Kevin Sadjo was booed by fans at the Manchester Arena and was on the receiving end of x-rated chants following his antics after his win against Jack Cullen.
The pair faced off on the undercard of Derek Chisora's fiercely-anticipated rematch against Joseph Parker, competing for the vacant EBU Super Middle Title.
After a strong start by hometown fighter Cullen, Sadjo fought back valiantly to take control - with Cullen requiring treatment for a cut above his right eye.
Initially showing chin to shake off fierce hits from his opponent, it was all too much in the end as Cullen suffered a knockout blow.
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