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UK boxers clash on the poker table

2008-10-16 12:32:55

Sheffield-based boxers Johnny Nelson and Ryan Rhodes recently took each other on at a game of poker, it has been reported.

Nelson, the former WBO cruiserweight champion and SkySports pundit, battled light-middleweight fighter Rhodes at the Ultimate Charity Vegas Experience poker event at Doncaster Racecourse, according to Eurosport.

It was not revealed who did the best out of the two in the tournament in which several prizes were up for grabs, including £10,000 for a royal flush, poker lessons and tickets to Nelson's testimonial dinner at Bramall Lane on Saturday night.

They join Lennox Lewis on a list of British fighters reputed to enjoy playing cards.

Nelson retired from the boxing ring in 2006, but Rhodes is still active and is the British champion in his weight class.

He is currently preparing for a bout against Vincent Vuma for the WBC international crown on November 15th at the O2 Arena in London.