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WBC interim super-welterweight title holder Vergil Ortiz Jr will square up against former WBA junior middleweight champion Israil Madrimov THIS WEEKEND.

Ortiz Jr said he wanted to fight Madrimov because of their “fun” sparring session against each other – and expects an entertaining bout.

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World champ Vergil Ortiz Jr (left) beat Fredrick Lawson by TKO last January[/caption]

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Israil Madrimov (left) lost to Terrence Crawford by unanimous decision last time out[/caption]

Ortiz Jr will enter the ring with an unbeaten record of 21-0 (20 KOs), while Madrimov comes in with a record of 10-1-1 (7 KOs).

The Uzbek comes off the back of a narrow defeat to Terrence Crawford in the BMO Stadium in California last August.

He was scheduled to fight Serhii Bohachuk on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 in December but had to pull out due to acute bronchitis.

Ortiz Jr beat Bohachuk in his most recent fight in August, winning by majority decision in the Michelob Ultra Arena in Nevada.

When is Ortiz Jr vs Madrimov?

• Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov is set to take place on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol II, on Saturday, February 22.
• The card gets underway at 4pm GMT, however the exact time for Ortiz Jr vs Madrimov is yet to be announced.
• The fight will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

What TV channel is Ortiz Jr vs Madrimov on, and can it be live-streamed?

• Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov will take place on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol undercard, live on DAZN PPV.
• DAZN will broadcast the fight live to over 200 countries on their website.
• The event does not require a subscription and is on pay-per-view for £19.99.
• Should you purchase the PPV, you can live stream all the action via the DAZN app/website.
• Coverage gets underway from 4pm GMT.
• SunSport will have live coverage of the build-up and every fight.

Who else is on the card?

• Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol – for the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO light-heavyweight titles
• Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker – for the IBF heavyweight title
• Shakur Stevenson vs TBA – for the WBC lightweight title
• Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – for the WBC middleweight title
• Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov – for the interim WBC heavyweight title
• Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – for the interim WBC heavyweight title
• Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith – for the interim WBO light-heavyweight title
• Bradley Rea vs Constantino Nanga

EUROPE must become “uncomfortably aggressive” against Russia for the “bar fight” of peace talk with Putin, a leading ally of Donald Trump demands.

Republican Congressman Dan Crenshaw says it’s time to “out crazy” the Kremlin with a dramatic hike in European aggression and boots on the ground in Ukraine.

He warned France and Germany’s dithering will leave Russia with the upper hand in talks and the continent must immediately “be more threatening”.

The Texas congressman and decorated veteran told Never Mind the Ballots: “Whether you’re in a bar fight or whether you’re in an international conflict, the framework is the same.

“You have to out crazy the other which means you have to win in the escalation dominance ladder.”

He added: “Europeans need to help by being in the background of those negotiations, saying, If this doesn’t work, we’re going to take further action that you’re not going to like. Now, that’s a very uncomfortable thing for Europeans to do, but it’s very necessary.”

As Donald Trump faces a major backlash over claims Ukraine should never have picked up arms in the face of the brutal Russian aggression, the Congressman defended his ally.

He insisted: “He takes pretty hard actions against Russia. So this is a strategy we should be more optimistic about than pessimistic about, that’s what I would tell Europeans right now.

“And the other thing I’d tell Europeans is be uncomfortably aggressive, please. It will make the outcome of this better for Ukraine.”

And he hit out at “handwringing” form the continent about being asked to step up on defence and security funding and the US talking to Putin.

“My point to Europe is, look, if you’re going to, if you’re going to lambast the Trump administration for giving up too much, well, then put them in a situation where they have so much more leverage that they don’t have to give up much.”

He warned: “Russia will keep spending human capital like there’s no tomorrow, because they can, because they have just, they simply have more people that they can force into the fight.

“They have an industrial complex where they can build more artillery rounds than everyone, and they don’t care about human life, and they don’t care about re-election prospects.

“So given those advantages, you have to, you have to present different leverage against them, harsher leverage than we have thus far.”

Mr Crenshaw also insisted that the Ukrainians DO have a place at the talks, insisting th White House has been “very clear that Ukrainians have a place at the table.”

He added: “This is how this is going to go and I think there’s a lot of hand wringing that neither, no one from Ukraine or the EU was in Riyadh.

“But how? I’m not sure how else you would do it. This is the strategy. You talk to one side, you get what they want to say, Okay, now you talk the other side.

“How do you feel about this? And this is going to be an ongoing conversation where it ends up no one is sure. The Russians are, of course, starting out with pretty outlandish demands.”

And he said Trump is playing a tactical game, saying: “you have to understand how he thinks and how he negotiates.”

“He will use kind words in order to get somebody to the table. And what hasn’t worked is not talking to Putin for the last two years, which Biden has not done and then slow rolling this aid to Ukraine.”

He added: “We’re in a very unique situation right now, which I think President Trump is taking advantage of, which is you finally, finally got an escalation from Biden at the very end of his administration, allowing weapons to be used inside Russia.

“Ukrainians have taken Russian territory they now hold that induces additional leverage, and that leadership has also increased slightly.”

And he warned it is now time to double down, adding: “You add additional sanctions on top of that, which President Trump is always ready to use a lot more than his predecessor, and you’ve got a better place for negotiation.

“How that negotiation plays out. That’s what everybody’s question is. And I have no idea.”

EDDIE HEARN has revealed the little-known rule that is catching international boxers out when they fight in Saudi Arabia.

The British Boxing Board of Control oversee the bouts staged in Saudi – including this Saturday’s mega-event.

And Hearn revealed how the BBBoC enforce a rule that boxers must check their weight on the Wednesday of fight week.

That is two days before the official weigh in.

So Hearn admitted uninformed boxers flying in internationally are sometimes blindsided by this rule.

He told iFL TV: “One of the issues – and I’ll be completely honest – it’s a bit of a pain in the a***e.

“The British Boxing Board of Control operate the events out here. They have a very strict rule of a check weight on the Wednesday of fight week.

“Now, I’m not saying that rule is a bad rule but, nowhere else in the world to my knowledge of any major commission has that rule.

“So every international fighter that comes over – I mean they should be told weeks in advance, some only find out when they actually get there, that’s not our job if it’s not our fighter.

“But, basically and this is where I think it’s a bad policy is fighters are really focussed on making that weight for the check weight.

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“And then they’re rehydrating for the check weight and then they’re going forward to another weigh in two days later.

“So I don’t know, I can’t give you the doctors opinion on whether it’s a good or a bad rule but it’s a rule and that’s it.”

Official BBBoC rules read: “Three days prior to the contest both Boxers will have to submit to a further check weigh-in before a designated official of the Board or Area Council at a time and place to be determined by the Board or Area Council.

“A Boxer weighing more than 3% above the relevant Championship limit three days prior to the date of the contest will require the sanction of the B.B.B. of C. before being permitted to box for that Championship on the contracted contest date.”

Artur Beterbiev, 40, rematches Dmitry Bivol, 34, in the main-event on Saturday after his close points win in October.

And Daniel Dubois, 27, defends his IBF title against Joseph Parker, 33, as part of the massive card.

IF you’re hoping to score huge savings at Simba, you’ll want to check out this year’s Black Friday deals.

The November sale is a brilliant time to upgrade your sleep set-up and score huge savings on award-winning mattresses and more.

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In the past, Simba’s bestselling original hybrid and hybrid pro mattresses have been included in the Black Friday price cuts.

Shoppers have also previously enjoyed a selection of decent savings on Simba’s sleep accessories, duvets, and money-saving bundles.

To score the best Black Friday deals, we recommend comparing prices across different retailers to ensure you get the lowest price on your picks.

When is Black Friday 2025?

Black Friday falls on November 28, 2025.

The American retail tradition is always held the day after Thanksgiving in the US, which we’ve detailed in our guide to the Black Friday meaning.

These days, retailers tend to launch the best Black Friday deals from early November, so you have most of the month to go bargain-hunting.

Plus, some brands will keep up the discounts after the Cyber weekend or while stocks last.

Is Simba taking part in Black Friday this year?

Based on previous trends, it is highly likely that Simba will participate in Black Friday 2025.

In 2024, Simba kicked off its celebrations with an early ‘Black November giveaway’, offering up to 25% off selected mattresses, beds, and accessories.

What to expect from Simba’s Black Friday sale 2025?

If last year’s discounts are anything to go by, shoppers can expect to snap up savings on mattresses, pillows, duvets, and bedframes.

Simba may also offer free accessories such as pillows, mattress toppers, or bedding with your Black Friday purchases.

What was in Simba’s sale last year?

Simba had savings of up to 25% in last year’s Black Friday sale.

The sale included price cuts on some of the brand’s best-selling mattresses – including some of our favourites, which we put to the test in our Simba Hybrid Pro Mattress review and Simba Hybrid Luxe review.

Check out a breakdown of the best deals we spotted in 2024:

• Hybrid Original Mattress – double, £599.25 (was £700: save £200) – buy here
• Hybrid Pro Mattress – double, £884.73 (was £1,149: save £264) – buy here
• Hybrid Luxe Mattress – double, £1,257.26 (was £1,699: save £442) – buy here
• Earth Source Mattress – double, £899.25 (was £1,199: save £300) – buy here

When is Cyber Monday 2025 and is Simba taking part?

Cyber Monday falls on December 1, 2025.

We’re expecting Simba to take part in the online shopping event, as it has done previously.

Usually, it’s safe to assume that brands participating in Black Friday will continue their sales into Cyber Monday.

For many shoppers, Cyber Monday is the last day to find the best bargain buys, as the annual sale draws to a close and retailers rush to clear stock.

There’s a chance that Simba’s Cyber Monday deals might include further discounts on mattresses, bedding, and sleep accessories only available on that day.

However, there are no guarantees.

Some Black Friday sales maintain the same prices on Cyber Monday, so we’d always recommend snapping up a good deal when you find it.

How much does Simba’s shipping cost?

Simba offers free next-day delivery to most UK postcodes.

If you’re looking for a more tailored delivery experience, you can opt for the Specified Time Delivery option which is priced at £10.

You can also choose VIP delivery, which costs £50 and includes a “bespoke service by a specialist team who install your mattress or bed for immediate use and remove all packaging”.

For an extra fee, they’ll also take away your old mattress or bed to be recycled.

For more details, visit Simba’s delivery information page.

Does Simba offer any other discounts?

Alongside Simba’s Black Friday deals, throughout the year you’ll find seasonal sales, bundle discounts, and promotional codes that can significantly reduce the cost of your order.

Students, key workers, and anyone in the armed forces can often benefit from additional discounts.

Additionally, Simba sometimes offers referral discounts, allowing both the referrer and the new customer to save.

Are mattresses cheaper on Black Friday?

Because mattress brands tend to run year-round sales, it’s hard to tell if you’re getting the best deal.

However, because almost every mattress seller runs a sale simultaneously on Black Friday, the extra competitiveness means you should be able to find a decent price at the tail-end of November.

It might not be the huge discount it once was, but we’d be surprised if you could find a better time of year to buy a mattress than Black Friday.

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