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- Updated: October 22, 2016
Craig Cunningham caused a huge upset as he stopped Anthony Ogogo to win the WBC International middleweight title in Birmingham.
The 2012 Olympic bronze medallist was retired by his corner in the eighth round as the home favourite, Cunningham, secured the vacant strap.
Cunningham had Ogogo down in the second round after a right hook sent the Norfolk star to the canvas after a succession of punches wobbled the legs of his famed opponent.
This was the first notable step up for Ogogo, who had never been past six rounds before, and it eventually proved a step too far for the previously unbeaten star.
Cunningham started the fight well, quickly finding his rhythm, and soon found his target regularly as Ogogo struggled with his range and timing from the off.
The march forward continued in the second and Ogogo was stunned as straight lefts continued to land on the Olympic star. His legs were wobbled and a right hook sent Ogogo sprawling …
