Calum French: 'The unluckiest man in British boxing' returns to the sport with former world champion Anthony Crolla in his corner

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Sky Sports
21 hours ago
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Calum French, a boxer previously considered the unluckiest in British boxing due to a series of setbacks, is making a comeback in the sport. His Olympic dreams were dashed when his weight class was eliminated from the Tokyo Games. He then turned professional in late 2021 but suffered severe shoulder injuries in his last two fights, losing his most recent bout against Jeff Ofori in 2023. These injuries, including a torn tendon in his left shoulder and a fractured bone in his right shoulder, significantly compromised his performance. Despite these significant physical and professional challenges, including having no coach, manager, or promoter, French refused to quit, citing his two decades of dedication to boxing. He has now rebuilt his team and recovered from surgeries, embarking on a new chapter with former world champion Anthony Crolla as his trainer at Crolla's gym in Manchester. French's return to the ring is scheduled for Saturday at the Rainton Meadows Arena, near his hometown. He views this as his final serious... download the app to read more

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