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A devastated Liam Wilson has choked back tears after being 'robbed' of a giant world title upset that would have delivered on a promise to his dying father.
The Australian's team have launched a protest after he floored WBO super featherweight favourite Emanuel Navarrete in the fourth round in Phoenix on Friday night, but then watched for what they claim was 27 seconds for the Mexican to regain his composure.
Wilson said he saw Navarrete's eyes 'rolling in their head' after he hit the canvas.
But he admitted a crafty decision from the Mexican to spit his mouthguard - and a prolonged count - allowed him more time before the 26-year-old underdog came charging at him again.
Opening an $18 long shot, Wilson stung Navarette with a right jab to finish the round then clipped the 28-year-old - unbeaten in 32 fights and 10 years - with another signature left hook in the sixth round.
Liam Wilson has claimed he was robbed in his world title defeat by Emanuel Navarrete
The Mexican superstar allegedly benefitted from a 27-second count in round four
But with a partisan crowd at Desert Diamond Arena roaring him back to life, the two-division champ added a third to his tally when he eventually stopped Wilson with a minute remaining in the ninth round.
It capped a dramatic week in
