Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan

Judgement Night

Date	6 December 2008
Venue	ExCel, Newham, London, UK
Title(s) on the line	vacant WBA International lightweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Amir Khan Oisin Fagan Nickname "King" "Gael Force" Hometown Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Pre-fight record 18–1 (14 KO) 22–5 (13 KO) Age 21 years, 11 months 34 years, 11 months Height 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in (174 cm) 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) Weight 135 lb (61 kg) 134+1⁄2 lb (61 kg) Style Orthodox Orthodox Recognition IBF No. 13 Ranked Lightweight WBO No. 14 Ranked Lightweight Commonwealth lightweight champion Former Irish Light welterweight champion
Result
Khan wins via 2nd-round TKO

Amir Khan vs. Oisin Fagan, billed as Judgement Night, was a professional boxing match contested between Commonwealth lightweight champion, Amir Khan, and Oisin Fagan. The bout took place on 6 December 2008 at the ExCel, with Khan winning by technical knockout in the second round.

Background

On 6 September 2008, Khan suffered an upset first round knockout defeat against undefeated contender Breidis Prescott. Following the loss, Khan sacked trainer, Jorge Rubio, and replaced him with Freddie Roach. Khan began training with Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Los Angeles, training alongside stablemate Manny Pacquiao, reigning WBC lightweight champion and pound-for-pound No. 1, as he prepared for his return to the ring.

Fagan regained composure following a split decision loss against Verquan Kimbrough in December 2007, going on a 2-fight winning streak in 2008. Scoring a second-round TKO over Brian Carden in March, and a PTS victory over Konstantins Sakara in July.

On 30 October 2008, it was announced that Khan and Fagan would fight on 6 December 2008 at the ExCel in London, on the undercard of Nicky Cook's defence of his WBO super-featherweight title. It was later announced that Khan and Fagan would headline the event, live on Sky Sports Box Office, along with Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao.

The fight

From the opening bell, Khan started fast, using his jab, with Fagan attempting to close the distance and apply pressure. Khan was warned once by referee Mickey Vann for a low blow in the first round. Towards the end of the round, Khan sent Fagan to the canvas with a right hand. Fagan made it to his made it to his feet, Khan connected with a series of punches, knocking Fagan down for a second time. Fagan went down once more in the final few seconds, but Vann ruled it a slip, moments before the bell ended the round. Khan and Fagan aggressively exchanged at the beginning of the second round. Halfway through, Fagan's corner threw in the towel, therefore giving Khan the win by TKO. Following the fight, it emerged that Fagan had suffered a fractured fibula during the first knockdown.

Aftermath

Following Khan's win, in the post-fight interview, Khan's promoter, Frank Warren stated Khan's next fight would be in February. Khan credited his training team and expressed interest in a rematch with Prescott.

Khan defeated Kotelnik on 18 July, by unanimous decision to capture the WBA title, and became the third-youngest Brit to win a world title, at the age of 22.

Fight card

Confirmed bouts:

Weight Class		vs.		Method	Round	Time	Notes
Lightweight	Amir Khan	def.	Oisin Fagan	TKO	2/12	1:37	Note 1
Heavyweight	Martin Rogan	def.	Audley Harrison	PTS	10/10
Cruiserweight	Enzo Maccarinelli	def.	Mathew Ellis	TKO	2/10	1:28
Light-welterweight	Souleymane M'baye	def.	Barrie Jones	PTS	8/8
Light-middleweight	Anthony Small	def.	Steven Conway	TKO	2/8	0:28
Heavyweight	Derek Chisora	def.	Neil Simpson	RTD	2/8	3:00
Middleweight	Jamie Cox	def.	Ernie Smith	KO	1/6	3:08
Super-featherweight	Liam Walsh	def.	Youssef Al Hamidi	PTS	4/4
Super-bantamweight	Michael Walsh	def.	Delroy Spencer	RTD	2/4	3:00
Light-welterweight	Ryan Walsh	def.	Johnny Greaves	PTS	4/4

^Note 1 For vacant WBA International lightweight title

Broadcasting

Country	Broadcaster
	PPV
United Kingdom	Sky Sports Box Office