The result will also have strengthened chairman Barry Hearn's view that the competition format is sacrosanct.

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"Audley is realistic and he sees this as his last chance, " Prizefighter promoter Barry Hearn told BBC Sport.

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However, Sullivan himself has come under fire amid the growing row, with Leyton Orient chairman Barry Hearn accusing the Hammers owner of "hypocrisy".

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