Pat Brown stops John Hedges in sixth round for championship

Pat Brown scored a knockout against John Hedges in the sixth round on September 19 in Manchester, winning the vacant British and Commonwealth cruiserweight championship. Brown, competing in only his seventh professional fight, administered a powerful body shot that ended the match at 2:36 of the round. The victory marks Hedges' first career loss, bringing his record to 12-1. Brown's performance has elevated him as a contender in the cruiserweight division, and promoter Eddie Hearn hinted at a potential matchup with Jai Opetaia in the future.

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