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Owen Anderton making his professional debut

Successful night for Wigan boxers at Robin Park pro show

Rachel Blackmore at Haydock Park

Rachel Blackmore documentary premieres at Haydock Park

Haydock Park stages the Betfair Chase on Saturday

New survey reveals we’re a nation of sports documentary buffs

Tom Aspinall realises he's just become champion of the world

Campaign to honour world champion with mural in his home town

GALLERY: How Tom Aspinall became UFC heavyweight champion - in twenty two glorio...

Pub regulars and members of the community have been taking turns to cycle part of the month-long challenge: a 1,206-mile journey which is the distance from Land's End to John O'Groats and bac, on static bikes at The Hawk Pub, Hawkley Hall, raising funds for Wigan and Leigh Hospice. Pub manager Claire Bolton, centre, is pictured with Dave Parry, left, and Derek McCabe, right

Wigan pub urges locals to cycle for charity

Tom Aspinall had to miss a family holiday in Wales to fight for the UFC world title in New York City

Tom Aspinall reveals first thing he'll do now he is world champion!

Tom Aspinall can't believe he has just become the UFC champ

Aspinall reveals preparation for title fight was even crazier than first thought

Tyson Fury has already had his say on his 'brother' Tom Aspinall's UFC world title victory

Tyson Fury leads plaudits for Tom Aspinall after world title triumph

Tom Aspinall realised his dream of becoming world heavyweight champion on Saturday night

Tom Aspinall makes history with UFC title win

Wigan Warriors players have a training session with UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall and other members of Fighting for Fitness

Wane and O'Loughlin throw support behind Aspinall ahead of UFC 295

Ex-Leigh forward Jamie Acton is a part of UFC heavyweight fighter Tom Aspinall's coaching team

Ex-Super League forward Jamie Acton reveals his role in Tom Aspinall UFC camp

Tom Aspinall has been given a shock last-minute shot at the UFC world heavyweight title

I'm ready to shock the world, insists Tom Aspinall ahead of UFC title shot

Tom Aspinall has been handed an unexpected chance at gold in the UFC

Wigan's Tom Aspinall handed unexpected shot at UFC gold!

RETRO: Wiganers on their bikes - 1987-2006

Muhammad Mokaev has continued his win streak in the UFC

Muhammad Mokaev targets UFC title after continuing win streak
Muhammad Mokaev called for a title shot after extending his unbeaten streak with a clinical victory over Tim Elliott at UFC 294.

Wigan's Tom Aspinall has opened up about his young son's autism diagnosis

Tom Aspinall reveals 'hope' following family autism diagnosis

Jack Grundy (left) has set his sights on the UFC

Son of former UFC veteran sets sights on ultimate success

MC Kali Group's Mel Corrigan with MMA coach Erik Paulson

World-renowned martial artist heading to Wigan for exclusive seminar

John Collier has been combining his love of '90s music and boxing

Why Wigan boxer will 'cast no shadow' as he readies for bareknuckle fight

Both men congratulate each other at the end of their fight

Mike Grundy pushes ex-UFC champ all the way in Wales

Mike Grundy during his UFC tenure

Wigan's Mike Grundy to step back into the octagon after 'retirement'

Tyson Fury has every faith in Tom Aspinall's ability to rule the UFC

Tyson Fury makes bold Tom Aspinall claim ahead of his return to the ring

Tom Aspinall has his sights firmly set on world domination

Tom Aspinall reveals secret weapon behind his bid for world title glory

IN PICTURES: The tour of Britain comes through Wigan

Keely Hodgkinson celebrates her World Championship silver medal with coaches Trevor Painter and his wife Jenny Meadows

Why Keely Hodgkinson will become Britain's golden girl, by her first coach

Members of the BSK karate club, based in Pemberton

Karate club gets on its bike to help squad compete in France
A group of Wiganers are getting on their bikes this weekend to help propel the karate stars of tomorrow to a major competition in France.

Keely Hodgkinson flies the flag for Leigh Harriers after clinching silver in the 800m

Gold medal 'only a matter of time' insists 'gutted but happy' Keely Hodgkinson

Keely Hodgkinson

Keely Hodgkinson scoops another silver medal at world championships

Keely Hodgkinson at last year's European championships

Keely Hodgkinson secures her place in 800m semi-final at World Championships

Helen Smart, left with dad John Don-Duncan and brother Robert Don-Duncan

Olympic swimmer leads tributes to inspirational headteacher

Rob Burrow at Haydock Park

Rob Burrow makes trip to Haydock Park

Welcoming the Tour of Britain to Wigan are councillors Chris Ready, left and David Molyneux, right, with Richard Smith and Andrew Hakesley, from Be Well

World's best cyclists head to Wigan as the Tour of Britain returns to borough

Young anglers Madison Whitham, 11, and sister Melissa Whitham,13.

IN PICTURES: Wigan junior carp competition

Keely Hodgkinson was forced to pull out of the Diamond League event in London through illness

Keely Hodgkinson gutted after suffering London Diamond League KO

Tom Aspinall made a triumphant return to the octagon in London at the weekend

Stunning return victory for Wigan's own UFC heavyweight hero

Retro 1978
Wigan Athletic team set off for Birmingham to play in the FA Cup

RETRO SPORT: Wigan sports, celebrations and awards in 1978

Tom Aspinall is hoping to end a year of frustration with victory at the O2 this weekend

Wrecking my knee was blessing in disguise, insists Wigan's UFC heavyweight hero

Wigan's Paddy Sharrock (centre) will be going for gold at next year's Olympic Games

Wigan's own BMX star is going for Olympic gold!

Mike Cooper and Ryan Hampshire presented shirts to the Wigan BEST squad

Warriors stars present local swimmers with kit ahead of national championships

Tom Aspinall has been sidelined since suffering this serious knee injury exactly one year ago this weekend

Wigan's UFC heavyweight hero spurred on by 'guilt' ahead of O2 return

Keely Hodgkinson recorded a PB around one lap at the weekend

Keely Hodgkinson shows her versatility with PB at shorter distance

Boxing for Better CIC celebrate receiving their new equipment

Boxing boost aims to help Wigan youngsters make their mark

Garswood Hall Angling Society has received £7,500 thanks to Miller Homes.

Angling society receives cash boost thanks to Wigan home development

A young girl enjoys a Be Well Learn to Swim session

More youngsters are learning to swim under new council scheme

Wigan Dodgeball Warriors U15s qualified for the National Championships in Liverpool and finished 2nd in the UK.

Dodgeball Warriors come second in the UK

RETRO: Pictures from the early days of Wigan's old international swimming pool

Tom Aspinall

UFC heavyweight Aspinall looks ahead to his upcoming fight

Wigan Warriors players had a training session with UFC heavyweight Tom Aspinall and other members of Fighting for Fitness.

GALLERY: A behind the scenes look of Tom Aspinall's training session with Wigan

Cailey Miller

College dubs graduate "Wonder Woman" for amazing sporting and engineering feats

Keely Hodgkinson created more history in Paris on Friday night

Keely 'a little bit shocked' after setting new 800m British record in Paris

Adele Ingham from Gearing Up.

GALLERY: Saddling up for the Big Wigan Bike Week

Ella Toone (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Wigan Borough star included in England's World Cup squad

Tom Aspinall has been sidelined for a year since suffering this knee injury last July

Wigan's UFC heavyweight star raring to go after a year on the sidelines

Olympic athlete Keely Hodgkinson with her Believe Star at Leigh Town Hall.

IN PICTURES: Olympic athlete Keely Hodgkinson in Walk of Fame