Badou Jack outpointed Anthony Dirrell on Friday night at the UIC Pavilion to take the WBC super-middleweight title. Jack (19-1-1) received winning of 116-112 and 115-113, and the third had it even at 114-114. Jack, the Las Vegas-based Swede who fights under the banner of Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s promotion company, connected with a big one-two combination in the ninth round and forced the fight inside on a tiring Dirrell (27-1-1).
JEFF POWELL: Carl Froch is challenging Andre Ward to cross the Atlantic for the first time in his career and face him at Nottingham Forest's City Ground. Ward earned recognition as the world's supreme super-middleweight when he defeated Froch in the final of the Super Six tournament in Atlantic City.
Keith Thurman and Robert Guerrero gave a prime-time television audience something to watch Saturday night. Thurman won a piece of the welterweight title with a bruising decision win over Guerrero in the debut of a new boxing series on network television. And he did it with the kind of fight that had the crowd on its feet and gave a much needed boost to boxing in the first prime-time fights on NBC in 30 years.
Former Crystal Palace and Norwich forward Leon McKenzie has exclusively spoken to Sportsmail ahead of his super-middleweight bout with Ivan Stupalo for the International Masters title.
Campbell maintained his perfect professional record, extending it to 11 wins, putting his Nicaraguan opponent down at the end of the second and then again at the start of the third.
High roller Floyd Mayweather very much lived up to his 'Team Money' reputation when he visited a Las Vegas casino. The undefeated boxer posted the picture on his 'Shots' page.
Kell Brook insists he feels unbreakable like a lion, as he looks ahead to his first world title defence next month. In a promotional film commissioned by Matchroom Sport, Brook talked about his upcoming fight against Jo Jo Dan.
JEFF POWELL: Carl Frampton delivered big-time and now he hopes ITV will do the same, along with rival Scott Quigg and his pound-wise promoter Eddie Hearn.
Floyd Mayweather Jnr and Manny Pacquiao will come face-to-face next week for the only time before the week of their £160million mega-fight. They will hold just one press conference in Los Angeles.
Mike Tyson appears to have backed Manny Pacquiao to win his showdown with Floyd Mayweather by insisting his fellow countryman will struggle to deal with the Filipino's pace.
Floyd Mayweather believes his $300million Las Vagas showdown with welterweight rival Manny Pacquiao on May 2 will be the 'biggest fight in boxing history'.
The Hollywood gym inside which Manny Pacquiao plots his victory over Floyd Mayweather Jnr is being patrolled by seven armed guards. The Wild Card Boxing Club usually throws its doors open to fans.
Manny Pacquiao's preparations for the biggest fight of his career against Floyd Mayweather Jnr have been disrupted by his opponent's manager/adviser, claims trainer Freddie Roach.
Floyd Mayweather was among the stars at the LA Clippers game on Monday night as the undefeated champion brought in his 38th birthday courtside. Actor Rob Lowe posted a picture with Mayweather from the Staples Centre.
MAROUANE FELLAINI: I lost my quality for one year, and now it's back? Bulls***!
CHIEF SPORTS WRITER MARTIN SAMUEL speaks to the Manchester United star
Hamilton makes flying visit to Rome as F1 star looks set for cameo in Zoolander 2
Lewis Hamilton was spotted on the Rome set for comedy sequel Zoolander 2
Mayweather invites Broner to his house for feast cooked by Chef Q... but each plate costs a minimum of $1000
Mayweather isn't one to hold back in the kitchen
Woods faces tall order in teaching former NBA giant Yao Ming how to play golf
Tiger Woods 'faced up' to 7ft 6in former NBA star Yao Ming in Shanghai on Friday
Hamilton remains Britain's richest sports star with £88m fortune as Rooney overtakes Button into second
Lewis Hamilton remains the richest British sportsman
MAROUANE FELLAINI: I lost my quality for one year, and now it's back? Bulls***!
CHIEF SPORTS WRITER MARTIN SAMUEL speaks to the Manchester United star
Sturridge in danger of falling down Anfield pecking order as Rodgers reveals plans to sign new striker
Daniel Sturridge's status as Liverpool's No 1 striker is under threat
Van Gaal backs Giggs to succeed him at United... because he works like Chelsea boss Mourinho!
Louis van Gaal expects Ryan Giggs to succeed him as manager
England struggle with placid pitch on day four in Grenada as second West Indies Test looks set to be drawn
England go into the last day needing eight wickets
Sunderland branded 'disgraceful' for allowing Johnson to play against Stoke despite child sex charges
Sunderland have been branded 'disgraceful'
United offer De Gea £200,000-a-week deal to keep him at Old Trafford
Manchester United have offered to make David de Gea the world's best-paid goalkeeper
Man United target £20.5m summer swoop for highly-rated Gundogan
United have identified Ilkay Gundogan as the leading contender to fill Michael Carrick's role
Klitschko recalls his rise to the top ahead of latest title defence against Jennings
Wladimir Klitschko has recalled his dramatic rise to the top on the eve of his world title defence
McCoy will close his career with two rides at Sandown on Saturday
AP McCoy will have two rides on his final day as a professional jockey at Sandown on Saturday
Ronaldo gives shirt to a fan after hitting him with a wayward free-kick
Cristiano Ronaldo didn't have too much joy with his trademark free-kicks against Atletico
Schumacher's son Mick set for Formula 4 debut as 16-year-old protege follows in father's footsteps
Michael Schumacher's son Mick begins his Formula 4 career
Aguero takes on Reus in one-on-one clash in Puma boot launch
Sergio Aguero and Marco Reus went head-to-head in an exciting clash
Cavani overcomes PSG's Euro exit... with a trip to the zoo
Edinson Cavani found a novel way of burying bad news of Champions League elimination
Obama cracks joke about Deflategate as New England Patriots visit White House
The Patriots celebrated their Super Bowl victory with the US president
England flanker Haskell shows off inner Iron Man on Instagram
James Haskell must be excited about the release of Avengers: Age of Ultron this week
Jockey ends race on bum note as trousers fall down to reveal rear end in final stretch!
Blake Shinn rode his pants off in the opening race of this meeting
Swansea's Gomis steps up recovery from hamstring injury
Bafetimbi Gomis returned to France in a bid to get back playing as soon as possible for Swansea
Ozil shows off Apple Watch on Instagram
Arsenal host Premier League table toppers Chelsea at the weekend... and Mesut Ozil is counting down to kick-off
McIlroy fronts cover of latest EA Sports PGA Tour video game
EA Sports have revealed the first gameplay details for their latest golf game featuring Rory McIlroy
Manny shows funny side in new advert
Manny Pacquiao has appeared in a hilarious advert for Foot Locker ahead of his $300 fight with Floyd Mayweather
Chelsea turn North London BLUE with stunt ahead of Emirates clash
A group of Chelsea fans stormed Arsenal's Emirates Stadium earlier this week
Happy St George's Day from Barcelona
Ivan Rakitic took time out from Barcelona's push in the Champions League and La Liga to celebrate day with his family 
Take Fabregas flag down, demand Arsenal fans ahead of skipper's return with Chelsea
Flag at the Emirates is offending some of the Arsenal faithful
Which England star marked St George's Day by posting this picture of him from childhood?
A host of footballers took to Twitter to celebrate St George's Day...
Mayweather has got Mariah Carey in his corner as he counts down to fight night
We're just nine days away from the Fight of the Century
So, what happened when Cahill and Oxlade-Chamberlain took on rugby challenge?
London rivals in crossbar challenge ahead of Arsenal vs Chelsea
Team America: USA women's side launch new World Cup kit
The USA have unveiled their new kits for the women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup
Mourinho snubs Champions League quarter-finals as he watches Fulham U21s with his son
Special One watched Fulham lose to Porto
Pep Guardiola charged by UEFA after wearing '#JusticiaParaTopo' t-shirt for journalist who died at World Cup
Shocking UEFA charge for Bayern Munich boss
Good idea eh, Louis? Manchester United fan hands Van Gaal £300m transfer wish list... topped by Bale!
Time to go shopping for a Real's Gareth Bale
Van Persie spotted out on a stroll as United striker steps up recovery after two months out injured
Dutchman has been enjoying the sunshine
Goalkeeper whose Wembley blunder led to Reading being dumped out of the FA Cup is due to get married on weekend of the final
He saved his deposit!
Drogba and friends auction VIP tickets to Mayweather vs Pacquiao as striker helps raise £400,000
Chelsea legend raised big money
Motormouth Muller whips up Bayern fans by using megaphone to lead their chants
Thomas Muller had plenty to shout about after breaking a record
Former Scotland captain Hendry is banned from driving after being caught drunk at the wheel of his Ford Focus following row with girlfriend
Cavani fell flat in latest audition to join Manchester United
Edinson Cavani's performance against Barcelona may well have put off Louis van Gaal
King of the crocks? Carroll shows off his impressive throne as injury-prone West Ham striker continues his latest rehab
Has eye on next season
Oops! Pep rips his trousers during Bayern win in Champions League quarter-finals
Porto's defence was not the only thing to be ripped apart in Germany
Xavi sets record for most appearances in Champions League after second-half cameo against PSG
But Iker Casillas is breathing down his neck
Fancy this, lads? WBC unveil $1MILLION emerald green belt to be given to Mayweather or Pacquiao for mega-fight
It wouldn't look too bad on the mantlepiece...
Ronnie plays in SOCKS 'because his feet hurt' before asking member of audience to lend him a comfier pair
Snooker etiquette was well and truly broken
So, which sporting superstar has turned to acupuncture?
Sportsmen will go to all lengths to mend their battered bodies ahead of the next challenge...
Murray watches Messi and Co as he takes a break from training
It's been a good month for Andy Murray after tying the knot with Kim Sears
Bayern's injured quartet watch from sidelines as Pep's men beat Porto to semis
Franck Ribery and David Alaba were among those on the sidelines
EXCLUSIVE: West Ham season tickets to cost as little as £289 when Hammers move to Olympic Stadium
The cheapest in the Premier League
Meet the boy Grealish with his Best look and model girlfriend
Jack Grealish is the man-of-the-moment after his brilliant display against Liverpool at Wembley
Here come the girls...
Stars of women's tennis, including Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanvovic, attended the opening ceremony for the Porsche Grand Prix 
Bouchard is the Wimbledon darling who turned into a superbrat
Eugenie Bouchard's refusal to shake hands with Alexandra Dulgheru before a match was the precursor of a bad week
Smalling signs new long-term £80,000-a-week deal with United
Defender Chris Smalling has signed a three-year contract to stay at Old Trafford until 2019
United midfielder Blind receives self-portrait including father Danny as a late birthday gift
Most 25-year-old's would prefer clothing... but not Dutch star Daley Blind
Has Di Maria proved his commitment to Man United with new tattoo?
Argentine winger has No 7 - his number for club and country - inked on his arm and shows it off
Hamilton is backseat driver as younger brother prepares for British Touring Car Championship
Nic Hamiliton ready to get behind the wheel
Liverpool agree new three-year kit deal with Standard Chartered
Liverpool celebrated signing a new deal with sponsors Standard Chartered Bank
Ronaldo, Zidane and a whole host of football legends returned to the pitch for the 12th annual Match Against Poverty
Legends turned out in force to support cause
The women behind the men: Mayweather and Pacquiao spend time with partners as $300m mega-fight draws closer
Boxing rivals spend time with loved ones
Rooney, De Gea and Van Gaal meet fans in 'Dream Day' organised by United Foundation
United stars put a smile on fans faces during special day
Rooney pictured filling up his £100,000 Range Rover after United's defeat at Chelsea
United captain looked a forlorn figure as he was spotted in Cheshire
Chelsea stars attend Didier Drogba's Foundation Charity Ball
The Blues celebrated their 1-0 win against Manchester United at the Dorchester Hotel
Fellaini twin mix-up had Chelsea sweating
Jose Mourinho was told by a hotel doorman Fellaini was not playing... but soon realised he had seen midfielder's brother!
Bamford wins Championship Player of the Year at Football League Awards
Chelsea striker has impressed this season on loan at Boro
Bigger table, sir? Giggs heads star-studded United reunion
Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Nicky Butt and Andrew Cole also dine after Chelsea defeat
Depay attracting interest from 'big clubs', confirms PSV chief
Memphis Depay looks almost certain to leave PSV Eindhoven, who have won the Dutch title
Tim Howard joins in with wheelchair football team training session
Tim Howard joined Everton in the Community's wheelchair team for training session
Grealish reveals message of support from fan at Wembley
Aston Villa's players were able to read messages of support from fans
Get the party started! Bristol City crowned League One champions
Bristol City had the champagne flowing despite a 0-0 draw with Coventry City
Paris Saint-Germain captain nurses thigh injury at home
Paris Saint-Germain face Nice on Saturday with a host of key stars missing, including Thiago Silva
Bouchard causes a stir by refusing to shake opponent's hand AGAIN
World No 7 Eugenie Bouchard has displayed her ruthless competitive streak again
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