LEIGH WOOD scored an incredible KO victory as Michael Conlan fell through the ropes after an epic 12 round fight.
The pair traded blows in a truly incredible fight in Nottingham.
Conlan was in charge for the first half of the fight, even scoring a knockdown in round one, before Wood rallied and impressed in the latter rounds.
Irishman Conlan was struggling late on before being KO'd through the ropes and falling out of the ring as Wood landed a heavy right hand.
Medical immediately dealt with Conlan, who was later carried out of the arena floor on a stretcher.
It was later reported he was awake and responding backstage.
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Live results
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Conlan chatted to fans as he left
Michael Conlan was well enough to talk to to fans as he was carried out of the ring.
Medics acted quickly – and in line wit5h standard procedures – after he was knocked clean out of the ropes as Leigh Wood retained his WBC featherweight crown with an 11th round TKO.
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Home fans praised for respect to Conlan
Leigh Wood's call for the partisan Nottingham crowd to tame their celebrations while KO'd Michael Conlan lay stricken has been widely praised.
And social media also gave plaudits to the supporters for responding so well.
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Here's how it ended…
This is the moment Leigh Wood showed why he is so dangerous late in a fight – as he finished off Michael Conlan in the 11th round.
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'Never seen a finish like that'
Fight fans saluted Leigh Wood's incredible victory over Michael Conlon to retain his WBA featherweight title.
Britain's IBF flyweight champ Sunny Edwards reckons 'exhaustion' got to Conlan in th end.
And he said: "Great fight for both and Wood really did pull it out of the bag when needed."
And one fan said: "Don't think I have ever seen a finish like it – incredible!"
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Plaudits for Wood's sensational win
Leigh Wood's explosive right-hand KO win capped a thrilling bout.
And his comeback from a first-round knockdown was hailed on social media.
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Conlan on stretcher
Fans cheer to wish beaten Conlan well as he will be carried out.
Wood turned the fight in the middle rounds after looking in serious trouble following a first-round knock-down.
But it still seemed his only way to victory was a knockout – which he delivered in stunning fashion.
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Conlan conscious after 11th round KO
Medics are showing their concern as Michael Conlan has an oxygen mask on his face.
But that's a normal precaution.
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Winner Wood shows concern for Conlan
Wood asks fans to stay calm as he knocked Conlan straight out of the ring between the ropes to clinch a dramatic win.
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Sensational: Conlan KO'D in final seconds
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Furious finish
Both men swing wildly in the middle.
Wood sends Conlan clean out of the ring!
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Wood lands on chin
Wood's right upper-cut rattles the challenger's chin.
But Conlan storms back with a battery of blows.
Somehow, though, Wood turns the tide after being hit by two humdingers.
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Conlan evading Wood
Conlan landed a testing right jab and a southpaw left as Wood struggles to ram home his late assault.
Wood might need a stoppage to win this.
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ROUND 11: Wood vs Conlan
Into the last two rounds – with Wood the assertive fighter.
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Wood storming forward
The Nottingham hero lands a firm right and then a fierce left as Conlan faces serious trouble.
It leaves Conlan getting a warning for clinging on.
The round ends with two minutes of non-stop attacking from Wood.
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ROUND 10: Wood vs Conlan
Their heads rocked together on the inside when they both fainted to punch.
Conlan's nifty footwork keeps him out of danger when Wood tries to plough forward.
And Wood is twice caught by that decisive left-looper from Conlan – before roaring back fiercely.
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Conlan nicks ninth round (?)
Wood is warned by his corner to to stop getting hit by Conlan's overhead left-handers.
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Wood pressing
Brave Wood presses forward but is caught with a counter-jab – then a lead jab.
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Conlan shakes off bad spell
Conlan has reasserted himself after Wood fought back well in the seventh and eighth rounds.
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ROUND 9: Wood vs Conlan
Conlan lands a useful right jab, then a body shot, before twice jolting the chin of Wood.
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Conlan leading overall but Wood's turned the tide
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Could go either way..
These two are swapping mighty blows – and the slippery Conlan appears shaky.
The round ends with two MORE left-hand loopers from Conlan, though.
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Round 8: Wood vs Conlan
Unbelievably Wood now looks on top, scoring well from a southpaw stance.
Again they are squaring up and almost wrestling at times in the centre of the ring.
And suddenly it's Wood who looks the physically stronger and fresher.
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Wood finishes seventh in style
Wood rounded off the best round of the night so far with a counter-attack that truly troubled Conlan.
The Belfast challenger responded with the final clean blow of the three minutes.
But despite his bloodied nose and first-round knockdown Wood is back in this.
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ROUND 7: Wood vs Conlan
Conlan again begins powerfully – but Wood responds threateningly.
The Irishman looks elusive before weaving in for two useful shots to the torso.
Wood replied with two hopeful shots but paid for it as Conlan landed a cleaner hit.
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Conlan fends off Wood
They're stuck in the centre as the fight gets increasingly gruelling.
Conlan then lands two fierce body shots – surely sapping Wood's energy at the end of the round.
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