Terence Crawford vs Amir Khan: Fight time, TV channel, undercard, records, prediction, odds and more
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.
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."
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.
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.
Another onslaught from Crawford who is dictating the pace and opening up the angle to attack Khan's body with feints time-after-time.
Khan comes straight back every time but he's playing a dangerous game, dropping his hands as he comes in and Crawford is there, waiting to pounce on the counter every time. Virgil Hunter is screaming at him to keep his hands up from the corner.
A huge round for Crawford who starts unloading on Khan midway through the round. He lands winging hooks to the body that chip away at the ribs before going upstairs to the head and Khan looks wobbled for a moment. He recovers well but that took a toll and he winces as he walks back to the corner.
Crawford switches to southpaw in the third and Khan becomes more cautious due to his jab being hindered. The Brit is landing with scoring punches but there's nothing that can deter Crawford from coming forwards. He's just waiting for Khan to lunge and immediately throwing heavy counters and, just before the end of the round, he catches him flush on the chin but Khan holds it well.
Crawford is stalking Khan, not looking to leap on him yet and just waiting patiently for the Brit to make another mistake.
Khan is doing his best to be more active and is still throwing and lands a solid right hand. But every time Crawford gets on his front foot he closes down the distance and looks like he can hurt Khan against the ropes.
Khan just about nicks the round on activity. A good recovery after a terrible opener.
A cautious opening two minutes sees Crawford take his time to size up Khan, and then he swings a perfectly timed right-hand counter over the Brit's jab that catches him clean on the chin and sends him to the floor. Khan left it wide open.
He gets back to his feet quickly, but Crawford catches him flush again as the pair exchange, forcing Khan to hold on, and he's only saved by the bell. What a start!
And now Crawford is making his way to the ring and there's no doubt whose side the crowd are on. As always, he looks completely undaunted by it all while Madison Square Garden cheer his every step.
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.
