Anthony Joshua is a coward----Wilder

Deontay Wilder has warned Tyson Fury he is a ‘killer’ and ready to put his life on the line when they finally meet in the ring as he described WBA, WBO and IBF world champion,

Anthony Joshua as a coward, reports talksport.com.
Wilder, will put his WBC heavyweight championship belt on the line against the undefeated Fury in Las Vegas on December 1.
The American refused to talk about the man he feels robbed him of a lucrative unification fight.
“I don’t have a message for Anthony Joshua,” the 33-year-old added. “It’s all about Tyson Fury.
“I don’t want anyone to ask me about Anthony Joshua. He was a coward and that’s that.”
Like his English counterpart, Wilder is undefeated from all his previous fights and is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweights in the world right now.
However, not since Joshua’s victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 has there been such hype around a heavyweight title fight.
With many fans and pundits believing the hard-hitting American will be too strong for the 29-year-old after just two comeback fights, the champion himself has dome strong words for his challenger.
“I’m feeling wonderful. My mindset has changed, my body has changed, I feel like a killer. I’m transformed into a killer,” Wilder told reporters on Monday.
“When it’s time for fighting and I’m risking my life, I turn into the Bronze Bomber.
“When I’m in the ring it’s a different thing than when I’m just Deontay Wilder.”
A proposed undisputed world heavyweight title fight between Wilder and Joshua was proposed for September, but the Englishman was instead forced to face mandatory WBA challenger Alexander Povetkin at Wembley.
After securing a seventh-round stoppage, Joshua has talked up again the possibility of a fight with the Bronze Bomber, but also welcomed the possibility of fighting the winner of the Dillian Whyte v Dereck Chisora rematch.

Caption: Wilder.

Nadal to undergo surgery on ankle injury, out of ATP Finals

Rafael Nadal will miss November's season-ending ATP Finals in London and have surgery on an ankle injury.

Nadal withdrew from last month's Paris Masters with an abdominal muscle injury, meaning Novak Djokovic replaced him as world number one.

The Spaniard, 32, said that since he was still suffering with that injury, he would "take advantage of the moment" and have an operation on his ankle.

American John Isner takes Nadal's place at the eight-player event in London.

In a post on social media, 17-time Grand Slam champion Nadal wrote: "It has been a complicated year, very good at the tennis level when I was able to play, and at the same time very bad as far as injuries are concerned.

"Unfortunately, I had the abdominal problem in Paris last week and, in addition, I have a free body in the ankle joint that has to be removed in the operating room today.

"It is true that we had detected it for a long time and from time to time it bothered me. However, since the problem in the abdominal muscle also prevents me from playing in London, we take advantage of the moment to remove the free body and avoid future problems.

"This way I hope to be in full condition for the next season."

Nadal has retired from two of the three hard-court events he has competed at this season - the Australian Open and the US Open - but won the other, the Rogers Cup.

The Spaniard's absence from London means 14-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic will end the year as the world number one for the fifth time in his career: level with Roger Federer and Jimmy Connors, and one behind Pete Sampras.

 Caption: Nadal during this year's French Open.

 

Kickboxing: Mayweather to make $88m from Nasukawa bout

Floyd Mayweather is expected to bring home around $88million for his fight with Tenshin Nasukawa on December 31, according to reports from Japan.

The American announced the shock bout on Monday at a Tokyo press conference after signing a contract with local promotional outfit RIZIN.

Japanese media outlet Tokyo-Sports claim that RIZIN will pay an estimated ¥7billion ($62million) to Mayweather for the bout and he anticipates earning the rest from various broadcast deals/pay-per-view sales.

While a total of $88million may seem like fairly good going for most, it is in fact significantly less than what the 50-0 former pound-for-pound king has become accustomed to making for his recent bouts.

Floyd Mayweather is now used to picking up $100million guarantees – after doing so against Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor – before going on to double or treble the figure due to US PPV revenue.

The fighters have declared that the rules and weight class for the contest have not yet been finalised, although it is being reported to be an exhibition boxing match.

In a surprise move, it is claimed that the fight could even end up being as short as three rounds, making it effectively a showcase for the American legend on Japanese soil.

It will undoubtedly draw a sell-out crowd at the 37,000 seat arena and has already made headlines across the globe.

Caption: Mayweather (left), during his last bout against McGregor.
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Vomoz Mobile to splash cash, awards on Gold Cup MVP, top scorer

Vomoz Mobile, one of the largest Telecommunication retailing Service company in America has joined other brands to partner with Gold Cup Pre-season tourney to support the organisers with cash and awards for outstanding players.

The telecoms firm will take full responsibility for the Man of the Match, Most Valuable Player and Highest Goal Scorer Awards with cash incentives. This is a pipeline of investment that would redefine local football development, fans' participation and sponsorship across the country and African continent.

Olatoye Olawale, Vomoz Mobile representative said in an interview after the partnership agreement in Lagos on Thursday; "We thought it a way of giving back as one thing that unites Africa is sport with the major one being football.

"So Vomoz Mobile as an indigenous American company has found out that it can facilitate bringing in foreign investment to sponsor football in Nigeria and Africa at large," Olatoye said.

He added, "Also, we want to invest in African sports because, 95% of our customers in America are Africans and they're using our services.

"People don't know they can actually sponsor event back home and they're not going to do it until they see a formidable company like Vomoz Mobile do stuffs in Nigeria, then they will become interested."

Generelal Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, said; "This gesture from Vomoz Mobile is commendable, it shows that Nigerians in the diaspora still follow our domestic league.

"I hope to see more of their participation in subsequent editions."

Ekiti State will host this year's edition from Thursday November 15 through Saturday November 24, 2018.

The Gold Cup pre-season tournament is sponsored by Senator Buhari Abdul-Fatai (BAF), and proudly supported by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) executive committee member, Alhaji  Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, Bet9ja, Nigeria leading sportswear firm, 'Owu', Play Sportswear, Ekiti State Football Association, Naija League Magazine, Tribeca Code, Seyi Akinwunmi Foundation, Phoenix ASC, Matchroom, Sportspro, New-Bell Global Investment, 11th Media Global Concept, Phreestyle Sports, Rashidi Yekini Foundation and Gidado Football Academy.

First time I cried after winning------Federer

Roger Federer often gets emotional when he wins big titles. At both 2017 and 2018 Australian Open the Swiss legend cried after conquering the title, as well as at 2017 Wimbledon, just to make some recent examples, reports www.tennisworldusa.org.
Does Federer get surprised in seeing himself getting emotional? 'I am not surprised, because I've always been an emotional tennis player', the 37-year-old said. 'I used to be so emotional when I used to lose.

"Then eventually, I think it was the first time in Davis Cup against the Americans after winning singles, doubles, singles, I was so exhausted, the pressure left me, I think I had tears in my eyes after winning. It was the first time I had winning tears.
"Ever since, I've had many of them. I've been an emotional player when it was all said and done really. But I try to keep my emotions in check while the tournament is going on because I feel like I need to save it in case there is something more.
"Can't be an emotional rollercoaster throughout the whole career, season, or match. So I'm more surprised in all the things I have achieved. I'm shocked every time that I've reached so many finals or won against so many players or whatever record it is.
"It strikes me and makes me obviously very happy and very proud that I've been able to do it for so many years at the highest of levels."

US Open: Federer is my hero, says World's No 55, Millman, after upset victory

Australian John Millman has described Roger Federer as his "hero" despite his hard-fought victory over the latter in the ongoing US Open.

The world number 55, Millman, created a stunning upset at the Flushing Meadows, when he sent the 37-year-old Swiss - a five-time US Open champion packing at 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (9-7) 7-6, (7-3).

Millman - the only unseeded player left in the last eight of the men's draw - will play two-time champion Novak Djokovic in his first Grand Slam quarter-final on Wednesday, September 5.
Brisbane-born admitted to feeling "a bit guilty" after beating Federer, who he described as his "hero".

"I always was of the opinion that I was in the fourth round for a reason. I've never played anyone's reputation," said Millman.

"I felt a little bit guilty today because he didn't have his best day, and that's for sure.
"I have so much respect for him, what he's done for the game."

Millman lost in straight sets to Djokovic at Queen's in June, but said he has "the belief" he can defeat the Serb in New York on Wednesday, September 5

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"I'll have to improve a lot on the last time I played him. He's an incredible player. I think he's in some really good form right now, too," he said.

"But why not? I think it's a disservice to who I am if I go out there and don't have that belief."
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Caption: Millman savours a point during the epic clash with Federer at Flushing Meadow.

2018 Aiteo Cup preliminary round matches

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

DMD FC (Borno) vs Potiskum FC (Yobe) – Yola
Madagali FC (Adamawa) vs Ashana FC (Taraba) – Gombe
Bityong Cornerstone (Kaduna) vs Sokoto United (Sokoto) – Katsina
Dan Masara FC (Kebbi) vs IMG FC (Zamfara) – Sokoto
Kogi United Feeders (Kogi) vs Tornadoes Feeders (Niger) – Abuja
Akure City FC (Ondo) vs Wasiu Alabelewe (Osun) – Sagamu
Rickymarts Academy (Cross River) vs Confine FC (Akwa Ibom) – Yenagoa
Altar Knight (Ebonyi) vs IfeanyiUbah Feeders (Anambra) – Enugu
Topworld FC (Ekiti) vs All-Stars of MKO Stadium (Ogun) – Osogbo
Akajiobi FC (Imo) vs Crime Busters FC (Enugu) – Umuahia


 Round of 64 – Sunday, 9th September

Round of 32 – Sunday, 16th September

Group Stage (16 qualified teams to play in 4 centres) 24th – 28th September

Quarter Finals – Wednesday, 3rd October

Semi Finals – Sunday, 7th October

Grand Finale – Sunday, 14th October