Leigh Wood knocked Michael Conlan through the ropes and out of the ring in a speculator ending to one of the greatest fights in British boxing history.
Wood survived a huge scare in the very first round to produce a sensational finish in the 12th and final round.
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The Nottingham fighter rallied from a slow start to land a devastating flurry to knock Conlan through the ropes and out of the ring to defend his WBA (regular) featherweight world title.
Conlan is conscious and stable after arriving at the hospital following his scary fall, according to Frank Smith.
Despite recording the biggest win of his career, Wood was extremely respectful of his stricken opponent.
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Speaking to DAZN, he said: "I hope Michael Conlan is alright. I can't really celebrate until I know he's alright, my thoughts are with him."
Promoter Eddie Hearn called Wood vs. Conlan the 'most dramatic fight' he's ever witnessed on social media.
He tweeted: "The most dramatic fight I’ve ever witnessed. All our thoughts with Michael Conlan right now."
Wood's epic come-from-behind knockout win over Conlan will go down as the first defence of his world title, having bagged the belt against Xu Can last summer. He improves his record to 26-2.
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As for Conlan, he suffers his first defeat of his professional career (16-1).
Topics: Boxing
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