Mayweather to fight Asakura in exhibition bout in Japan
Floyd Mayweather will take part in an exhibition fight against mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Mikuru Asakura in Japan later this year, organisers said on Tuesday (Jul 14).
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Floyd Mayweather will take on little-known MMA star Mikuru Asakura
Floyd Mayweather has announced he will face MMA star Mikuru Asakura of Japan in his next exhibition fight in September.
Rahm, McIlroy get early US Open starts with LIV stars Mickelson, Oosthuizen in the afternoon
Defending champion Jon Rahm and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy will tee off early in Thursday's first round of the US Open while Saudi-backed LIV Golf's top stars make afternoon starts.
Top-four 24H SPA EWC Motos pace from Viltais Racing Igol but podium target remains
Viltaïs Racing Igol went the distance in the 24H SPA EWC Motos, running in the top four before finishing sixth. Following its early exit from the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans in April, the result was fitting reward for the French team’s efforts. But as Team Manager Yannick Lucot explained, a return to the podium remains the target in this season’s FIM Endurance World Championship.
Mayweather to face MMA fighter in Japan exhibition
Newly enshrined Hall of Fame boxer Floyd Mayweather will fight Japanese mixed martial arts star Mikuru Asakura in a September exhibition in Japan, organisers said on Tuesday.
Australia qualifies for World Cup after edging Peru
AL RAYYAN, Qatar: Australia qualified for a fifth straight World Cup after a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Peru in their intercontinental playoff on Monday. The teams failed to score in regulation and extra time at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, and goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne, sent on as a substitute in the dying seconds of extra time, proved to be the star for Australia by saving the last penalty from Alex Valera. “I’m not a hero,” Redmayne said.
Arsenal decision could impact Tottenham's £20m transfer as Mikel Arteta has full-back solution
Arsenal could be on the verge of supporting Tottenham’s transfer business in the summer transfer which would also weaken Mikel Arteta’s side. This comes due to Ainsley Maitland-Niles' proposed move to Nottingham Forest.
'Like Van de Beek' — Manchester United fans share Shinji Kagawa regret after retro shirt photo
Former Manchester United Shinji Kagawa has been pictured in a retro kit, prompting some fans to rue what might have been.