The latest loss for the former world champion underlines he has little hope of returning to the summit of the sport
It was less than an hour after Terence Crawford’s comprehensive beatdown of Amir Khan on Saturday night and the conversation had already shifted to what lies ahead for the talented American, whose uncommon blend of tactical aptitude, mental dexterity and power in both hands is drawing straight-faced comparisons to Sugar Ray Leonard.
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Written by Bryan Armen Graham at Madison Square Garden
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