Laila Ali

As the daughter of heavyweight legend Muhammad Ali, Laila had to cope with plenty of pressure on her shoulders throughout her boxing career.

Like her father, Ali will go down in history as one of the greatest in her sport. She enjoyed an illustrious career, hanging up her gloves with an unbeaten 24-0 record to her name.

Ali’s impact on women’s boxing is all the more impressive given her father’s standing in the sport – his daughter won world titles at super-middleweight and light-heavyweight level.

With the nickname, ‘She Bee Stingin’, Ali paid tribute to her father every time she stepped into the ring and we shouldn’t ignore her own sports betting achievements.

Claressa Shields

The self-proclaimed ‘greatest female fighter of all time’, Shields has reigned supreme in three different weight classes, unifying each boxing weight class.

She has unified the light middleweight, super middleweight and middleweight divisions – making her one of the most successful female boxers to enter the ring.

Shields is the fastest ever two and three-weight world title winner in professional boxing AND she became the first American fighter to win medals at consecutive Olympic Games.

While her wealth has no comparison to Tyson Fury net worth figures, Shields is the biggest draw in boxing and American fans are very proud of how dominant she has been since making the transition to pro level.

Lucia Rijker

A former kickboxing champion, Rijker was labelled the world’s most dangerous woman at her prime and she is one of the most famous female boxers on this list.

The ‘Dutch Destroyer’ was the force of her generation, dominating the light-welterweight division. To put it into perspective, she set the benchmark for future generations.

Rijker finished her sensational boxing career with a perfect 17-0 record, with 14 of those victories coming by way of knockout.

To this day, Rijker is one of only three female Hall of Fame inductees. This alone puts her in an elite bracket of the best female boxers of all time.

Katie Taylor

One of the most established names in women’s boxing, Taylor has been there and done it all at every level – winning a gold medal at the 2021 Olympic Games.

She has enjoyed an incredible career so far and, under the wing of promoter Eddie Hearn, Taylor has flourished to become one of the best in the business.

Taylor changed boxing weight classes to become a two-weight world champion and she is now the undisputed lightweight queen.

Widely regarded as one of the most dominant female fighters in boxing, the Irish star looks set to light up the women’s boxing scene for many years to come.

Ann Wolfe

Known for her astonishing power punching ability, Wolfe is widely regarded as the hardest hitting female fighter in the history of the sport.

The American finished her career with 24 wins in 26 fights, stopping 16 of her opponents before announcing her long-awaited retirement in 2006.

Wolfe was one of the most dominant female fighters of her generation, suffering just one defeat against the then-world champion Valerie Mahfood in her fifth pro bout.

Her IBF light-heavyweight title in 2004 was a key moment. That success ensured that she emulated the legendary Henry Armstrong by holding three world titles in three different weight classes.

Champion Chase Trends:

There are plenty of Queen Mother Champion Chase statistics and trends for punters to look at ahead of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Here are the most important trends:

• 9 of the last 12 winners were aged between 8 and 10.

• 9 out of 12 winners were in the top 3 in the betting.

• 8 out of 12 winners won their previous run before the Champion Chase.

• 7 out of 12 winners ran in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot on their last run.

• 12 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous run at Cheltenham.

• 12 out of 12 winners had at least 5 previous chase wins.

• 10 out of 12 winners had a rating of 164 or more.

• 12 out of 12 winners had at least 1 Grade One win.

• 11 out of 12 winners had at least 2 runs that season.

• Only 1 Irish rained horse has won this in the last 9 renewals.

• Only 1 winner has returned at bigger odds than 11/1 in the last 25 years.

Champion Chase Trainers:

The late Tom Dreaper and Nicky Henderson are tied on six Champion Chase winners apiece and there will be plenty of market support for the popular Altior at this year’s Festival.

Both men trained five winning horses, with Fortia and Altior claiming two wins in the race.

Henderson has trained five of the previous nine Queen Mother Champion Chase winners and he will be hoping for another success in 2021.

Along with the Champion Hurdle, the feature in Cheltenham Day 1 tips, this race is high up on the priority list.

Champion Chase Prize Money:

The total prize money on offer for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival was £400,000, with winning connections claiming £225,880.

Champion Chase Trial Races:

Without a doubt, the Clarence House Chase has been one of the hottest Champion Chase trials over the past 20 years.

With seven winners going to win Wednesday’s showpiece race at the Festival, the Clarence House Chase is definitely a race to follow closely when looking at Cheltenham racecourse betting odds.

The Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown Park is another big race to consider when placing your Queen Mother Champion Chase bets.

11 of the last 15 winners of the Festival race ran in the Tingle Creek earlier that season. That bodes well for 2020 Tingle Creek winner Politologue...

Meanwhile, the Paddy’s Rewards Club Chase at Leopardstown is arguably Ireland’s biggest Champion Chase trial.

Chacun Pour Soi was victorious in this race and the Willie Mullins star is a worthy favourite to give his trainer a first Queen Mother Champion Chase success.

Champion Chase 2020 Result:

The 2020 Queen Mother Champion Chase was billed as one of the races of the Festival but injuries to Altior and Chacun Pour Soi in the days leading up to the race put a dampener on the Wednesday feature.

Meanwhile, Defi Du Seuil failed to justify favouritism, running very poorly behind Politologue - a surprise winner of the race for Paul Nicholls.

Champion Chase 2021 Odds:

With less than two months until Cheltenham, the Champion Chase betting market is starting to take shape. Here are the latest Festival odds available with 888sport:

• Chacun Pour Soi – 5/4

• Politologue - 6/1

• Altior - 9/1

• Nube Negra - 10/1

• Put The Kettle On - 14/1

• Bar - 16/1

Triumph Hurdle Trends:

There are plenty of trends relating to the Triumph Hurdle – here are our favourite statistics to consider when betting on this year's renewal at Cheltenham racecourse:

• Only 3 of the last 12 favourites have won the Triumph.

• 7 out of the last 12 winners have been in the top 3 in the betting.

• 8 out of 12 winners won on their last run before the Triumph Hurdle.

• 12 out of 12 winners had their last run no more than 55 days before the Festival.

• 2 out of 12 winners had at least 1 previous win at Cheltenham.

• 9 out of 12 winners had at least 2 previous runs over hurdles.

• 8 out of 12 winners had a rating of 140 or higher (other 4 did not have a rating yet).

• 6 out of 12 winners had at least 1 win a Graded race.

• 9 out of 12 winners had at least 2 previous runs that season.

• 11 out of 12 winners had at least 1 win that season.

Triumph Hurdle Trainers:

Nicky Henderson leads the way with seven Triumph Hurdle winners, with Pentland Hills claiming his most recent victory in the race in 2019.

Henderson will be hoping to add another Triumph Hurdle to his long list of Cheltenham Festival wins and the Seven Barrows trainer will have a strong hand in the race.

However, Gordon Elliott is the trainer to beat this year. The Irish trainer will be tough to stop in this race, with Zanahiyr likely to go off at a very short price in Triumph betting odds.

Triumph Hurdle Prize Money:

The total prize money on offer for the Triumph Hurdle at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival was £125,000, with winning connections claiming £70,338.

Triumph Hurdle Trial Races:

The Spring Juvenile Hurdle has been a solid indicator for the Triumph Hurdle over the last 20 years.

A Grade One race that takes place at Leopardstown’s Dublin Racing Festival, a total of six Triumph Hurdle winners have competed in this race. In 2020, A Wave Of The Sea claimed a surprise victory ahead of Wolf Prince and Cerberus.

Over in the United Kingdom, the Adonis Juvenile Hurdle at Kempton Park is a race to follow when placing a bet on the Triumph Hurdle – five runners have gone on to win at Cheltenham.

Meanwhile, three winners previously ran in the Finesse Juvenile Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival Trials Day in January.

Triumph Hurdle 2020 Result:

Burning Victory was the eventual winner after the Gary Moore-trained Goshen unseated Jamie Moore at the final hurdle.

With the race at his mercy, Goshen got the final obstacle wrong and lost his rider as a result, with the mare Burning Victory staying on best up the Cheltenham hill to claim a Triumph Hurdle success for Willie Mullins.

Triumph Hurdle 2021 Odds:

The Triumph Hurdle market is starting to take shape as we the 2021 Cheltenham Festival draws closer. Here are the latest odds with 888sport:

• Zanahiyr - 11/4

• French Aseel - 7/1

• Adagio - 8/1

• Quilixios - 10/1

• Duffle Coat - 12/1

• Nassalam - 14/1

• Bar - 16/1

Strictly Come Dancing History:

The first season of Strictly Come Dancing took place in 2004 and the show commands prime time status on a Saturday evening during the competition.

At the time of writing, 349 episodes of Strictly have aired since 2004 and a number of spin off shows have also enjoyed success, including It Takes Two and various Christmas specials.

In modern times, celebrities and professionals have often signed up to represent the show on the Strictly Come Dancing official tour – which usually takes place a few months after the competition.

Sir Bruce Forsyth will be forever remembered for his influence on Strictly Come Dancing, with his hard work and dedication helping to take the show to new heights.

Tess Daly has been an ever-present on Strictly, firstly presenting alongside Forsyth before Claudia Winkleman joined the show ahead of series 13.

The Strictly Come Dancing judges panel is made up of four experts, two of which (Craig Revel Horwood and Bruno Tonioli) have been on the show since day one.

Motsi Mabuse, sister to Strictly professional Oti, and head judge Shirley Ballas complete the line-up and the current set of judges are a huge hit with Strictly Come Dancing fans.

Strictly Come Dancing Pros:

There are currently 12 professional dancers on Strictly, though many pros are hired for supporting roles throughout the season.

Oti Mabuse became the first pro to win back-to-back Glitterball trophies in 2020 and you can bet she will be a short price in Strictly odds to make it three in a row next year.

In 2020, Katya Jones became the first professional dancer to have a same sex partner. The Strictly veteran was paired up with double Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams but the duo were forced to leave midway through the competition.

Anton du Beke deserves a special mention here. The Strictly Come Dancing legend has been on the show since the first series but is yet to lift the Glitterball trophy.

Could 2021 be his year? As always, Anton will be popular with the public but his Strictly odds to win will hang on the balance of his partner for the season.

Strictly Come Dancing Winners:

Winning the Glitterball trophy is a dream come true - both for the celebrities and professionals. Here, we look at the previous winners of the famous Strictly title.

Male celebrities have been more successful on Strictly than females, winning 11 of the 18 seasons to date - including five of the last six years.

That is a significant Strictly betting trend that might be worth following in 2021 and beyond...

*Information correct as of January 2021*

Strictly Winner Odds:

Never write off an outsider. Bill Bailey was a 25/1 chance in Strictly odds for 2020 but he quickly blossomed into a fan favourite – it isn’t always a case of the ‘best dancer’ wins.

In fact, Strictly odds to win on a number of previous winners have been favourable. When betting on reality TV, it is important to remember that public perception can change very quickly.

So, our main tip when looking at Strictly Come Dancing betting odds is to consider the target audience. The British public love a Strictly betting underdog story so bear that in mind…

Strictly Come Dancing Rumours:

Newspaper gossip columns will start to pick up pace as Strictly 2021 edges closer. There are a few rumours floating about already, with Strictly odds priced up on potential contestants.

Ben Shephard is just one of the names linked with appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, with reports stating that he has previously claimed he would love to go on the show.

Shephard has a dance background and would be able to gain invaluable insight from ITV colleagues and previous Strictly contestants Susanna Reid and Ranvir Singh.

Strictly betting and reality TV odds will chop and change based on Strictly Come Dancing rumours – be sure to do your own research and wait for official confirmation from the BBC.

Strictly 2021 Betting:

Avid Strictly fans will be checking the latest line-up news and rumours and punters may be able to find favourable Strictly Come Dancing odds in ‘to be a contestant’ markets.

It may prove prudent to back a younger, social media savvy celebrity – the likes of Joe Sugg, Karim Zeroual and HRVY have all defied Strictly betting odds to reach the final.

Strictly 2021 win odds can be found via the 888sport website. At the time of writing, here are the current betting prices:

• Tom Fletcher - 7/2

• Rose Ayling-Ellis - 5/1

• Rhys Stephensen 6/1

• Robert Webb - 15/2

• AJ Odudu - 8/1

• Adam Peaty - 10/1

• Katie McGlynn - 11/1

• John Whaite - 12/1

• Tilly Ramsey - 12/1

• Dan Walker - 18/1

• Sara Davis - 20/1

• Ugo Monye - 20/1

• Greg Wise - 20/1

• Judi Love - 25/1

• Nina Wadia - 25/1

How Much Is Wayne Rooney Worth?

Wayne Rooney, according to Celebritynetworth.com, is worth around $170 million.

These earnings have primarily been built up through his football career, which he begun as a teenager with Everton. Several massive contracts with Manchester United followed.

Wayne Rooney net worth figures took a hit as he was never as marketable as other English football icons like David Beckham or Steven Gerrard, but he will have still earned several millions in endorsement deals over the years.

It was widely reported that Rooney was the highest-paid player in the Premier League until Paul Pogba re-signed with Manchester United. Rooney will have been paid handsomely for his stint with DC United, too.

Wayne Rooney House:

Wayne Rooney lives in Mobberley, a small town just outside of Knutsford in Cheshire.

A very wealthy area where many Premier League footballers live, Rooney’s mansion is often valued at around £20 million. Reports from June 2020 claim Rooney built a full-size football pitch on the property.

The house comes with a 40-acre estate and in the summer of 2020 they built an access road, according to The Daily Mail.

Footballers are renowned for their extravagant homes. Each and every of Rooney’s properties has attracted the attention of tabloid reporters, though his six-bedroom Cheshire home is comparatively practical by footballer standards.

Wayne Rooney Wife:

Wayne Rooney’s wife is Coleen. The couple started dating when they were in secondary school and got married in June 2008.

Coleen Rooney has become a celebrity in her own right. She has had her own TV series and written columns in magazines, including OK! and Closer.

Coleen has worked with Littlewoods in the past and received several million to front the advertising company for Asda’s brand, George.

Her most famous moment came in 2019, however, when she told the story of how she tried to discover who was leaking stories about her to The Sun. A court case with Rebekah Vardy followed in 2020.

Wayne Rooney Children:

Wayne Rooney has four children with his wife, Coleen. The eldest is Kai Wayne, born in 2009. Klay Anthony was born in 2013 and Kit Joseph in January 2016. The youngest is Cass Mac, who was born in February 2018.

Kai Rooney signed with Manchester United in 2020. The footballing careers of all four of Wayne’s sons will be followed very closely.

Wayne Rooney Derby:

The biggest Derby County transfer news in recent history was the arrival of Wayne Rooney from DC United. Rooney signed with Derby in August of 2019.

Despite having two years left on his DC United deal, the transfer was completed in the January window and Rooney immediately became captain – he assisted the opening goal in his January 2nd debut against Barnsley.

Derby struggled to start 2020-21. Their first win came through a late Rooney free-kick against Norwich, but Phillip Cocu was unable to get the team performing well on a regular basis. Rooney’s form wasn’t great, either.

On November 26th 2020, Rooney replaced Cocu on an interim basis and removed himself from the playing squad. He admitted it was possible he had played his final professional match.

Wayne Rooney Hair Transplant:

Back in 2011, Wayne Rooney tweeted confirming he had undergone a hair transplant. Reports claimed the procedure cost Rooney around £30,000 (which is just a drop in the ocean considering his weekly salary at the time).

Rooney tweeted, “Just to confirm to all my followers I have had a hair transplant. I was going bald at 25 why not. I'm delighted with the result.”

He followed up with more information. “I had it done in Harley street hair clinic London. Thanks to all the staff who looked after me.”

Rooney was widely praised for his honesty about getting a hair transplant. He has since had to return for further appointments with the hair studio as his hair started thinning again a few years’ later.

Wayne Rooney Twitter:

From one of the best young football players in the world to a Twitter sensation, Wayne Rooney’s Twitter account has become the stuff of social media legend with an array of viral tweets from the early days of the micro-blogging platform.

Rooney is much less active on Twitter now, though his old tweets frequently pop up. His handle is @WayneRooney, and his 17.1 million followers makes him one of the most followed English football players.