THOMAS NARMO was left needing oxygen after being on the receiving end of a brutal knockout. The Norwegian boxer was taking on Nelson Hysa for the WBO Global heavyweight title. Thomas Narmo was spotted with an oxygen mask as he left the ring Credit: DAZN He was knocked down by Nelson Hysa Credit: PA Narmo, 32, put up a good fight in the first round but his resistance was broken just 36 seconds into the second. Hysa sent him tumbling to the canvas with a brutal shot. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! MOSES ITAUMA VS FILIP HRGOVIC: LIVE COVERAGE He was able to quickly get back onto his feet to try and resume his battle with the Albanian. However, the referee quickly waved off the fight as Narmo was clearly not fit to continue. Medics were immediately sent into the ring to give aid to Narmo. He was quickly given an oxygen mask as he was helped out of the ring and the arena. It is unknown whether he went to hospital. The victory for Hysa, 41, meant that he regained his WBO Global heavyweight title. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic - all the info Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic face off for the IBF heavyweight world title It also saw his record now stand at an impressive 23 KOs and 25 wins for the Albanian Eagle. After claiming the victory, Hysa then got into an altercation with rival Agit Kabayel. Speaking about the argument, Hysa insisted that he should have a shot at the title. He told Dazn: “I went for Kabayel because he keeps running away from me. The referee stopped the fight after Narmo got up Credit: Getty Hysa was named the winner Credit: PA “They’re all running away. I am 25-0, I should fight for a title. Uncle Frank, George, give me a top boxer; what is this? “I want Agit Kabayel and all the champions.” The clash happened on the undercard of Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic at the O2 Arena in London. Itauma has the chance to become the youngster-ever British heavyweight champion with a victory. Comment now
Boxer left needing oxygen in ring after suffering brutal KO on undercard of Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic
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