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Masoud's Injury Scraps Fight; Yafai vs. Rodriguez Headlines

6/5/2025

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Shabaz Masoud's highly anticipated fight against Peter McGrail on June 21st has been scrapped due to a training injury. Stepping in on short notice is Ionut Baluta, who promises to be a formidable opponent for McGrail. Meanwhile, the spotlight shifts to the interim flyweight title clash between Galal Yafai and Francisco Rodriguez Jr., now headlining the event.

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Shabaz Masoud's highly anticipated fight against Peter McGrail on June 21st has been scrapped due to a training injury. Stepping in on short notice is Ionut Baluta, who promises to be a formidable opponent for McGrail. Meanwhile, the spotlight shifts to the interim flyweight title clash between Galal Yafai and Francisco Rodriguez Jr., now headlining the event.