Sam Sexton and Martin Rogan in combat at the Odyssey Arena

Sam Sexton retained his Commonwealth heavyweight title by beating Martin Rogan at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast.

Rogan produced a brave display and was well on top in the fifth round but was pulled out by his own corner after Sexton dominated the sixth round.

For the 25-year-old Norwich fighter, it was his 13th win in 14 fights as he defeated Rogan for the second time.

Rogan, a 38-year-old former Belfast taxi driver, was hoping to reclaim his Commonwealth crown but just fell short.

After a brutal contest, Rogan said that he had been hampered by a neck injury which he had sustained in his last fight.

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