“I'm not making excuses. I fight to the end.”. “He's a great fighter and I have now realised why he's one of the best pound-for-pound. Contest will be carried by ESPN Pay-Per-View. Bud wants Khan to attack and reckons he can pick him off on the counter, with another right landing flush right on the bell. That's the danger punch and the bad news for Khan fans is that he doesn't currently seem to have an answer. Virgil [Hunter] knew this was going in a bad direction and saved his fighter. A few from Khan do land late, but it's another round for Crawford. WELL, it promised much but in the end delivered a rather feeble ending. Amir Khan will face Terence Crawford for the WBO welterweight title on April 20. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. And that's [Erroll] Spence. Khan vs Crawford result: Amir Khan quits after low blow by Terence Crawford in sour end to Madison Square Garden contest. The Nebraskan is a huge favourite in the WBO welterweight world title bout Brook – who is over in New York – has said that Khan “quit”. “I would never give up in a fight like this,” he said. Amir Khan has agreed to face undefeated WBO world welterweight champion Terence Crawford in the US on 20 April. “I'm going to go back to the drawing board, spend time with my family and see where we go from there. “I was in pain. YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one, This classy 12-1 shot can win the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, Real Madrid plot transfer swoop for Sterling after he loses place to Foden, Wayne Rooney building luxury whisky and cigar room in his £20m mansion, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. HERE are the scorecards when the fight ended in the sixth. But I've been hit with a hard shot below the belt. That was the official version, anyway. (Audio Included) And so it continued for the former two-times junior welterweight champion in the post-fight press conference that often felt like a deposition as Khan, whose marked-up face told the grim tale of the evening, found himself on the back foot once more amid a flurry of inquiries over the controversial finish. 130 Shares. DESPITE that awful first round, Crawford didn't capitalise and has let Khan back into the contest. “I’m going to come back stronger.”, Terence Crawford retains title when Amir Khan can't continue after low blow, Terence Crawford defeats Amir Khan to retain WBO welterweight title – as it happened, 'You didn't quit? Terence Crawford, right, defends his welterweight title against Amir Khan on Saturday. I'm going to come back stronger from this.”. He's better than I thought and I give him a lot of credit. The right did all the damage, before a left came around to put Khan on the canvas. Looks like most iv not all hits his Groin. I would rather go to war. Tweet. It was just getting interesting. Amir Khan Vs Crawford Boxing Amir Khan Vs Crawford Boxing “I could not continue. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan: Former Olympian knows he needs to be on top of his game against Crawford. “I want to apologise to everyone at home and in the MSG. Khan, while noncommittal about the future, did not cut the figure of a fighter ready to walk away. I have been knocked out because I’ve tried to win fights …”, “You didn’t quit?” Crawford interrupted. Khan showing superb reflexes to duck away from a big, flailing left hook as both fighters just work their way into the contest. “He caught me with a good shot early in the fight but I learnt from it. Andy Lee on BT: “It could be a convenient 'out'. Share. Khan claims low punch in sixth round left him unable to move Crawford retains title and casts doubt on Khan’s explanation, Last modified on Sun 21 Apr 2019 18.35 BST. Khan went on to say he felt the sensation from the punch in his stomach and was left incapacitated, repeating time and again that he would rather go out on his shield than concede. Khan, who went off as an 8-1 underdog, was badly mistreated by the superior American for five rounds and headed toward defeat when a left hand connected well below his belt early in the sixth. NUMBER 1 LOCATION FOR FURY/AJ? I would never give up a fight like this. “My intention was to wait it out and continue like always.”. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan: Why Brit is confident he can shock unbeaten American. Many sceptics, Crawford first among them, suspected Khan was far less enthusiastic about soldiering on as he was suggesting given the one-sided nature of what was unfolding. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan Live. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan Free Bets & Promotions There’s no finer place to find the latest free bets than right here. Out they come for the second round…. He can take up to five minutes here – and so he should. If it is the end of the road for the 32-year-old from Bolton, who twice captured world titles at 140lbs (10st)after winning a silver medal at the Athens Olympics aged 17, the severance pay is not insignificant: Khan will take home a minimum of $5m for Saturday’s trouble in addition to a portion of the pay-per-view receipts. A lowish blow from Crawford saw Khan indicate to his corner that he couldn't continue, with Virgil Hunter telling the referee that the fight needed to be stopped. “He's done himself a disservice a little bit.”. Because the fight was only going one way and that was to Terence Crawford. Terence Crawford accused Amir Khan of quitting in the post-fight press conference. Much better from King Khan, who after that disaster of a first round is finally starting to have some success. Both fighters are introduced to the crowd, with deafening noise for the champion. “I've never been hit below the belt [like that]. To be fair, if we'd gone to the scorecards, then it would have been a clear victory for Crawford. More solid, juicy shots from Crawford and after those opening cagey exchanges, he seems to have found his range. I'm not one to give up. Only time will tell, but the former world champion has lost to Terence Crawford after a controversial sixth round stoppage at Madison Square Garden. I’m not one to give up in any fight. But Khan said: “I have never quit a fight in my life, my understanding was that Virgil asked me if the low blow still hurt and I said yes. Whether it landed on the leg (like Crawford believed) or squarely in the groin area (as Khan said), the challenger was entitled to up to five minutes of recovery time under rules of boxing after the referee, David Shields, ruled it an accidental low blow. I couldn’t move. Khan's big rival Kell Brook has given his view on the controversial end to the fight. You quit with a shot in your leg?”. As you can see, Crawford well ahead after that knockdown in the first and dominating the third, fourth and fifth. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan. We don't know what the outcome would be now, but he indicated it was a bad shot.”. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The pain was too much. Khan today revealed he has been weeing BLOOD ever since being caught with a low blow by Crawford. Khan is lighter on his feet during the formalities, with both touching gloves and exchanging a lingering stare. Amir Iqbal Khan is a British professional boxer. But the Brit hasn't landed anything of note yet in the entire fight. It was less than an hour after Terence Crawford’s comprehensive beatdown of Amir Khan on Saturday night and the conversation had already shifted to … Amir Khan grimaces as he leans on the ropes after taking a low blow from Terence Crawford during the fight at Madison Square Garden. We work with some of the best bookmakers in the country and always bring you the finest of what they are offering. Crawford switches his attacks to the body and Khan really struggling to cope, fending away with his jab but really feeling those blows. DQ happens only when a low blow is intentional. Crawford switches to southpaw as he continues to look for that massive right-hand, but Khan countering nicely and just starting to get into his work. “I would never quit,” Khan insisted as he recounted the final sequence, at times made to sound as if he was trying to convince himself. That was very low and the Bolton man races off to the corner, really feeling that one. Mikey Williams/Top Rank Saved by the bell – but this place is rocking now. The boxing world is split over the controversial low blow. We're OFF at the MSG – 12 rounds at welterweight for the WBO world title. “Tell the truth.”, Khan: “I was hit with a low shot, man. By Tim Royner: As expected, Terence Crawford … “Stay smart, stay under your feet and don't reach”, say his corner. Visit the post for more. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan Full Fight Highlights. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan confirmed for MSG, NY on April 20. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan: Odds, prediction, fight start time, how to watch, TV channel and more. View our online Press Pack. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Ooooh, the Khan fans are not happy. That’s all I can say.”. Read the full report from our man Wally Downes Jr HERE, with Crawford sensationally claiming that the final low blow he delivered to Khan was a legal shot. Into the fifth we go. I never quit, I rather get knocked out cold then quit.”. Khan claims his trainer stopped the fight WITHOUT his permission. 102 likes. CRAWFORD IS GIVEN THE WIN BY TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT! Having spurned advances from Kell Brook, Khan heads to New York as an 8/1 outsider as he looks to win a first world title since 2012. Elsewhere at MSG, there were comprehensive wins for American duo Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez, whilst Carlos Adames extended his winning record to 16-0. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Amir Khan spent nearly the entirety of Saturday night’s doomed challenge for Terence Crawford’s WBO welterweight title on the defensive after he was floored and nearly stopped in the opening round. Brookl told AB Boxing: “I thought he quit. KHAN IS DOWN!! “He [Crawford] didn’t hit him clean downstairs, he was just looking for a way out, he was getting beat in every department.”. He staggered into the corner and after around a minute, Virgil Hunter says call it off – but Khan didn't take the five minutes he's allowed for a low blow. This is a debate that looks set to rage on and on, with Khan apologising to the crowd and his fans afterwards for the way in which the fight ended. Let's hope that isn't the last time we see Amir Khan in a ring, because it'll be a sour memory. “There's only one fight I want. Madison Square Garden, New York City. Another massive left-hand and the right comes just as quick, which Khan complains is a little low. Khan claims he was smacked in the crown jewels while Crawford insists he punched him in the leg. But all the fallout will be about Amir Khan – head over to our dedicated boxing page for all the reaction to his dramatic defeat. Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan: Brit reveals the one big change to his training camp ahead of title fight. The champ, with his long yellow shorts, goes into the orthodox stance to start as chants of 'USA, USA' boom in from the crowd. ': Terence Crawford and Amir Khan clash over low blow in welterweight fight – video. It's a tough test for the 32-year-old, but Khan isn't a fighter that has ever shied away from a challenge. EFFECTIVELY, that's a retirement with Virgil Hunter and Khan's corner saying their man couldn't continue. Virgil Hunter: “He indicated to me he was hit in the testicles and it took the life out of him. He had five minutes [to recover]. LOTS of confusion then, but we can all agree it's an unsatisfactory end all round. The 32-year-old challenges WBO welterweight champion Crawford at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday Coach Virgil Hunter threw in the towel in the sixth round of his world-title bout against Crawford. If theres a few things I'd like to do in this game, the Garden would be top of the list, — Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) April 21, 2019. You will find tons of welcome bonuses and offers, including the ones recently launched by new betting sites. Well, let's just say this hasn't gone down well with a lot of people in the arena. As gutsy as Khan is, Crawford is dictating the pace of this fight and wearing down the Brit with these bruising body punches. Tell the truth.”. Virgil said 'take a minute' but I couldn't continue. How can you not love this?! ESPN. The judges scorecards before #CrawfordKhan was called off… pic.twitter.com/0t31dxCeCo, — Boxing on BT Sport (@BTSportBoxing) April 21, 2019. A painful end for King Khan in the Big Apple – in more ways than one. I’m one of them fighters who’d rather get knocked out in fights. I'm a warrior. He doesn't come flying out in this round though, allowing Khan to recover from the knockdown and regain his composure. AMIR KHAN is back - and he's facing a monumental test against Terence Crawford at Madison Square Garden. 9:00PM EDT. “I don't think he was looking for a way out. “We’ll move on from this,” he said. The American interrupted Khan and asked: “Did you quit? If I quit I would not be here sat in front of you. I’m just not that type of guy. Khan talking now: “I want to apologise to all the fans. DOES CONOR BENN VS AMIR KHAN MAKE SENSE? News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. If he wants to talk, I'm here.”. But after that fast start, Bud knows that Khan has to come onto him as we move into the middle stages…. He begins the third on the front foot and lands a beautiful left-right combination that has Crawford retreating back onto the ropes. “I would rather be knocked out. I tried.”. Khan had 5 minutes to recover but took less than 1 before telling his corner he couldn’t continue. The fight was just getting interesting. The low blow that caused Khan to quit in round 6. I tried. Bud has just moved through the gears effortlessly and although Khan is firing back, these are some BIG shots to take consistently. There's a roar from the visiting fans. Well, that is a round completed dominated by the champion. The tension of the chippy exchange was heightened by an audience of Crawford supporters who had made their way into the press conference, many of whom gave off the impression they were more upset with the unsatisfying ending than the champion himself. A messy shot from Crawford, but the crowd go wild as the Bolton fighter slumps to the canvas – he's managed to get to the bell…. Show speed and power Amir khan vs terence crawford highlights Instead Virgil Hunter, the veteran trainer with whom Khan had reunited for the fight, elected to halt the proceedings roughly 40 seconds after time was called. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Crawford is talking now: “It wasn't a low blow. “Well done team Terrance. Did Crawford catch Khan in the leg or groin? Terence # Crawford vs Amir Khan # fight prediction, undercard, LIVE stream, UK start time and # betting odds #Crawford vs Khan takes place on Saturday April 20 at New York’s famed Madison Square Amir Iqbal Khan is a British professional # boxer.He is a former unified light-welterweight world ..... That total came from 13,072 tickets sold, far # short of a sellout. He tweeted: “Peeing blood. Khan just can't escape these body shots and Crawford starting to land combinations…. Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan predictions: Who will win? He looks almost frighteningly focused, his eyes cold of emotion and ready for battle. Amir Khan spent nearly the entirety of Saturday night’s doomed challenge for Terence Crawford’s WBO welterweight title on the defensive after he was floored and nearly stopped in … Jump directly to the content. Having spurned advances from … Amir Khan vs Terence Crawford: Time, date, how to watch, TV channel, undercard schedule, prediction, odds and more. IF you're just joining us, Terence Crawford has beaten Amir Khan by TKO in round six of their WBO title fight in New York. The shot was low. For other inquiries, Contact Us. He gets nothing from the referee – and Crawford unloads with hooks to the body…. I've had problems with my right arm for a long time and could feel it. KHAN was caught by an incredibly low blow by Crawford. Email. I could not continue. That’s why I came here. I was hit with a very low blow.”, Crawford: “In your leg? Did Amir Khan Quit? WhatsApp. #CrawfordKhan pic.twitter.com/qleVwZ6RGe, — BOXING CORNER 2️⃣4️⃣/7️⃣ (@boxingcorner247) April 21, 2019. January 30th, 2019 - Comments Closed. He stopped short of confirming retirement, but says he will reflect on this and spend time with his family before considering the future. Is this the last time we'll see Amir Khan in a ring? Apr 20. I wanted to face you guys and I wanted to face Terence as well. More from Khan: “I got hit right on the side of my cup. I could feel it in my stomach, my legs seized up. SHOCKING start for Khan – the right-hand over the top lands clean and down goes the Brit with 30 seconds left in the first. Another BIG right-hook from Crawford and Khan just about scurries away. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. “I would rather get knocked out. “I’m not one of them guys to quit,” Khan said. 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