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Tony Bellew will face Ivica Bacurin at Liverpool’s Echo Arena, live on Sky Sports 1 on Friday, after original opponent Lubos Suda was forced to withdraw from the bout.
The 32-year-old was scheduled to meet hard-hitting Czech fighter Suda who boasts 25 knockouts from 33 wins.
But Bellew, who beat bitter rival Nathan Cleverly last November, will now face Croat Bacurin as he continues his quest to land a title shot against IBF champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez.
Bacurin, 32, has more ring experience than Bellew, having been involved in 30 bouts during his seven-year professional career.
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The 32-year-old was scheduled to meet hard-hitting Czech fighter Suda who boasts 25 knockouts from 33 wins.
But Bellew, who beat bitter rival Nathan Cleverly last November, will now face Croat Bacurin as he continues his quest to land a title shot against IBF champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez.
Bacurin, 32, has more ring experience than Bellew, having been involved in 30 bouts during his seven-year professional career.
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