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MATCHROOM BOXING returned to action with a bang (literally, there were fireworks) this past weekend with a solid show in the grounds of their Essex headquarters. With a setup complete with a ring, canopy, pyrotechnics, waiting areas, ringwalk and more, the whole thing reportedly costs somewhere in the region of £5m, including the numerous Covid-19 tests that had to be administered to all those involved.

The weather held out, which went some way to creating that unique atmosphere which exists only around professional boxing taking place outside. On the broadcast, this was ruined somewhat by the

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