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Inside Manchester's £365m venue that could become the home of boxing and UFC! The Co-op Live arena - partially funded by City Football Group - will be the UK's largest and may challenge the 02 for huge bouts

Welcome inside Manchester's £365million cauldron which is bidding to become the new home of boxing and UFC in the UK.

The Co-op Live arena will be the largest indoor entertainment venue in the UK when it opens on April 23, boasting 23,5000 seats.

It is funded by City Football Group and Oak View Group and will be a short walk from Manchester City's Etihad Arena.

Manchester United fan Harry Styles is also dipping into his pockets to fund the venue, which will be a music-first destination but could seek to rival the 02 Arena for the world's biggest bouts.