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Inside the $US2.3b venue that will transform the concert industry
U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects These are the technical specs: an interior 16K x 16K spherical video surface, the highest-resolution LED screen ever made with 268,435,456 pixels, and an exterior covered by 1.2 million hockey-puck-sized LEDs. There are 157,000 ultra-directional speakers – the boffins call it “beam-forming acoustics” – and there are “infrasound haptics”, which means the soundwaves are shaped to create both vibrations and waves of air pressure.
The comparison to ABBA’s show in London is perhaps the only approximate one: both are wholly enveloping experiences where the lights, sound and special effects are blended to push the audience’s senses to the limit. They differ in one key way; ABBA pushes its effects out toward you, largely to play smoke and mirrors with the on-stage simulacrums. Sphere, in contrast, more wholly and subtly envelops you.
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There are 157,000 ultra-directional speakers – the boffins call it “beam-forming acoustics” – and there are “infrasound haptics”, which means the soundwaves are shaped to create both vibrations and waves of air pressure.
The comparison to ABBA’s show in London is perhaps the only approximate one: both are wholly enveloping experiences where the lights, sound and special effects are blended to push the audience’s senses to the limit. They differ in one key way; ABBA pushes its effects out toward you, largely to play smoke and mirrors with the on-stage simulacrums. Sphere, in contrast, more wholly and subtly envelops you. “They are both legacy projects made by artists who have the career and track record to be able to look at these things objectively in a way that a younger performer perhaps wouldn’t because it takes an entire lifetime of experience to make those kinds of choices and make it work,” Williams says.
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There are 157,000 ultra-directional speakers – the boffins call it “beam-forming acoustics” – and there are “infrasound haptics”, which means the soundwaves are shaped to create both vibrations and waves of air pressure.
The comparison to ABBA’s show in London is perhaps the only approximate one: both are wholly enveloping experiences where the lights, sound and special effects are blended to push the audience’s senses to the limit. They differ in one key way; ABBA pushes its effects out toward you, largely to play smoke and mirrors with the on-stage simulacrums. Sphere, in contrast, more wholly and subtly envelops you. “They are both legacy projects made by artists who have the career and track record to be able to look at these things objectively in a way that a younger performer perhaps wouldn’t because it takes an entire lifetime of experience to make those kinds of choices and make it work,” Williams says. The two shows also share British music stage architecture firm Stufish whose work ranges from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, tours for Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Michael Bublé, Elton John and Madonna as well as the ABBA Arena in London.
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The comparison to ABBA’s show in London is perhaps the only approximate one: both are wholly enveloping experiences where the lights, sound and special effects are blended to push the audience’s senses to the limit. They differ in one key way; ABBA pushes its effects out toward you, largely to play smoke and mirrors with the on-stage simulacrums. Sphere, in contrast, more wholly and subtly envelops you. “They are both legacy projects made by artists who have the career and track record to be able to look at these things objectively in a way that a younger performer perhaps wouldn’t because it takes an entire lifetime of experience to make those kinds of choices and make it work,” Williams says. The two shows also share British music stage architecture firm Stufish whose work ranges from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, tours for Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Michael Bublé, Elton John and Madonna as well as the ABBA Arena in London. Stufish partner Ric Lipson (along with artist Es Devlin and producer Brian Eno) collaborated on the U2 project for Sphere.
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They differ in one key way; ABBA pushes its effects out toward you, largely to play smoke and mirrors with the on-stage simulacrums. Sphere, in contrast, more wholly and subtly envelops you. “They are both legacy projects made by artists who have the career and track record to be able to look at these things objectively in a way that a younger performer perhaps wouldn’t because it takes an entire lifetime of experience to make those kinds of choices and make it work,” Williams says. The two shows also share British music stage architecture firm Stufish whose work ranges from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, tours for Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Michael Bublé, Elton John and Madonna as well as the ABBA Arena in London. Stufish partner Ric Lipson (along with artist Es Devlin and producer Brian Eno) collaborated on the U2 project for Sphere. “With the ABBA Arena, it’s absolutely designed for that show, but you could also imagine that building having another avatar show in there, or indeed a live performance where people would use the technology that’s in the building as an immersive environment,” Lipson says.
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“They are both legacy projects made by artists who have the career and track record to be able to look at these things objectively in a way that a younger performer perhaps wouldn’t because it takes an entire lifetime of experience to make those kinds of choices and make it work,” Williams says. The two shows also share British music stage architecture firm Stufish whose work ranges from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, tours for Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Michael Bublé, Elton John and Madonna as well as the ABBA Arena in London. Stufish partner Ric Lipson (along with artist Es Devlin and producer Brian Eno) collaborated on the U2 project for Sphere. “With the ABBA Arena, it’s absolutely designed for that show, but you could also imagine that building having another avatar show in there, or indeed a live performance where people would use the technology that’s in the building as an immersive environment,” Lipson says.
“The Sphere does a similar thing, [in that] you have a fully immersive space, the video screen in the Sphere is vast, it has a huge number of pixels, and you can immerse the audience within this environment.” So what does all this mean for the concert industry, which has historically built its lucrative concert spin-off industry on the conversion of sports venues to rock concert stages?
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Stufish partner Ric Lipson (along with artist Es Devlin and producer Brian Eno) collaborated on the U2 project for Sphere. “With the ABBA Arena, it’s absolutely designed for that show, but you could also imagine that building having another avatar show in there, or indeed a live performance where people would use the technology that’s in the building as an immersive environment,” Lipson says.
“The Sphere does a similar thing, [in that] you have a fully immersive space, the video screen in the Sphere is vast, it has a huge number of pixels, and you can immerse the audience within this environment.” So what does all this mean for the concert industry, which has historically built its lucrative concert spin-off industry on the conversion of sports venues to rock concert stages? It certainly means the future is looking a little more ... spherical? And, from a technological perspective, a little more plug-and-play.
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Inside the $US2.3b venue that will transform the concert industry
Stufish partner Ric Lipson (along with artist Es Devlin and producer Brian Eno) collaborated on the U2 project for Sphere. “With the ABBA Arena, it’s absolutely designed for that show, but you could also imagine that building having another avatar show in there, or indeed a live performance where people would use the technology that’s in the building as an immersive environment,” Lipson says.
“The Sphere does a similar thing, [in that] you have a fully immersive space, the video screen in the Sphere is vast, it has a huge number of pixels, and you can immerse the audience within this environment.” So what does all this mean for the concert industry, which has historically built its lucrative concert spin-off industry on the conversion of sports venues to rock concert stages? It certainly means the future is looking a little more ... spherical? And, from a technological perspective, a little more plug-and-play. “It opens you up to thinking about performances in different ways, both from a creative point of view, from a business point of view, from a sustainability point of view, and the ability to not have to bring your own structure and screen and [sound system],” Lipson says.
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“The Sphere does a similar thing, [in that] you have a fully immersive space, the video screen in the Sphere is vast, it has a huge number of pixels, and you can immerse the audience within this environment.” So what does all this mean for the concert industry, which has historically built its lucrative concert spin-off industry on the conversion of sports venues to rock concert stages? It certainly means the future is looking a little more ... spherical? And, from a technological perspective, a little more plug-and-play. “It opens you up to thinking about performances in different ways, both from a creative point of view, from a business point of view, from a sustainability point of view, and the ability to not have to bring your own structure and screen and [sound system],” Lipson says. ABBA’s simulacrums on stage at ABBA Arena in London.
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“The Sphere does a similar thing, [in that] you have a fully immersive space, the video screen in the Sphere is vast, it has a huge number of pixels, and you can immerse the audience within this environment.” So what does all this mean for the concert industry, which has historically built its lucrative concert spin-off industry on the conversion of sports venues to rock concert stages? It certainly means the future is looking a little more ... spherical? And, from a technological perspective, a little more plug-and-play. “It opens you up to thinking about performances in different ways, both from a creative point of view, from a business point of view, from a sustainability point of view, and the ability to not have to bring your own structure and screen and [sound system],” Lipson says. ABBA’s simulacrums on stage at ABBA Arena in London. Credit: Johan Persson “We have Adele in Caesar’s Palace right now, which again is another large show that immerses the audience, but we bring everything in and every time we load that show out, it takes a week or so,” Lipson adds.
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It certainly means the future is looking a little more ... spherical? And, from a technological perspective, a little more plug-and-play. “It opens you up to thinking about performances in different ways, both from a creative point of view, from a business point of view, from a sustainability point of view, and the ability to not have to bring your own structure and screen and [sound system],” Lipson says. ABBA’s simulacrums on stage at ABBA Arena in London. Credit: Johan Persson “We have Adele in Caesar’s Palace right now, which again is another large show that immerses the audience, but we bring everything in and every time we load that show out, it takes a week or so,” Lipson adds. “What’s interesting about the Sphere idea is that they are planning multiple spheres, and then you can think about shows being able to move from sphere to sphere.
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It certainly means the future is looking a little more ... spherical? And, from a technological perspective, a little more plug-and-play. “It opens you up to thinking about performances in different ways, both from a creative point of view, from a business point of view, from a sustainability point of view, and the ability to not have to bring your own structure and screen and [sound system],” Lipson says. ABBA’s simulacrums on stage at ABBA Arena in London. Credit: Johan Persson “We have Adele in Caesar’s Palace right now, which again is another large show that immerses the audience, but we bring everything in and every time we load that show out, it takes a week or so,” Lipson adds. “What’s interesting about the Sphere idea is that they are planning multiple spheres, and then you can think about shows being able to move from sphere to sphere.
“Both [the U2 and ABBA] shows are taking a bold stab at the next-generation way of doing shows,” Lipson says, but notes that the traditional blueprint of iconic artist and audience remains key.
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ABBA’s simulacrums on stage at ABBA Arena in London. Credit: Johan Persson “We have Adele in Caesar’s Palace right now, which again is another large show that immerses the audience, but we bring everything in and every time we load that show out, it takes a week or so,” Lipson adds. “What’s interesting about the Sphere idea is that they are planning multiple spheres, and then you can think about shows being able to move from sphere to sphere.
“Both [the U2 and ABBA] shows are taking a bold stab at the next-generation way of doing shows,” Lipson says, but notes that the traditional blueprint of iconic artist and audience remains key. “I’m sitting in a regular arena right now with Madonna, we are doing a very exciting show that pushes the limits of a pop show balancing staging and audience, and we are doing things that will feel fresh for her audience and for the show.” Critically, says Lipson, the staging for the U2 show is elementary in real terms, despite its technological complexity.
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“What’s interesting about the Sphere idea is that they are planning multiple spheres, and then you can think about shows being able to move from sphere to sphere.
“Both [the U2 and ABBA] shows are taking a bold stab at the next-generation way of doing shows,” Lipson says, but notes that the traditional blueprint of iconic artist and audience remains key. “I’m sitting in a regular arena right now with Madonna, we are doing a very exciting show that pushes the limits of a pop show balancing staging and audience, and we are doing things that will feel fresh for her audience and for the show.” Critically, says Lipson, the staging for the U2 show is elementary in real terms, despite its technological complexity. “And what’s interesting is that the Sphere, like ABBA Arena, is only touching the sides of what you can do,” he says.
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Inside the $US2.3b venue that will transform the concert industry
“What’s interesting about the Sphere idea is that they are planning multiple spheres, and then you can think about shows being able to move from sphere to sphere.
“Both [the U2 and ABBA] shows are taking a bold stab at the next-generation way of doing shows,” Lipson says, but notes that the traditional blueprint of iconic artist and audience remains key. “I’m sitting in a regular arena right now with Madonna, we are doing a very exciting show that pushes the limits of a pop show balancing staging and audience, and we are doing things that will feel fresh for her audience and for the show.” Critically, says Lipson, the staging for the U2 show is elementary in real terms, despite its technological complexity. “And what’s interesting is that the Sphere, like ABBA Arena, is only touching the sides of what you can do,” he says. “In five years’ time and 10 years’ time, two years’ time, whenever the technology shifts, you’ll be able to do more.” By the numbers ... U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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“Both [the U2 and ABBA] shows are taking a bold stab at the next-generation way of doing shows,” Lipson says, but notes that the traditional blueprint of iconic artist and audience remains key. “I’m sitting in a regular arena right now with Madonna, we are doing a very exciting show that pushes the limits of a pop show balancing staging and audience, and we are doing things that will feel fresh for her audience and for the show.” Critically, says Lipson, the staging for the U2 show is elementary in real terms, despite its technological complexity. “And what’s interesting is that the Sphere, like ABBA Arena, is only touching the sides of what you can do,” he says. “In five years’ time and 10 years’ time, two years’ time, whenever the technology shifts, you’ll be able to do more.” By the numbers ... U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects The screens, for example, are a bespoke assembly of state-of-the-art screens.
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“I’m sitting in a regular arena right now with Madonna, we are doing a very exciting show that pushes the limits of a pop show balancing staging and audience, and we are doing things that will feel fresh for her audience and for the show.” Critically, says Lipson, the staging for the U2 show is elementary in real terms, despite its technological complexity. “And what’s interesting is that the Sphere, like ABBA Arena, is only touching the sides of what you can do,” he says. “In five years’ time and 10 years’ time, two years’ time, whenever the technology shifts, you’ll be able to do more.” By the numbers ... U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects The screens, for example, are a bespoke assembly of state-of-the-art screens. But behind those screens are “a whole new kind of speaker,” Lipson says.
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“I’m sitting in a regular arena right now with Madonna, we are doing a very exciting show that pushes the limits of a pop show balancing staging and audience, and we are doing things that will feel fresh for her audience and for the show.” Critically, says Lipson, the staging for the U2 show is elementary in real terms, despite its technological complexity. “And what’s interesting is that the Sphere, like ABBA Arena, is only touching the sides of what you can do,” he says. “In five years’ time and 10 years’ time, two years’ time, whenever the technology shifts, you’ll be able to do more.” By the numbers ... U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects The screens, for example, are a bespoke assembly of state-of-the-art screens. But behind those screens are “a whole new kind of speaker,” Lipson says. “In a regular show, the speakers are at one end pushing the sound down the room, so it’s louder at the stage end and quieter further away.
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“And what’s interesting is that the Sphere, like ABBA Arena, is only touching the sides of what you can do,” he says. “In five years’ time and 10 years’ time, two years’ time, whenever the technology shifts, you’ll be able to do more.” By the numbers ... U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects The screens, for example, are a bespoke assembly of state-of-the-art screens. But behind those screens are “a whole new kind of speaker,” Lipson says. “In a regular show, the speakers are at one end pushing the sound down the room, so it’s louder at the stage end and quieter further away. [But here] because everybody’s sort of getting their own feed, everybody’s getting an equal volume.
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“And what’s interesting is that the Sphere, like ABBA Arena, is only touching the sides of what you can do,” he says. “In five years’ time and 10 years’ time, two years’ time, whenever the technology shifts, you’ll be able to do more.” By the numbers ... U2 perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects The screens, for example, are a bespoke assembly of state-of-the-art screens. But behind those screens are “a whole new kind of speaker,” Lipson says. “In a regular show, the speakers are at one end pushing the sound down the room, so it’s louder at the stage end and quieter further away. [But here] because everybody’s sort of getting their own feed, everybody’s getting an equal volume. So hearing the show in there, sonically, may be better than anywhere.” When the Sphere venue is in cinema mode, it utilises the full range of haptics, that is its ability to shape sound into both vibrations that will literally shake your seat, but also waves of pressure that can be felt.
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Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects The screens, for example, are a bespoke assembly of state-of-the-art screens. But behind those screens are “a whole new kind of speaker,” Lipson says. “In a regular show, the speakers are at one end pushing the sound down the room, so it’s louder at the stage end and quieter further away. [But here] because everybody’s sort of getting their own feed, everybody’s getting an equal volume. So hearing the show in there, sonically, may be better than anywhere.” When the Sphere venue is in cinema mode, it utilises the full range of haptics, that is its ability to shape sound into both vibrations that will literally shake your seat, but also waves of pressure that can be felt. To those, the haptic systems add both artificial wind and a range of scents, paired to key moments, such as scenes of rocket launches or wild storms. Scratch ’n sniff, anyone?
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Inside the $US2.3b venue that will transform the concert industry
But behind those screens are “a whole new kind of speaker,” Lipson says. “In a regular show, the speakers are at one end pushing the sound down the room, so it’s louder at the stage end and quieter further away. [But here] because everybody’s sort of getting their own feed, everybody’s getting an equal volume. So hearing the show in there, sonically, may be better than anywhere.” When the Sphere venue is in cinema mode, it utilises the full range of haptics, that is its ability to shape sound into both vibrations that will literally shake your seat, but also waves of pressure that can be felt. To those, the haptic systems add both artificial wind and a range of scents, paired to key moments, such as scenes of rocket launches or wild storms. Scratch ’n sniff, anyone?
As far back as the 1950s, Hollywood used three synchronised 35mm projectors to send a single image into a huge, deeply curved screen and called it Cinerama.
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“In a regular show, the speakers are at one end pushing the sound down the room, so it’s louder at the stage end and quieter further away. [But here] because everybody’s sort of getting their own feed, everybody’s getting an equal volume. So hearing the show in there, sonically, may be better than anywhere.” When the Sphere venue is in cinema mode, it utilises the full range of haptics, that is its ability to shape sound into both vibrations that will literally shake your seat, but also waves of pressure that can be felt. To those, the haptic systems add both artificial wind and a range of scents, paired to key moments, such as scenes of rocket launches or wild storms. Scratch ’n sniff, anyone?
As far back as the 1950s, Hollywood used three synchronised 35mm projectors to send a single image into a huge, deeply curved screen and called it Cinerama. It clocked in at just 146-degrees, well short of the Sphere’s 270-degree view.
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[But here] because everybody’s sort of getting their own feed, everybody’s getting an equal volume. So hearing the show in there, sonically, may be better than anywhere.” When the Sphere venue is in cinema mode, it utilises the full range of haptics, that is its ability to shape sound into both vibrations that will literally shake your seat, but also waves of pressure that can be felt. To those, the haptic systems add both artificial wind and a range of scents, paired to key moments, such as scenes of rocket launches or wild storms. Scratch ’n sniff, anyone?
As far back as the 1950s, Hollywood used three synchronised 35mm projectors to send a single image into a huge, deeply curved screen and called it Cinerama. It clocked in at just 146-degrees, well short of the Sphere’s 270-degree view. Another 1950s technology, Circle-Vision 360, essentially nine cameras positioned in an outward-facing circle, was used to create 360-degree film images, the most famous of which was Disneyland’s America the Beautiful film.
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To those, the haptic systems add both artificial wind and a range of scents, paired to key moments, such as scenes of rocket launches or wild storms. Scratch ’n sniff, anyone?
As far back as the 1950s, Hollywood used three synchronised 35mm projectors to send a single image into a huge, deeply curved screen and called it Cinerama. It clocked in at just 146-degrees, well short of the Sphere’s 270-degree view. Another 1950s technology, Circle-Vision 360, essentially nine cameras positioned in an outward-facing circle, was used to create 360-degree film images, the most famous of which was Disneyland’s America the Beautiful film. Drawing a little less fanfare than U2’s debut on the Sphere stage was the premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard From Earth, a 50-minute 18K resolution film shot to fit the 270-degree wraparound screen, using an 18K Big Sky camera, and featuring sequences shot in Greece, India, Mexico and the USA.
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Scratch ’n sniff, anyone?
As far back as the 1950s, Hollywood used three synchronised 35mm projectors to send a single image into a huge, deeply curved screen and called it Cinerama. It clocked in at just 146-degrees, well short of the Sphere’s 270-degree view. Another 1950s technology, Circle-Vision 360, essentially nine cameras positioned in an outward-facing circle, was used to create 360-degree film images, the most famous of which was Disneyland’s America the Beautiful film. Drawing a little less fanfare than U2’s debut on the Sphere stage was the premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard From Earth, a 50-minute 18K resolution film shot to fit the 270-degree wraparound screen, using an 18K Big Sky camera, and featuring sequences shot in Greece, India, Mexico and the USA. The Big Sky, in layman’s terms, delivers an image that is about 40 times greater in resolution than a 4K television screen.
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It clocked in at just 146-degrees, well short of the Sphere’s 270-degree view. Another 1950s technology, Circle-Vision 360, essentially nine cameras positioned in an outward-facing circle, was used to create 360-degree film images, the most famous of which was Disneyland’s America the Beautiful film. Drawing a little less fanfare than U2’s debut on the Sphere stage was the premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard From Earth, a 50-minute 18K resolution film shot to fit the 270-degree wraparound screen, using an 18K Big Sky camera, and featuring sequences shot in Greece, India, Mexico and the USA. The Big Sky, in layman’s terms, delivers an image that is about 40 times greater in resolution than a 4K television screen. From Vegas to the desert ... U2 perform at the Sphere.
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It clocked in at just 146-degrees, well short of the Sphere’s 270-degree view. Another 1950s technology, Circle-Vision 360, essentially nine cameras positioned in an outward-facing circle, was used to create 360-degree film images, the most famous of which was Disneyland’s America the Beautiful film. Drawing a little less fanfare than U2’s debut on the Sphere stage was the premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard From Earth, a 50-minute 18K resolution film shot to fit the 270-degree wraparound screen, using an 18K Big Sky camera, and featuring sequences shot in Greece, India, Mexico and the USA. The Big Sky, in layman’s terms, delivers an image that is about 40 times greater in resolution than a 4K television screen. From Vegas to the desert ... U2 perform at the Sphere. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects Like Lipson, Williams is cautious about becoming lost in the dramatic differences of scale, particularly when it is the storytelling of the bands and their discographies that are the key draw for the audience.
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Drawing a little less fanfare than U2’s debut on the Sphere stage was the premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s Postcard From Earth, a 50-minute 18K resolution film shot to fit the 270-degree wraparound screen, using an 18K Big Sky camera, and featuring sequences shot in Greece, India, Mexico and the USA. The Big Sky, in layman’s terms, delivers an image that is about 40 times greater in resolution than a 4K television screen. From Vegas to the desert ... U2 perform at the Sphere. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects Like Lipson, Williams is cautious about becoming lost in the dramatic differences of scale, particularly when it is the storytelling of the bands and their discographies that are the key draw for the audience. The same principles apply, Williams says, whether the show is U2 at Sphere or, in another of his shows, Australian playwright Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, on the substantially smaller stages of London’s Harold Pinter Theatre and Broadway’s John Golden Theatre.
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The Big Sky, in layman’s terms, delivers an image that is about 40 times greater in resolution than a 4K television screen. From Vegas to the desert ... U2 perform at the Sphere. Credit: Stufish Entertainment Architects Like Lipson, Williams is cautious about becoming lost in the dramatic differences of scale, particularly when it is the storytelling of the bands and their discographies that are the key draw for the audience. The same principles apply, Williams says, whether the show is U2 at Sphere or, in another of his shows, Australian playwright Suzie Miller’s Prima Facie, starring Jodie Comer, on the substantially smaller stages of London’s Harold Pinter Theatre and Broadway’s John Golden Theatre. The Sphere on the Las Vegas skyline. Credit: Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
Jai Opetaia has taken his frustrations out on a hapless Ellis Zorro, the unbeaten Australian delivering a brutal first-round knockout in Saudi Arabia, while Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker stunned former champ Deontay Wilder to ruin his chances of facing Anthony Joshua.
Cruiserweight Opetaia was forced to vacate his IBF world title belt to take his place on the mega-card in Riyadh early on Sunday morning (AEDT).
In a bout reportedly worth $680,000 to the Australian, he wasted little time, a huge left hand obliterating Zorro with four seconds remaining in the first round.
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The punch sent the dazed Englishman into the ropes and on to the canvas, the outclassed Zorro eventually able to offer a sheepish smile in what was his first loss in 18 professional fights.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
Jai Opetaia has taken his frustrations out on a hapless Ellis Zorro, the unbeaten Australian delivering a brutal first-round knockout in Saudi Arabia, while Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker stunned former champ Deontay Wilder to ruin his chances of facing Anthony Joshua.
Cruiserweight Opetaia was forced to vacate his IBF world title belt to take his place on the mega-card in Riyadh early on Sunday morning (AEDT).
In a bout reportedly worth $680,000 to the Australian, he wasted little time, a huge left hand obliterating Zorro with four seconds remaining in the first round.
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The punch sent the dazed Englishman into the ropes and on to the canvas, the outclassed Zorro eventually able to offer a sheepish smile in what was his first loss in 18 professional fights.
The former Olympian moved to 24-0 with 19 stoppages and retained his Ring Magazine belt to cap a week of drama that saw Opetaia stripped of his IBF status in controversial circumstances.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
Cruiserweight Opetaia was forced to vacate his IBF world title belt to take his place on the mega-card in Riyadh early on Sunday morning (AEDT).
In a bout reportedly worth $680,000 to the Australian, he wasted little time, a huge left hand obliterating Zorro with four seconds remaining in the first round.
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The punch sent the dazed Englishman into the ropes and on to the canvas, the outclassed Zorro eventually able to offer a sheepish smile in what was his first loss in 18 professional fights.
The former Olympian moved to 24-0 with 19 stoppages and retained his Ring Magazine belt to cap a week of drama that saw Opetaia stripped of his IBF status in controversial circumstances.
“I train for 12 rounds, was prepared for 12 and if the knockout comes, it comes,” Opetaia said.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
Cruiserweight Opetaia was forced to vacate his IBF world title belt to take his place on the mega-card in Riyadh early on Sunday morning (AEDT).
In a bout reportedly worth $680,000 to the Australian, he wasted little time, a huge left hand obliterating Zorro with four seconds remaining in the first round.
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The punch sent the dazed Englishman into the ropes and on to the canvas, the outclassed Zorro eventually able to offer a sheepish smile in what was his first loss in 18 professional fights.
The former Olympian moved to 24-0 with 19 stoppages and retained his Ring Magazine belt to cap a week of drama that saw Opetaia stripped of his IBF status in controversial circumstances.
“I train for 12 rounds, was prepared for 12 and if the knockout comes, it comes,” Opetaia said.
“He was a bit too hesitant and he got clipped, that’s the way it goes.”
Commentator Sergio Mora described the one-punch knockout as “devastating and scary” while fellow pundit Mike Costello added: “At any weight, at any level that’s as clinical as it gets in this sport”.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
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The punch sent the dazed Englishman into the ropes and on to the canvas, the outclassed Zorro eventually able to offer a sheepish smile in what was his first loss in 18 professional fights.
The former Olympian moved to 24-0 with 19 stoppages and retained his Ring Magazine belt to cap a week of drama that saw Opetaia stripped of his IBF status in controversial circumstances.
“I train for 12 rounds, was prepared for 12 and if the knockout comes, it comes,” Opetaia said.
“He was a bit too hesitant and he got clipped, that’s the way it goes.”
Commentator Sergio Mora described the one-punch knockout as “devastating and scary” while fellow pundit Mike Costello added: “At any weight, at any level that’s as clinical as it gets in this sport”.
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“He dismissed Zorro with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of power,” he added.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
The former Olympian moved to 24-0 with 19 stoppages and retained his Ring Magazine belt to cap a week of drama that saw Opetaia stripped of his IBF status in controversial circumstances.
“I train for 12 rounds, was prepared for 12 and if the knockout comes, it comes,” Opetaia said.
“He was a bit too hesitant and he got clipped, that’s the way it goes.”
Commentator Sergio Mora described the one-punch knockout as “devastating and scary” while fellow pundit Mike Costello added: “At any weight, at any level that’s as clinical as it gets in this sport”.
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“He dismissed Zorro with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of power,” he added.
Opetaia broke his jaw twice on the way to upsetting Mairis Briedis to win the IBF and Ring belts last year before enduring a frustrating wait to defend them 14 months later.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
The former Olympian moved to 24-0 with 19 stoppages and retained his Ring Magazine belt to cap a week of drama that saw Opetaia stripped of his IBF status in controversial circumstances.
“I train for 12 rounds, was prepared for 12 and if the knockout comes, it comes,” Opetaia said.
“He was a bit too hesitant and he got clipped, that’s the way it goes.”
Commentator Sergio Mora described the one-punch knockout as “devastating and scary” while fellow pundit Mike Costello added: “At any weight, at any level that’s as clinical as it gets in this sport”.
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“He dismissed Zorro with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of power,” he added.
Opetaia broke his jaw twice on the way to upsetting Mairis Briedis to win the IBF and Ring belts last year before enduring a frustrating wait to defend them 14 months later.
Multiple opponents have dodged the 28-year-old, who the IBF demanded fight Briedis next despite the injured Latvian being happy to delay their bout until he is fit early next year.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
“I train for 12 rounds, was prepared for 12 and if the knockout comes, it comes,” Opetaia said.
“He was a bit too hesitant and he got clipped, that’s the way it goes.”
Commentator Sergio Mora described the one-punch knockout as “devastating and scary” while fellow pundit Mike Costello added: “At any weight, at any level that’s as clinical as it gets in this sport”.
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“He dismissed Zorro with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of power,” he added.
Opetaia broke his jaw twice on the way to upsetting Mairis Briedis to win the IBF and Ring belts last year before enduring a frustrating wait to defend them 14 months later.
Multiple opponents have dodged the 28-year-old, who the IBF demanded fight Briedis next despite the injured Latvian being happy to delay their bout until he is fit early next year.
“I did, but look at this place, beautiful, I’m happy to be here,” Opetaia said when asked if he had vented his frustrations in the ring.
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“He dismissed Zorro with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of power,” he added.
Opetaia broke his jaw twice on the way to upsetting Mairis Briedis to win the IBF and Ring belts last year before enduring a frustrating wait to defend them 14 months later.
Multiple opponents have dodged the 28-year-old, who the IBF demanded fight Briedis next despite the injured Latvian being happy to delay their bout until he is fit early next year.
“I did, but look at this place, beautiful, I’m happy to be here,” Opetaia said when asked if he had vented his frustrations in the ring.
“I’m pumped; first round knockout, I’m ready for the next fight.
“The last 18 months is just part of the journey. I’m here in the ring now and that’s all that matters.
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“He dismissed Zorro with the minimum of fuss and the maximum of power,” he added.
Opetaia broke his jaw twice on the way to upsetting Mairis Briedis to win the IBF and Ring belts last year before enduring a frustrating wait to defend them 14 months later.
Multiple opponents have dodged the 28-year-old, who the IBF demanded fight Briedis next despite the injured Latvian being happy to delay their bout until he is fit early next year.
“I did, but look at this place, beautiful, I’m happy to be here,” Opetaia said when asked if he had vented his frustrations in the ring.
“I’m pumped; first round knockout, I’m ready for the next fight.
“The last 18 months is just part of the journey. I’m here in the ring now and that’s all that matters.
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“These dudes (promoters) put the people in front of me and I just knock them out.”
Opetaia’s next fight could be on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card in Riyadh on February 17.
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Multiple opponents have dodged the 28-year-old, who the IBF demanded fight Briedis next despite the injured Latvian being happy to delay their bout until he is fit early next year.
“I did, but look at this place, beautiful, I’m happy to be here,” Opetaia said when asked if he had vented his frustrations in the ring.
“I’m pumped; first round knockout, I’m ready for the next fight.
“The last 18 months is just part of the journey. I’m here in the ring now and that’s all that matters.
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“These dudes (promoters) put the people in front of me and I just knock them out.”
Opetaia’s next fight could be on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card in Riyadh on February 17.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the Australian had the potential to replicate Usyk’s career and unify the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweights.
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Multiple opponents have dodged the 28-year-old, who the IBF demanded fight Briedis next despite the injured Latvian being happy to delay their bout until he is fit early next year.
“I did, but look at this place, beautiful, I’m happy to be here,” Opetaia said when asked if he had vented his frustrations in the ring.
“I’m pumped; first round knockout, I’m ready for the next fight.
“The last 18 months is just part of the journey. I’m here in the ring now and that’s all that matters.
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“These dudes (promoters) put the people in front of me and I just knock them out.”
Opetaia’s next fight could be on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card in Riyadh on February 17.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the Australian had the potential to replicate Usyk’s career and unify the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweights.
“Every fight man knows,” Hearn said of the man regarded as the No.1 cruiserweight in the world.
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“I did, but look at this place, beautiful, I’m happy to be here,” Opetaia said when asked if he had vented his frustrations in the ring.
“I’m pumped; first round knockout, I’m ready for the next fight.
“The last 18 months is just part of the journey. I’m here in the ring now and that’s all that matters.
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“These dudes (promoters) put the people in front of me and I just knock them out.”
Opetaia’s next fight could be on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card in Riyadh on February 17.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the Australian had the potential to replicate Usyk’s career and unify the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweights.
“Every fight man knows,” Hearn said of the man regarded as the No.1 cruiserweight in the world.
“I believe Jai’s going to do the exact same thing (as Usyk) … we’re talking about a pound-for-pound talent,” Hearn said.
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“I’m pumped; first round knockout, I’m ready for the next fight.
“The last 18 months is just part of the journey. I’m here in the ring now and that’s all that matters.
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“These dudes (promoters) put the people in front of me and I just knock them out.”
Opetaia’s next fight could be on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card in Riyadh on February 17.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the Australian had the potential to replicate Usyk’s career and unify the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweights.
“Every fight man knows,” Hearn said of the man regarded as the No.1 cruiserweight in the world.
“I believe Jai’s going to do the exact same thing (as Usyk) … we’re talking about a pound-for-pound talent,” Hearn said.
Dubbed the ‘Day of Reckoning’, the Middle East card features heavyweight stars Joshua, Wilder, Parker and light heavyweight champion Dimitri Bivol.
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“The last 18 months is just part of the journey. I’m here in the ring now and that’s all that matters.
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“These dudes (promoters) put the people in front of me and I just knock them out.”
Opetaia’s next fight could be on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card in Riyadh on February 17.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the Australian had the potential to replicate Usyk’s career and unify the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweights.
“Every fight man knows,” Hearn said of the man regarded as the No.1 cruiserweight in the world.
“I believe Jai’s going to do the exact same thing (as Usyk) … we’re talking about a pound-for-pound talent,” Hearn said.
Dubbed the ‘Day of Reckoning’, the Middle East card features heavyweight stars Joshua, Wilder, Parker and light heavyweight champion Dimitri Bivol.
Parker’s victory over Wilder came before Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round TKO in a heavyweight double-header.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
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“These dudes (promoters) put the people in front of me and I just knock them out.”
Opetaia’s next fight could be on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card in Riyadh on February 17.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the Australian had the potential to replicate Usyk’s career and unify the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweights.
“Every fight man knows,” Hearn said of the man regarded as the No.1 cruiserweight in the world.
“I believe Jai’s going to do the exact same thing (as Usyk) … we’re talking about a pound-for-pound talent,” Hearn said.
Dubbed the ‘Day of Reckoning’, the Middle East card features heavyweight stars Joshua, Wilder, Parker and light heavyweight champion Dimitri Bivol.
Parker’s victory over Wilder came before Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round TKO in a heavyweight double-header.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
Promoter Eddie Hearn said the Australian had the potential to replicate Usyk’s career and unify the cruiserweight division before moving up to the heavyweights.
“Every fight man knows,” Hearn said of the man regarded as the No.1 cruiserweight in the world.
“I believe Jai’s going to do the exact same thing (as Usyk) … we’re talking about a pound-for-pound talent,” Hearn said.
Dubbed the ‘Day of Reckoning’, the Middle East card features heavyweight stars Joshua, Wilder, Parker and light heavyweight champion Dimitri Bivol.
Parker’s victory over Wilder came before Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round TKO in a heavyweight double-header.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
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“Every fight man knows,” Hearn said of the man regarded as the No.1 cruiserweight in the world.
“I believe Jai’s going to do the exact same thing (as Usyk) … we’re talking about a pound-for-pound talent,” Hearn said.
Dubbed the ‘Day of Reckoning’, the Middle East card features heavyweight stars Joshua, Wilder, Parker and light heavyweight champion Dimitri Bivol.
Parker’s victory over Wilder came before Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round TKO in a heavyweight double-header.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
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“I believe Jai’s going to do the exact same thing (as Usyk) … we’re talking about a pound-for-pound talent,” Hearn said.
Dubbed the ‘Day of Reckoning’, the Middle East card features heavyweight stars Joshua, Wilder, Parker and light heavyweight champion Dimitri Bivol.
Parker’s victory over Wilder came before Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round TKO in a heavyweight double-header.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
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Dubbed the ‘Day of Reckoning’, the Middle East card features heavyweight stars Joshua, Wilder, Parker and light heavyweight champion Dimitri Bivol.
Parker’s victory over Wilder came before Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round TKO in a heavyweight double-header.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
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Parker’s victory over Wilder came before Joshua stopped Otto Wallin with a fifth-round TKO in a heavyweight double-header.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight.
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The bouts at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh were expected to set up a March bout between Wilder and Joshua.
Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round.
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Instead, it appears Parker is in a position to step up in March, with the winner of that fight hoping to get a shot at the undisputed championship, which will be decided on February 17 when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in Saudi Arabia.
The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
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The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches.
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The heavyweight division hasn’t been unified this century.
The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen.
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The 31-year-old Parker, a big underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook, looked the better fighter throughout, while the 38-year-old Wilder looked his age in a match-up of former heavyweight champions.
Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
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Parker (34-3-0) dominated from the start, landing powerful punches with his right hand while keeping Wilder on his heels with a smart and methodical approach.
“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
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“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
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“Dangerous fight, tough fight, we trained very hard for this,” Parker said.
“We had great momentum coming into this fight. The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
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The strategy was to stay calm, stay relaxed, stay focused … every minute of every round. This is a great finish to the year.”
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There was only one round in which Wilder got the better of Parker.
“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
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“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight.
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“My timing was off a little bit,” Wilder said.
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
“He did a great job of avoiding a lot of my punches. I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
I did feel like I had the upper hand, but things happen. We move on to the next step.”
In the main event, Wallin’s corner called for the stoppage at the end of the fifth round.
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office. I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office. I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
“We just want to do whatever it takes to be victorious.
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Joshua, a strong favourite, needed more than just a victory to convince sceptics his best days weren’t behind him.
The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office. I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
“We just want to do whatever it takes to be victorious. All I want to be is just be victorious for as long as I can.
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The British boxer earned some style points against the 33-year-old Wallin, who is from Sweden.
Joshua (27-3-0) hadn’t looked the same since holding the WBA, IBF and WBO titles. But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office. I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
“We just want to do whatever it takes to be victorious. All I want to be is just be victorious for as long as I can. I’m searching for greatness.”
Earlier, Dmitrii Bivol defeated Lyndon Arthur in a unanimous decision that saw all three judges score it a 12-round sweep for the IBO light heavyweight and WBA super light heavyweight belts.
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But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office. I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
“We just want to do whatever it takes to be victorious. All I want to be is just be victorious for as long as I can. I’m searching for greatness.”
Earlier, Dmitrii Bivol defeated Lyndon Arthur in a unanimous decision that saw all three judges score it a 12-round sweep for the IBO light heavyweight and WBA super light heavyweight belts.
The early card also included five knockouts.
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But the 34-year-old delivered a throwback performance, jabbing and moving forward with confidence while backing down Wallin (26-2-0).
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office. I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
“We just want to do whatever it takes to be victorious. All I want to be is just be victorious for as long as I can. I’m searching for greatness.”
Earlier, Dmitrii Bivol defeated Lyndon Arthur in a unanimous decision that saw all three judges score it a 12-round sweep for the IBO light heavyweight and WBA super light heavyweight belts.
The early card also included five knockouts.
After Opetaia, Daniel Dubois (20-2-0) registered a 10th-round TKO of Jarrell Miller (26-1-1) with eight seconds left in the final round.
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A strong right-left combination in the fifth round eventually led to the stoppage.
“Just another fight. I respect Otto,” Joshua said.
“Not so much a throwback, just another day in the office. I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
“We just want to do whatever it takes to be victorious. All I want to be is just be victorious for as long as I can. I’m searching for greatness.”
Earlier, Dmitrii Bivol defeated Lyndon Arthur in a unanimous decision that saw all three judges score it a 12-round sweep for the IBO light heavyweight and WBA super light heavyweight belts.
The early card also included five knockouts.
After Opetaia, Daniel Dubois (20-2-0) registered a 10th-round TKO of Jarrell Miller (26-1-1) with eight seconds left in the final round.
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Agit Kabayel (24-0-0) scored a fourth-round TKO of Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-1-0) in a scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout.
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I’m just a gifted fighter that has a special gift and I use it to the best of my ability.
“We just want to do whatever it takes to be victorious. All I want to be is just be victorious for as long as I can. I’m searching for greatness.”
Earlier, Dmitrii Bivol defeated Lyndon Arthur in a unanimous decision that saw all three judges score it a 12-round sweep for the IBO light heavyweight and WBA super light heavyweight belts.
The early card also included five knockouts.
After Opetaia, Daniel Dubois (20-2-0) registered a 10th-round TKO of Jarrell Miller (26-1-1) with eight seconds left in the final round.
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Agit Kabayel (24-0-0) scored a fourth-round TKO of Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-1-0) in a scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout.
Filip Hrgovic (17-0-0) stopped Mark De Mori (41-3-2) with a first-round TKO, and Frank Sanchez (24-0-0) opened the night with a seventh-round knockout of Junior Fa (20-3-0).
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‘As clinical as it gets’: Unbeaten Aussie moves to 24-0 with stunning first-round KO of hapless Englishman
The early card also included five knockouts.
After Opetaia, Daniel Dubois (20-2-0) registered a 10th-round TKO of Jarrell Miller (26-1-1) with eight seconds left in the final round.
Advertisement
Agit Kabayel (24-0-0) scored a fourth-round TKO of Arslanbek Makhmudov (18-1-0) in a scheduled 10-round heavyweight bout.
Filip Hrgovic (17-0-0) stopped Mark De Mori (41-3-2) with a first-round TKO, and Frank Sanchez (24-0-0) opened the night with a seventh-round knockout of Junior Fa (20-3-0).
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
"We too often forget that there is much more to this world than meets the eye," Fr. Dan Reehil told Fox News Digital. "Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist and they can have an impact on our life."
Rehill is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville. In 2018, he received exorcism training at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and was installed as the exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville that same year.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
"We too often forget that there is much more to this world than meets the eye," Fr. Dan Reehil told Fox News Digital. "Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist and they can have an impact on our life."
Rehill is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville. In 2018, he received exorcism training at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and was installed as the exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville that same year.
DO ANGELS EXIST? OVER HALF OF AMERICANS SAY YES, STUDY FINDS: ‘COMFORT AND REASSURANCE’
An exorcist, said Reehil, "is a priest chosen and installed by a bishop to exercise the office of deliverance ministry.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
"We too often forget that there is much more to this world than meets the eye," Fr. Dan Reehil told Fox News Digital. "Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist and they can have an impact on our life."
Rehill is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville. In 2018, he received exorcism training at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and was installed as the exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville that same year.
DO ANGELS EXIST? OVER HALF OF AMERICANS SAY YES, STUDY FINDS: ‘COMFORT AND REASSURANCE’
An exorcist, said Reehil, "is a priest chosen and installed by a bishop to exercise the office of deliverance ministry. Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the [Catholic] Church uses against the power of the devil."
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
"We too often forget that there is much more to this world than meets the eye," Fr. Dan Reehil told Fox News Digital. "Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist and they can have an impact on our life."
Rehill is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville. In 2018, he received exorcism training at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and was installed as the exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville that same year.
DO ANGELS EXIST? OVER HALF OF AMERICANS SAY YES, STUDY FINDS: ‘COMFORT AND REASSURANCE’
An exorcist, said Reehil, "is a priest chosen and installed by a bishop to exercise the office of deliverance ministry. Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the [Catholic] Church uses against the power of the devil."
The Catholic Church distinguishes between two forms of exorcisms, said Reehil.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Dan Reehil told Fox News Digital. "Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist and they can have an impact on our life."
Rehill is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville. In 2018, he received exorcism training at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and was installed as the exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville that same year.
DO ANGELS EXIST? OVER HALF OF AMERICANS SAY YES, STUDY FINDS: ‘COMFORT AND REASSURANCE’
An exorcist, said Reehil, "is a priest chosen and installed by a bishop to exercise the office of deliverance ministry. Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the [Catholic] Church uses against the power of the devil."
The Catholic Church distinguishes between two forms of exorcisms, said Reehil. Exorcisms are either "major" or "minor."
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
"Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist and they can have an impact on our life."
Rehill is a priest of the Diocese of Nashville. In 2018, he received exorcism training at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum in Rome, and was installed as the exorcist of the Diocese of Nashville that same year.
DO ANGELS EXIST? OVER HALF OF AMERICANS SAY YES, STUDY FINDS: ‘COMFORT AND REASSURANCE’
An exorcist, said Reehil, "is a priest chosen and installed by a bishop to exercise the office of deliverance ministry. Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the [Catholic] Church uses against the power of the devil."
The Catholic Church distinguishes between two forms of exorcisms, said Reehil. Exorcisms are either "major" or "minor."
"A major exorcism is performed only for one, who is demonstrably possessed by a demon or demons, and may only be performed by a priest the bishop has specifically permitted to do so," said Reehil.
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DO ANGELS EXIST? OVER HALF OF AMERICANS SAY YES, STUDY FINDS: ‘COMFORT AND REASSURANCE’
An exorcist, said Reehil, "is a priest chosen and installed by a bishop to exercise the office of deliverance ministry. Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the [Catholic] Church uses against the power of the devil."
The Catholic Church distinguishes between two forms of exorcisms, said Reehil. Exorcisms are either "major" or "minor."
"A major exorcism is performed only for one, who is demonstrably possessed by a demon or demons, and may only be performed by a priest the bishop has specifically permitted to do so," said Reehil.
Conversely, a minor exorcism is associated with sacraments and blessings, said Reehil.
"Demonologists distinguish three levels of demonic incursion," explained Reehil.
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DO ANGELS EXIST? OVER HALF OF AMERICANS SAY YES, STUDY FINDS: ‘COMFORT AND REASSURANCE’
An exorcist, said Reehil, "is a priest chosen and installed by a bishop to exercise the office of deliverance ministry. Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the [Catholic] Church uses against the power of the devil."
The Catholic Church distinguishes between two forms of exorcisms, said Reehil. Exorcisms are either "major" or "minor."
"A major exorcism is performed only for one, who is demonstrably possessed by a demon or demons, and may only be performed by a priest the bishop has specifically permitted to do so," said Reehil.
Conversely, a minor exorcism is associated with sacraments and blessings, said Reehil.
"Demonologists distinguish three levels of demonic incursion," explained Reehil. These three levels are temptation, obsession (which is also called "oppression") and possession.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Exorcism is a specific form of prayer that the [Catholic] Church uses against the power of the devil."
The Catholic Church distinguishes between two forms of exorcisms, said Reehil. Exorcisms are either "major" or "minor."
"A major exorcism is performed only for one, who is demonstrably possessed by a demon or demons, and may only be performed by a priest the bishop has specifically permitted to do so," said Reehil.
Conversely, a minor exorcism is associated with sacraments and blessings, said Reehil.
"Demonologists distinguish three levels of demonic incursion," explained Reehil. These three levels are temptation, obsession (which is also called "oppression") and possession.
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Temptation, said Reehil, is something experienced by everyone.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
The Catholic Church distinguishes between two forms of exorcisms, said Reehil. Exorcisms are either "major" or "minor."
"A major exorcism is performed only for one, who is demonstrably possessed by a demon or demons, and may only be performed by a priest the bishop has specifically permitted to do so," said Reehil.
Conversely, a minor exorcism is associated with sacraments and blessings, said Reehil.
"Demonologists distinguish three levels of demonic incursion," explained Reehil. These three levels are temptation, obsession (which is also called "oppression") and possession.
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Temptation, said Reehil, is something experienced by everyone.
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
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Exorcisms are either "major" or "minor."
"A major exorcism is performed only for one, who is demonstrably possessed by a demon or demons, and may only be performed by a priest the bishop has specifically permitted to do so," said Reehil.
Conversely, a minor exorcism is associated with sacraments and blessings, said Reehil.
"Demonologists distinguish three levels of demonic incursion," explained Reehil. These three levels are temptation, obsession (which is also called "oppression") and possession.
'HALLOW' PRAYER APP ACCOMPLISHED ITS GOAL DURING THE GOP DEBATE, COMPANY SAYS: 'PRAY WITH ME REAL QUICK'
Temptation, said Reehil, is something experienced by everyone.
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Conversely, a minor exorcism is associated with sacraments and blessings, said Reehil.
"Demonologists distinguish three levels of demonic incursion," explained Reehil. These three levels are temptation, obsession (which is also called "oppression") and possession.
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Temptation, said Reehil, is something experienced by everyone.
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Conversely, a minor exorcism is associated with sacraments and blessings, said Reehil.
"Demonologists distinguish three levels of demonic incursion," explained Reehil. These three levels are temptation, obsession (which is also called "oppression") and possession.
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Temptation, said Reehil, is something experienced by everyone.
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
Attempting occult practices, such as purportedly trying to contact the dead via an Ouija board, are a way to open oneself up to demonic activity inadvertently, said Reehil.
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These three levels are temptation, obsession (which is also called "oppression") and possession.
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Temptation, said Reehil, is something experienced by everyone.
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
Attempting occult practices, such as purportedly trying to contact the dead via an Ouija board, are a way to open oneself up to demonic activity inadvertently, said Reehil.
"Demons lie and impersonate dead people," said Reehil.
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'HALLOW' PRAYER APP ACCOMPLISHED ITS GOAL DURING THE GOP DEBATE, COMPANY SAYS: 'PRAY WITH ME REAL QUICK'
Temptation, said Reehil, is something experienced by everyone.
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
Attempting occult practices, such as purportedly trying to contact the dead via an Ouija board, are a way to open oneself up to demonic activity inadvertently, said Reehil.
"Demons lie and impersonate dead people," said Reehil. "When asking a board for information about a deceased person, or a life decision, they are all too happy to embed themselves into your life.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
Attempting occult practices, such as purportedly trying to contact the dead via an Ouija board, are a way to open oneself up to demonic activity inadvertently, said Reehil.
"Demons lie and impersonate dead people," said Reehil. "When asking a board for information about a deceased person, or a life decision, they are all too happy to embed themselves into your life. Using an Ouija board is inviting a demon into your life, whether the person has that intention or not."
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Obsession is "when demons torment people physically, spiritually, mentally or emotionally, or some combination of these."
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
Attempting occult practices, such as purportedly trying to contact the dead via an Ouija board, are a way to open oneself up to demonic activity inadvertently, said Reehil.
"Demons lie and impersonate dead people," said Reehil. "When asking a board for information about a deceased person, or a life decision, they are all too happy to embed themselves into your life. Using an Ouija board is inviting a demon into your life, whether the person has that intention or not."
The Ouija board was first developed in the late 19th century as a parlor game; these were formerly called "talking boards."
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Possession, which is arguably the most well-known of the three levels, is when a demon or demons "take physical possession of a person's body and make use of its faculties," said Reehil.
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
Attempting occult practices, such as purportedly trying to contact the dead via an Ouija board, are a way to open oneself up to demonic activity inadvertently, said Reehil.
"Demons lie and impersonate dead people," said Reehil. "When asking a board for information about a deceased person, or a life decision, they are all too happy to embed themselves into your life. Using an Ouija board is inviting a demon into your life, whether the person has that intention or not."
The Ouija board was first developed in the late 19th century as a parlor game; these were formerly called "talking boards."
At the time, séances and other spiritual practices were quite popular activities.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
"Possession is usually intermittent, almost never an uninterrupted possessing of the person’s body," he added.
Attempting occult practices, such as purportedly trying to contact the dead via an Ouija board, are a way to open oneself up to demonic activity inadvertently, said Reehil.
"Demons lie and impersonate dead people," said Reehil. "When asking a board for information about a deceased person, or a life decision, they are all too happy to embed themselves into your life. Using an Ouija board is inviting a demon into your life, whether the person has that intention or not."
The Ouija board was first developed in the late 19th century as a parlor game; these were formerly called "talking boards."
At the time, séances and other spiritual practices were quite popular activities.
AS CATHOLIC CHURCH FACES PRECARIOUS CULTURAL TIME, BISHOP ROBERT BARRON OF MINNESOTA MODELS THOUGHTFUL FAITH
The board consists of an alphabet, the words "yes," "no," "goodbye," and the numbers zero through nine.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
"Demons lie and impersonate dead people," said Reehil. "When asking a board for information about a deceased person, or a life decision, they are all too happy to embed themselves into your life. Using an Ouija board is inviting a demon into your life, whether the person has that intention or not."
The Ouija board was first developed in the late 19th century as a parlor game; these were formerly called "talking boards."
At the time, séances and other spiritual practices were quite popular activities.
AS CATHOLIC CHURCH FACES PRECARIOUS CULTURAL TIME, BISHOP ROBERT BARRON OF MINNESOTA MODELS THOUGHTFUL FAITH
The board consists of an alphabet, the words "yes," "no," "goodbye," and the numbers zero through nine.
To operate the board, a person places their hands on a "planchette," which spirits purportedly move to spell out answers to questions.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
"When asking a board for information about a deceased person, or a life decision, they are all too happy to embed themselves into your life. Using an Ouija board is inviting a demon into your life, whether the person has that intention or not."
The Ouija board was first developed in the late 19th century as a parlor game; these were formerly called "talking boards."
At the time, séances and other spiritual practices were quite popular activities.
AS CATHOLIC CHURCH FACES PRECARIOUS CULTURAL TIME, BISHOP ROBERT BARRON OF MINNESOTA MODELS THOUGHTFUL FAITH
The board consists of an alphabet, the words "yes," "no," "goodbye," and the numbers zero through nine.
To operate the board, a person places their hands on a "planchette," which spirits purportedly move to spell out answers to questions.
In 1890, a Baltimore spiritualist and medium named Helen Peters asked the talking board what she should call it, said the website for the Talking Board Historical Society.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Using an Ouija board is inviting a demon into your life, whether the person has that intention or not."
The Ouija board was first developed in the late 19th century as a parlor game; these were formerly called "talking boards."
At the time, séances and other spiritual practices were quite popular activities.
AS CATHOLIC CHURCH FACES PRECARIOUS CULTURAL TIME, BISHOP ROBERT BARRON OF MINNESOTA MODELS THOUGHTFUL FAITH
The board consists of an alphabet, the words "yes," "no," "goodbye," and the numbers zero through nine.
To operate the board, a person places their hands on a "planchette," which spirits purportedly move to spell out answers to questions.
In 1890, a Baltimore spiritualist and medium named Helen Peters asked the talking board what she should call it, said the website for the Talking Board Historical Society. The board responded "O-U-I-J-A," which it said meant "good luck."
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
The Ouija board was first developed in the late 19th century as a parlor game; these were formerly called "talking boards."
At the time, séances and other spiritual practices were quite popular activities.
AS CATHOLIC CHURCH FACES PRECARIOUS CULTURAL TIME, BISHOP ROBERT BARRON OF MINNESOTA MODELS THOUGHTFUL FAITH
The board consists of an alphabet, the words "yes," "no," "goodbye," and the numbers zero through nine.
To operate the board, a person places their hands on a "planchette," which spirits purportedly move to spell out answers to questions.
In 1890, a Baltimore spiritualist and medium named Helen Peters asked the talking board what she should call it, said the website for the Talking Board Historical Society. The board responded "O-U-I-J-A," which it said meant "good luck."
The Ouija board was patented the following year.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
At the time, séances and other spiritual practices were quite popular activities.
AS CATHOLIC CHURCH FACES PRECARIOUS CULTURAL TIME, BISHOP ROBERT BARRON OF MINNESOTA MODELS THOUGHTFUL FAITH
The board consists of an alphabet, the words "yes," "no," "goodbye," and the numbers zero through nine.
To operate the board, a person places their hands on a "planchette," which spirits purportedly move to spell out answers to questions.
In 1890, a Baltimore spiritualist and medium named Helen Peters asked the talking board what she should call it, said the website for the Talking Board Historical Society. The board responded "O-U-I-J-A," which it said meant "good luck."
The Ouija board was patented the following year.
Legend regarding the Ouija board's patent says that Peters accompanied attorney Elijah Bond to the patent office, where the two were instructed by the patent officer to prove that the board worked by spelling out his name, said Smithsonian Magazine.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
To operate the board, a person places their hands on a "planchette," which spirits purportedly move to spell out answers to questions.
In 1890, a Baltimore spiritualist and medium named Helen Peters asked the talking board what she should call it, said the website for the Talking Board Historical Society. The board responded "O-U-I-J-A," which it said meant "good luck."
The Ouija board was patented the following year.
Legend regarding the Ouija board's patent says that Peters accompanied attorney Elijah Bond to the patent office, where the two were instructed by the patent officer to prove that the board worked by spelling out his name, said Smithsonian Magazine.
THE EXORCIST, CHUCKY AND NEW HORRIFIC HAUNTS HIT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Peters reportedly asked spirits for assistance, and then spelled out the patent officer's name.
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'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
To operate the board, a person places their hands on a "planchette," which spirits purportedly move to spell out answers to questions.
In 1890, a Baltimore spiritualist and medium named Helen Peters asked the talking board what she should call it, said the website for the Talking Board Historical Society. The board responded "O-U-I-J-A," which it said meant "good luck."
The Ouija board was patented the following year.
Legend regarding the Ouija board's patent says that Peters accompanied attorney Elijah Bond to the patent office, where the two were instructed by the patent officer to prove that the board worked by spelling out his name, said Smithsonian Magazine.
THE EXORCIST, CHUCKY AND NEW HORRIFIC HAUNTS HIT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO'S HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Peters reportedly asked spirits for assistance, and then spelled out the patent officer's name.
It is unclear if Bond or Peters somehow knew the patent officer's name ahead of time, but the patent was awarded on Feb.
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