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John Hopoate ... bout provided plenty of fireworks. Reuters

Hoppa bounced in New Zealand

Australia's heavyweight boxing champion, John Hopoate, suffered a stunning fourth-round knockout loss to veteran Colin Wilson in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Saturday night.

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Green, Jones Jnr set fight date

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Sydney to host Jones-Green fight

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Danny Green in confident mood

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