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Irish Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Katie Taylor rival has name put forward for last fight
Former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson has said he believes Katie Taylor has broken barriers in boxing and elevated the women's game to a whole new level. Speaking to Nelson reflected on Taylor's recent win and her overall impact on the sport: 'I was very surprised to see Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano. I thought we'd seen the best of her about three years ago, and the last fight between them was a tough, close encounter. 'I honestly didn't think she'd be able to pull it off, but Taylor was amazing. You have to respect where she is now and what she's achieved in her career.' READ MORE: Katie Taylor retirement latest as Eddie Hearn makes admission READ MORE: Katie Taylor's dad details his role in Amanda Serrano preparations as he makes fight admission Nelson added that Taylor's continued success has helped change perceptions and open doors for the next generation of female fighters. Johnny Nelson. (Image: Photo by) 'She's taken women's boxing to the next level. She's kicked the doors down again and made people respect female boxers as much as they've respected male greats throughout the years. 'She's a trailblazer in regard to setting a new standard and changing the view of women's boxing. You can only have the utmost respect for that.' Nelson believes Taylor's next fight will be a farewell bout against her old rival Natasha Jonas. Katie Taylor celebrates after defeating Natasha Jonas at the 2012 Olympics. (Image: Photo by) 'Her next fight will be a farewell bout against someone like Natasha Jonas,' said Nelson. 'She'll want to go out on a win against a British fighter to get the audiences in. She'll want to fight someone against whom she thinks she has a good chance, so don't be surprised if Natasha's name is thrown in the hat for her next and final fight.' Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
BBC News
6 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Names of 10 fallen Nelson soldiers added to town's war memorial
The names of 10 people from Nelson who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country have been added to the Lancashire town's war those added to the cenotaph in Market Square are Victoria Cross recipient Graham Thomson-Lyall and Michael Foley, a soldier who died in Afghanistan in March of fallen armed forces members were asked to submit the details of anyone who should be included on the memorial, which was originally unveiled in Sutcliff, chairman of the Pendle Armed Forces Support Group, said: "Lots of research was carried out and every effort has been made to ensure all the details on the memorial are now correct." 'Everyone remembered' He added: "The additional names will be read out at the beginning of the next Remembrance Service in November."The newly added names are:World War One (1914-1918):East Lancs Regiment: Brown J.S. and Massey Fusiliers: Farrow Regiment: Hudson Field & Horse Artillery: Thompson War Two (1939-1945):Gordon Highlanders: Hickson Light Infantry: Read Corps: Nutter Artillery: Brown Queen's (RWSR): Barton Asjad Mahmood, deputy leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: "It was so important that we didn't miss any names of Nelson men and women who were killed while serving their country."We wanted to make sure that everyone who should be remembered was added and any incorrect details were amended."The memorial remembers all those from the town who died while on National Service and in conflicts including both world wars, Korea and was commissioned by the council, supported by the Pendle Armed Forces Support Group and financed by the Nelson Area Committee and Nelson Town Council. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Metro
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Metro
Fulham in talks to sign Arsenal winger and end transfer drought
Fulham are in talks to re-sign Reiss Nelson from Arsenal after the winger spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage. The 25-year-old made 11 Premier League appearances for the Cottagers over the last campaign, scoring once, as injuries hampered his season. He made just five starts in the top flight in what was a frustrating season for the England Under-21 international as it ended in December. Nelson last played for Fulham on December 5, suffering a hamstring injury before then being hit by a separate hamstring problem and undergoing surgery in February. That saw him miss the rest of the season after featuring regularly in the first half of the campaign. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Fulham clearly liked what they saw from Nelson before the hamstring nightmare and have approached Arsenal over a deal to bring the winger back. It is likely to be another loan deal for the Arsenal youth academy product, but negotiations continue between the two London clubs. Fulham are currently the only Premier League club not to make any signings so far in the summer transfer window. That is certain to change at some point in the coming days and Nelson could be the first arrival to join Marco Silva's squad. Speaking in February when Nelson was likely being ruled out for the season, Silva explained what a blow it was to Fulham to lose the loanee. Apps: 61Goals: 5 Assists: 3 'It's a really tough moment for us,' Silva said. 'Of course, first of all, for the player, we feel really sorry for him, because he worked really hard to be back after the first hamstring injury. 'It was a moment that we all were excited about him coming back, because he was really important for us before the injury last December. He did so, so well, and we know that in his best level he is capable to help us to win football matches and to be stronger. 'When he was really ready to be in contention again for the game, he felt the other hamstring in the other leg. Not the same injury, completely different injury in the other leg. 'He got surgery there, and could be out until the end of the season. I don't want to give a timescale that is 100 per cent sure, but it could be out until the end of the season, unfortunately for him, and for us.' More Trending Silva added: 'When he was ready and was there, you can feel his quality, and you can see that he's a player that fits really well, understood well what we need from him. 'Very good guy, good lad, and another one that makes our dressing room be at the level that I like to see, and the environment and the friendship that's inside.' Nelson has made 90 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions and looked to be a growing influence in Mikel Arteta's squad in the 2023/24 season when he turned out 23 times. However, he is now deemed surplus to requirements and is one of a number of players available for transfer this summer. MORE: The three Premier League clubs interested in signing Alejandro Garnacho revealed MORE: Juventus open talks to sign second Man Utd star after Jadon Sancho agreement MORE: Liverpool told to sign 'throwback' Arsenal transfer target to replace Luis Diaz
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Amazon's drone delivery turns a simple drop-off into a dust storm surprise
Amazon's plan for futuristic, sky-based delivery promises a new level of speed and convenience for shoppers across the United States, but how's that working out? Its Prime Air service, already live in select US areas like Arizona, offers customers the chance to have lightweight packages dropped off in less than an hour by a flying drone. While the service sounds impressive, a recent delivery in Arizona is proof that bringing high tech to backyard logistics is not always as seamless as it sounds. Dust clouds and unexpected disruptions Arizona resident Bree Nelson recently shared their experience on TikTok. Their recent experience with Prime Air highlights exactly what can go wrong when technology meets the challenges of a real desert environment. Nelson waited in her backyard for the drone's arrival, understandably excited about witnessing a delivery from the sky. That excitement quickly turned into surprise. As the drone hovered and prepared to land, its powerful propellers pulled up a thick cloud of dust, coating the whole yard with debris in a matter of seconds. While the package arrived as promised, the dust made the scene less about convenience and more about clean-up, especially in areas where yards are made of dry soil rather than grass or concrete. Noise was also an issue. The drone's particular tone and pitch stood out, even if its volume was not necessarily louder than a passing car. For people who value quiet at home or live with kids, pets, or shift workers, that constant buzzing could quickly become unwelcome background noise. What a drone delivery looks like: Real world problems need real world solutions This Arizona case puts a spotlight on the growing list of challenges facing drone delivery as it tries to move from experiment to everyday service. Rotor wash from the drones is always going to be a factor especially in dusty or rural neighborhoods. On top of that, issues like weather, battery life, and safety concerns remain ever-present hurdles. Amazon's team continues to refine Prime Air, working on upgrades in navigation and exploring ways to minimise disruption. The company acknowledges that technical innovation needs to balance with practical realities at the ground level in every community it serves. Real-life use cases like this show that smoother, cleaner, and quieter drone deliveries are not just a matter of refining software, but also require a thoughtful approach to how homes, yards, and local environments vary. For the near future, early adopters should be ready for a bit more mess and noise than they might have expected. First Published Date: 17 Jul, 13:54 IST
RNZ News
20 hours ago
- Climate
- RNZ News
Number of livestock deaths after Nelson Tasman floods unknown
Animals in flooded paddocks in the Nelson Tasman region. Photo: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ The Ministry for Primary Industries is responding to animal welfare issues at flood-affected farms at the top of the South Island, but concedes the actual number of livestock deaths is unknown. Many farmers moved stock to higher ground ahead of the first flooding event in Tasman, Nelson and Marlborough late last month. The area sustained widespread damage to farm fencing infrastructure, caused in part by raging rivers, which was exacerbated by a second flooding event last week. MPI national response manager for agriculture and investment services, Andrew Curtis said damaged fencing was a huge issue for farms and orchards. He said compromised fencing had lead to ongoing animal welfare reports from the public. "We do know that there's a fair amount of stock that were lost to water over the two events," Curtis said. "In terms of the animal welfare cases, every day we're getting more reports coming in that we're having to follow up with, obviously of animals not necessarily in a good way, as a result of the flood." Floodwaters damaged fencing and killed livestock in Tasman. Photo: RNZ/Samuel Rillstone He said access to cut off farmland was a challenge. "Not all farmers know what the condition of their animals are yet. There's still a number of places where access to the whole farm isn't necessarily available." Nelson-based mussel farming company MacLab told RNZ its staff reported seeing dead livestock floating out in the water. Fifth-generation farmer Ian Parkes of Eighty Eight Valley told RNZ he decided to slaughter and sell some stock due to pressures on animal feed stocks , and not being able to move stock. Meanwhile in a statement, MPI director of compliance and response Glen Burrell said most farmers know their properties and proactively moved stock when severe weather like heavy rain was forecast. "However, in some cases, floodwaters rise higher than expected, isolating animals or damaging fencing used to contain them," he said. "MPI received reports of a small number of livestock losses as a result of the severe flooding, but the exact quantity of animals is not known." Burrell said it supported landowners and local councils where needed to ensure safe livestock disposal. "MPI has dedicated staff available to respond to animal welfare issues," he said. "We have been proactively visiting properties and farms which are at-risk because they're located in flood-affected areas, to check on the wellbeing of animals and farmers." Any animal welfare reports or concerns can be made to its animal welfare team on 0800 008 333. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
