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Liverpool’s own Ryan Dickens is looking to overcome challenging opponent Jack Cook at the Olympia this weekend (April 23) The 20-year-old from Kensington is a three-time National Champion, a European Bronze Medallist and has won gold at the Tri-National Competition in the light middleweight division.

Following the gate-breaking UFC promotion at London’s O2 Arena in March, industry-leading promoter Dana White has confirmed a return to UK shores later this year, with Liverpool favourites to host.

"Lots of energy, lots of excitement but lot’s of reward for the hard-work!" Southport & Birkdale CC chairman Andrew Carney sat down with Merseysportlive to discuss the fantastic news.

Declan Hudson is a man of many talents. A scientist by trade, he spends almost all his free time cycling the roads of Merseyside or practising his guitar.

Saturday 21st December 2019 – Robert McGurk would step on a rugby field for the last time. Then aged 20, McGurk would suffer an horrific anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury that would end his career at such a young age after a robust tackle.

Liverpool are on course to record their highest Premier League goal tally of Jurgen Klopp’s reign. With the League Cup already won, Liverpool are fighting on three fronts as they chase an unprecedented quadruple.

A rural village in the heart of Cheshire seems an unlikely place for the best female bowler in the world to hail from. Alvanley, near Helsby, has a population of less than 500, but it is the home  of the world’s number one ranked bowler, Sophie Ecclestone.

It is April and Liverpool’s squad durability has resulted in the Reds being able to complete the coveted quadruple. Will it happen? That is a debate for another day, but why Liverpool are in this position comes down to one very important factor: their ability to keep key players fit and injury free at the most important times in the season.

Liverpool born Muay Thai fighter, Alex Kenton is aiming to defeat Joe Le Maire to win the European title and become the second-best fighter in the UK. The fight is taking place at Grand Central Hall in Liverpool on Saturday April 9.

All eyes are on the Grand National this Saturday, but how do you pick a winner to bet on? Merseysportlive investigates. Rachel Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the world's most famous race last year.