ANTONIO TARVER ended Rocky's on-screen career and last night he ruined the dream of Danny Green, capturing the Australian's IBO world cruiserweight title in a stunning upset.

Trying to defend his belt a fifth time, Green was sensationally beaten by the American veteran in a technical knockout at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

The Green camp had no choice but to end the fight after the Perth-born 38-year-old headed back to the wrong corner at the conclusion of the ninth round, which left the Australian wobbly after 15 unanswered blows by Tarver.

Green held back tears as he addressed the crowd, which included Barry Hall, Matthew Johns, Eddie McGuire and Kostya Tszyu, after a fight where he was on the back foot after the first minute.