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Murray Wenzel

Australian Wilson denied world boxing title in Phoenix

Australian boxer Liam Wilson (pic) almost pulled off a major upset against Emanuel Navarrete. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Liam Wilson's corner will launch a protest after he was denied an incredible underdog boxing world title, beaten by favourite Emanuel Navarrete despite flooring the Mexican in the fourth round.

Opening an $18 long shot for the vacant WBO super featherweight title, Australian Wilson silenced the partisan crowd in Phoenix's Desert Diamond Arena when he landed a sweet left hook and eventually sent the two-division champion to the canvas.

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