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16-07-2025
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Usyk-Dubois 2: How to watch, what's at stake, betting odds
FILE - Britain's Daniel Dubois, left, and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk fight during their world heavyweight title fight at Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, Aug. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File) FILE - Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk lands a blow on Britain's Daniel Dubois during their world heavyweight title fight at Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, Aug. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File) FILE - Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk lands a blow on Britain's Daniel Dubois during their world heavyweight title fight at Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, Aug. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File) FILE - Britain's Daniel Dubois, left, and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk fight during their world heavyweight title fight at Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, Aug. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File) FILE - Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk lands a blow on Britain's Daniel Dubois during their world heavyweight title fight at Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, Aug. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File) LONDON (AP) — Daniel Dubois gets a second shot at Oleksandr Usyk and this time the stakes are higher as the winner will become the undisputed world heavyweight champion. The pair will square off at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night almost two years after their first bout, which is best remembered for a controversial low blow by Dubois. Usyk stopped Dubois in the ninth round to retain his WBA, IBF and WBO belts. Advertisement Victory for Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) would see the Ukrainian become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. It's a feat he first accomplished in May 2024 by beating Tyson Fury on a split decision and taking Fury's WBC belt. Usyk then relinquished his IBF belt — with Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) the recipient — just over a year ago to focus on a rematch with Fury. The last British heavyweight to hold every major belt was Lennox Lewis 25 years ago. When is the fight? The ringwalks are expected to be at around 9:45 p.m. local time (4:45 p.m. ET). The first fight on the undercard will begin around 5:40 p.m. Advertisement What happened the first time Usyk and Dubois fought? It was held in Wroclaw, Poland, which practically speaking was home territory for Usyk, whose country is still defending itself from a Russian military invasion. The southpaw Usyk controlled the fight by using his right jab effectively, finding holes in Dubois' defense and causing the Briton's left eye to swell by the fourth round. The low blow in the fifth round remains the talking point — even this week. Dubois' punch sent Usyk to the canvas. Referee Luis Pabon had a clear view and ruled it an illegal low blow, though Dubois' camp accused Usyk of pretending to be hurt. Usyk was given nearly four minutes to recover. Usyk scored a knockdown late in the eighth round and ended it a round later with a straight right that dropped Dubois. Who have Usyk and Dubois fought recently? Advertisement Since beating Dubois, Usyk secured back-to-back victories over Tyson Fury. Both fights took place in Riyadh and both went the full 12 rounds. The first was a split decision. The rematch last December was a unanimous decision. Dubois rebounded from his loss to Usyk with three wins, all by stoppages: Jarrell Miller in the 10th round; Filip Hrgovic in the eighth round; and Anthony Joshua in the fifth at Wembley. Dubois was scheduled to make a title defense against Joseph Parker in February but he backed out at the last minute citing an illness. What's at stake? So much. There is Usyk's undefeated record. The Ukrainian turns 39 in January so he's at the point of his career where every fight could be his last. Going out on top must be at least a little appealing. Plus, even though he clearly feasts on British opponents, he might not be as enthusiastic to face the likes of rising star Moses Itauma, a 20-year-old Slovakia-born British southpaw who has drawn comparisons to a young Mike Tyson. None of Itauma's past six opponents have lasted two rounds. For the 27-year-old Dubois, history awaits. He'd be the first British fighter since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to be the undisputed world heavyweight champion. Fury and Joshua have been much more heralded in their careers, but neither has been able to beat Usyk. They both fought him twice and lost. Dubois also wants to prove that his stunning knockout of Joshua last September in an IBF title defense was no fluke. Advertisement Here's how to watch Usyk-Dubois It's available on DAZN pay-per-view for $59.99 in the United States, and 24.99 pounds in Britain. What are the betting odds? Usyk is the big favorite. BetMGM Sportsbook lists Usyk at 8/25, equivalent of a moneyline favorite of +312; and Dubois at 27/10 or +270. The odds on a draw are 17/1. Who is on the undercard? London's Lawrence Okolie faces Kevin Lerena of South Africa in a heavyweight bout. Okolie is a former WBO cruiserweight champion. Also: Daniel Lapin vs. Lewis Edmondson (light heavyweight), Vladyslav Sirenko vs. Solomon Dacres (heavyweight), Aadam Hamed vs. Ezequiel Gregores (super lightweight), and Lasha Guruli vs. James Francis (super lightweight) ___ AP boxing:
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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Exclusive: Juventus new £15m offer for Sancho to Manchester United
Football Italia can exclusively reveal that Juventus have increased their offer for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho to £15m (circa €17.3m). This is considerably closer to the €25m asking price, which is considered frankly unrealistic considering he is already into the final year of his contract and has a massive salary. Advertisement Sancho holding out for Juventus WROCLAW, POLAND – MAY 28: Jadon Sancho of Chelsea celebrates his team's victory at full time following the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by) As we had already confirmed over the last 24 hours, there was more intense contact between Juve and Sancho's entourage, which resulted in a new proposal. It is worth £15m, circa €17.3m, and an improvement on the €15m including add-ons that had been rejected. It was already known that the player had agreed personal terms and that he was holding off on other alternatives to wait for the Bianconeri to get a deal over the line. Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea, who paid a fee to avoid buying him outright for even more. Still only 25 years of age, the winger was purchased from Borussia Dortmund for €85m in the summer of 2021.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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When Allegri was told to sign Arsenal-bound Madueke for Juventus
As Arsenal close in on a deal to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke for £55 million, we look back to when Massimiliano Allegri was urged to sign the talented Englishman for Juventus. Back in February 2024, Allegri's mentor, Giovanni Galeone suggested that the then-Juventus head coach should make a move for the Chelsea player who he had been 'talking to Max about for a long time' but confessed he '[didn't] know if it was feasible for Juventus.' WROCLAW, POLAND – MAY 28: Jesus Rodriguez of Real Betis runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Noni Madueke of Chelsea during the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by) As Madueke heads to Arsenal, what could have been for Juventus Instead of trying to sign Madueke, Juventus instead opted to move for Porto's Francisco Conceicao and Fiorentina's Nico Gonzalez. Advertisement Both players were signed on loan, with Conceicao's deal including an option-to-buy and the Viola winger's loan including an obligation. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 22: Francisco Conceicao #7 of Juventus FC is challenged by Mohamed Moufid #2, Bart Meijers #22 and Oussama Zemraoui #23 of Wydad AC during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Juventus FC and Wydad AC at Lincoln Financial Field on June 22, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) However, Gonzalez has been linked away from the Old Lady already this summer – and it looks possible that Conceicao could head back to Portugal. The combined fees for the two players amount to €46.5 million so far – with that figure potentially rising in the Bianconeri decide to keep the Portuguese winger. This figure would therefore likely be in a similar ballpark to the sum that Arsenal have offered Chelsea for Madueke.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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Sancho open to Juventus transfer as swap deal discussed with Man Utd
Juventus remain in talks with Jadon Sancho and Manchester United, and while the player is open to moving to Turin, the two clubs have discussed a possible swap deal. Juventus remain in talks for Manchester United winger Sancho. Sancho open to joining Juventus WROCLAW, POLAND – MAY 28: Jadon Sancho of Chelsea celebrates his team's victory at full time following the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by) Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that Juventus have intensified efforts to sign the English wingers in recent hours in order to reach an agreement with the player and his club. MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 01: Igor Tudor, Head Coach of Juventus FC, speaks to Manuel Locatelli #5 and Michele Di Gregorio #29 of Juventus FC during a hydration break during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Real Madrid CF and Juventus FC at Hard Rock Stadium on July 01, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Juventus are the only Serie A club in talks with Manchester United, despite links with Napoli, who have never really been in the race for the ex-Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund winger. Juventus and Man Utd discuss swap deal for Sancho WROCLAW, POLAND – MAY 28: Jadon Sancho of Chelsea celebrates his team's victory at full time following the UEFA Conference League Final 2025 between Real Betis Balompie and Chelsea FC at Stadion Wroclaw on May 28, 2025 in Wroclaw, Poland. (Photo by) Surely, Sancho is entirely open to joining Juventus, and the Bianconeri even discussed a swap deal with Manchester United in recent hours. The Bianconeri, however, are aware that they need to close the deal soon, as at least two more clubs are interested in Sancho, including one from the Saudi Pro League.
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27-06-2025
- Business
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Sulliden secures 48% stake in Polish nickel, zinc and lead exploration project
Sulliden Mining Capital has announced its acquisition of a 48% interest in a nickel, zinc and lead mining exploration project in Poland. This strategic move involves the purchase of shares from Ferrite Resources Polska, with the project comprising the Szklary and Dabrowka concessions. The acquisition saw Sulliden pay €62,500 ($73,136.9) and agree to indemnify a former director of Ferrite Resources Polska for any costs related to his previous role. The transaction, conducted at arm's length, aligns with the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange and did not result in a change of control for Sulliden. The target property consisting of the Szklary and Dabrowka concessions is fully owned by Ferrite Resources Polska. Szklary, located approximately 50km south of Wroclaw, is known for its nickel laterite deposit. Historical records show a production of 3.5 million tonnes (mt) at 0.79% nickel, equating to 28,000 tonnes. Despite extensive drilling during the Soviet era and a NI 43-101-compliant technical report, additional drilling is planned to confirm historical inferences. The project's potential is further underscored by the proximity of two smelters within the Katowice mining hub, less than 20km away. Established infrastructure including road and rail access complements the proven room and pillar mining methods and magnetic separation technology used at the site. Dabrowka, situated 25km north of Katowice, has an existing historical shaft but requires a new decline shaft. Sulliden anticipates minimal primary development and plans to drill an additional 27 holes to augment historical exploration data. The project's upside is enhanced by the presence of a second zinc and lead deposit, which the company intends to explore further with the additional drilling. "Sulliden secures 48% stake in Polish nickel, zinc and lead exploration project" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
