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Carl Frampton
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
Vasyl Lomachenko looks more serious than I have ever seen before. He looks fierce and like he's really up for this one.
Summary
Vasyl Lomachenko beats Britain's Luke Campbell on points in thrilling world title fight
Ukraine star retains WBA and WBO lightweight belts and gains vacant WBC title
Alexander Povetkin beats Hughie Fury by unanimous decision
Charlie Edwards' WBC world flyweight title fight ruled no contest
Edwards counted out but Julio Cesar Martinez hit him when he was down
Get involved: #bbcboxing
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Postpublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
The champion, Vasyl Lomachenko, emerges now and he too gets a great reception. A lot of love in the arena for both these fighters.
Its quite the entrance from Lomachenko who, like Campbell, is fully focused on the task at hand.
Look away, Lukepublished at 22:40 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
Michael Emons
BBC Sport at O2 Arena, LondonMichael Buffer acts as the conductor as the crowd sing along to Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline.
Then the lights drop down, with one single spotlight highlighting Buffer. “Gold medal versus gold medal. Are you ready? asks the voice of boxing.
Luke Campbell makes his way to the ring. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain tonight. Maybe a slightly muted reception from the Briton in the capital.
In comparison, lights are flashing around the O2 Arena with highlights of Lomachenko’s career on the big screens. Probably best for Campbell to look away.
Image source, BBC Sport'He is a massive underdog'published at 22:37 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
Carl Frampton
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 LiveI'm not surprised that Luke Campbell looks relaxed. He is a massive underdog in this fight. Vasyl Lomachenko is a massive favourite to win.
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Mike Costello
BBC Sport boxing correspondent at London's O2 ArenaThere is a look of determination in Luke Campbell's face as he makes his way towards the ring for his second attempt to win a world title.
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Wow! The atmosphere is electric as Luke Campbell enters the ring. Very little sign of emotion on his face, just pure focus and concentration.
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Mike Costello
BBC Sport boxing correspondent at London's O2 ArenaThere is a mixed reception for Luke Campbell because during the build-up there has been a lot of excitement about watching one of the fighters who is considered one of the best of all time.
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If you are not listening to the boxing on BBC Radio 5 live, are you even a boxing fan?
No-one does it better than Mike Costello and co. Get on it now!
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Steve Bunce
BBC Radio 5 Live boxing pundit at London's O2 ArenaThis is the unknown. After all that ridiculous visualisation all you get left with is your nerve.
Groves backing Campbellpublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
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Carl Frampton
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 LiveA lot of people have forgotten but Vasyl Lomachenko lost a fight early in his career to Orlando Salido. It was a dirty, ugly fight.
You are not going to be able to outbox this guy. Luke Campbell cannot box on the inside though. But if you are going to beat him that's the way to do it.
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Just as you type that Michael, Neil Diamond's delightful tones suddenly reverberate around the arena.
Here we go!
Atmosphere is buildingpublished at 22:31 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
Michael Emons
BBC Sport at O2 Arena, LondonAfter a Hughie Fury fight that didn’t really catch fire, ‘is this the way to Amarillo’ plays out around the O2 Arena to quickly lift everyone’s spirits and spark a good bit of karaoke. There will be more singing opportunities of course as well.
No sign of any Neil Diamond and Sweet Caroline yet, but you know it’s coming soon.
The voice of boxing Michael Buffer, in a sharp white suit jacket, is in the ring waiting patiently so not long now.
Seven Nation Army, another boxing classic soundtrack, is now on. Boxing. Always a good sing song.
I want my name remembered - Lomachenkopublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
Unified lightweight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko tells BBC Sport about growing up in the gym, his legacy in boxing and today's bout with Luke Campbell.
Media caption, Vasyl Lomachenko: Lightweight champion wants to be remembered as a great
No early finishespublished at 22:29 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
Michael Emons
BBC Sport at O2 Arena, LondonAs 13 of Vasyl Lomachenko’s 14 professional fights have been for world titles, it is no surprise that he has always taken a bit of time to get rid of his man.
He is yet to have a pro victory inside the opening three rounds, with former world champion Anthony Crolla - the only British man on his record - one of two fighters to be finished in the fourth.
The Ukrainian has also never won professionally in the 11th or 12th rounds. He has had three wins on points - two by unanimous decision and one by majority decision - with his only loss coming in a split decision verdict against Orlando Salish back in fight two.
The winner of this one will hold three of the major belts at lightweight - the WBA, the WBO (both currently in Lomachenko’s possession) and the vacant WBC title. Ghana’s Richard Commey, the IBF champion, is the only one standing in the way from either Lomachenko or Campbell being an undisputed champion.
These fans are hoping the Ukrainian can deliver...
Image source, Michael Emons
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End of twitter postget involved Are you faster than a pro boxer?published at 22:25 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
Can you beat a professional boxer at our 12-second challenge? Former world champion Liam Smith got 63 - how many can you get?
Send us your efforts on #bbcboxing and you might just get some critical analysis from the legendary Steve Bunce!
Media caption, 12-second challenge: Are you faster than a pro boxer?
‘He’s using boxing like a canvas’published at 22:25 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
Michael Emons
BBC Sport at O2 Arena, LondonAmerican great Andre Ward, who retired unbeaten, was at times regarded as the best pound for pound boxer in the world, a mythical title many in the sport give to Vasyl Lomachenko now.
"I've seen great footwork, but I haven't seen it like that. I've seen hand speed, combinations, but I haven't quite seen it like that. He's creative, he's using the boxing like a canvas, and he's the artist,” said Ward.
Well, from using boxing like a canvas to being the star of a painting...
Here’s the work of talented artist Patrick J Killian spotted on display at the O2 Arena earlier on, focusing on tonight’s main event.
Image source, Michael EmonsPostpublished at 22:24 British Summer Time 31 August 2019
The undercard is done so all that left now is the main event Vasyl Lomachenko versus Luke Campbell.
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Eddie Hearn signs off the undercard action by announcing the card for The O2 on 26 October:
Josh Taylor v Regis Prograis
Dereck Chisora v Joseph Parker
Ricky Burns v Lee Selby.
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