Amir Khan wins WBC international welterweight title

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Amir Khan has claimed the WBC international welterweight title.

The British boxer beat Australian Billy Dib in a fourth-round stoppage in their fight in Saudi Arabia.

The bout, which took place at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, saw Khan floor Dib in the second round with a left hook.

He then fell to the canvas again prompting the stoppage.

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