Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan
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| Date | 6 December 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | ExCel, London, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | vacant WBA International lightweight title | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tale of the tape | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Result | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Khan wins via 2nd-round TKO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan, billed as Judgement Night, was a professional boxing match contested between Commonwealth lightweight champion, Amir Khan, and Oisin Fagan. The bout took place on 6 December 2008 at the ExCel, with Khan winning by technical knockout in the second round.
Background
[edit]On 6 September 2008, Khan suffered an upset first round knockout defeat against undefeated contender Breidis Prescott.[1] Following the loss, Khan sacked trainer, Jorge Rubio, and replaced him with Freddie Roach. Khan began training with Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, training alongside stablemate Manny Pacquiao, reigning WBC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound No. 1, as he prepared for his return to the ring.[2]
Fagan regained composure following a split decision loss against Verquan Kimbrough in December 2007, going on a 2-fight winning streak in 2008. Scoring a second-round TKO over Brian Carden in March, and a PTS victory over Konstantins Sakara in July.[3][4]
On 30 October 2008, it was announced that Khan and Fagan would fight on 6 December 2008 at the ExCel in London, on the undercard of Nicky Cook's defence of his WBO super-featherweight title.[5] It was later announced that Khan and Fagan would headline the event, live on Sky Sports Box Office, along with Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao.[6]
The fight
[edit]From the opening bell, Khan started fast, using his jab, with Fagan attempting to close the distance and apply pressure. Khan was warned once by referee Mickey Vann for a low blow in the first round. Towards the end of the round, Khan sent Fagan to the canvas with a right hand. Fagan made it to his made it to his feet, Khan connected with a series of punches, knocking Fagan down for a second time. Fagan went down once more in the final few seconds, but Vann ruled it a slip, moments before the bell ended the round. Khan and Fagan aggressively exchanged at the beginning of the second round. Halfway through, Fagan's corner threw in the towel, therefore giving Khan the win by TKO. Following the fight, it emerged that Fagan had suffered a fractured fibula during the first knockdown.[7]
Aftermath
[edit]Following Khan's win, in the post-fight interview, Khan's promoter, Frank Warren stated Khan's next fight would be in February. Khan credited his training team and expressed interest in a rematch with Prescott.
Khan defeated Kotelnik on 18 July, by unanimous decision to capture the WBA title, and became the third-youngest Brit to win a world title, at the age of 22.[8]
Fight card
[edit]| Weight Class | vs. | Method | Round | Time | Notes | |||
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| Lightweight | Amir Khan | def. | Oisin Fagan | TKO | 2/12 | 1:37 | Note 1 | |
| Heavyweight | Martin Rogan | def. | Audley Harrison | PTS | 10/10 | |||
| Cruiserweight | Enzo Maccarinelli | def. | Mathew Ellis | TKO | 2/10 | 1:28 | ||
| Light-welterweight | Souleymane M'baye | def. | Barrie Jones | PTS | 8/8 | |||
| Light-middleweight | Anthony Small | def. | Steven Conway | TKO | 2/8 | 0:28 | ||
| Heavyweight | Derek Chisora | def. | Neil Simpson | RTD | 2/8 | 3:00 | ||
| Middleweight | Jamie Cox | def. | Ernie Smith | KO | 1/6 | 3:08 | ||
| Super-featherweight | Liam Walsh | def. | Youssef Al Hamidi | PTS | 4/4 | |||
| Super-bantamweight | Michael Walsh | def. | Delroy Spencer | RTD | 2/4 | 3:00 | ||
| Light-welterweight | Ryan Walsh | def. | Johnny Greaves | PTS | 4/4 |
^Note 1 For vacant WBA International lightweight title
Broadcasting
[edit]| Country | Broadcaster | |
|---|---|---|
| PPV | ||
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Box Office | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Khan knocked out in first round". BBC Sport. 6 September 2008. Archived from the original on 6 September 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ John Rawling (24 September 2008). "Khan enlists Roach to rebuild". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "BoxRec: Oisin Fagan vs Brian Carden". BoxRec. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "BoxRec: Oisin Fagan vs Konstantins Sakara". BoxRec. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Nicky Cook, Amir Khan Co-Headline at ExCel on 12/6". www.boxingscene.com. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Judgement Night". Sky Sports. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Khan knocks out Fagan in comeback". BBC Sport. 6 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Hobbs, Tim (20 July 2009). "Khan king of the world". Sky Sports.