Tyson wasn't the only man down and out when Lewis connected with a big right hand towards the end of the eighth round and, if the truth were told, William Hill (the English bookmaker), was never in any danger where my bet was concerned.

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Oh sure, it got snarky and nasty right there towards the end, but even those of us who supported another candidate had to admire the way she got up every single day to hit the seemingly endless campaign trail, managing to somehow look fresh and energized and at the top of her game.

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He was again wayward towards the end of the first half but right on the stroke of half time there was relief for the home fans when Aranalde brought down Keith Gillespie.

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The clear favourite must have thought he was on his way to another simple success when his right hand had Burns down for a mandatory eight count towards the end of the first round, although Burns seemed to have been pushed off balance more than badly shaken.

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"I felt better in the beginning than I did towards the end, but I got through it all right, " Hughes said.

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