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Carl Froch targets Andre Ward after beating Mikkel Kessler

THe Cobra has developed a taste for revenge

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Carl Froch wins violent rematch with Mikkel Kessler

The brilliant Brit gains revenge in London

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As it happens: Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler II

Live blog from the O2 Arena

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Michael Buffer looks back on illustrious career and ahead to Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler II

The legendary announcer gives a fascinating interview

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Darren Barker looks ahead to Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler II and his fight against Daniel Geale

The top middleweight has also found time to work the corner of brave Lee Purdy

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Tony Bellew, Isaac Chilemba and Buddy McGirt exclusive interviews

They discuss impending rematch and Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler II

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Carl Froch: I'm under pressure

Exclusive video interview

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Robin Reid tips Carl Froch to avenge Mikkel Kessler defeat

The former world titlist backs his past opponent

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Who wins? Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler II, Tony Bellew-Isaac Chilemba II

The Boxing News Prediction League (Round 17)

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Joe Calzaghe gives his verdict on the Carl Froch-Mikkel Kessler rematch

The Welshman looks back on his own battle with the Dane

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Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler hit the scales

Out and about at the O2

Michael Buffer looks back on his illustrious career

He talks Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Roberto Duran, George Foreman and more

Isaac Chilemba: Tony Bellew could not land a punch on me

The underdog talks a good game ahead of rematch

Tony Bellew talks about rematch with Isaac Chilemba and sparring Carl Froch

The light-heavyweight is in fight mode ahead of crucial return

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RANKINGS

: Wladimir Klitschko
60 - 3 - 0
: Vitali Klitschko
45 - 2 - 0
: Alexander Povetkin
26 - 0 - 0
: David Haye
26 - 2 - 0
: Ruslan Chagaev
31 - 2 - 1
: Tomasz Adamek
48 - 2 - 0
: Eddie Chambers
36 - 3 - 0
: Odlanier Solis
19 - 1 - 0
: Kubrat Pulev
17 - 0 - 0
: Tyson Fury
21 - 0 - 0

Sports Complex Mordovia, Saransk, Russia: Oleg Maskaev v Jason Gavern; Andrey Meryasev v Alvaro Gaona; Vladimir Tikhonov v Jose Cen Torres. (Promoter: Pushka Promotion & Neva Glove & Ural Boxing Promotions).

Salon de la Seccion 288, Monclova, Mexico: Benito Quiroz v Roberto Santos. (Promoter: Promociones El Jefe).

Sangyo Hall, Kanazawa, Japana: Akihiro Matsumoto v Il-Kwon Kim; Mark Gil Melligen v James Mokoginta; Jonathan Baat v Qiu Xiao Jun.

Shimizu Marine Building, Shizuoka, Japan: Jason Mitsuyama v Ryoji Okahata; Akira Tsurumi v Terdkiat Jandaeng.

27 Monday, May: Shymkent, Kazakhstan: Roman Zhailauov v Damir Konushbaev.

28 Tuesday, May

Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan: Hiroki Okada v Heri Andriyanto; Ryota Itoyama v Yuichi Ideta; Gosuke Seki v Kenta Takahashi; Tonko Nakagawa v Yoshihiro Utsumi; Masahito Igawa v Masatoshi Nakamura.

Convention Towers and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong S.A.R, China: Ekapol Yothinpanawet v Mike Tumbaga; Rex Tso v Wandee Singwancha. (Promoter: DEF Boxing).

29 Wednesday, May: Piboon Witthayalai School, Lop Buri, Thailand: Tiger Tor Buamas v Richard Garcia. (Promoter: Narongwas Promotion).

31 Friday, May

Town Hall, Walsall (BoxNation): Martin Gethin v Ammeth Diaz; Chris Keane v Neil Dawson (vacant WBO International cruiserweight title); Jason Welborn v Arvydas Trizno; Ronnie Heffron v s/o; Callum Johnson v s/o; Grant Cunningham v Kirill Psonko; Des Bowater v s/o; Tom Stokes v s/o; Craig Evans v s/o. (Promoter: Frank Warren & NEWOB Promotions. Tel: 0845 1112900).

Civic Hall, Bedworth: Troy James v Ivan Godor; Mike O’Hagan v Tayar Mehmed; Sullivan Mason v s/o; Arron Flinn v s/o. (Promoter: Coventry Sporting Club. Tel: 07549 706101).

Palasport, Rivarolo Canavese, Italy: Emanuele Barletta (holder) v Stefano Abatangelo (Italy light-heavyweight title). (Promoter: Boxe Loreni).

Piazzale Palestra EOS, Livorno, Italy: Domenico Salvemini v Carlos Ramon Mairena. (Promoter: De Clemente Promozioni Sportiv).

Sophia Exhibition Centre, Georgetown, Guyana: Revlon Lake v Dexter Gonzales (vacant Guyanese lightweight title); Kurt Bess v Shawn Cox.

Abuja, Nigeria: King Davidson (holder) v Abdumonem Said (WBO International light-middleweight title); Dare Oyewole v Waidi Usman.

Buenos Aires, Argentina: Luis Emmanuel Cusolito v Julian Evaristo Aristule. (Promoter: Julio Cesar Ledesma).

Gimnasio Pedro Estremador, San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina: Hugo Vernan Verchelli v Fabian Hernan Claro. (Promoter: O.R. Promotions).

Palacio Dorado, Panama City, Panama: Anthony Lora v German Jurado. (Promoter: Frank Cornejo).

Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan: Ryosuke Kinoshita v Yusuke Usui.

01 Saturday, Jun

Bowler’s Arena, Manchester: David Barnes v Craig Watson; Carl Wild (holder) v Matty Clarkson (Central Area light-heavyweight title); Liam Hanrahan v Reynaldo Cajina; Hosea Burton v Jahmaine Smyle; Tyrone Nurse v s/o; Danny Benson v s/o; Liam Conroy v s/o; Chris Healey v Paul O’Hagan. (Promoter: Coldwell Boxing).

York Hall, Bethnal Green: Colin Lynes v Beka Sutidze; Lewis Pettitt v s/o; Adam Dingsdale v Lee Connelly; Kreshnik Qato v Max Maxwell; Matt McCarthy v Liam Griffiths; Freddie Turner v Jay Morris; Tom Little v Ladislav Kovarik; Festim Lama v Robert Studzinski; Paulius Kasiulevicius v Adel Badawy. (Promoter: TKO Events. Tel: 07960 850645).

Camden Centre, Kings Cross: Ahmet Patterson v Dale Miles; Charlie Hoy v Valentin Marinov; Charlie Rice v Andrew Harris; Charlie Smith v s/o; Sam Cantwell v Norredine Dahou; Joe McDonald v Didier Blanch; Craig Whyatt v Qasim Hussain; JJ Ojuederie v Paul Morris; James Chiericato v David Lake. (Promoter: Hellraiser Promotions. Tel: 020 73521593).

Estadio Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico: Hernan Marquez v Carlos Tamara; David Sanchez (holder) v Mark Anthony Geraldo (interim WBC Silver super-flyweight title); Gilberto Parra v Jesus Limones.

Estadio Morelos, Ecatepec, Mexico: Hugo Ruiz v Giovanni Caro; Hugo Fidel Cazares (holder) v Gabriel Altarejos (WBC International Silver super-bantamweight title); Oscar Molina v s/o. (Promoter: Kochul Montiel Producciones & Sampson Boxing LLC & Promociones del Pueblo).

Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington: Zahir Raheem v Justin Juuko.

Bally’s Event Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey (GoFightLive.tv): Teon Kennedy v Carlos Vinan; Jason Sosa v Georgi Kevlishvili; Jesse Hart v s/o. (Promoter: Peltz Boxing Promotions, Inc).

BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida (FOX & FOX Espanol): Braulio Santos v Derrick Wilson; Daquan Arnett v s/o; Jermall Charlo v Sammy Ventura; Errol Spence v s/o. (Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions).

Fox Theater, Redwood City, California: Paul Mendez v Alfredo Contreras; Bruno Escalante v s/o. (Promoter: Don Chargin Productions & Paco Presents & Jorge Marron Production).

Kampala, Uganda: Joey Vegas (holder) v Hany Atiyo (WBC International light-heavyweight title).

Hershey Centre, Mississauga, Canada: Denton Daley v Faisal Ibnel Arrami; Fitz Vanderpool v Brandon Cook (vacant Canada light-middleweight title); Steven Wilcox v Raffaele Laezza. (Promoter: United Promotions).

Maison des Sports, Bazeilles, France: Sofiane Takoucht (holder) v Ivan Ruiz Morote (EU featherweight title). (Promoter: Hamid Zaim).

Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan: Ryo Akaho v Elmar Francisco; Daisuke Nakagawa v Elvin Marbun; Toru Chiba v Yuto Shimizu; Musashi Suzuki v Tatsuya Fukuhara; Junki Sasaki v Ryosei Arai. (Promoter: Teiken Promotions).

Mandaluyong Gym, Mandaluyong Sports Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Juan Purisima v Renren Tesorio; Al Rivera v Roselito Campana; Rennel Flechero v Joseph Deimos. (Promoter: ARCI Boxing Promotion).

Gimnasio Municipal, Puerto Armuelles, Panama: Luis Andres Pineda v Carl Davis Drumond. (Promoter: JJ Promotions).

Gradska Sportska Dvorana, Ljubuski, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Damir Beljo v Marcel Zeller. (Promoter: BoxKlub).

City Hall, Nairobi, Kenya: Daniel Wanyonyi v Maisha Samson. (Promoter: Team Boxing Promotion).

02 Sunday, Jun

Teatro Caupolican, Santiago de Chile, Chile: Chauncy Welliver v Rohit Singh; Billy Wright v Guido Santana; Miguel Gonzalez v Reginaldo Martins Carvalho; Arthur Williams v Esteban Hillman Tababary. (Promoter: Bronco Billy Promotions).

Convention Center, Ginowan, Japan: Koseki Nakama v Jose Ocampo; Go Onaga v Ryan Rey Ponteras; Masatoshi Kotani v Payanoi Jittygym. (Promoter: Okinawa World Ring).

FujisanMesse, Fuji, Japan: Ryuji Hara (holder) v Shuhei Ito (Japanese strawweight title); Go Odaira v Kazuma Kitahara; Yuki Tsuge v Yuji Hasegawa; Kazuya Nakano v s/o.

City Sogo Gym, Chigasaki, Japan: Masaki Saito v Kazunari Fujisawa.

03 Monday, Jun: Candirenggo Hall, Kebumen, Indonesia: Arief Blader v Yudi Arema. (Promoter: 12 Rounds Boxing Enterprise).

04 Tuesday, Jun: Sport Palace, Barnaul, Russia: Karen Avetisyan v Yauheni Abdurazakau; Dmitry Sukhotsky v Mikhail Krinitsin; Pavel Mamantov v Bekzod Yunusov. (Promoter: Accent).

06 Thursday, Jun

Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana: Marcus McDaniel v Tristan Todd; Bobby O’Bannon v Terrance Marbra; Regis Prograis v Adauto Gonzalez. (Promoter: Les Bonano Promotion).

Bricktown, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Ty Cobb v Richard Dawson; Haskell Rhodes v Ricky Alexander. (Promoter: HD Boxing).

Dubai, UAE: Sofiane Sebihi v Sunday King Hammer.