as for amanda serrano she knows — want to do. as for amanda serrano she knows that _ want to do.day | she knows that victory on saturday night will really catapult her into superstar does, give her that because of a field she's been so great over the years. the odds—makers have serrano as the favorite. i was there when katie turner pulled up as a unified title she was given all the problems she can handle that night, could well be the same on saturday night. really tough fight to call. emma raducanu has won herfirst match since splitting with coach torben beltz earlier this week. she beat the world number 49 tereza martincova in straight sets in the opening round of the madrid open — winning 7—6, 6—love. and we'll see mo farah back in action for the first time since missing out on qualification for the tokyo olympics. the four—time olympic champion, will take part in the vitality london 10k race on monday. the 39 year old has previously said he wants to continue to race on road and track. that's all the sport for now. hello. this bank holiday weekend weather is looking mix. yes t

the most anticipated boxing matches in history between two female fighters — katie taylor and amanda serranoen, where the undefeated taylor will put her lightweight titles on the line against world champion serrano. ade adedoyin reports from new york. the best facing the best. katie taylor. amanda serrano. neither wanted to blink first. the weigh—in was like an event in itself. both have had their names in lights all week. the pair reach a new height here in new york... ..a photo op on the empire state building ahead of this landmark moment in boxing. i think saturday night could definitely well be the best night of my career. there's something different about this fight, this is a moment in history. ireland's former 0lympic champion is the crossover star. amanda serrano a seven weight world champion the co—star looking to steal the show. 13 years as a pro fighter, i've struggled, i've fought my way to this spot right now and i want to go out there and just secure that victory. and the target, the undisputed lightweight title and a place in history. so what can we expect on fight night betwe

of the most anticpated boxing matches in history between two female fighters, katie taylor and amanda serrano world champion serrano. 0ur correspondent, ade adedoyin joins us now. yes you join me where the weigh in will take place. amanda sera know and katie taylor will be on the stage. the bout, the puerto rican and irish fans in great spirit and opinions divided on how the bout will play out on saturday. the best facing the best. the names up in the lights, katie taylor a lights, katie taylor and amanda serrano reaching new heights in new york. a photo op on the empire state building ahead of this landmark moment in boxing. i think saturday night could definitely will be the best night of my career. just everything about this fight, this is a moment in history. for the first women to headline madison square garden. ireland's former 0lympic champion is the crossover star. amanda serrano a seven way world champion the coast are looking to steal the show. 13 years as a pro fighter, - i've struggled, i've fought my way to this spot right now— and i want to go out there and just secure that vict

katie taylor, amanda serrano! neither wanted to blink first.l week. the pair reach a new height here in new york... ..a photo op on the empire state building ahead of this landmark moment in boxing. i think saturday night could definitely well be the best night of my career. there's definitely something different about this fight, this is a moment in history. ireland's former olympic champion is the crossover star. serrano, a sevenweight world champion, the co—star looking to steal the show. 13 years as a pro fighter, i've struggled, i've fought my way to this spot right now and i want to go out there and just secure that victory. and the target? the undisputed lightweight title and a place in history. so what can we expect on fight night between katie taylor and amanda serrano? we have a clash of styles, and after about a round, katie taylor can box no longer, she has to brawl. and that's we get what i call the rocky moment, when everybody stands up, you can hear the tunes in your head, and theyjust hit each otherfor 10 rounds. this blockbuste

of the most anticpated boxing matches in history between two female fighters, katie taylor and amanda serranoainst world champion serrano. 0ur correspondent ade adedoyin is in new york for us tonight. the excitement starting to build in new york ahead of a significant night for the sport. the irish and puerto rican fans were in good voice at the weighing earlier. taylor has an unblemished record but many are tipping serrano to win. the best facing the best. katie taylor. amanda serrano. neither wanted to blink first. the weigh—in was like an event in itself. both have had their names in lights all week. the pair reach a new height here in new york. a photo op on the empire state building ahead of this landmark moment in boxing. i think saturday night could definitely will be the best night of my career. just everything, there's something different about this fight, this is a moment in history. for the first women to headline madison square garden. ireland's former 0lympic champion is the crossover star. amanda serrano a seven weight world champion the co—star looking to steal the show. 13 yea

-- amanda serrano is the favourite.— is the favourite.e wins than katie taylor has - is the favourite. she has had more wins than katie taylor has had. - wins than katie taylor has had. katie taylor was a decorated amateur in london 2012. the european champion as well. that gave further perfect lodge but into her professional career. amanda serrano doesn't have that crossover appeal. tonight could be life changing for her. katie taylor, she is expecting amanda serrano to give her trouble tonight. judd trump is the first man into the final of the world snooker championship, after an epic semi against mark williams. it went the full distance — they needed all 3a frames to separate them. trump held his nerve after williams had come back from 9—2 down to lead 16—15. trump, the 2019 champion, took the last two frames in a nerve shredding atmosphere to win17—16. it was incredible, honestly. he was absolutely incredible. literally, if you broke off a red, it was frame over, every civilframe. towards again, ijust had to laugh to myself because it

heavy favourite. —— have amanda serrano as.ed, ade, for that in new york there. and you can get more insight from the weekend's big fight between katie taylor and amanda serrano on the sports desk podcast. it's available on bbc sounds and the bbc sport website right now. time for a quick round up of some of the day's other sports stories. and emma raducanu has won herfirst match since splitting with coach torben beltz earlier this week. she beat the world number 49 tereza martincova in straight sets in the opening round of the madrid open — winning 7—6, 6—0. mo farah will race for the first time in nearly a year in monday's vitality london 10,000 metres. the four—time olympic champion hasn't featured since failing to qualify for the tokyo games lastjune. the 39—year—old has said he wants to continue to race on road and track. west ham say two fans been identified after german, teachers were allegedly attacked during the europa league semifinal against eintracht frankfurt last night. the commentators had their headsets ripped of

katie taylor and amanda serrano willjoin that list on saturday night and when i caught up with katieas a burning _ but for the whole sport as well as a burning down barriers and that's what _ burning down barriers and that's what i've — burning down barriers and that's what i've always wanted to do. as for what i've always wanted to do. for amanda what i've always wanted to do. is for amanda serrano what i've always wanted to do. sis for amanda serrano commission is victory on sunday night can catapult her into superstardom and give her the crossover appeal she you so craved over the years without the odds—makers have her as a heavy favourite and will be trying to give katie taylor all the problems on saturday night and it could be really tough like the call. emma raducanu has won herfirst match since splitting with coach torben beltz earlier this week. she beat the world number 49 tereza martincova in straight sets in the opening round of the madrid 0pen, winning 7—6, 6—0. and we�*ll see mo farah back in action for the first time since missing out on qualification for the tokyo 0lym

performed it might ali, fraser, lennox lewis, the likes of sugar ray robinson, katie taylor and amanda serrano what i've always want to do. as for amanda serrano, she knows that victory on saturday night will really catapult her into superstar does, give her that because of a field she's been so great over the years. the odds—makers have serrano as the favorite. i was there when katie turner pulled up as a unified title she was given all the problems she can handle that night, could well be the same on saturday night. really tough fight to call. emma raducanu has won herfirst match since splitting with coach torben beltz earlier this week. she beat the world number a9 tereza martincova in straight sets in the opening round of the madrid 0pen — winning 7—6, 6—love. and we'll see mo farah back in action for the first time since missing out on qualification for the tokyo 0lympics. the four—time olympic champion, will take part in the vitality london 10k race on monday. the 39 year old has previously said he wants to continue to race on road and track. that's all the sport for now. hello. this ban

the most anticipated fights in boxing history between two female fighters — katie taylor and amanda serranot her lightweight titles on the line against world champion serrano. ade adedoyin is in new york. excitement continues to build ahead of what is a hugely significant night for the sport. some of the all—time greats have headlined at madison square garden, the likes of muhammad ali, joe frazier, sugar ray robinson, but in the next few hours amanda serrano and katie taylor willjoin the illustrious list of those who have headlined here, but be the first women to do so at this iconic venue and to sell it out. 25,000 people in to watch two of the best pound for pound fighters go head—to—head in a hugely exciting bout. also significant but lucrative, they will make over $1 million each from tonight they hope that this fight will inspire the next generation of fighters and to further break down barriers in the sport. all the ingredients there for this to be a great night. the italian football coach, carlo ancelotti, has become the first man to lead teams to victory in the five top european le

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in a few hours ireland's katie taylor, the undisputed world lightweight champion faces amanda serrano square garden, where tonight, ade, history will be made? yes, excitement continues to build ahead of what is a significant night for the sport. some of the all—time greats have headlined here at madison square garden �*s, mum rd, jo frazer, but in the next few hours amanda serrano and katie taylor will join that list that only headline here and become the first woman to do so at this iconic venue, but also sell it out. 20,000 fans will be in to watch two of the best pound for pound fighters go head—to—head in what is a hugely exciting bout. also, notjust significant but what is a hugely exciting bout. also, not just significant but also lucrative, they will make over $1 million each. both have said they hoped this bout will inspire the next generation of fighters and further break down barriers in the sport. all the ingredients there for this to be a great night.— sport. all the ingredients there for this to be a great night. next to football — if you're waiting for match of the day o

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amanda, it's amanda serrano and katie taylor to the most of the major bull women from the last decade in boxing. and it's just that moment in time. madison square garden, the magic of the arena, the great fights that have been. and i just think as a consequence of all these things, it's perfect timing. it was going to be arguably the biggest women's fights of all time. and that as we, as for, for now, a santa will have a lot for you later. thanks very much, trevor. and of course i'll have more news on the other side of the break the bill then from chatting with me on the news. our team, thanks very much for your time and your company. ah. mm hm. investigative journalism, my role in this, i tried the information about global experts and discussion the pandemic didn't create all of these problems. it showed us our true colors, voices from different corners. we don't need to sensationalize how we fail these stories. what journalists do best is look at the heart of the story. programs that open your eyes to an alternative view at the well today. oh no, just dara. how and why did it become

the undefeated katie taylor of ireland and puerto rico's amanda serrano will face off in what's beenboxing. it will be the sixth time taylor has put her belts on the line since winning them injune 2019. the enormity of the occasion shows just how far female boxing has come, and taylor says she proud to have played a part in that. and taylor says she's proud to have played a part in that. in rugby, it's the final weekend of the women's six nations, with wales taking on italy now at cardiff arms park. ireland face off against scotland this evening and in just over an hour, reigning champions england will play france in the southern city of bayonne. jo currie is there now. yes, six weeks of rugby and it all comes down to this. just like last year, england are taking on france in the title decider. this year, england are looking to lift the trophy for a fourth consecutive time and like last year, they start as favourites. they come into this game off the back of an incredible 22 game winning streak. as a result, they are currently ranked number one in the world and france haven't beaten

. >> they are the main event it is amanda serrano,and versus katie taylor. and she is no joke.know, these are really two tough women who are at the elite level. it's not just a silly fight. this is going to be a banger. i will say this. i did not have a lot of love for big paw, have i never met him, just because of the antics and all of that. >> right. >> i don't know him personally. have i nothing personally against him but like whatever. the fact that he put on this fight against amanda serrano versus katie taylor in madison square garden, april 30th, it is something to give him a lot of credit for. because there, that fight should have happened years ago. and a lot of promoters did not pay attention. even the promoters that are copromoting the fight. you know, amanda deserved that fight. she deserved more. katie taylor was getting paid and amanda was not. she is a seven division, seven time world champion. >> trevor: seven division. >> seven division. and now she's getting a real payday. now she's gets like seven figures. and i hate to say it, but it's all because of jake pa

katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match in history

it brings together the irish puerto rican communities steeped in boxing, amanda amanda serrano and katie taylor chewed about the measurable women from the last decade in boxing. and it's just that moment in time, madison square garden, the magic of the arena, the great fights that have been. and i just think as a consequence of all these things, it's perfect timing. it was going to be arguably the biggest women's fights of all time. formula number one, name your soccer admitted, she was nervous before playing her 1st match on clay this year, but she needn't have been a 4 time grandson champion, have no trouble getting pasta russian qualified anastasia put a paper in the opening round and from the trade ofen a soccer you hadn't played for nearly a month to just over an hour to win in straight sets. 6361 usa from champion john rom leads at the half way stage of gulf mexico open. about number 2 says this he shot to the pa 3. 9th was his favorite shots from his 2nd round, he made a birdie on that hole. he also picked up the shot set all of the par, 5 on the calls as he finished at 12 and upo

here we have a viable, genuine, brilliant fight between 2 women, amanda serrano 7 weight divisions as a well champion, way undefeated. ah well champion. they all 2 extraordinary women. they've got incredible respect for one another. this involvement of jake pull the youtube bows . very influential with young people getting behind the madness, serrano seeing that she was only just 5 to 10 k, a u. s. dollars per fights and just thought it was a disgrace to this one that achieved so much wasn't getting the, the, the residence and the pay that she, she deserved. it's got everything this fi and it's got the magic of new york, manhattan. and the very hallowed mecca for 5 nights of madison square garden. well, number 2, john rom is in a share of the lead after the 1st round of golf, mexico open. the spanish is looking for his 1st when since last year's u. s. hyphen home, this huge fought for an eagle atlas 7th. he didn't drop any shops as he finished at 7 on the path highlands. accommodation, hockey, bon rats as 3 days after his 1st 2 holes, they undid some of the damage by making a hole in

on saturday night, ireland's katie taylor will go toe to toe with the puerto rican amanda serrano at's boxing history. bottom to madison square _ in women's boxing history. bottom to madison square garden. _ in women's boxing history. bottom to madison square garden. public - madison square garden. public workouts are taken place in the main arena because it prepared for an ice hockey. the work—out is happening in the lobby you can see some of the undercard fighters going through their paces. ahead of what is a huge night and boxing. their paces. ahead of what is a huge nightand boxing. forthe their paces. ahead of what is a huge night and boxing. for the first time in over hundred years on the side of this venue to women will headline the event. taylor and mr sereno during some of the all—time greats marguerite, lennox lewis, is there to hold the field who have had light here in madison square garden. this is significant remember it wasn't that long ago that they said that women wouldn't sell in a venue like this. 20,000, 5000 to be shoehorned in here. not only they sold out, we are

i just say katie taylor, the pope's, the gail of well box and an amanda serrano. the most decorated professional female box. it's perfect, only ingredients. all they've got to do now is deliver. when the bell goes, i know it will time covering boxing. have you ever seen this level of interest in a women's fight before? no, absolutely not. a scene over in the u. f. c. rhonda route. see and holly home and a couple of of the fighters over there. and i think it's because of the success. a female fighters of had in u. s. c. and mixed martial arts, that white box and pulled. it sucks up on a think. i am the generation of, of people that run box in the old man, the, the old man in the blazes as we like to label them. they're stepping aside now, and this new generation is realizing that you know, women boxes all as talented and have as much potential to put booms on seats and to tell tickets on paper views as the male fighters. and as a say that with these 2 girls especially, you know, they stand shoulder to shoulder with any mail boxer in the sport today. so i think it's

undisputed lightweight champion katie taylor will defend her belts against seven—weight world champion amanda serranon front of a sold out madison square gardens in new york. now on bbc news — the experience of losing a pregnancy can be life—changing, yet there is still so much we don't know about why it happens. the bbc�*s tulip mazumdar has gone on a search for answers. a warning, this programme contains details some viewers may find upsetting. you never think it will happen to you. one day, your baby is there. you heard its fierce heartbeat. the next, the life inside of them, their life inside of you, is gone. it's estimated that around one in five pregnancies end in miscarriage, but the numbers are vague, as most countries do not actually count these losses. countries don't actually count these losses. i've had one healthy pregnancy, my beautiful boy rion, and four that ended in loss. two were early miscarriages and two happened much later into my pregnancies, where i gave birth to my tiny babies, rivah and rae. i am one of tens of millions of women around the world who have suffered pregnancy lo

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taylor puts her undisputed world lightweight title — and her unbeaten record on the line — against amanda serranoters will top the bill at the famous boxing venue, madison square garden. that's all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. the authorities in india are warning that around half the country may be facing a prolonged heatwave. the mercury has risen to forty five degrees in some places. divya arya has more from the state of rajasthan. the heat is scorching here. we're in the middle of the thar desert, in the city ofjaisalmer, which is usually known for its magnificent forts as a popular tourist destination, but is in the news for its soaring temperatures. now, the heat does get unrelenting in this desert area, temperatures going all the way up to 50 degrees in june. but they have started climbing much earlier this summer. the indian meteorological department has released data of 75 cities across the north—western central regions of india, including this city ofjaisalmer, where the temperature is either 43 degrees or more, which is substantiall

and youtuberjake paul, who promotes serrano, is putting his money where his mouth is. i bet amandains for $1 million. and the bookies agree with him. let's shake on it, let's go. the last time katie taylor fought here at madison square garden, she unified the division. all those belts are up for grabs on saturday, and the odds—makers are backing the local favourite amanda serrano to dethrone the champion. ade adedoyin, bbc news, new york. that's it. now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. this is bbc news, the headlines. the 6 times grand slam champion boris becker is sentenced to two and a half years in prison, after being found guilty of 4 charges related to his bankruptcy. the conservative mp, neil parrish, is suspended from the parliamentary party, accused of watching pornography, in the commons chamber. i will await the findings of the inquiry and then i will consider my position. i will not remain if i'm found guilty. an aid organisation says two british volunteers in ukraine, have been captured, by the russian military. a new hormone replacement therapy tsar is appo

the undefeated katie taylor, from ireland, and puerto rico's amanda serrano will face off in what's beenthe line, since winning them injune 2019. the world snooker final will be between judd the world snooker final will be betweenjudd trump and ronnie o'sullivan. williams had come back from 9—2, to lead 16—15 at one stage butjudd trump took the last two frames to book his place in the showpiece, going through, 17—16. not such a marathon contest for the six—time world champion. o'sullivan resumed againstjohn higgins this evening with a 15—9 lead, and took an hour and a quarter to win by 17 frames to ii. that's all the sport for now. the passport office says it's facing unprecedented demand, from millions of people who had put off renewing or applying for the documents during the pandemic. changes in the rules since brexit, also means some passports are not valid because they're too close to the expiry date. our business reporter, esyllt carr, has more. despite paying to have all of their passport application is checked, ii passport application is checked, 11 weeks ago, alexandra had to se

katie taylor prepares to take on amanda serrano on saturday night, top of the bill at madison square day. a new service has just been launched here in wales which allows pharmacists to prescribe some medications as a way of trying to relieve the pressure on gps. patients suffering from some acute illnesses, such as respiratory infections or gout, can bypass the doctor's surgery and go straight to community pharmacies. scotland is aiming to deliver a similar service but by contrast, england is yet to adopt this approach. our health editor, hugh pym, reports from newport. can you just open your mouth, jack, and i'll have a look at your tonsils. jack has tonsillitis. he is being examined byjonathan. but this isn't a gp surgery, it's a pharmacy in newport. jonathan is trained to prescribe medication as well as being a pharmacist. take one or two, up to four times a day. the has given painkillers to jack, which means there is no need to go to a gp. i think it's brilliant, i think it will help a lot of people because gps are quite hard to get into at the moment so probably will relieve a b

the undefeated katie taylor, of ireland, and puerto rico's, amanda serrano will face off in what's beens on the line, since winning them injune 2019. the enormity of the occasion, shows just how far female boxing has come, and taylor say�*s she proud to have played a part in that. now it's time for a look at the weather with ben rich. hello. for some the last day of april has brought much needed rain and for othersjust a april has brought much needed rain and for others just a continuation of a very dry theme. the wettest weather has been found in scotland and northern ireland but it will be thinking southwards as we head through tonight. but rain tending to weaken somewhat but there will be missed and mark and hill fox here and there and much milder than it was last night with seven or 10 degrees. but a bit of a flip in her fortunes tomorrow, the cloud is and what weather will be found across england and wales but eastern parts of england probably will not see much rain, worse for scotland and northern ireland there will be something drier, a little brighter still with extensive cloud

on saturday night, ireland's katie taylor will go toe—to—toe with the puerto rican amanda serrano at 35—year—old. yeah, ever since i put a yeah, eversince i puta pair of gloves off, turn gloves on, to have this influence, it isn'tjust to have this influence, it isn't just special for myself and amanda on saturday night, but it is special because it feels like we're bringing whole sport up with us as well. this is for the next generation, we are breaking down barriers and thatis are breaking down barriers and that is what exactly i have always wanted to do. women's world number one iga swiatek has been ruled out of the madrid open, with a shoulder injury. last weekend, the polish 20—year—old won her fourth consecutive title at the stuttgart open, but says her body needs a rest to recover before the french open next month. to the nba, where the phoenix suns will be looking to progress to the western conference semi—finals, with victory over new orleans pelicans, later. mikal bridges led the way for phoenix in game 5 of their first—round series, scoring 31 points, and the pelicans will

katie taylor and amanda serrano are enjoying the limelight ahead of their historic meeting in new york faceoff at the top of the empire state building. that all the sports is they'll be more for you again a little bit later on kim. and thanks very much for her. let's it for this news hour. and i'll be back in my planting all the days you said to stay with ah, a with, [000:00:00;00] with mainstream coverage of big stories can sometimes deliver more heat than lights in maybe water scenario. there's always a push to simplify. narrative nuances is always called for even in the case of an aggressive war. the listening pe, delve into the news narrative and dissect.

on saturday night, ireland's katie taylor will go toe to toe with the puerto rican amanda serrano atome to madison square garden. public workouts are taken place in the main arena because it prepared for an ice hockey. the work—out is happening in the lobby you can see some of the undercard fighters going through their paces. ahead of what is a huge night and boxing. for the first time in over hundred years on the side of this venue to women will headline the event. taylor and mr sereno during some of the all—time greats ali, lennox lewis, is there to hold the field who have had light here in madison square garden. this is significant remember it wasn't that long ago that they said that women wouldn't sell in a venue like this. 20,000, fight fans to be shoehorned in here. not only they sold out, we are told both fighters will learn over a venue like this. 20,000, 5000 to be shoehorned in here. not only they sold out, which told both fighters will earn over $1 million for this stop a real trail bears in the sport breaking down barriers in an olympic champion for london in 2012 and her

there's just one day wait champion, amanda serrano. that a 1st woman to headline a fight night at the iconic madison square garden in the yoke on of the most prestigious venues in boxing. and them, i sat and i went on for an absence showcase for sport. you know, no matter what happened saturday night, i think the real winners are the fans and women in general and the sport of women's boxing because it's only gonna grow from now on. tennis now and arena selling cars, defense of ha, madrid, open size has not gone to plan. the load number full came back to when the 2nd sets . however, an estimate took that aside at 6, will make it 4 winds from 4 meetings against the bell russian. i think contention who's 3 of the base at the lpga. we're venting california, australia's min julie has a one shot lead. i've a wild number one. jin young kite, she made 5. that is always bolt for now. i'll have more later. we'll see you later . gemma, thank you. thanks for watching the news. our on al jazeera kim will be here in just a moment with much more of t

katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing clash in historyo and welcome if you're watching in the uk or around the world. the russian foreign minister, sergei lavrov, says more thani million people have been evacuated from ukraine to russia since the invasion began. ukraine has previously accused russia of taking people across the border against their will. ukraine has also said russia has stolen hundreds of thousands of tonnes of ukrainian grain. according to the agricultural ministry, 1.5 million tonnes of grain is stored in russian—occupied territory. they warn the invasion is a serious threat to international food supply. and the mother of a british humanitarian volunteer, the blockade of ukraine's black sea coast has meant ukraine's monthly grain exports in april dropped to an eighth of the prewar monthly average. in the last few days, the first shipments of ukrainian grain left the ports of constantia in romania and varna in bulgaria under new export deals. meanwhile... and the mother of a british humanitarian volunteer, who's thought t

and we're hours away from the biggest women's boxing fight in history as katie taylor takes on amanda serranork. and i'll be life here at madison square garden with all of the build—up. hello, and welcome to sportsday. i'm isaac fanin. what a busy day of sport we've had! let's start in the premier league. a big day for clubs at both the top and bottom of the premier league. liverpool's crucial 1—0 win away at newcastle united in the early kick—off sent them top of the table for a few hours at least. patrick gearey has more. liverpool's quest for a quadruple offers no breaks — constant travelling and training, no time to slow down, no game to take easy. no tackle to pull out of. newcastle were not happy with that one but it started up the red machine, the parts moved, the spaces opened. incredible. inevitable. as liverpool celebrated comic var checked a bad tackle. the ball was one and the girl was given and newcastle stayed store. they will be figures of panic for liverpool suspected they were offside here but were relieved to get confirmation. it should have been more comfortable for them an

the undefeated katie taylor, of ireland, and puerto rico's, amanda serrano will face off in what's beeninning them injune 2019. the enormity of the occasion, shows just how far female boxing has come, and taylor say�*s she proud to have played a part in that. now it's time for a look at the weather. thank you and good afternoon to you. mixed fortunes across the uk today and for some the last day of april is bringing some much needed rain, particularly across scotland and northern ireland. you can see the rain dripping from the trees therefore this weather watcher in county down. whereas further south in herefordshire, we have some blue skies overhead. albeit with some sunshine turning hazy but the satellite radar picture does show we have thicker cloud and rain across northern ireland and the western side of scotland. heavy rain at that and this is the wettest weather we have had for quite some time. sadly scotland is holding onto something a bit drier and butchering and and well staying dry and some rain to the far north—west. light winds and breezy across scotland and temperatures dep

wait, well champion amanda serrano or they're the 1st that women to headline a fight night to at the iconic madison square garden in new york. one of the most prestigious venues in combat sports is expected to be a sell out crowd with more than he seen in women's boxing before this in new york city. this week feels extraordinary. i went to the workouts, went to the press conference yesterday, and that the way in today, a huge crowd is expected media from all over the world's coming to attend this event. and i think it's because it's a seismic moment, full women's boxing. so many historical factors, brenda serrano and katie taylor to most of the major bull women from the last decade in boxing. and it's just that moment in time, madison square, arguably the biggest women's fights a little time and as, as well for we'll have more for you later on. but for now hand you back to hell. thanks very much. so, ah shilling now incoming shows that he's very close to building g when people need to be heard . and the story told, it's kind of his fighting moment and inspiration, ah, a series of sho

katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match, in history

bout irish lightweight champion, katie taylor will defend all her belts against a puerto rican amanda serrano broadcast at mc, pete says it's a landmark moment. it also shows boxing is being built up today to modern audiences . i think it's because of the success that female fighters of had in u. f. c. and mixed martial arts, that white box and pulled. it sucks up on a think. i am the generation of, of people at one box in the old man, the, the old man in the blazes as we like to label them. they're stepping aside now, and this new generation is realizing that, you know, women boxes are all as talented and have as much potential to put bombs on seats and to sell tickets on paper views. as the mail fighters linked, a fantastic opportunity to take a huge giant step forward and down in every female box. so from this moment, you know, it goes on to have a career in the future. can look back at tonight. look back at this moment and say those girls were pioneers, and they opened a new door for me to walk through and, and in a lot more money. a la dodgers pitcher trevor bower has denied any wrong do

katie taylor and amanda serrano square up, ahead of the most important women's boxing match in history

c. champion at france's in gonna taking with boxing katie taylor and amanda serrano are enjoying the limelight ahead of the historic meeting in new york. they'll become the 1st female boxes to headline, to fight caught at madison square garden. when they meet on saturday, the bouts will cease serrano challenge for taylors unified world lightweight title . and finally, it's not easy to throw baseball while wearing a suit jacket and tie, especially when it's buttoned up. but it wasn't a problem for masters golf champion. scotty scheffler the 25 year old won his 1st major at augusta earlier this month. collecting that famous green jacket as a dallas native, he was given the honor of throwing the ceremonial 1st pitch at the texas rangers. home game on wednesday nights and it was a pretty good effort compared to some of the other ones we've seen that is all your spot for me for now i'll have more for you a little bit later. okay, i'm a thank you so much for that. before we go, let's just tell you about this. so a new group of astronauts have has arrived at the international space station.

katie taylor will defend all her belts against puerto rican amanda serrano, whose one will titles across 7 wait divisions. boxing an u. s. c. broadcast that nick, pete says, it's a landmark omens, but also shows boxing is being brought up to date for modern audiences. really i think it's because of the success that female fighters of had in u. f. c. and mixed martial arts, that white box and pulled. it sucks up on a thing. calm, the generation of, of people at one box in the old man, the, the old man in the blazes as we like to label them. they're stepping aside now, and this new generation is realizing that, you know, women boxes are all as talented and have as much potential to put bombs on seats and to tell ticket some paper views as the male fighters. and as a say that with these 2 girls especially, you know, they stand shoulder to shoulder with any mail boxer in the school today. so i think it's a fantastic opportunity to take a huge giant step forward. and, and, you know, every female boxer from this moment, you know, it goes on to have a career in the future. can look back at toni

if also now clinch the metropolitan division typhoon boxes, katie taylor, amanda serrano are enjoying the le. i'm lied to ahead of their historic meeting in new york. both fighters were showing off their skills and public work out earlier become the 1st female boxes. the headline of fight hard at madison square garden when they meet on saturday about is being co promoted that via crossover you tube boxing thought, take pull, and we'll see that on or hear challenge for taylors unified, lightweight titles. and that set for me back to julian london. santa. thank you. now the private aerospace company space x as launched another 4 astronauts into orbit from the u. s. including adults and the geologists folk and they woke and dragon capture blasted off in florida, taking 3 nasa astronaut and italian from the european space agency. the international space station on a 6 month mission with more than 200 experiments planned face ex is owned by the world's richest man in law, must construct a deal this week. the by twitter are really focused around the rendezvous, which we'll dock later this e