Pat Brown stops John Hedges in sixth round for championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:22 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

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.
- •Brown won the vacant British and Commonwealth title.
- •Hedges suffered his first professional loss, falling to 12-1.
- •Brown's knockout came in the sixth round after a tactical buildup.
- •Eddie Hearn is considering a future fight against Jai Opetaia.
- •Brown continues to defend his WBA and IBF International belts.
- 5:22 AMYahoo Sports — Cruiserweight Carnage: Pat Brown Stops John Hedges
"Pat Brown announced himself as a serious threat in the cruiserweight division.
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