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Just hours after its official reveal, Floyd Mayweather’s June 6th exhibition bout with Logan Paul has the beginnings of an undercard. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix reports that Jean Pascal will face Badou Jack in a rematch of their 2019 title fight, while a clash between former unified super welterweight champ Jarrett Hurd and Luis Arias is “in discussions.”
The 38-year-old Pascal (35-6-1, 20 KO) hasn’t fought since narrowly defeating Jack (23-3-3, 13 KO) in an entertaining back-and-forth battle that saw both men get off the canvas. Pascal, who initially retired after walloping Ahmed Elbiali in 2017, had previously lifted the WBA “world” belt from Marcus Browne via technical decision. Jack, meanwhile, snapped a three-fight winless streak last November by beating Blake McKernan on the Tyson-Jones undercard.
Who is next for Callum Johnson after his explosive win over Markic?
Johnson returned with explosive victory over Markic on Saturday
Callum Johnson alongside Promoter Frank Warren after his win over Emil Markic on Saturday Photo Credit: Twitter @CallumTheOne
Callum Johnson sent out a stark reminder to the the public of exactly what they’d missed on Saturday night, after returning to the ring in emphatic fashion at York Hall.
Johnson (19-1, 14 KOs) offloaded two years of frustration with an explosive two-round shootout against Emil Markic in which he stopped the Croat with a number of hurtful, unanswered punches.
‘The One’ flew out of the blocks and timed his opponent with several right hands, busting up his eye and showing real signs of intent. However, the 35-year-old was caught himself in the opening round and almost dropped from a huge right hand, as the pair traded bombs in the centre of the ring.
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Looks like my season is done no malice in the tackle just the impact of the ball, thanks for the support this season and can’t wait to see everyone bask at the riverside .. inshallah a quick recovery and strong end to the season pic.twitter.com/PiftpLGMG2 Sam Morsy (@sammorsy08) April 5, 2021
“Looks like my season is done. No malice in the tackle just the impact of the ball, thanks for the support this season and can’t wait to see everyone bask at the riverside …inshallah a quick recovery and strong end to the season,” Morsy tweeted.
An initial test from Boro’s medics had suggested ligament damage. However, he will undergo a detailed examination later this week, but his manager is not expecting him to play again this season.