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26 Mar 2020, 20:12 GMT+10
Former boxing world champion Amir Khan has become the latest sportsman to help in the fight against the coronavirus, offering his wedding venue for use by Britain's National Health Service.
Khan is ready to hand over the keys to the 60 000-square-feet venue in his home town of Bolton as concerns grow over bed shortages.
The 33-year-old former world light-welterweight champion said in a post on his official Twitter account: "
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Premier League side Chelsea last week said they would provide free accommodation to NHS staff in a hotel at the club's Stamford Bridge stadium.
Former Manchester United players Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have given health workers free access to their hotels in Manchester.
Global sports stars Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have all made donations to help tackle the health crisis.
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