Anthony Mundine has won the vacant WBA International super welterweight title with a sixth-round TKO over Shane Mosley at Allphones Arena.
The American star suffered a back spasm and the fight was called off by refreeze Raul Caiz Sr following a recommendation from doctor Lou Lewis.
Mundine was leading 58-56 on two cards and 60-55 on the third.
Despite the less than ideal finish, it was one of the best performances of his 13-year professional career.
It dropped Mosley's record to 47-9-1, the 42-year-old saying he would decide after he returned to the US whether he would retire.
Mundine improved to 45-5, with his management team now hopeful the win could give the 10th-ranked WBA contender a fight against Floyd Mayweather.
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