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      Kiko Martinez vs Josh Warrington LIVE RESULTS: Warrington all over world champ Martinez in opening round – updates

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      JOST WARRINGTON is in the ring to fight Kiko Martinez and grab his IBF featherweight world title.Warrington’s last fight ended in a technical draw after a clash of heads with Mauricio Lara in round two, with the Mexican unable to continue.
      The Leeds born fighter last faced Martinez back in 2017 defeating the Spanish fighter on points to retain his featherweight title.

      Ring walk time: 10pm UK estimated
      Live stream: DAZN – head to their website and sign up for a £7.99-a-month subscription. You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.

      Warrington vs Martinez undercard and main event

      Kiko Martinez vs Josh Warrington – IBF world featherweight title
      Maxi Hughes vs Ryan Walsh – IBO world lightweight title
      Maria Cecilia Roman vs Ebanie Bridges; IBF women’s world bantamweight title
      Dalton Smith vs Ray Moylette – Super lightweight
      Calum French vs Angelo Turco Super lightweight
      Mali Wright vs Luis Palmer – light heavyweight
      Cory O’Regan vs Jakub Laskowski – Super lightweight

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      Stay up to date with all the updates from Leeds in our live blog…
      Martinez vs Warrington
      Round 3 – Martinez looking for the right hand over the top of Warrington’s guard.
      Big right hands landing for Warrington, with Martinez cut above his left eye.
      It’s a nasty cut and only a matter of time until the ref or ringside doctor take a look at it. Pace has slowed down heading into round four.
      Credit: PA
      Martinez vs Warrington
      Round 2 – Martinez landed a punch on the bell before round two and is hurt in the opening stages here.
      Warrington lets an explosive combination go as Martinez tries to cover up – it’s one-way traffic.
      The challenger having the better of the exchanges on the inside. Massive start for Warrington.
      Credit: Reuters
      Martinez vs Warrington
      Round 1 – Warrington lands a three punch combination early on.
      Warrington lands another combo and Martinez is backed to ropes…
      Martinez floored with a right hook! Warrington lands a perfect sweeping right hook which knocks down the champ.
      Martinez vs Warrington
      Round 1 – We are underway and the atmosphere is electric in Leeds.
      So much on the line for both men – mostly for Warrington who cannot afford another defeat.
      But can Martinez upset the British applecart yet again?
      Martinez vs Warrington
      Both the British and Spanish national anthems have been played – and we’re now just moments away.
      Will it be repeat or revenge?
      Promoter Eddie Hearn has already warned defeat for either man could spell the end. It’s all to play for.
      Martinez vs Warrington
      And now it’s champion Kiko Martinez’s turn to make his way.
      It was less than five years ago he was beaten by Warrington in this very arena.
      Who would have thought he’d be back and defending the world title.
      Martinez vs Warrington
      Here comes former IBF featherweight world champion Josh Warrington.
      He’s walked into the ring by Leeds United star Luke Ayling.
      This is quite possibly the biggest fight in Warrington’s career.
      Warr path
      Josh Warrington got over his Maurico Lara car crash with a dream motorbike… after his missus finally gave him the green light.
      The 31-year-old Leeds hero suffered a violent loss to the Mexico banger in February 2021, just a few weeks after relinquishing his IBF featherweight title in his effort to land other titles.
      The father-of-two hit rock bottom after the punishing KO but wife Natasha helped lift him out of his funk with the nod for his dream two-wheeled machine.
      Ahead of tonight’s shot at his old belt against Kiko Martinez at his local arena, Warrington revealed: “When I became world champion, I went to a motorbike garage and I came home with a brochure and the missus just burst into tears. She said ‘you can’t, you’ve just become a dad’.
      “Then after the first Lara fight, I was sulking about and my dad was having a mid-life crisis and had just bought a scooter, so I thought I’d get a bike.
      “The missus gave me the blessing and so I went and got one. I think she did it because I was so f*g miserable!
      “She said you’re going to do it at some time, so do it, but just be careful.”

      Roman vs Bridges 
      Bridges gets the decision by unanimous decision!
      The England based-Australian wins the IBF title in front of her adopted Leeds fan base.
      That will put everyone in the mood ahead of Josh Warrington’s main-event fight.
      Credit: PA
      Roman vs Bridges – R4
      Roman lands her best right hand of the night so far but Bridges doesn’t wobble.
      An uppercut from the busty blonde then scores, though,
      It’s back and forth action right up to the bell.
      Both girls are digging in and throwing.
      Credit: Reuters
      Roman vs Bridges – R2
      Roman is not offering much, in a scrappy second round Bridges probably edges it again just through effort and enthusiasm.
      Not much skill on show but Bridges is slashing away at her opponent and trying to land something flush.
      Roman just tucking up and surviving a lot of this early pressure.
      Roman vs Bridges – R1
      Veteran Roman gets booed into the ring by the Leeds crowd that has adoptde Bridges as one of their own.
      But it’s unlikely to offend the defending champion.
      Bridges makes the busier start but most of her shots are caught on Roman’s high guard.
      Roman plays it safe but in doing so probably gifts the Aussie babe the opening round and that could be crucial when they’re tallied up.
      Credit: Reuters
      Cecila Roman vs Ebanie Bridges next
      The Australian bombshell has another crack at a world title in just her ninth fight.
      But Argentine Roman, 39, will be touch and far more experienced after 22 fights.
      Bridges, 35, is trying to land the IBF bantamweight belt
      Maxi Hughes wins via UD
      The three ringside judges called it: 120-108, 119-109 and 118-110.
      Pretty fair from the officials.
      Hughes was just too good and Walsh was short of ideas.
      Hughes vs Walsh – R12
      Walsh might have snatched the final round just by being relentless while Hughes was cautious.
      Walsh drops his hands and asks for a war but Hughes is too shrewd.
      The bell goes and Hughes celebrates.
      Expect the Doncaster man to get a unanimous decision shortly.
      Hughes vs Walsh – R11
      Walsh still not going hell-for-leather and Hughes is banking these rounds.
      The Leeds crowd goes wild when Josh Warrington appears on the big screen.
      They’ll do the same if Hughes gets this decision shortly.
      Last round coming up.
      Hughes vs Walsh – R10
      Some really classy moments of boxing frm Hughes.
      The Doncaster man bobs and weaves out of danger before crasking Walsh.
      A clash of heads has opened another would in Walsh’s hearline.
      Lots more grease smeared over the gash.
      Hughes vs Walsh – R8
      Walsh’s right eyebrow heavy with thick Vaseline now to stem the flow of a cut.
      Hughes keeps his jab busy and lands a left hand.
      Team Walsh cheer and clap a couple of their man’s landed jabs.
      That was a tighter round that ended with Walsh throwing a right hook from miles out that Hughes ducked.
      Hughes vs Walsh – R7
      Hughes ands a precise one-two and trainer Sean O’Hagan cheers.
      Josh Warrington’s Leeds supporters sing “stand up if you hate Man U”.
      Another round to Hughes who is scoring cleverly and not getting dragged into a battle.
      Walsh will now he needs to pull something out of the bag soon.
      Hughes vs Walsh – R6
      Hughes landing the better shots now but Walsh not wobbling or buckling yet.
      Walsh, 35, has never been stopped in his three defeats and is from a tough Norfolk fighting family so won’t be afraid of some pain.
      He seems happy to absorb a fair few for his chance to land one on Hughes.
      A great Hughes jab does rock Walsh’s head back though. The Doncaster man is in a flow now.
      Hughes vs Walsh – R5
      Iron Ryan Walsh and Mai Hughes going right at it for Hughes’ IBO lightweight world title.
      The two southpaws have been trading and Walsh is cut above his right eye.
      Hughes has landed the heavier shots but is not known for his power.
      Walsh will not stop harassing him and trying.
      Credit: PA
      Smith pleased as punch
      Dalton Smith poses with his belt after beating Ray Moylette in Leeds.
      Credit: PA
      Smith vs Moylette – R7
      Smith has two points deducted for the low blow.
      Moylette is back on his feet.
      The fight restarts.
      Smith needs to be careful.
      Moylette down – R7
      Controversy here.
      Smith lands a massive low blow on Moylette and then a hook floors him.
      The ref is not counting so the knockdown will not count.
      Smith could be disqualified.
      Moylette has five minutes to recover and is on his knees in the corner.
      Smith vs Moylette – R6
      Moylette being broken down here.
      It will take a Leigh Wood-level comeback for the Irishman to avoid defeat now.
      Smith is coasting but should try oto end this inside the distance.
      Moylette’s corner might even consider saving him from his own bravery.
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      Josh Warrington vs Kiko Martinez: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for Leeds world title fight

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      BOXING will once again see Leeds born Josh Warrington take on Kiko Martinez in bid to become featherweight world champion.Warrington’s last fight ended in a technical draw after a clash of heads with Mauricio Lara in round two, with the Mexican unable to continue.
      Josh Warrington will fight Kiko Martinez on March 26Credit: Getty
      The Leeds born fighter last faced Martinez back in 2017 defeating the Spanish fighter on points to retain his featherweight title.
      Martinez seized the IBF featherweight title after an impressive sixth round TKO of Kid Galahad back in November.
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      After testing positive for Covid-19 back in January, there were fears the fight may be moved but this has not been the case and the two will once again lock horns on March 26.
      When is Warrington vs Martinez?

      Josh Warrington’s clash with Kiko Martinez will take place on Saturday, March 26.
      The bout will take place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
      There will be a packed out crowd in Warrington’s home town.
      In the UK fans can expect ring-walks to get underway from 10pm GMT on the evening of Saturday, March 26.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Warrington vs Martinez will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile device, tablet or Smart TV.
      To subscribe to DAZN, head to their website and sign-up for £7.99 a month.

      Warrington vs Martinez FULL CARD

      Kiko Martinez vs. Josh Warrington; IBF world featherweight title
      Maxi Hughes vs. Ryan Walsh; IBO world lightweight title
      Maria Cecilia Roman vs. Ebanie Bridges; IBF women’s world bantamweight title
      Dalton Smith vs. Ray Moylette; Super lightweight
      Calum French vs. TBC; Super lightweight
      Mali Wright vs. TBC; Light heavyweight
      Cory O’Regan vs. TBC; Super lightweight
      Skye Nicolson vs. TBC; Women’s featherweight

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      What have they said?
      Warrington said: “He knocks out Kid Galahad and I hear that he’s gone back to the changing room and said ‘I want Josh Warrington.”
      “He wasn’t lying because a few days later I got a call saying that Kiko wants to fight, it’s funny because I beat him five years ago. It was a tough fit and we go again, where he walks into it as champion.”
      Martinez has said: ‘I’ve come with the same mentality, to win and win quickly, to surprise the world again.
      “I’m delighted to show that I can reign once again at this level.” More

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      Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan LIVE RESULTS: Harper beats Abellaneda, Agyarko beats Rubio – latest updates

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      LEIGH WOOD is looking to make a name for himself as he faces Michael Conlan in his hometown of Nottingham. Wood impressively stopped Chinese fighter Can Xu in the 12th round of their clash last summer to secure the WBC ‘Regular’ featherweight title at Fight Camp.
      And the 33-year-old was immediately ordered to defend his title against Ireland’s Conlan, who is signed by American promoters Top Rank.
      Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom won the purse bids for the fight, which was originally touted to take place in both Belfast and New York.
      But Wood will have the hometown advantage in Nottingham, with 9,000 fans expected to attend the fight.
      The winner could be elevated to the ‘Super’ world champion at 126lbs, with current champ Leo Santa Cruz not likely to return to defend his belt.

      Live results

      Leigh Wood vs. Michael Conlan
      Terri Harper beat Yamila Belen Abellaneda
      Caoimhin Agyarko beat Juan Carlos Rubio
      Gary Cully beat Miguel Vazquez
      Erica Farias beat Sandy Ryan
      Thomas Whittaker-Hart beat Ben Thomas
      Thomas Carty beat Michael Boloz
      Nico Leivars beat Jose Hernandez

      ROUND FIVE: Wood vs Conlan
      Wood is caught again early on – but steadies himself after a testing first 30 seconds.
      Conlan ends the fourth with fierce hook on target
      Conlan finished the round strongly.
      And Wood’s corner are urging him to up his punch rate.
      Crowd roaring Wood on
      Wood is resisting well against the Belfast hero.
      He misses with a left-hander but his usual sharpness is missing.
      Conlan responds well, but misses with a huge shot
      ROUND FOUR: Wood vs Conlan
      Conlan’s targeting the body again – but he was forced back onto the ropes himself.
      Conlan lands a huge right
      Wood is rocked again but they don’t come much tougher than him.
      Conlan is boxing neatly – but somehow Wood ended the third round tidily and possibly on top
      ROUND THREE: Wood vs Conlan
      Wood is edging his way back into it, but he still looks a bit shaky.
      ROUND TWO: Wood vs Conlan
      Wood is swinging out wildly, his head still not clear from Conlan’s looping left-hander that floored him in the opener.
      But the Brit managed to hold on.
      Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan
      ROUND ONE: Wood was down in the final seconds of the first round as he defends his WBA featherweight crown.
      Yet Conlan had been on the back foot earlier.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – Final result
      Agyarko takes the victory and celebrates by donning a sombrero – living up to his Canelo nickname.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R10
      The ‘Irish Canelo’ goes for broke in search of a knockout and has Rubio on the ropes once more but yet again cannot get his opponent on the canvas.
      Rubio lands a couple of body punches but it will not be enough – he has been well and truly beaten here.
      The pair embrace at the end of a hard-fought battle but it is Agyarko who has done enough to win the 11th fight of his boxing career.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R10
      Final stanza now. Agyarko well in the lead.
      Rubio takes another peppering but keeps upright and throwing.
      Agyarko sees the fight out and will take a UD very shortly.
      Carlos Rubio is a freakishly brave man.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R9
      Again the man from Belfast cannot find the killer punch to land a KO with Rubio still giving as good as he gets.
      But it is clear Rubio is tiring and lacking power in his punches.
      That is bad news considering he needs a knock-out to somehow pull this one out of the bag – advantage Agyarko heading into the tenth!
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R8
      Agyarko comes close to ending the fight with a flurry of powerful right hands.
      But the Mexican challenger somehow stays up right and lives to fight another round.
      His left eye has taken damage however and he is receiving treatment – it doesn’t look good for Rubio.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R5
      The Belfast ace throws everything into a couple of long-range uppercuts but misses wildly.
      Rubio is definitely concerned about his potential power.
      There isn’t punch coming back from the Mexican so Agyarko is happy walking him down and looking for a perfect shot to end things.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R4
      Agyarko lands a cuffing left hook when Rubio dares throw a jab.
      Then a straight right flies right down the Mexican’s pipe.
      Rubio keeps hurling back, though, then two brutal right hands crunch into Rubio and the bell saves him on the ropes.
      A vicious Agyarko attack right on the bell that almost lands him a stoppage win.
      Can he finish if off in the fifth?
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R3
      Rubio lands a couple of his own digs as Agyarko waits a split second too long.
      Agyarko switches to mimic Rubio’s stance and has a brief bit of success before switching back.
      The Irishman is looking for a highlight reel counter KO but Rubio might be too clever to fall into the trap.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R2
      Rubio is a Mexican southpaw with height but his ribs will soon be tested by Agyarko’s body shots.
      Agyarko boxes with his lead left hand hangling low by his waist but his reflexes are rapid as he lands with a counter right.
      Two in the bank for Agyarko but he will want a special stoppage on such a big night for Irish boxing.
      Agyarko vs Rubio – R1
      Ireland’s middleweight sensation, Caoimhin Agyarko, looks to put on another show now on Mick Conlan’s undercard.
      Agyarko is a fearsome body puncher enjoying the nickname Irish Canelo.
      Rubio’s record looks impressive but his opponents have been push-overs and he looks spindly compaired to the Belfast banger.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R10
      Harper has coped cooly with the cut and there’s a warm sign of respect as the final stanza starts.
      It’s a been a good comeback from Harper, a live opponent who has hit her.
      She could have taken an easy push-over so deserves credit for this contest and performance, at a new weight.
      Unanimous decision win coming…
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R9
      Peachy left hands from Harper – out of the southpaw stance – sting Abellaneda.
      Harper’s defensive work has been really sound.
      The Brit banks the penultimate round with early power shots and head movement.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R6
      Harper is warned over a low-blow as Abellaneda complains about an illegal punch.
      The Argentine lands a couple of shots and Harper does not worry.
      A closer round for the judges to score.
      Harper should be well ahead though.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R5
      Harper banks another round but Abellaneda is not wilting.
      Crisp combiantions land from the Denaby ace but still no knockdowns scores.
      Two minutes rounds definitely limit KO chances on the women’s code.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R4
      Team Harper clean up the wound and the ace races back out.
      Abellaneda is being made to miss and punished with counters.
      A crisp right uppercut from Harper connects but Abellaneda is a tough Argentine.
      The cut opens again and naturally carries the blood down into Harper’s eye but the team seem comfortable coping with it.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R3
      Two great right hands from Harper score.
      Abellaneda is hurt and looks desperate already.
      Harper has a nasty cut over her left eye but it must have come from a clash of heads as she has not been hit.
      Another sweet round for Harper but her corner have a job on their hands with a gash in her eyebrow.
      Harper vs Abellaneda – R2
      Abellaneda is game and rugged but crude with looping right hands.
      Harper is able to evade her shots smoothly and ping back.
      Two rounds in the bank for the Brit now but we want to see more scoring shots from the Englishwoman.
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      Leigh Wood vs Michael Conlan: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for featherweight clash

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      LEIGH WOOD will be looking to make a name for himself when he faces Michael Conlan in his hometown of Nottingham. Wood impressively stopped Chinese fighter Can Xu in the 12th round of their clash last summer to win the WBC ‘Regular’ featherweight title at Fight Camp.
      Mick Conaln is undefeated in 16 fights as a professionalCredit: Sportsfile
      Leigh Wood will defend his WBA featherweight title against Mick ConlanCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      And the 33-year-old nearly immediately ordered to defend his title against Ireland’s Conlan, who is signed by American promoters Top Rank.
      Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom won the purse bids for the fight, which was originally touted to take place in both Belfast and New York.
      But Wood will have the hometown advantage in Nottingham, with 9,000 fans expected to attend the fight.
      The winner could be elevated to the ‘Super’ world champion at 126lbs, with current champ Leo Santa Cruz not likely to return to defend his belt.
      When is Wood vs Conlan?

      Leigh Wood’s clash with Michael Conlan will take place this weekend on Saturday, March 12.
      The fight will be held at Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
      There will be 9,000 fans, split into Nottingham and Irish sections, in attendance at the bout.
      The main event ring walks can be expected at around 10pm UK time.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Wood vs Conlan will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      To subscribe to DAZN, it will cost you £7.99-a-month to sign-up to the streaming service.
      The undercard action will get underway from 7pm UK time.

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      What has been said?
      “I do rate and respect him as a fighter, making sure I’m doing everything I need to do to win. He is quite tricky; we’ve looked at him in great detail,” Wood said.
      “Social media wise, it seems like he’s got all of Team Conlan trying to rattle me, but it is what it is, I give what I get.
      “He can do what he wants to try and throw me off, but I just see it as a weakness, trying to get any advantage he can – it’s not going to work one bit but do that opposite.”
      Conlan has said: “I have the utmost respect for him as a person and fighter but f**k all that until after the fight. Let’s get the fight done.
      “I’ve been in with big punchers my whole life, I’ve had over 250 fights in the amateurs and sparred numerous rounds with big punchers – Oscar Valdez.
      “I have answer for anything Leigh does, I know what type of fighter he is, he punches hard yes but slow feet and curly head. I’ll punch ahead of him.”
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      Canelo Alvarez to extend DAZN deal to three fights worth £120m with extra December bout after Gennady Golovkin trilogy

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is already in talks to extend his deal with DAZN and Eddie Hearn to three fights worth £120million. The Mexican superstar, 31, initially signed a two-bout deal which will see him return against WBA light-heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on May 7.
      Canelo Alvarez is set for a trilogy against Gennady Golovkin this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He is then set for a trilogy blockbuster in September against Gennady Golovkin.
      But according to ESPN, Canelo’s trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso is already lining up a third for in December alongside Hearn.
      That would take his 2022 package up to $160m (£120m) with cruiserweight champ Ilunga Makabu an end-of-year target.
      Britain’s John Ryder in the UK is another alternate, but Hearn admitted he would love to take Canelo back home to Mexico.
      He said: “Even though I’m British, to do a Canelo fight in Mexico would be one for the ages.
      “We could look back on that for years to come and say this was just incredible.”
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      Hearn first started working with Canelo after the pound-for-pound king terminated his contract with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions.
      And the Matchroom Boxing boss has no problem admitting he is living the dream.
      He said: “In England, they take the mickey out of me for being a Canelo fanboy, but I am. One, he’s the easiest person I’ve ever worked with.
      “Two, he’s the best fighter I’ve ever worked with and three, he’s the biggest draw I’ve ever worked with.
      “So, for us it’s massive and it’s enjoyable. That’s the most important thing.”
      Canelo Alvarez pictured with Eddie Hearn and Billy Joe SaundersCredit: AP More

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      ‘Trying to close that deal’ – Eddie Hearn hoping to announce undisputed fight between George Kambosos and Devin Haney

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      EDDIE HEARN is hoping to agree and announce and undisputed title fight between George Kambosos and Devin Haney. Kambosos became a star overnight in November after he dethroned Teofimo Lopez of the unified titles.
      Eddie Hearn is hoping to agree an undisputed title fight between George Kambosos and Devin HaneyCredit: Rex
      George Kambosos is the current unified championCredit: Getty
      And it perfectly set him up to face Haney for all the lightweight marbles but the two struggled to finalise a deal.
      Ryan Garcia, 23, and Vasiliy Lomachenko, 34, were other names calling to fight Kambosos, putting pressure on Haney to agree terms.
      But Hearn claimed a summer showdown remains on the cards with promoter Lou DiBella and DAZN all in talks.
      He said: “We’re going to give him every opportunity because we want the fight badly and Devin said that’s the only fight we’re focused on right now.
      “June 4th is the proposed date, so we’ve got two or three weeks to make the fight, really.
      “At the same time, we want to plan Devin’s fight for December. So, we’re happy to wait until June, provided we get that undisputed fight.
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      “We’re trying to close that at the moment. DAZN are talking to us and talking to Lou DiBella.
      “Hopefully, we’ll get it agreed and announced in due course.”
      Kambosos, 28, currently holds the WBA, IBF and WBO belts but only the ‘Franchise’ WBC version.
      Haney, 23, has the full famous green and gold strap which is missing from the Australian’s collection.
      The unbeaten American, once mentored by Floyd Mayweather, admitted Kambosos is the sole fight on his mind right now.
      Haney told EsNEWS: “Kambosos, that’s the only person we’re focused on right now.
      “That’s the fight that should be made for the real undisputed and we’re not focused on nobody else.”
      Devin Haney is in talks to fight George Kambosos in JuneCredit: Getty More

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      Canelo’s three-fight plan with P4P star set for Gennady Golovkin trilogy and cruiserweight title after Dmitry Bivol bout

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is set for three fights in 2022 – which includes two title challenges and a bitter trilogy bout. The Mexican superstar became undisputed super-middleweight king last year after four fights in just 11 months.
      Canelo Alvarez, Eddie Hearn and Dmitry Bivol ahead of the May 7 fightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Canelo, 31, has since signed to face Dmitry Bivol, also 31, on May 7 in Las Vegas for the WBA light-heavyweight title.
      He won the WBO version against Sergey Kovalev, 38, in 2019 but soon vacated the belt to move back down.
      Canelo will now be handed the opportunity to become a two-time champ at light-heavyweight having penned a two-fight deal with DAZN.
      The second part of the contract includes a return in September with old rival Gennady Golovkin the targeted opponent.
      Canelo was fortunate to walk away with a draw in their initial 2017 fight but won the rematch by razor thin decision a year later.
      A trilogy bout failed to materialise but promoter Eddie Hearn has lined the two up for a showdown later this year.
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      Golovkin, 39, has to first beat Ryota Murata, 36, in their middleweight unification on April 9 in Japan.
      Hearn told iFL TV: “If those two win. They will meet each other in September.”
      Canelo has predicted he will KO Golovkin and end their rivalry in style.
      He said: “That’s what I feel. First things first, I need to win this fight. I win this fight, and then we can talk about it.
      “But that’s what I feel with that fight.”
      Canelo Alvarez won his 2018 rematch with Gennady GolovkinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      After Canelo beat Caleb Plant, 29, in November to complete supremacy at 168lb, he requested to fight for the WBC cruiserweight title.
      His challenge was accepted by the WBC and Illunga Makabu, 34, who would weigh TWO STONE more.
      The move up in division eventually fell through, but Canelo’s trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso eyes the historic fight in December.
      He said: “It could be Makabu because he’s the WBC champion.
      “Whatever happens in these first two fights, we’ll decide in December. We got a disciplined fighter, a strong fighter.
      “Those are the only champions that can go up and down divisions.”
      Canelo Alvarez pictured with WBC cruiserweight champion Illunga MakabuCredit: WBC Boxing More

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      Watch boxer Karim Guerfi perform bizarre WWE-style DDT on Jordan Gill before rival secures stunning one-punch KO

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      JORDAN GILL was on the receiving end of a WWE-style DDT – before brutally knocking out opponent Karim Guerfi. Guerfi had floored Gill in round seven and was pouring on the pressure.
      Jordan Gill was on the receiving end of a WWE-style DDTCredit: PA
      Karim Guerfi sent Jordan Gill head-first to the canvasCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

      But as the pair clinched after a wild exchange, the Frenchman then put his British rival in a headlock and sent him crashing head-first.
      It was reminiscent of WWE legend Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts – who made the DDT finisher famous.
      Gill, 27, at that point was in survival mode and reduced to pinning himself in his corner, covering up and throwing the occasional right hand.
      The featherweight contender appeared to be struggling for balance and breathe as Guerfi, 34, relentlessly attacked him in the corner.
      But suddenly in round nine, Gill turned the tie on its head in the most dramatic of fashion.
      A counter right hand around the side of the guard sent Guerfi rocking backwards and knocked spark out.
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      The referee immediately waved it off, securing Gill an astonishing comeback win, seemingly out of nowhere.
      Guerfi was treated by medics and given oxygen right away but Gill was also left worse for wear afterwards.
      He tweeted: “Just out of hospital. CT scan all good, no problems just two perforated ears, and injured knee.
      “Can somebody drop some ibuprofen off to room 1213.”
      Both fighters were hospitalised afterwards, leaving Eddie Hearn to react on the sensational KO.

      Hearn said: “That was one of the most stunning things I’ve ever seen.
      “I felt like the fight should probably have been stopped; he (Gill) couldn’t stand up, he has a perforated ear drum and his balance was shot.
      “He was getting beat up but looking back now, it shouldn’t have been stopped but there are many refs or cornermen who [would have stopped it].
      “It was like something out of a Rocky movie when they both went over at the same time.
      “At the end of the day, it’s not human what Jordan Gill did there. He couldn’t stand up, his ear drum was perforated, he has a haematoma…”
      Jordan Gill’s brutal KO capturedCredit: Getty More