Photos from the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Neb. as WBO lightweight champion Terence Crawford 24-0 (17 KO’s) wins a thriller over Yuriorkis Gamboa (23-1, 16 KO’s). Crawford overcame a slow start before dropping the Cuban stalwart four times on his way towards a resounding ninth round stoppage victory.

All photos courtesy of Chris Farina (Top Rank)

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