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Boxer Mason Payne made a winning start to his professional career after signing for promoter Frank Warren. Payne, from Maidstone, beat John Mosquera over four rounds at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday. The former Westree amateur, who only turned 20 in July, received big backing from his home town. He was determined to put on a show and didn’t disappoint. “I sold 250 tickets and, I couldn’t believe it, the crowd was absolutely bouncing,” said Payne, who fights at super-welterweight. “I had no nerves at all until I walked into the little bit before the ring walk and I saw everyone and the…

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