"Abdoul is a respectable opponent and can give me a sterner test than Cruzat, " said Swansea's Maccarinelli.
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However, the 27-year-old Abdoul, who has 21 wins from 26 fights with 10 knockouts, could be a tougher test.
BBC: New opponent for Macca
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Haye has also lost just once, to Carl Thompson in 2004, and has stopped 17 of his 18 victims, with only Ismael Abdoul lasting the full 12 rounds last year.
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