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Phil Kirkbride

Peter McGrail plays down Vasily Lomachenko comparison ahead of Dubai fight

Peter McGrail will not be calling himself the ‘Scouse Lomachenko’ anytime soon - but he is relishing the challenge of living up to the nickname.

The 25-year-old has been given label because his clinical and technically brilliant style of fighting is like that of the great Ukrainian boxer Vasily Lomachenko.

McGrail, who has a third professional contest in Dubai on Saturday night at Probellum Evolution, understands why fans have drawn the comparisons but he won’t be adopting the moniker just yet, as he continues to learn about the pro ranks.

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