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Back in the saddle

TWO-TIME 'world' belt-holder Paul Butler and former British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight champion Callum Johnson both recorded early knockout wins in scheduled six-rounders at The Fuse.

Ellesmere Port’s Butler, who a year ago became only the fourth man to with a big right hand after 1-45 of round two. Ahmed survived a brutal body shot earlier in the round but after being floored for a second time, referee David Mulholland reached the count of 10.

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