Former world boxing champion Nigel Benn has been forced to call off his comeback fight after picking up a shoulder injury in training.
The 55-year-old British fighter was scheduled to face Cameroon-born Australian, Sakio Bika in a one-off contest in Birmingham next month.
Benn held the WBO middleweight title in 1990 and the WBC super-middleweight title from 1992-96.
He last fought 23 years ago when he lost a rematch with Irishman Steve Collins.
Ethiopians Gemechu, Hirpa win men's, women's Dubai Marathons
Ethiopian debutant Bute Gemechu was the surprise winner of the Dubai Marathon, one of the world’s major races at the classic distance, while Bedatu Hirpa overtook fellow-Ethiopian Dera Dida on the finishing straight to win the women's race.
Sabalenka, Zverev shine after rain stops play in Melbourne
Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park.
Liverpool and Man City march into FA Cup 4th round
Liverpool cruised past fourth-tier Accrington Stanley and Manchester City made equally light work of Salford City as Premier League clubs flexed their muscles on a largely shock-free day of FA Cup third round action on Saturday.
Moyes returns to Everton as manager
Everton have signed David Moyes for a second spell as their manager, the Premier League club said on Saturday.
Monfils becomes oldest player to win ATP title with Auckland victory
Gael Monfils beat Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-4 in the Auckland Classic final on Saturday to become the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title in a boost before his Australian Open campaign.
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