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World boxing super series our super middleweight rankings. But because of the coronavirus it has been rescheduled for may 16. Another significant fight is in jeopardy because of the coronavirus pandemic. World boxing super series latest news, breaking stories and. Oct 26, 2017 in a year filled with outstanding accomplishments, the creation and production of the world boxing super series is near the top of the list, even if many in the u. Bolshoy ice dome, sochi, russia february 17, super middleweight semifinal.
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