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Coronavirus latest: Leon Edwards's bout with Tyron Woodley axed

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Edwards has won his last eight bouts.

Leon Edwards has confirmed his showdown against Tyron Woodley is off despite the UFC's insistence that its London event this weekend would be relocated rather than cancelled.

The British welterweight could have put himself in the shop window for a title shot against Kamaru Usman later this year with victory over former champion Woodley in their scheduled headliner at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night.

But because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak – as well as the US travel restrictions which now include the UK and Ireland – the UFC announced on Sunday that its show would be moved away from the venue and possibly overseas.

"I have never worked harder and never been more prepared for the biggest moment in my career. But I know that the whole world is hurting right now and this is bigger than me, this is bigger than sports.

"I look forward to this event being rebooked when it is safe to do so, so Tyron and I can put on the show that you all deserve."

The bout against Edwards would have been Woodley's first since losing his welterweight crown to Usman last July.

However, the 37-year-old is intent on competing this weekend and called out fellow American Colby Covington.

Woodley said in a video on his Twitter account: "I'm fighting on Saturday, who I'm fighting, I don't know. Colby Covington is my number one choice."

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