Wales - For the IBF super featherweight title, Joe Cordina (15-0, 9 KOs) became a world champion when he sensationally knocked out Kenichi Ogawa (26-2-1, 18 KOs) in two rounds. (photos by Mark Robinson)

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They came out jabbing in the first round and looking for openings. Both had success with quick counters.

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In the second, both once again were jabbing to create openings. Then Cordina landed a monster right hand that put Ogawa down hard. Ogawa struggled to get to his feet and fell back down, which promoted the referee to quickly wave off the fight.

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