The fight started at a ferocious pace, Macklin working well to the body while Moore enjoyed early success with the right uppercut.

BBC: SPORT | Boxing | Moore beats Macklin in thriller

McNeil walked into a right uppercut which earned him a standing count in the second round and shortly afterwards the contest was stopped.

BBC: Cruel cut ends Doherty dream

An uppercut rocked the champion in the following round but he recovered and a powerful right jab had Burns falling back on the ropes in the final seconds.

BBC: Ricky Burns takes world title from Roman Martinez