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The professional boxing season has thrown up several dramatic fights and one master class from ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd Mayweather in recent weeks.

April 27 was a great night for fight fans with major bouts taking place in England, America and Argentina. First, Amir Khan took on Julio Diaz in Sheffield in his first fight back in the UK since a controversial win over Derry’s Paul McCloskey two years ago. Khan started the fight well but suffered a knockdown in the fourth round and survived a late onslaught to win on an unconvincing points decision win.

I like Khan, think he has a lot of natural talent and he has attributes that can’t be taught. Speed, courage, heart and instinct. But technically he has flaws. He starts his attacks from too far out which gives opponents the chance set their feet and throw punches as he comes into range turning exchanges into 50-50 trade offs.