Amir Khan vs Terence Crawford result: American wins by sixth round knockout to retain WBO world title
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Your support makes all the difference.Amir Khan's dream of finally proving himself one of the finest fighters in the world ended in a controversial defeat when he was stopped in the sixth round after a low blow by the great Terence Crawford at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Fighting to also become a two-weight world champion by adding the WBO welterweight title to his impressive list of honours, Khan had long pursued this opportunity which has likely ended his career at the highest level, leaving him with few remaining lucrative options.
A domestic fight with long-term rival Kell Brook will appeal until either retires, but for the 32-year-old Khan - groomed for greatness since winning an Olympic silver medal in 2004 aged 17 - his successful time as an attraction in the US may have passed.
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Round 8: Verdejo 6-2 Vasquez
It's a thankless task in there now. An untidy round is comfortably racked up for Verdejo. There's no power on Vasquez's punches and you get the impression Verdejo could walk right through him if only he could time his punches better. He does manage to land a dew nicer jabs, but it's been a messy and underwhelming fight.
Round 9: Verdejo 7-2 Vasquez
More noticeable success for Verdejo in that round who lands frequently on the tiring Vasquez. He's at least attempting to push for the stoppage but it doesn't prevent Vasquez goading him and his supposed lack of power at the end of the road.
Round 10: Verdejo 8-2 Vasquez
The final bell goes! They went all out swinging for the final 15 seconds in the centre of the ring but both men stood firm. It's not a vintage performance from Verdejo but he'll take the win and move on.
Felix Verdejo 97-93 97-93 98-92 Bryan Vasquez
Verdejo wins by unanimous decision.
Shakur Stevenson vs Christopher Diaz
Now it's time for 21-year-old superstar in the making Shakur Stevenson, who takes on former world title challenger Christopher Diaz. Here we go!
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