Martin Murray's world title dreams were shattered again after he lost to Arthur Abraham in a split decision in Germany.
The St Helens star gave it everything, taking the established champion the distance yet missing out on the WBO world super-middleweight title.
Scores of 115-112, 112-115 and 116-111 were a little harsh on Murray's performance although with Abraham making the most of a supposed low blow early on, and the referee eventually docking the challenger a point in the 11th, it was the outcome British fans feared.
Abraham now joins Gennady Golovkin, Sergio Martinez and Felix Sturm as champions who retained their crowns despite being pushed all the way by Murray.
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