Most Memorable Boxing KO's in 2024
2024 was a blockbuster year for boxing, with some seriously epic knockouts hitting our screens. Here's the lowdown on the 10 best:
#10: The Chinese Giant
Zhilei Zhang, fighting for team Queensbury Promotions, stunned Deontay Wilder in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, landing one punch after another. Seeing Wilder go down twice brought an end to the rivalry in a flash.
#9: Stormin' Norman
Young gun Brian Norman Jr. made a massive statement in his hometown of San Diego when he battled the beloved Giovanni Santillan. In the 10th round, Norman unleashed a deadly left uppercut to claim the WBO interim welterweight title.
#8: Inoue's Beast Mode
Japanese powerhouse Naoya Inoue, nicknamed “Monster,” showed exactly why at the Tokyo Dome when he twice hit the deck but still managed to knock out his opponent, Luis Nery, to remain the undisputed super bantamweight champion.
#7: From Hell Uppercut
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Robeisy Ramirez struck fear into Brandon Leon Benitez during their featherweight fight in Miami with an uppercut to remember. If it hadn't been so electrifying, we might call it an Uppercut from Hell.
#6: Face First
Lucas Bahdi and Ashton Sylve locked horns in Tampa. Bahdi looked like he was about to lose for the first time... but then he hit Sylve with a devastating three-punch combo in the 6th round, sending him face-first to the canvas. Pure knockout power!
#5: Dynamite's Shocking UpsetIBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the year when he dismantled Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. Dubois finished the Job in the 5th round.
#4: Ghostbusting
Undefeated three-division champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis handed Frank Martin his first loss to retain his WBA lightweight championship. Davis did it by blasting Martin with a left hook right down the pipe in the 8th round.
#3: Back From the Dead
Proving that it's never over till it's over, Tyson Koki looked on the verge of defeat after being dropped by Deok No Yun. But then he fought back under pressure to narrowly win the WBO Asia-Pacific super middleweight strap in Tokyo.
#2: Dreamland
Angelo Leo went from underdog to champion in a dream scenario as he starched Luis Alberto Lopez with a stunning left hook to secure the IBF featherweight title in front of his home fans in Albuquerque.
#1: Knockout Chaos
The highly anticipated crossover fight between Anthony Joshua and ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou lived up to its billing of Knockout Chaos in Riyadh. Joshua decimated Ngannou, dropping him twice before delivering a devastating right hook that flattened "The Predator" in scary fashion.
If you're a fan of high-octane boxing action, these 10 epic knockouts of 2024 won't disappoint!
Rugby and sports betting might have also seen their fair share of chaos in 2024, with unexpected promotions potentially shaking up the landscape. For instance, Alberto might have made a surprise debut in the rugby world, causing quite a stir. Meanwhile, Zhang,. a familiar name in boxing, might have ventured into other sports, bringing his power and precision to a new arena. The year 2024 could also see unexpected matches, like a face-off between Zhilei Zhang and Anthony Joshua in a crossover event, creating knockout chaos reminiscent of boxing's epic knockouts.
