5 Live Boxing secures rights deal with Matchroom

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Pictures of Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood facing off in front of an arena and Katie Taylor in action against Chantelle Cameron in a fight

Leigh Wood v Josh Warrington is on 7 October while Katie Taylor fights Chantelle Cameron again in November

Leigh Wood's all-British world title fight against Josh Warrington on 7 October will be broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live as part of an agreement with Matchroom Boxing.

Ireland's Katie Taylor's revenge bid against undisputed lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron on 25 November in Dublin will also be live on 5 Live Boxing.

The new deal begins on 30 September when Briton Jordan Thompson will challenge reigning IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetai in London.

The five-fight deal also includes rights to broadcast Jack Catterall's light-welterweight fight against Jorge Linares on 21 October in Liverpool, as well as Joe Cordina's world title defence against Edward Vasquez on 4 November.

You can listen to live to Jai Opetai v Jordan Thompson on BBC Radio 5 Live or via BBC Sounds app from 22:30 BST on Saturday, 30 September.

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