>How many fights do you want to do this year ?</strong></h3>

<p>This year, if all according to the plan, because I get to want trying back in april/may so maybe two more garanties. I think three will be perfect.</p>

<h3><strong>You lost against Ian Garry.</strong> <strong>What was wrong for you?</strong></h3>

<p>For me, I think I just wasn't of the right mindset. Mentally, going into that fight, I also I made a lot of grappling decisions during the fight that were wrong because the fight was tight. I just think I could have done so much better if I made those couple of decisions during the fight better. But I'm eager to have even a fight like that for me, having a rematch like that. Even a rematch like that, I'd love to take.</p>

<h3><strong>So one day you want to rematch against Ian Garry ?</strong></h3>

<p>Yeah, I don't hold any malice or revenge feeling to want that fight. If the time is right and it makes sense for me moving forward, then yes, I'll have the fight. But I'm not dying for the fight.</p>

<h3><strong>Now you are 37 and almost 38 in April. Have you ever thought of retiring or no?</strong></h3>

<p>I've thought about retiring since I started MMA. That is not really an age. It's more just because of how tough this game is. It's very difficult. Sometimes, even when things are going well, your body doesn't feel that so good. You're getting beaten up. So, yeah, that always goes through your head, but I love the game. Until I'm truly too slow, that’s the only time I'm going to stop. But for now, I'm feeling good. I think definitely for the next two years, I'm going to be in the game. It just depends. Anything can happen. Inshallah, I'm still good. I feel good, feel fresh, but anything can happen.</p>

<h3><strong>Well, now you have 37 years old, 23 victories, three defeat. How do you see your career today ?</strong></h3>

<p>For me, the numbers don't really mean anything. It's about what you've gifted to the audience. It's about what legacy you leave behind. It's about the memories that you're going to leave behind. I feel like I've left behind. If I were to stop today, I left behind a lot of memories that people can smile and say that they were a part of in some way because they might have been in attendance or they might have seen it with a friend or I introduced them to MMA, something.</p>

<h3><strong>Your friend Israel Adesanya lost against Nassourdine, what was the problem for you?</strong></h3>

<p>I think he rushed a bit too much to try and go back, and then he lost his momentum in that. I think he should have taken a little bit more time to deal with his eye, give himself a bit of a rest bite because that took his momentum. I think he looked amazing in the first round. I feel like he could have continued that and done and won the fight, but it's unfortunate. The game that we're in is unforgiving.</p>

<h3><strong>Three lost in his three last fight against Dricus, against Sean, and against Nassourdine. Who should he fight next for you?</strong></h3>

<p>He still needs to fight at the higher end. He's still such a dangerous fighter. I still think give him a top 10 fighter, and then just hopefully, he gets that victory and it gives him the confidence to start progressing again and moving in the right direction.</p>

<h3><strong>Sean lost to Dricus, another loss for the fighter against Dricus, two fight and two loss. What went wrong? What was the problem for you?</strong></h3>

<p>Well, Sean just didn't look like he wanted to be there. There's been talk since that he had an infection. You can see something was on his arm. So genuinely, even in the fourth round, he's obviously losing the fight. He's in the fourth round, and it's like coming to the last minute and a half, and I saw him look up at the clock, that’s not something that is a good sign. That's somebody that doesn't want to be there. Usually when you're down, you're eager to try and change that. You're pushing forward. He just didn't like he wanted to be in there. There definitely was something wrong. I think he's a warrior. He's not going to make excuses, so you're probably not hear about it. But just by the looks of how he was fighting and how he was in there, he definitely wasn't himself. Even from the first fight to this fight, he wasn't himself. Hopefully, he gets that fixed and then he pushes forward.</p>

<h3><strong>One day, do you want to fight in London ?</strong></h3>

<p>Yeah, definitely. It's a shame that my fight came so close to this one. Otherwise, I would have prefer to be on this one. Also, it's a shame that Shara, he can't fight in other places other than the UAE and I think Brazil. There's not I didn't see that much option when I had the opponent that I had. But yeah, I definitely look forward to fight in London.</p>

<h3><strong>Leon is a British like you. Can you fight him or you don't want to fight him because he is a British ?</strong></h3>

<p>No, I definitely want to fight. I've spoken about wanting to fight him before. I think it's good for the Brits. Both me and him come from very similar backgrounds. Other kids that have come from our background is going to be great to see that there's two people at that top spot. I know it's not for the title, but we're two of the best in that division. It's going to be inspiring for so many. So definitely looking forward. At some point, I'm sure we will have that fight.</p>

<h3><strong>What is your prediction for Poatan against Ankalaev ?</strong></h3>

<p>I've never put money against Pereira at the moment. There's no way. Chama.</p>

<h3><strong>In England, we have Tom Aspinall. We have you. We have Leon Edwards, we have Paddy Pimblett and a lot of fighters. Who will be the next face of the British MMA for you?</strong></h3>

<p>It's a difficult one because for me, there's different elements to be in a face of almost a nation. A lot of different elements. I think Tom Aspinall is in terms of what he could achieve, I think he's definitely the favourite there, but he's a very quiet character, and people are not necessarily drawn to him. Whereas you got somebody like Paddy Pimblett, who's a very big character, but his division is very deep. We don't know how far he's going to be able to go. He's talented, but he still got some questions to answer in terms of the top spot. So it's a difficult one. I'm just going to say me to keep it safe.</p>

<h3><strong>You are a fighter now for your creativity, your victory celebration, yours entrances in particular. I think about your first fight in UFC when you was be here with the song of the Undertaker. Where does that inspiration come from?</strong></h3>

<p>For me, I'm a very creative mind anyway, so I'm always trying to think about how to further entertainment. I know my style can be entertaining, but I love to do as much as I can because we only have small window to do that, to put that entertainment out to people. For me, I'm always thinking about the right things. I like to look at wrestlers. I think beforehand, before I even joined MMA, I was really studying wrestling, how they hone into the crowd, how they entertain, because I think they're some of the best in the world at that. Then my family were all very creative. I got all my siblings. We love to laugh, we love to joke, we got creative minds. My family, they sing, they dance, they do everything. They always inspire me to the next idea, so it makes it easier.</p>

<h3><strong>You love manga too, what is your favourite manga?</strong></h3>

<p>Yeah, there's so many. But I think my ultimate, just because I grew on that one, was Naruto. I've grown in it for a long time. For me, there was There's so many stories. It was a very long one, but so many stories that were just exceptional.</p>

<h3><strong>What does manga bring to your life, for example?</strong></h3>

<p>Yeah, just entertainment. I think for me, and I tell so many friends this, that even the ones that don't watch the manga. For me, some of the best story lines come from manga. Even when I see certain films, I feel like the story has already been told in a manga before. I think just a lot of the Japanese writers that are They're just exceptional what they do, so good at their job. The story lines are just so great. Some people, they struggle to get past the actual cartoon element or the animation. But once you get past that and you follow the stories, you're really going to be entertained.</p>

<h3><strong>After you fight against Shara, you were recently in Mecca. What does Islam bring to your life?</strong></h3>

<p>Everything's aligned for me in recent times. Getting married as well as referring to Islam. It just brings a sense of peace, guidance, structure, discipline that I haven't had in my personal life. I've always had more professionally, but not as much personally. For me, it's helped a lot.</p>

<h3><strong>Well, you are a Manchester United fan. What is your opinion of the current situation of the club?</strong></h3>

<p>For me, they are obviously massively struggling. We're fortunate that quite a few other teams are struggling as well. So it's not just us, But I think that's just the way of the Premier League. Premier League is such an unpredictable place. Some of the guys that you would guess that is top four right now, you wouldn't have guessed necessarily before. Man United, they've got a lot of work to do on the inside. It looks like anyway. I see Ronaldo spoke about that as well. So I feel right now it's hard to be a fan of them.</p>

<h3><strong>Who is your favourite player in football in all time?</strong></h3>

<p>It's difficult. Obviously, Ronaldo would be up there. Zlatan ibrahimovic would be up there because he's a great character as well as a great football player. Eric Cantona would be up there. Zidane would be up there. Big Ronaldo would be up there.</p>


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<p>Dmitry Bivol has revealed Artur Beterbiev told him he would only shake his hand after <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/either-a-dmitry-bivol-vs-artur-beterbiev-trilogy-or-showdown-with-david-benavidez-would-move-the-needle-on-boxing/1k39xeev7udbm1wjha10bldy1m">they have had a trilogy bout</a>, following the former's rematch victory on Saturday.</p>

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<p>It marked a first professional loss for Beterbiev, and as he had done throughout the build-up, the former belt holder refused to shake hands with his opponent again.</p>

<p>Now, Bivol has revealed that his rival has pledged to finally do so under the specific condition that they meet for <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/either-a-dmitry-bivol-vs-artur-beterbiev-trilogy-or-showdown-with-david-benavidez-would-move-the-needle-on-boxing/1k39xeev7udbm1wjha10bldy1m">a third and potentially decisive trilogy encounter</a>.</p>
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<p>"It's a nice feeling," he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gfM41EjfyQ">a media pool</a>. "I like that people came and support me, that I won and I gave them what they wanted to see. I hope the fans liked to see our fight.</p>

<p>"From the beginning to the end, I had to control all of it and win maximum rounds. I tried to do that. It was in our mind that [Beterbiev could start quick].</p>

<p>"It was the same power, the same Beterbiev, but maybe a little bit different. I came to him in the ring after the fight and told him that I respect him and would shake his hand.</p>

<p>"He said he would only shake my hand after the third fight. I want to rest now, heal my body and then I will weigh offers. It doesn't matter."</p>

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Dmitry Bivol reveals Artur Beterbiev handshake conditions after undisputed rematch victory

<p>Newcastle United's thrilling 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday may have been exciting for the fans, but not so much for the winning manager.</p>

<p>Eddie Howe expressed frustration with the way his team nearly blew a three-goal lead in the second half of a match that appeared to be over before halftime, stating that he wants his side to "do better."</p>

<p>The Magpies rode a rampant first half to the victory, after Forest's Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the game's first goal in the sixth minute. Newcastle responded through a Lewis Miley equaliser in the 23rd minute, a Jacob Murphy strike two minutes later followed by back-to-back goals by Alexander Isak in the 33rd and 34th minutes, respectively, to seemingly put the result beyond doubt.</p>

<p>However, Forest turned the tables in the second half as Nikola Milenkovic and Ryan Yates each found the back of the net for the visitors, making the home side sweat through stoppage time before the referee mercifully blew the final whistle on the seven-goal thriller. </p>

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<p>It was a level of dramatics that was unnecessary from Howe's point of view, although he said the result was the important important takeaway.</p>

<p>"I am trying to control my thoughts and stay positive," Howe told BBC Radio 5 Live. "We have won the game and that is what we needed to do. I thought it was a great performance in the first half and we were everything we weren't at Manchester City. We didn't manage the game well but overall we are happy with the win.</p>

<p>"It was always a difficult game and when they took the early lead you know you have an big task. I thought we were great with the ball and looked dynamic but then a couple of frailties showed in terms of defending set plays. When you win and you have things to improve, that is a good start point. That's what I'll take away from today.</p>

<p>"We can reflect on that [first] 45 minutes and there are things that we can do better. We pride ourselves on doing better and getting the details right."</p>

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'We didn't manage the game well' - Newcastle manager Eddie Howe not all smiles after win vs Nottingham Forest

<p>Joseph Parker may have had all the advantages over <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-stops-late-replacement-martin-bakole-in-second-round-of-heavyweight-fight/1rc44349qo2ei1gppy2uy3h0dn">Martin Bakole this weekend</a>, but Andy Lee still believes the result is proof his star should have a title shot next.</p>

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<p>Parker, who had been due to bid for two-time world champion status against the Briton, had the benfit of a long camp compared to Bakole, <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-stops-late-replacement-martin-bakole-in-second-round-of-heavyweight-fight/1rc44349qo2ei1gppy2uy3h0dn">who had to jet in for the bout.</a></p>

<p>But regardless of this, Lee feels the circumstances do not diminish Parker's performance and repeated calls for him to be given another opportunity to reach the summit.</p>
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<p>"He was training for eight weeks, he's sparred plenty of rounds," he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua_3ifBnvGs"><em>The Stomping Ground</em></a>. "He's been in Saudi Arabia for three weeks.</p>

<p>"He's done the best conditioning, the best preparation that anybody could have had. Poor Martin had to fly halfway around the world.</p>

<p>"We had all the advantages in there. For me, he's the best heavyweight in the world right now. Give him the chance to prove it. Joe can match [Usyk]</p>

<p>"It worked out well, and it's another win. Look at who we have on the resume. Give us a title fight next. Joe needs a title fight."</p>

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'Joe needs a title fight!' - Andy Lee doubles down on calls for Parker to take belt battle next

<p>Eddie Hearn does not know what the future holds for "nice bloke" Dmitry Bivol, but has backed the star to win any rematch with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez if that comes next.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/dmitry-bivol-gets-revenge-against-artur-beterbiev-in-undisputed-light-heavyweight-title-rematch/rrz97218a1kp1kccqy6ifo3xg">The former claimed his revenge over Artur Beterbiev</a> by majority decision at <a href="http://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/beterbiev-vs-bivol-parker-vs-bakole-live/itmvldhbraxw1ocgr7iqc7fl2">Riyadh Season's The Last Crescendo</a> to become undisputed light heavyweight champion.</p>

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	<li><strong>Read more | <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/beterbiev-vs-bivol-parker-vs-bakole-live/itmvldhbraxw1ocgr7iqc7fl2">Relive all the action from Riyadh Season's The Last Crescendo as Dmitry Bivol and Joseph Parker triumph</a></strong></li>
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<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/dmitry-bivol-gets-revenge-against-artur-beterbiev-in-undisputed-light-heavyweight-title-rematch/rrz97218a1kp1kccqy6ifo3xg">Success could set up a third bout between the pair</a>, after Beterbiev triumphed in their first meeting last October, while <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/either-a-dmitry-bivol-vs-artur-beterbiev-trilogy-or-showdown-with-david-benavidez-would-move-the-needle-on-boxing/1k39xeev7udbm1wjha10bldy1m">David Benavidez is also touted as a possible foe</a>.</p>

<p>For now however, Hearn is focused on letting the star reap the rewards of a bout he described as a "pursit fight" that saw him seize the opportunity to deliver.</p>
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<p>"Dmitry is such a nice bloke, honestly," he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_df89uuwb1Q"><em>The Stomping Ground</em></a>. "All he wanted was to become undisputed. That was his dream, to win all the belts.</p>

<p>"Imagine how happy he is going to be going home now. He's such a nice bloke. I like seeing people happy, I like seeing people work so hard and achieve something.</p>

<p>"Last time was a war, but it was still a purist fight. This time, there were more exchanges. Dmitry took more chances, and that's what he had to do in the fight to win it.</p>

<p>"I felt like in the last stages of the last fight, he didn't qutie take enough chances. I'm so proud of him. I think Canelo would be a huge underdog against Dmitry Bivol at 175.</p>

<p>"Let's be honest, the first fight against Canelo was very easy for Dmitry. I feel he's a much better fighter now than he was then.</p>

<p>"You're sitting pretty, aren't you? You've got every belt in the division. The danger now is that the mandatories will start coming. We'll have to see."</p>

<p>Bivol previously defeated Alvarez in 2022 by unanimous decision after the latter swapped divisions for the bout, one of the few blemishes on his record.</p>

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Eddie Hearn hopeful 'nice bloke' Dmitry Bivol can enjoy success before next steps

<p>Josh Padley admitted he could take pride in his performance against Shakur Stevenson after he "dared to be great" <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/shakur-stevenson-defends-wbc-lightweight-title-with-stoppage-win-over-josh-padley/eu40qi2vr5x81lbloi1klf2dy">in the pair's unexpected WBC lightweight title clash</a>.</p>

<p>The Briton stepped in to replace Floyd Schofield midweek at <a href="http://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/beterbiev-vs-bivol-parker-vs-bakole-live/itmvldhbraxw1ocgr7iqc7fl2">Riyadh Season's The Last Crescendo</a> and was a rank outsider going into the contest with the American.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/shakur-stevenson-defends-wbc-lightweight-title-with-stoppage-win-over-josh-padley/eu40qi2vr5x81lbloi1klf2dy">Stevenson ultimately proved too much for the rising star,</a> and handed him a first career loss after dropping him several times on the way to <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/shakur-stevenson-defends-wbc-lightweight-title-with-stoppage-win-over-josh-padley/eu40qi2vr5x81lbloi1klf2dy">a ninth-round TKO triumph.</a></p>

<p>But despite the result, Padley still feels there is plenty he could take from his performance and said as much in the aftermath as he reflected on a whirlwind of a week.</p>
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<p>"I would have liked to have got the [dozen] rounds out, but the conditioning wasn't quite there," he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr0Yy-dtu6A"><em>The Stomping Ground</em></a>. "I dared to be great, and it didn't pay off.</p>

<p>"[But it was] a three-weight world champion at four days' notice. There were times when I feel like I should have been to slip [around] his jab.</p>

<p>"No shame in trying my hardest and I'll be back to fight another day. His timing was on perfect point. There's no regrets. We'll rebuild, we'll regroup and we'll come back.</p>

<p>"There were times where he took the wind out of me. There's levels to this game and I'm quite not at that level, but I'm sure if I have the right fights, then one day, I can be.</p>

<p>"Let's not take anything away from Shakur, he's a world-class operator. It will sink in when I get home. It's been a roller-coaster. I tried my hardest."</p>

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Shakur Stevenson

'Dared to be great!' - Josh Padley takes heart from performance in Shakur Stevenson defeat

<p>Martin Bakole's team should not have accepted a late offer to <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-stops-late-replacement-martin-bakole-in-second-round-of-heavyweight-fight/1rc44349qo2ei1gppy2uy3h0dn">fight Joseph Parker this weekend</a>, with Eddie Hearn wondering if it has done more harm than good for the star.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-CA/news/boxing/why-did-daniel-dubois-pull-out-joseph-parker-fight-ibf-heavyweight-title-bout-cancellation-explained/14df0yx1k8dop1084rbp3322wc">The Congolese fighter was called up at short notice</a> to face the New Zealander at <a href="http://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/beterbiev-vs-bivol-parker-vs-bakole-live/itmvldhbraxw1ocgr7iqc7fl2">Riyadh Season's The Last Crescendo</a> after <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-CA/news/boxing/why-did-daniel-dubois-pull-out-joseph-parker-fight-ibf-heavyweight-title-bout-cancellation-explained/14df0yx1k8dop1084rbp3322wc">Daniel Dubois pulled out on Thursday</a>.</p>

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<p>Bakole was forced to catch two flights to Saudi Arabia and only arrived on the day of the fight, <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-stops-late-replacement-martin-bakole-in-second-round-of-heavyweight-fight/1rc44349qo2ei1gppy2uy3h0dn">where he was subsequently defeated inside two rounds by Parker.</a></p>

<p>Speaking afterwards, Hearn stressed that he believed it was the wrong choice to accept the bout, especially with an IBF title eliminator looming in May for the star.</p>
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<p>"I don't think the fight should have happened, if I'm honest," he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_df89uuwb1Q"><em>The Stomping Ground</em></a>. "I don't think anybody did anything wrong.</p>

<p>"But when you're representing Martin Bakole, you've got to ask yourself [if it was the right decision]. For a long time, he struggled to get opportunities.</p>

<p>"Now he's found his way in Riyadh Season. He's developing a name, abrand. He's got an IBF final eliminator to become the mandatory to Daniel Dubois against Efe Ajagba.</p>

<p>"Obviously, there's more money tonight, but he did it [on a day's notice]. He took two flights, indirect, across Africa and landed [in the] morning [before the fight].</p>

<p>"I think sometimes, you just need to take a step back and think you are doing. [He] probably [does not] know what day of the week it is. I think it was a bad decision.</p>

<p>"Respect to the bravery, but sometimes, you've got to be a bit smarter than that. You need people around you to say absolutely not. I couldn't be happier for Joe."</p>

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'You just need to take a step back!' - Eddie Hearn questions Martin Bakole team over Joseph Parker decision

<p>Spencer Brown feels nobody in the heavyweight division can ignore Joseph Parker, with <a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-stops-late-replacement-martin-bakole-in-second-round-of-heavyweight-fight/1rc44349qo2ei1gppy2uy3h0dn">his second-round victory against Martin Bakole</a> serving as a statement of intent.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.dazn.com/en-GB/news/boxing/joseph-parker-stops-late-replacement-martin-bakole-in-second-round-of-heavyweight-fight/1rc44349qo2ei1gppy2uy3h0dn">New Zealander Parker</a>, a former WBO heavyweight champion during a two-year reign, had been bidding to for a second reign in his original bout with the IBF title holder.</p>

<p>Now boxing manager Brown believes that he has put rivals past, present and future on notice, suggesting that he should be in line for another world title bid imminently.</p>
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<p>"I think that's a statement that he can't be ignored by anybody now," he told <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua_3ifBnvGs"><em>The Stomping Ground</em></a>. "He's bigger, he's stronger.</p>

<p>"They can't ignore Joe. Nobody can ignore him. For me, he's one of the top three heavyweights in the world right now. [Bakole's camp] was very confident.</p>

<p>"They took the fight and didn't even blink. We've got a chance of getting any big fight, haven't we. There's a lot of fights out there for him. He's at the pinnacle now.</p>

<p>"There's no coming down now. There's only going up. Martin Bakole was rated as one of the best. Nobody wanted to fight him. Joe did and look what he's done."</p>

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