7 Most Famous Boxing Knockouts

1
Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick

The Youngest Heavyweight Champion

Mike Tyson vs. Trevor Berbick
November 22, 1986

A 20-year-old Mike Tyson destroyed Trevor Berbick in just 2 rounds to become the youngest heavyweight champion in history. The knockout was so devastating that Berbick struggled to get back to his feet, stumbling around the ring.

Round: 2 Time: 2:35 Title: WBC Heavyweight
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2
Sugar Ray Robinson vs Gene Fullmer

The Perfect Left Hook

Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Gene Fullmer
May 1, 1957

In their fourth fight, Sugar Ray Robinson landed what many consider the perfect left hook to knockout Gene Fullmer and regain the middleweight title. The punch came out of nowhere and ended the fight instantly.

Round: 5 Time: 1:27 Title: Middleweight
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3
George Foreman vs Michael Moorer

The Comeback Knockout

George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer
November 5, 1994

At 45 years old, George Foreman became the oldest heavyweight champion by knocking out Michael Moorer with a devastating right hand. Foreman was losing the fight on points before landing the fight-ending punch.

Round: 10 Time: 2:03 Title: IBF/WBA Heavyweight
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4
Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton

The Legend of Pac-Man

Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton
May 2, 2009

Manny Pacquiao delivered a devastating left hand that knocked Ricky Hatton out cold in the second round. The punch was so powerful that Hatton was unconscious before he hit the canvas.

Round: 2 Time: 2:59 Title: The Ring Junior Welterweight
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5
Thomas Hearns vs Roberto Duran

The Hitman's Right Hand

Thomas Hearns vs. Roberto Durán
June 15, 1984

Thomas "The Hitman" Hearns delivered a devastating right hand that knocked the legendary Roberto Durán out cold in the second round. This punch is often considered one of the most powerful in boxing history.

Round: 2 Time: 1:07 Title: WBC Super Welterweight
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6
Rocky Marciano vs Jersey Joe Walcott

The Suzie Q

Rocky Marciano vs. Jersey Joe Walcott
September 23, 1952

Rocky Marciano knocked out Jersey Joe Walcott with his famous "Suzie Q" right hand to win the heavyweight championship. Marciano was behind on all scorecards when he landed the devastating punch.

Round: 13 Time: 0:43 Title: NBA/NYSAC Heavyweight
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7
Julian Jackson vs Herol Graham

The Hawk's Demise

Julian Jackson vs. Herol Graham
November 24, 1990

Julian "The Hawk" Jackson delivered one of the most devastating knockouts in middleweight history against Herol Graham. Jackson was losing the fight when he landed a monstrous right hand that knocked Graham out cold.

Round: 4 Time: 1:13 Title: WBC Middleweight
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