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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Alex Pattle

Henry Cejudo’s dream Olympic anniversary derailed by injury

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Henry Cejudo’s dream of fighting on the anniversary of his Olympic gold-medal win has been derailed by injury, the ex-UFC champion has said.

Cejudo was due to face Marlon “Chito Vera” at a UFC Fight Night on 19 August – the 15th anniversary of his wrestling triumph for the United States at the Beijing Games.

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