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RETURN OF THE KING

Who won Khan vs Lo Greco? Brit star returned to action in Liverpool

After five years from the ring on British soil, Amir Khan returned to face Canadian Phil Lo Greco at a packed Echo Arena

AMIR KHAN returned to the ring for the first time in two years as he faced Phil Lo Greco in Liverpool.

The Bolton-born fighter has not been seen since his knockout defeat to Saul Alvarez in 2016 - but wants another shot at a world title.

Amir Khan jumps for joy after his victory inside 40 seconds
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Amir Khan jumps for joy after his victory inside 40 secondsCredit: REUTERS

Who won Khan vs Lo Greco?

AMIR KHAN recorded a stunning 40-second victory over the Canadian after a blistering performance.

Straight from the bell King Khan was on the offensive and landed a terrific upper-cut within 10 seconds, rocking Lo Greco and sending him to the canvas.

He survived the count - but that only proved to be a stay of execution as Khan launched a blistering attack on the ropes.

The ref waded in as Lo Greco hit the deck again and Khan celebrated wildly - before calling out Kell Brook.


BIG FIGHT REPORT! READ ALL ABOUT KHAN'S EPIC COMEBACK VICTORY HERE


Amir Khan was given a loud ovation by the Liverpool crowd in his first fight in Britain for five years
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Amir Khan was given a loud ovation by the Liverpool crowd in his first fight in Britain for five yearsCredit: AFP or licensors
Rival Kell Brook watched Amir Khan's explosive comeback in Liverpool
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Rival Kell Brook watched Amir Khan's explosive comeback in LiverpoolCredit: REUTERS

What did they say?

AFTER the fight, Khan spoke to the media and asked the crowd who'd they like to see him face next. 

Khan said: “I am back with a bang. I want to be a world champion this or next year.

“The future holds big fights.

“I want to come back to England. I want to sell out these stadium, arenas. I want to show you what Amir Khan is all about.

“[Do you want Kell Brook?] Me and Eddie will sit down – although the weight is an issue. I’m a 147 fighter. I will fight Kell Brook and I will beat Kell Brook.

Kell, you’ve been living off my name. Whose gonna win the fight? [Crowd: KHAN!]

Kell Brook: “He just ran off, he doesn’t want the fight! I want it, the fans want it.

"I will cut my legs off to reach 147 and get in a ring with him."

Amir Khan's I'm a Celebrity pals wish him well for Phil Lo Greco bout
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