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
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• Carlos Adames bt Frank Galarza via TKO4
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[21 April 2019 05:35 · Tom Kershaw]

It has been ruled a TKO in round 6. Virgil Hunter made the decision to say Khan could not continue and retired his fighter. Crawford insists it wasn't a low blow, it clearly was and was ruled as so. 

In truth, it was only a matter of time until Khan was stopped though and he is not complaining about the result.

[21 April 2019 05:43 · Tom Kershaw]

Here are the scorecards ahead of the stoppage:

[21 April 2019 05:48 · Tom Kershaw]

Terence Crawford: 

There's only one fight they talk about and that's Errol Spence. Whenever he's ready I'm here. I can't put a gun to a promoter's head and make them make the fight. All I can do is fight everyone in front of me and we make it happen sooner or later.

[21 April 2019 05:53 · Tom Kershaw]

[21 April 2019 05:53 · Tom Kershaw]

Amir Khan:

The fight was going well. I was getting caught but catching him with some. I got hit with a shot beside my cup. The pain went down my legs.

Virgil asked me how I feel, I couldn't continue as the pain was too much.

I have had some problems in my right arm. I'm not complaining about it but was getting some sharp pain. He caught me with a great shot early in the fight.

I knew the mistake I made. I was trying too hard. He's better than I thought. He's quick, sharp, a great fighter. I want to apologise to everybody. I tried."

[21 April 2019 06:27 · Tom Kershaw]