Floyd Mayweather hand-picked Andre Berto as he looks to end career with win, while George Groves has everything at stake

JEFF POWELL IN LAS VEGAS: On this steamy Saturday night when Floyd Mayweather ends his phenomenal career under a shadow, George Groves sees world championship light at the end of his dark tunnel. Mayweather goes into his 49th and what he insists will be his last fight in the immediate aftermath of doping allegations. As he protests his innocence, Groves promises to shine on the undercard by defeating WBC super-middleweight champion Badou Jack in knockout style.

Amir Khan needs to change his lifestyle and stop travelling, says trainer Virgil Hunter

George Groves cheered by Las Vegas crowd as Brit joins Floyd Mayweather and Andre Berto at weigh in at MGM Grand 

Anthony Joshua has eye on Wladimir Klitschko as heavyweight gears up for Gary Cornish clash

Manny Pacquiao demands rematch against Floyd Mayweather after revelations over intravenous injection

Mayweather vs Berto fight weigh-in LIVE stream: Boxers face off ahead of bout at MGM Grand in Las Vegas

Anthony Joshua insists England vs Scotland rivalry will not affect his fight with Gary Cornish as pair weigh-in ahead of...

Floyd Mayweather shows off limited edition ‘Legacy’ t-shirt on Instagram as he gears up for final fight against Andre Berto

Anthony Joshua blasts 'irrelevant' Dillian Whyte and brands him a 'hater' as trash talk continues ahead of December fight

Floyd Mayweather Snr to try to convince his son to fight once more after Andre Berto

Ashley Theophane sparred with Floyd Mayweather and came away with a £20,000 car

George Groves feeling 'lighter, livelier and fresher' thanks to healthy diet ahead of Badou Jack showdown in Las Vegas

Anthony Joshua labelled 'scumbag' by rival Dillian Whyte as build-up to British boxer's title fight against Gary Cornish turns...

Floyd Mayweather insists he 'did not commit any violations' despite being caught using illegal IV injections day before win over...

George Groves ready to announce himself on the global stage by beating Badou Jack

Floyd Mayweather defends Andre Berto selection over Amir Khan by saying both former world champions have lost three times

Kell Brook: 'I don't think Floyd Mayweather will retire and I could give him nightmares... I'd go in there confident I could beat...

Floyd Mayweather may be Mr Money but is choosing his health over rivalling Bill Gates' riches when he retires after Andre Berto...

Anthony Joshua is a real treat to watch in the gym, he's improving every day... but Gary Cornish will be his biggest challenge

Floyd Mayweather says Manny Pacquiao will be world's best boxer once he retires

George Groves brushes off Carl Froch jibe and says he is 'just a retired fighter' 

Froch wants Ward unification battle to take place at Nottingham Forest's City Ground

Carl Froch wants Andre Ward unification battle at Nottingham Forest's City Ground 

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.

Thurman and Broner shine in boxing's return to prime-time television in USA

Keith Thurman and Adrien Broner shine in boxing's return to prime-time television

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 forward McKenzie prepares for title fight

SPT_GCK_060215_Boxing feature, Leon McKenzie, East Dulwich South London. Picture Graham Chadwick. Leon McKenzie is in training at his Dad's Clinton McKenzie gym in East Dulwich for the biggest fight of his life so far, Super middleweight international masters title, on the 14th of March at York Hall.

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.

Olympic champion Campbell beats Morales with third-round knockout 

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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.

Mayweather lives up to his high roller reputation with a trip to Vegas casino

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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.

Brook: I feel like a lion, unbreakable, and ready to rock and roll... nothing is going to stop me defending my title against Dan

Kell Brook: I feel like a lion, unbreakable, and ready to rock and roll

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.

Frampton and Quigg on collision course after Jackal's five-round destruction of Avalos in Belfast

Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg on collision course after Chris Avalos win

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.

Mayweather and Pacquiao to come face-to-face in Los Angeles next week

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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.

Mayweather doesn't throw enough punches to trouble 'perpetual' mover Pacquiao, insists Tyson

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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.

Mayweather claims mega fight against welterweight rival Pacquiao will be the 'biggest fight in boxing history'   

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Floyd Mayweather believes his $300million Las Vagas showdown with welterweight rival Manny Pacquiao on May 2 will be the 'biggest fight in boxing history'.

Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club gym being patrolled by armed guards

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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.

Pacquiao trainer Roach claims Haymon is blocking their sparring partners ahead of Mayweather fight

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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.

Mayweather celebrates birthday at Clippers game as boxer prepares to fight Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather celebrates birthday at LA Clippers game as boxer prepares to fight Manny

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.

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