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Liverpool striker Balotelli takes in Bellew-Cleverly bout

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli was at ringside last night for the Nathan Cleverly - Tony Bellew bout at Liverpool's Echo Arena.

Balotelli was escorted to his seat by three heavy-set bodyguards to watch the fight.

However, his presence ringside raised doubts about whether he would miss Sunday's game as his team-mates arrived at Gatwick airport just after 6.30pm on Saturday evening, says the Mail on Sunday. Balotelli was sent home early from international duty with Italy after picking up a hamstring injury in training but had not been ruled out of Sunday's game.

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