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- Updated: September 10, 2016
Charlie Edwards fell short in his first attempt to become a world champion after finding John Riel Casemiro too experienced and savvy.
The Surrey youngster was trying to capture the IBF flyweight title in just his ninth professional bout but travelling champion Casemiro stopped him in the 10th round.
Edwards, who had been roughed up for the duration, was flattened by a left hook but bravely rose – although Casemiro finished the fight moments later with a flurry against the …