Browne belt bid takes hit

AUSTRALIAN Lucas Browne’s bid to thrust himself back into the world heavyweight title mix has ended with a brutal knockout at the hands of Britain’s Dillian Whyte in London.

Browne, 38, was aiming to become the No.1 contender for the WBC belt held by American Deontay Wilder but he was dispatched with a devastating left hand 37 seconds into the sixth round which left him flat out and needing medical treatment.

The defeat was Browne’s first loss in 26 professional fights.