Summary

  • Carl Frampton beats Nonito Donaire on points for WBO interim featherweight world title

  • Amir Khan KOs Phil lo Greco in 40 seconds on comeback

  1. Postpublished at 22:36 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Rory McIlroy has made his way from Carl Frampton's dressing room to ringside at the SSE Arena.

    He doesn't look too impressed by the current proceedings. Zolani Tete has won all seven rounds with ease, with Omar Andres Narvaez still just ducking and weaving away.

    Rory McIlroyImage source, Getty Images
  2. Khan knocks out Lo Greco in 40 secondspublished at 22:33 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    The report of Amir Khan's blazing comeback victory over Phil lo Greco is building here.

    My colleague is trying to type as fast as Khan punched.

  3. Postpublished at 22:28 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Zolani Tete is utterly in control of his bout against Omar Andres Narvaez, who isn't really interested in trying to land any punches.

    It doesn't make for great viewing and does mean Carl Frampton's fight against Nonito Donaire will be under way late.

    Zolani TeteImage source, Reuters
  4. 'I'll make Khan see stars'published at 22:23 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan knocks out Lo Greco

    Kell Brook's response: "He doesn't want the fight, he just ran off.

    "Amir, all the fans want the fight, I want the fight, he can go in the jungle and chase stars but when he gets in there with me, I'll make him see stars."

  5. Postpublished at 22:23 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan knocks out Lo Greco

    Handily, Kell Brook has just stepped into the ring at the Echo Arena...

  6. 'I will beat Kell Brook'published at 22:22 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan knocks out Lo Greco

    More from Amir Khan: "I want to fight the best guys. If it means going up a division I will, but I feel comfortable at 147. I want to be a world champion.

    On a potential fight with Kell Brook: "That fight is something I am not rushing and not running away from. I will fight Kell Brook and beat Kell Brook. Kell Brook has been living off my name for a long time. I am a stronger fighter, a better fighter.

    "I'm not a fighter to run away."

    Amir KhanImage source, Reuters
  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 22:20 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    #bbcboxing

    A.J. Vergette: Did Amir Khan have somewhere else to be? That was amazing!!

    Rebel: Good comeback fight for Khan or was it? Only 40 seconds in the ring after all.

  8. 'I want to be world champion'published at 22:19 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan knocks out Lo Greco

    Two years out of the ring, but certainly no ring rust on this evidence for Amir Khan.

    Khan salutes the crowd, nods to Lo Greco and then laps up a love-in from the Liverpool crowd.

    "I want to say a big thank you to Liverpool," said Khan.

    "I have been out the ring for two years but I was still in the gym working hard, I have never taken a day off. I wanted to prove a point coming back - I was trained to fight for 12 rounds, I had to make some changes and Phil lo Greco is a dangerous opponent.

    "I want to say, we had a bit of an argument at the press conference, but I put that behind me, I came in not thinking bad of him, but to do a clinical job, box smart, move.

    "Enjoy my victory. Khan's back. I was a little nervous, but I am back with a big bang. I want to become a world champion this year or next year."

  9. Postpublished at 22:18 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan knocks out Lo Greco

    Rapid hands from Amir Khan and a rapid finish.

    Phil lo Greco looked utterly out of his depth.

    What next for Khan? An all-British bout against Kell Brook perhaps? The Sheffield fighter is ringside in Liverpool.

    Reaction from Khan coming up...

    Amir KhanImage source, AFP
  10. Postpublished at 22:15 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Meanwhile, Zolani Tete hasn't repeated the 11-second knockout of his last fight. However, he has won both rounds so far against Omar Andres Narvaez.

    There was some consternation about two big British fights being scheduled on the same night, but Amir Khan has won before Carl Frampton has even left his dressing room. Remarkable.

  11. Postpublished at 22:14 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan knocks out Lo Greco

    We're just getting the replays of Amir Khan's scintillating knockout against Phil Lo Greco.

    Some seriously fast hands from the 31-year-old. Even the slo-mo looks rapid.

    Lo Greco looked stunned as he hit the ropes. He still does.

  12. Khan knocks out Lo Grecopublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    Wow.

    Well, we might have fancied a Khan win, but who saw it coming in 40 seconds?

    Ruthless.

    Amir KhanImage source, Reuters
  13. Round onepublished at 22:10 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    Ding. Ding.

    Time for Amir Khan to rumble outside the jungle.

    The Bolton boxer goes straight on to the front foot with a powerful upper cut that floors the Canadian.

    An eight count. He's up on his feet. No! Lo Greco is down again, Khan thunders in a body shot to finish his opponent in under a minute!

    Amir khanImage source, Reuters
  14. Postpublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    "Let's get ready to rumblleeeee...."

    You know the score when you hear that cry.

    Khan looks a little nervous. Lo Greco looks like he's got nothing to lose.

    Michael BufferImage source, Reuters
  15. Weigh in and recordspublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    Khan: 10st 10lb

    35 bouts - 31 wins, four defeats

    Lo Greco: 10st 9lb 5oz

    31 bouts - 28 wins, three defeats

  16. Postpublished at 22:05 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    A montage of all Amir Khan's knockouts, they've had to dig into the archive for that... he hasn't fought for two years.

    Khan bounces into the ring, eyes fixed on Lo Greco. Can he replicate his early form? Or will it be a rusty return for the Bolton boxer?

  17. Postpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    The Liverpool crowd welcome Canadian Phil Lo Greco with a chorus of boos.

    He doesn't look too bothered. The blue hood on his white vest top pulled up well over his head.

    And there's a first sighting of Amir Khan. Donned in his all-white gown with black and gold trim. This should be some reception...

  18. Postpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Frampton v Donaire

    Jack Davenport
    BBC Radio 5 live

    There's one more fight on the undercard before the main event, the WBO world bantamweight title bout between Zolani Tete and Omar Andres Narvaez. In his last fight, Tete set a world record by knocking out his opponent in just 11 seconds, the fastest ever in a world title fight - Carl Frampton better have his gloves on!

  19. Ring walkspublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    The ring walks are under way early at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.

    Here comes Canada's Phil lo Greco...

  20. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 21 April 2018

    Khan v Lo Greco

    Former Chelsea midfielder Dennis Wise is at the Liverpool Echo Arena to see old 'I'm a Celebrity...' pal Amir Khan.

    Loved a scrap himself, to be fair.