Lee Haskins is now the new IBF world bantamweight champion after his opponent in Las Vegas, Randy Caballero, failed to make the weight for their showdown on Saturday night. The 31-year-old successfully made weight and came in half-a-pound under 118lb limit but Caballero was nowhere near. The 25-year-old, who was five-and-a-half pounds over the required amount, was stripped of the belt and Haskins was handed the world title after rejecting the opportunity to fight the American in a catch-weight contest.
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Martin Murray faces yet another tough test away from home but there is no boxer more worthy of a world title than the Brit
Wladimir Klitschko: 'Tyson Fury can bring all the hot air, I'm keeping my cool'... world champion takes ice bucket during training
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Tensions between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg threaten to boil over as promotional tour reaches Belfast
Joe Calzaghe expects Tyson Fury to cause Wladimir Klitschko problems as former champion attends movie premiere
Martin Murray up for Arthur Abraham battle despite 'dodgy scoring in Germany'... and aims to remove tag of fighter who went 11...
Scott Quigg eyes boost in family business ahead of Carl Frampton fight as undefeated world champions meet at press conference
Ronda Rousey's claims she would beat up Floyd Mayweather have been dismissed by Holly Holm's UFC 193 win
Floyd Mayweather watches LA Lakers beat Detroit Pistons as star tucks in to fast food alongside friends at Staples Center
Froch wants Ward unification battle to take place 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 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.
THE BEST COLUMNISTS IN BOXING
JEFF POWELL'S BOXING COLUMN
- Froch wants Ward unification battle at Nottingham Forest's City Ground
- Sky Sports favourites to land Mayweather's £160m mega-fight against Pacquiao
- Britain's boxing heroes face further waiting game for much anticipated title challenges
- Froch targets mega fight with Hopkins after hold up in plans to take on Chavez Jr
EDDIE HEARN'S BOXING COLUMN
- Mayweather vs Pacquiao tickets could cost £100,000 and there might not be a general sale
- Khan and Brook will fight... and I am pushing for it to happen this summer
- DeGale can make history... but why won't Groves accept the rematch
- Joshua will be first to stop Johnson but mouthy American will be AJ's toughest challenge so far
Frampton and Quigg on collision course after Jackal's five-round destruction of Avalos in Belfast
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.
BOXING RESULTS AND SCHEDULE
STARS OF SPORT
- Carragher dons the Three Lions once again as he joins Under 17s dugout to face Germany Jamie Carragher has set about helping the next generation for England
- Ramsey and wife Colleen share baby joy Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey and his wife Colleen are celebrating the birth of their first child, a healthy baby boy
- Carroll shoots... But will he score in his latest London derby? JACK GAUGHAN: West Ham striker Andy Carroll is growing to enjoy life in the capital
- Cipriani and Gallacher watch Murray crash out of ATP Finals at the O2 MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray was beaten in straight sets by Stan Wawrinka in London
- Guess who's back? Messi declared fit for Clasico against Real Barcelona manager Luis Enrique says he is 'iceberg'-cool with Lionel Messi back in contention
TOP SPORT STORIES
- West Ham hitman Carroll hopes he can send Tottenham potty JACK GAUGHAN: Andy Carroll's fondness for life in London is growing as he prepares for derby
- Mourinho: I don't deserve to splash cash on players in January NEIL ASHTON: Jose Mourinho claims his side's poor performances won't lead to a big spend
- Benteke reveals he could have joined Klopp at Borussia Dortmund INTERVIEW: Liverpool's second-most expensive signing of all time revels in history of No 9 shirt
- The truth behind Sterling's acrimonious exit from Liverpool Raheem Sterling was on his way to Manchester City when Liverpool set off for their pre-season
- Oxlade-Chamberlain hamstring setback puts Arsenal return on hold Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has suffered a minor setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury
- Allardyce believes Sunderland's Premier League survival comes down to January spend The Black Cats are one point off bottom and their new boss wants change
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Murray out of ATP World Tour Finals after straight-sets defeat by Wawrinka at the O2
7-6, 6-4 defeat put Murray out of the ATP World Tour Finals.
- Real want magic dust but Benitez is NOT for changing JAMIE CARRAGHER: Rafa Benitez is under pressure ahead of facing Barcelona on Saturday
- Middlesbrough 1-0 QPR: Last-minute Leadbitter penalty claims late win for Boro Middlesbrough skipper Grant Leadbitter kept his cool to slot home
- Man United include hotshot Rashford in squad for Watford clash as injury crisis deepens Manchester United have called upon an 18-year-old youth team striker
- French football resumes as Nice face Lyon in Ligue 1 under heightened security Fans paid tribute to those who died in the Paris terror attacks
- Manchester United facing a striker crisis with Memphis Depay in line to deputise United's decision not to bolster their striking options leaves them short
- It is 10 years since the death of George Best... there'll never be another like him George Best will be remembered at Old Trafford on Wednesday
MORE STARS OF SPORT
- United's £58m man Martial reveals his best ever team, his favourite three heroes... and why that goal against Liverpool is his No 1 Debut strike
- Focused Cristiano ready for Barca test as Benitez says he has players' backing Clash with Barcelona is vital for Real Madrid at the Bernabeu
- Arsenal star Ozil enjoys dinner with 'La Familia' ahead of trip to West Brom Should be full refreshed after missing Germany's friendly with France
- Mayweather and Holm sit courtside as two champions watch NBA Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather and new UFC champion Holly Holm posed up
- Ramos steps up shoulder injury recovery ahead of Real Madrid's El Clasico but could need surgery Sergio Ramos posted a video of himself training
- Sakho on road to recovery from injury as Liverpool manager Klopp confirms: 'It's not too serious' Medial ligament damage
- Messi all smiles as he picks up his young son Lionel Messi appeared in a good mood as he and partner Antonella Roccuzzo collected son Thiago from school
- AP McCoy writes off £60,000 Porsche after being involved in car accident on the M4 The 41-year-old racing legend emerged unscathed after smash
- Neymar, takes on Barcelona team-mates in FIFA challenge.. but who comes out on top? Barcelona stars relaxed two days before El Clasico clash with Real
- Sanchez shows off more silky footwork! Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has been showing off his dance moves in a festive advert back in his native Chile
- Jean-Claude Van Damme muscles in on Manchester City training to the delight of Kompany and Co 'Muscles from Brussels' is in Manchester
- Nainggolan has photo taken with police officers sent to arrest him after being reported as a terrorist in Antwerp Radja Nainggolan happy to pose after confusion
- Suarez hits bum note as Barcelona ace joins Messi and Neymar in bizarre Catalan tradition Luis Suarez caught with his pants down, figuratively speaking
- Barbarians stars pay homage to founder by posing in retro kit ahead of 125-year anniversary tie with Argentina Founded by William Percy Carpmael in 1890
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UFC star Jones shows off his dramatic powerlifting transformation and hints at preparation for April fight with CormierReinstated after ban
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Oxford University women's rugby players strip off ahead of Twickenham debut against Cambridge to raise money for charityNaked calendar
- Adebayor back in a Tottenham kit as misfit striker builds on his fitness in Togo Playing for his foundation ahead of possible January move
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Lampard and Lara meet in New York as football and cricket legends pose for a picture on InstagramRecord-breakers in their respective sports
- Calzaghe expects Fury to cause Klitschko problems as former champion attends movie premiere Joe Calzaghe was on the red carpet
- PSG to wear special shirts to honour victims of attacks with 'Je suis Paris' message underneath club crest Paris Saint-Germain to show respect to victims
- Selfie time! Frampton takes picture with adoring fans in the background Ahead of world-title showdown in Belfast
- City star Nasri faces three months out with injury... but vows to come back stronger Sami Nasri has revealed he will be out for a further three months
- Warburton happy with new life at Scottish giants Rangers Warburton has won 12 of his first 13 league games in charge of the Glasgow club and is loving life
- McCaw waves goodbye after glorious career with All Blacks... now he plans to become a helicopter pilot McCaw has announced his retirement from rugby
- Re-United: Rooney poses for snap with former team-mates Evra and Pogba after emotional friendly Followed England friendly against France
- Barca star Pique and girlfriend Shakira forced to deny claims they have been blackmailed over sex tape Former employee 'behind alleged plot'
- Murray stops for impromptu haircut during ATP World Tour Finals clash with Nadal Trimmed his fringe but still lost in straight sets to Spaniard
- 'Best dressed? It definitely won't be me': Liverpool pair Mignolet and Benteke talk team-mates Hilarious video
- Now that's a sweet 16th ! Mayweather splashes out on Mercedes supercar for son Koraun £30,000 gift for son on his 16th birthday
- Martial leaves Wembley on crutches Manchester United are sweating over the fitness of Anthony Martial after he left Wembley with his left foot bandaged
- Diarra comes on to standing ovation Lassana Diarra lost his cousin in the Paris terror attacks, and Antoine Griezmann's sister escaped the Bataclan
- Zlatan helps Sweden draw in Denmark to qualify for Euro 2016 RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: What a contrasting day for Christian Eriksen and Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- Honduras star Garrido suffers horrific cruciate ligament tears ***WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT*** Luis Garrido was rushed to hospital after the injury
- Is Ronaldo dating his agent's daughter? Real Madrid star linked with Marisa Mendes after admitting he's seeing a number of women Claims pair are together
- Turkey shame as fans BOO minute's silence for Paris victims and chant 'Allahu Akhbar' before Greece game Turkey fans tarnished tribute in Istanbul
- Ibrahimovic admits he's too old to play in Premier League but vows to deliver 'magic' at Euro 2016 PSG striker toasted win with Sweden pals
- Holm has 'a lot of respect' for Rousey after stunning upset at UFC 193 in Australia The 34-year-old insisted she has no hard feelings towards rival Rousey
- Watch Rodriguez lead Colombia team-mates pull off brilliant keepy-up bin challenge James Rodriguez was the star as he headed ball back and forth
- Ramos all smiles after girlfriend gives birth to second child The Spanish defender was one of the happiest men in the world after the birth of his boy
- Bayern Munich show off incredible skills The German giants have got off to a blistering start... and it looks like they have no intention of slowing down
- United star Martial dresses daughter in cute Monaco strip as forward shows his support for former side Showing where her loyalties lie?
- Wilkinson handed CBE by Prince William at Buckingham Palace England's 2003 Rugby World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson stepped up to collect his award
- He's a knockout! Terry keeps fit during international break with boxing workout Is he trying to lift Chelsea off the Premier League canvas?
- Dunga urges fans to get behind Neymar Brazil have never lost a match in Salvador's Fonte Nova stadium but Dunga says the home fans must be patient
- Ferdinand heads to Oxford Union for debate with students Former Manchester United defender posed with books ahead of speaking event
- Frampton brands rival Quigg 'brainless' as world champions clash Carl Frampton branded Scott Quigg 'brainless' as he lit the blue touchpaper before bout
- Walters salutes heroic Ireland team-mates Jonathan Walters paid tribute to his fellow players after Ireland qualified for Euro 2016 next summer
- Nadal beats out of sorts Wawrinka In a season which Nadal's confidence has taken a battering at times, he received a much-needed boost
- Skrtel takes to judge's chair for talent show Superstar... but was the Liverpool star preparing for a new career? TV appearance in Czech Republic
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Mayweather watches LA Lakers beat Detroit Pistons as star tucks in to fast food with pals
Retired boxer sat courtside in downtown Los Angeles
- Diarra arrives in London days after his cousin was killed It was confirmed that one of Lassana Diarra's cousins was one of the Paris victims
- Real Madrid legend Raul brings curtain down on career as star forward leads New York Cosmos to NASL title It was another day to remember for Raul
- Froch poses for mag cover with his daughter as he reveals all about her early fight for life Former world champion Carl Froch had to fight for his child's life
- Eubank and Dyer enter I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here as gruelling trials get going early on The former boxer and ex-England midfielder are in opposing teams
- England icon Gerrard checks out the next generation at U19 game Steven Gerrard was in the stands as England Under 19s romped to a 5-1 victory over Japan
- Czech Republic claim fourth Fed Cup title in five after dramatic decider against Russia Karolina Pliskova and Barbora Strycova sealed another win for Czechs
- Terry hails 'absolute legends' Cole and Ancelotti after David Beckham's UNICEF tie Chelsea skipper John Terry posed with former Chelsea colleagues
- David Beckham and pals paint the town red to celebrate UNICEF 'Match for Children' David Beckham and Co celebrated their Old Trafford fundraiser
- Sharapova stars in Fed Cup final for Russia Maria Sharapova won to put Russia level with the defending champions Czech Republic at 1-1 in the Fed Cup final
- Ibrahimovic helps Sweden to first-leg win He screamed, pouted, scored and when he felt enough was enough, he waved to his manager and decided to come off