Tony Bellew weighed in with Ivica Bacurin ahead of Friday night's showdown at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, but the Croat was not the man he had originally planned to fight. The British boxer was due to fight Czech Lubos Suda but his opponent pulled out late on before the bout, leaving him to hastily arrange a showdown with Bacurin. Bellew is certainly not lacking in confidence as he believes he will win on Friday and he then intends to challenge for the world title.
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.
Nasri's flying high
Vincent Kompany might be back training for Manchester City but Samir Nasri is still in Dubai enjoying a spot of skydiving
Hold on, we're going home! Drake parties with Cole in London
Roma's Ashley Cole was back in the capital and partying alongside rapper Drake
Selfies in the sun for Pirlo and Marcelo
Andrea Pirlo and Real Madrid left-back Marcelo have been soaking up the sun in Miami ahead of next season
THAT ring is on again as Ivanovic and United target Schweinsteiger mingle pre-Wimbledon
Kensington Roof Gardens host WTA Wimbledon bash
Dizzy City target Sterling in a spin with Coutinho and Ibe
Raheem Sterling's head is spinning in transfer talk but penalties had him dizzy at Melwood
Man United want world-record £35m for De Gea
Old Trafford officials are not concerned by the fact Dave de Gea only has a year left on his deal and could leave for free
Murray faces potential Nadal quarter clash
Andy Murray has been given a mountain to climb if he is to land his second Wimbledon title after the draw
Kompany begins training THREE WEEKS before his Manchester City team-mates
Vineent Kompany is in before his team mates fly back from their holidays
Manchester City confident Paul Pogba will opt for Etihad Stadium ahead of rivals... and are weighing up third Sterling bid
Jara to be sold by angry Mainz
Mainz are so enraged with the behaviour of Gonzalo Jara this week that they are willing to cut their losses and get rid
Training was more competitive than matches, claimsKeane
Roy Keane has taken a swipe at Manchester United's Premier League rivals during the 1990s
Aston Villa make £10m Begovic offer
Stoke City are likely to field bigger bids for their goalkeeper but Aston Villa have got the ball rolling
Rooney: Manchester United will go far next year and won't be far off challenging for the Premier League
Wayne Rooney is confident in his side
Bolivia 1-3 Peru: Guerrero scores hat-trick to secure spot in Copa America last four
RIK SHARMA: Paolo Guerrero scored a hat-trick to set up Chile clash
The new kids on the block to watch out for at Wimbledon!
MIKE DICKSON: Sportsmail profiles six starlets who could shake up the men's draw
Under 21s boss Southgate admits: 'I should have picked Barkley' after exit
DOMINIC KING: England may be promoting young players too quickly
Tigers coach is banned in rugby betting scandal
Leicester defence coach Phil Blake has been suspended for six months after breaching anti-corruption rules
'Vulnerable' Stokes must ignore sledging from Australia in the Ashes, says ex-England captain Vaughan
'Vulnerable' Ben Stokes must shut out Australia
Van Persie mulling over United future while away in Miami
Striker Robin van Persie has reiterated his desire for regular first-team football
Mata anything but sombre during break away
Manchester United's Juan Mata is back in pre-season training next month and raring to go
AC Milan star El Shaarawy makes the most of summer as he goes flyboarding
Football was clearly the last thing on Stephan El Shaarawy's mind
Messi in tip-top training condition as Argentina prepare for Colombia Copa showdown
Argentina players were put through their paces in training in Chile
Mata all smiles as United star kicks around with children for charity
While many footballers have seem to head for Ibiza, Juan Mata is much a different person
Liverpool legend Carragher reveals old photo from kids' TV with Michaela Strachan
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has shared a throwback picture
Jara is butt of the joke after ban from rest of Copa America after jabbing Cavani in bum
Chile defender bizarrely poked Uruguay striker in the backside
Van Persie duels with a shark while on holiday... and Manchester United ace loses!
Robin van Persie came across more than he bargained for...
For sale? De Gea adds fuel to Real Madrid rumours as the £2.75m Cheshire house he rents is put on the market
Take a peek inside David de Gea's home
Henderson and Palace striker Campbell relax with sunny holiday snap
Jordan Henderson and Crystal Palace's Fraizer Campbell are enjoying an island break
Easy, Tiger! Szczesny takes big beast for a walk on holiday
But will he be able to claw his way back into Arsenal's team after Petr Cech's arrival?
Ivanovic's bling ring sparks Schweinsteiger engagement rumours ahead of Wimbledon
Tennis star and Bayern Munich ace are sporting power couple
Slicing with the enemy: Murray trains with rival Nadal during Wimbledon warm-up
Andy Murray joined forced with an old foe to practice at SW19
Catch it like Beckham: David and son Brooklyn enjoy spot of fishing... and Jnr strikes it lucky
David Beckham treated his son Brooklyn to his first fishing trip
The name's Djokovic... Novak Djokovic: World No 1 brings glamour to Boodles event with James Bond-esque helicopter arrival
Shaken not stirred
Happy birthday, Leo! Messi poses with birthday cake as superstar turns 28
Lionel Messi celebrated his birthday at the Copa America
Partick Thistle are not the first club to have a weird mascot... meet Gunnersaurus, the Stanford Tree, Mr Testicles and more...
An odd bunch
Sanchez claims Uruguay player apologised for 'kicking the s***' out of him
Chile's won through to Copa America semi-finals in fiery clash
Mayweather stops traffic by stopping for pictures in the middle of busy New York street
Floyd Mayweather's self indulgence continues to reach new levels
Chelsea star Fabregas and his heavily-pregnant girlfriend take a stroll on Spanish beach break
Cesc Fabregas is enjoying his rest and recuperation period
Benteke shelves transfer talk as Aston Villa striker enjoys short break with girlfriend
Aston Villa striker was visiting a Latin American restaurant
Arsenal star Sanchez tells fans 'do not let anyone steal your dreams' as he posts childhood photo
Alexis Sanchez showed off his path to stardom
Spurs stars Dembele and Vertonghen enjoy break in Ibiza
Ibiza seems to be the No 1 destination for highly-paid footballers this summer
Sakho works up a sweat as West Ham continue their Europa League prep in the gym
There was no rest for Slaven Bilic's West Ham at the training ground
Expecting rain, Maria? Sharapova well-rested and gearing up for SW19 in Evian photoshoot
A well-rested Maria Sharapova is preparing for Wimbledon this week
Ibrahimovic greeted by fans in Paris as PSG striker unveils brand new fragrance
Opposing defenders rarely get a sniff of Zlatan when he's on form...
Aguero sends Messi a happy birthday selfie as Argentina get ready for Copa America quarters
As Messi turns 28, Colombia await in the last eight for the duo
Terry makes sure the kids are alright with coaching stint on latest Chinese tour stop
John Terry took the next step during his self-promotional tour
England arrive in Vancouver ahead of Canada quarter-final
But boss Mark Sampson has been critical of the artificial pitches at the Women's World Cup
Federer gears up for Wimbledon with family
Roger Federer spent time playing with his twin girls in Zurich ahead of his quest for an eighth Wimbledon crown
This is just the start... Mayweather poses in front of shrine to $300m earnings for 2015
And the Money Man warned Forbes that there is more to come
Zidane and son Enzo freestyle to devastating effect.... and the Real Madrid legend proves he's still got it
Father and son double-act
Pirlo spotted on the streets of SoHo as Italian closes in on agreement with MLS side New York City
Italian star sported Yankees cap
Guardiola 'chooses love over league titles' as Bayern Munich head coach gives emotional speech
Candid lecture on leadership
Lukaku stays in shape on holiday in LA
It may be football's off-season but that hasn't stopped Everton striker Romelu Lukaku from staying in shape
Murray set to reach for the sky at Wimbledon as British No 1 shows off new Under Armour kit ahead of SW19
Eyeing a second Wimbledon crown
Khan shows off custom made Range Rover as he denies talks with Pacquiao
British boxer has 'King Khan' on the front of his white Range Rover
Southampton forward Rodriguez poses with former team-mate Cork as he gets married to long-term girlfriend Simone
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas plays role of doting boyfriend as he helps heavily pregnant partner
Daniella Semaan safely board a boat on holiday
Controversial Adrien Broner sparks fury by posing with gun a week after US shootings
American boxer posed with a gun a week after shootings in Charleston
Young finally marries childhood sweethart... four years after calling off their first wedding
Manchester United midfielder tied the knot with Nicky Pike
WATCH hilarious video of Lampard failing to climb rope ladder
Lampard will be hoping to make another splash when he lines up for New York City
They've got his vote! President Obama throws support behind US Women's team
The US team beat Colombia to reach the World Cup last eight
Ivanovic relaxes in Hyde Park ahead of Wimbledon as London love affair heats up
Former world No 1 made the most of the sunshine on Monday
Aston Villa youngster Grealish pictured with £1,000 bottle of Ciroc Vodka in Marbella
Jack Grealish faces more awkward questions after picture with giant bottle.
Wozniacki dines out as she denies support for Jason Day at the US Open was a dig at ex Rory McIlroy
Caroline Wozniacki is preparing for Wimbledon
Bouchard by the beach! Star plays down poor form as she gets set for Eastbourne
Eugenie Bouchard has insisted she is not worrying about her form
Ferrer meets Forest legend John McGovern and his European Cups
An unlikely meeting took place in Nottinghamas David Ferrer met Forest legend John McGovern
New Premier League ball revealed as the Nike Orden after West Ham players train with it
The Nike Orden 3 will be the new ball used by Premier League clubs
Messi and Aguero in Copa America team of the group stage... and there is a place for shamed Chile star Vidal
The team of the tournament so far is out...
Fulham's Stekelenburg joins Southampton on season-long loan
Southampton have brought in Holland goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg
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