Terence Crawford defeats Jeff Horn by TKO to clinch WBO welterweight boxing title
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Australia's Jeff Horn has failed to retain his WBO welterweight belt, losing to American Terence Crawford by technical knockout in Las Vegas.
The American dominated the contest and came close to knocking down Horn after some big hits in the eighth round, before getting the knock down in the ninth.
Referee Robert Byrd called off the fight two minutes and 33 seconds into the ninth round, giving Crawford the welterweight title.
Horn, from Brisbane, said he was disappointed to lose to Crawford, but that the loss would not be a major setback in his career.
"I'm disappointed but I'm not hurt at all, these things happen. It's my first loss as a professional, I can keep going, I can rebuild," Horn said.
"He was a tricky boxer out there, he's hard to tag. He managed to clip me … good on him.
"I could have faked it a bit more, kept him guessing."
The victory ensures Crawford remains undefeated in his 33 professional fights, including 24 by knockout.
He has now won world titles at lightweight, light welterweight and welterweight.
It was the first loss of Horn's career, who had become world champion after a shock defeat over Filipino great Manny Pacquiao at Lang Park in July 2017.
The Australian's record now stands at 18 wins (12 by knockout), one draw and a loss.
Topics: boxing, sport, united-states, australia, brisbane-4000
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