Amir Khan retains WBA title after a cut stoppage

Khan retained his title amid controversy after the fight was stopped in the sixth round when challenger Paul McCloskey sustained a cut in a clash of heads.Khan’s bout against the Irishman was staged in Manchester and he was the attacking fighter between the two and his quick hands were putting his opponents subdue. After an accidental clash of heads, the referee summoned the doctor who ruled a cut above the challengers left eye was too bad to continue and Khan was declared winner on points.McCloskey was not convinced with the decision, saying that his cut was no so deep that could not continue the fight.