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Hopkins confirms Murat clash

Bernard Hopkins to make the first defence of his IBF light-heavyweight title against Karo Murat in Brooklyn on July 13.

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Khan: Bring on Matthysse

Amir Khan has said he would love to fight Lucas Matthysse after watching the Argentinian floor Lamont Peterson in Atlantic City.

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Matthysse destroys Peterson

Lucas Matthysse proved why he is one of the most feared men in boxing with a third-round knockout of Lamont Peterson in Atlantic City.

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Barker handed title shot

Darren Barker will challenge IBF middleweight champion Daniel Geale at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on August 17.

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Mosley back with Cano win

Shane Mosley emerged from retirement to claim a unanimous points victory over Pablo Cesar Cano in Cancun, Mexico.

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Purdy punished by Alexander

Lee Purdy produced a gutsy display before being pulled out by his corner against IBF champion Devon Alexander.

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Gethin: I considered quitting

British lightweight champion Martin Gethin is on the verge of a world title shot four years after he considered giving up on boxing for good.

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DeGale downs Demers in Canada

James DeGale made an impressive debut across the Atlantic on Friday night with a second-round stoppage victory over Sebastien Demers in Canada.

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Win keeps Povetkin on course

Alexander Povetkin warmed up for a fight with Wladimir Klitschko by stopping Andrzej Wawrzyk in the third round in Moscow.

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Jones breaks Lebedev's will

Guillermo Jones beat Denis Lebedev to win the WBA cruiserweight title in one of the most brutal fights witnessed in recent years.

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Hearn schedules Bolton bill

Eddie Hearn has announced that the planned undercard for David Haye's postponed comeback fight will now be go ahead at Bolton Arena instead.

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Purdy relishing title chance

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy admits he jumped at his chance to take on IBF champion Devon Alexander in Atlantic City on Saturday night.

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