Amir Khan vs Terence Crawford result: American wins by sixth round knockout to retain WBO world title

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Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan preview

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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Key Points

• Terence Crawford bt Amir Khan TKO6
• Teofimo Lopez bt Edis Tatli via TKO5
• Shakur Stephenson bt Christopher Diaz via UD
• Felix Verdejo bt Bryan Vasquez via UD
• Carlos Adames bt Frank Galarza via TKO4
• Edgar Berlanga bt Samir Barbosa via TKO1
• Larry Fryers bt Dakota Polley via UD
• Vikas Krishan bt Noah Kidd via UD
• Lawrence Newton bt Jonathan Garza via UD

[21 April 2019 04:32 · Tom Kershaw]

Round 3: Lopez 3-0 Tatli

A better round for the Finn who works well with the jab and forces Lopez to slug at thin air. A tricky one to score but Lopez is the one constantly walking forward and forcing Tatli to wheel around to his left under pressure.

[21 April 2019 04:33 · Tom Kershaw]

Round 4: Lopez 4-0 Tatli

A big fourth round for Lopez who connects with a pair of big right hands and begins an onslaught on Tatli, who looks a little shaken. Lopez wings in a few more hooks but Tatli is saved by the bell. Words exchanged after the bell.

[21 April 2019 04:36 · Tom Kershaw]

Lopez wins by TKO!

A right-hand to the body drops Tatli and the Finn doesn't rise to beat the count. In truth, he was glad to be out of there. He knew what was coming. 

Lopez's customary backflip celebration follows.

[21 April 2019 04:39 · Tom Kershaw]

It's only the big one to go! Crawford vs Khan is next!

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The national anthems are being sung, the fighters are pacing in their dressing rooms.

[21 April 2019 04:58 · Tom Kershaw]

Amir Khan is making his entrance to the ring to Eminem's Not Afraid, Virgil Hunter is rubbing his shoulders, the Brit looks a little nervous. Crawford, meanwhile, is pacing his dressing room menacingly, watching his opponent on the TV screen.