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Last night at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, undefeated Commonwealth Lightweight Champion Amir Khan suffered a sensational first round knockout at the hands of Colombian slugger Breidis Prescott for the WBO Intercontinental crown.
The end came for Khan inside the first minute of round one after already suffering one knockdown and being allowed to continue the fight despite struggling to stand straight.
In an interview afterward, with Adam Smith of Sky Sports, Khan said he was okay and he'd just made a 'silly mistake' which cost him. But that he'd 'be back stronger'.
Frank Warren, promoter of Khan, was questioned on his reason for taking Prescott as an opponent for Khan despite the Colombian's record of 19 wins, 17 by KO.
Mr. Warren admitted that it was 'down to him', but that Prescott had been recommended by Khan's new trainer.
Also on the bill, WBO Super Feather titlist Alex Arthur was upset by former European, Commonwealth and British Featherweight Champion Nicky Cook, who outworked the "Golden Boy" of Scottish boxing over twelve rounds to win by unanimous decision.
Middleweight Matthew Macklin outpointed Francis Cheka over ten rounds and heavyweight Audley Harrison did the same to George Arias.
Middleweight Paul Smith KO'd Danny Thornton in the sixth of a scheduled eight and featherweight Steven Bell decisioned Anthony Hanna over eight rounds.
Light middle Matthew Hall stopped Taz Jones in the fifth of a scheduled eight.
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