Furious Hearn wants rematch for McCloskey

Amir Khan rejected Barry Hearn's angry calls for a rematch against Irish boxer Paul McCloskey after the world title challenger complained bitterly about tonight's controversial cuts stoppage.

Amir Khan rejected Barry Hearn's angry calls for a rematch against Paul McCloskey after the world title challenger complained bitterly about tonight's controversial cuts stoppage.

WBA light-welterweight champion Khan was winning widely in Manchester without looking particularly impressive before an accidental clash of heads in the sixth round left McCloskey with a cut over his left eye.

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