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Emphatic Khan claims world title

By Ben Dirs

Amir Khan (left) and Andreas Kotelnik
Khan has now won 21 of 22 professional fights

Amir Khan outclassed and outpointed Andreas Kotelnik to claim the WBA light-welterweight crown in emphatic fashion at the MEN Arena in Manchester.

Khan, 22, controlled the contest throughout, constantly beating his Ukrainian rival to the punch and using his jab to devastating effect.

Khan landed 170 punches to Kotelnik's 80 and was awarded the fight 120-108 twice and 118-111 on the scorecards.

Khan is the third youngest British world champion since World War II.



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