KID GALAHAD was knocked out by Kiko Martinez, a Spanish slugger. He lost his IBF featherweight title.
The 55-year-old veteran had lost six of his seven previous UK visits against top stars such as Scott Quigg and Rendall Mueroe.
Kiko Martinez, a Spanish slugger, is now the IBF featherweight champion
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He made up for it by starching the 31-year old hometown favorite with identical right hooks at both the end and beginning of the fifth.
Galahad was in his second defense and was leading by a large margin when he was hit with only 10 seconds remaining in the fifth.
After an eight count, he recovered and had a minute to recover. However, it was over six seconds into the sixth and Martinez, 35 years old, unleashed a similar shot and was crowned world champ.
Galahad, real-name Barry Awad won his red title in August at Eddie Hearn's Essex Garden.
Saturday night was to be the proud homecoming of the Sheffield-based Ingle gym mate.
Galahad, a hyper-dedicated Spaniard, is always in bed at 7pm every evening. He was on the verge of an early morning against the respected Spaniard.
Martinez was able to quickly recover after a few times switching his stace.
Although the Alicante brawler attempted to make it a fight between the dogs as soon as the second, Galahad, who is ice-cold, kept the fight within reach and took him out at a distance.
Martinez, his goatee hair and hooks were thrown at Martinez. The Brit reacted quickly and flipped out of danger.
Martinez gave away his height and reach to Galahad, but he was too fast and clever to get through Galahad's defense.
Galahad had to lose weight to compete on Friday, but he only displayed his naked ambition to unify 9th division with his third round.
Martinez was unable to handle the confusing switch-hitting Galahad, which Brendan Ingle at Wincobank created.
Martinez's right eye was pink by the beginning of the fourth. Galahad, a bullish but bamboozled visitor, played matador to Martinez.
Galahad gained confidence and was able to land a few adventurous uppercuts, but Martinez kept going forward and cutting away in vain.
The Sheffield arena crowd cheered as the lad displayed some impressive defensive footwork to avoid an attack.
It all ended in spectacular fashion.
Galahad was coasting and Martinez landed a stunning right hook that smashed the heavy favorite into the floor.
After eight hours of recovery, the Qatari-born ace was able to call it quits.
Dominic Ingle, Trainer, had only 60 seconds to aid his man and keep his title.
He was then thrown to the ground by a powerful punch as he walked out.
The referee waived the bout without thinking about a count, and the medical staff immediately jumped in to ensure that Galahad received oxygen.
Martinez was able celebrate Martinez's win by getting up and walking back to his corner.
