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Boxing is generally a brutal sport. These tough athletes are always putting a themselves at risk when they step in the ring. The best highlighst that come from boxing are the knockouts. Some are expected in one-sided matches and then some just appear out of absolutely nowhere. Sometimes, it just takes a nice hook and a match can be over like that. From Money Mayweather's cheap shot of Victor Ortiz to Juan Manuel Marquez putting Manny Pacquiao to sleep, check out this GIF Gallery of The Most Brutal Boxing Knockouts of the Past 10 Years.
Deontay Wilder Wilds out on Liakhovich
Victim: Sergei Liakhovich
When: 8/10/2013
This KO is some serious business. Deontay Wilder's hits were so brutal that they left Sergei Liakhovich convulsing on the floor by the end of the match. We don't know what's worse. Liakhovich taking this beating or filing a protest questioning the legality of the beating he took.
The Luck of the Irish
Victim: Carl Daniels
When: 3/16/2007
Andy Lee knows that he wins instantly after landing a mega punch that just obliterates Carl Daniels. Signed, sealed, and delivered. This match was over before it started. One hand in the air if you knock someone out with flair.
Kendall Holt Lands A Flurry of Hits on Ricardo Torres
Victim: Ricardo Torres
When: 7/5/2008
Holt's flurry just absolutely stops Ricardo Torres in his tracks. Torres needs the ropes to help him out. It took just a measly 61 seconds for this match to be over. Talk about a furious flurry of pain.
Calvin Brock Runs into a Ukrainian Train
Victim: Calvin Brock
When: 11/11/2006
Calvin Brock stood no chance when he was matched up with the nasty left-right combo from Wladimir Klitschko. Klitschko ended this matchup and successful title defense with Brock in the seventh round.
Money Mayweather Mayhem
Victim: Victor Ortiz
When: 9/17/2011
This is probably the most controversial of all KO's considering Mayweather essentially cheap shots Victor Ortiz. Mayweather explained it:
"You gotta protect yourself at all times. I got hit with a head-butt, I got hit with elbows. I didn't cry and complain. I done what I had to do as a fighter. I didn't say my mouth was split open and cut inside. So, keep it clean. We touched gloves. Once we touched gloves, it's fight time."
It's the win that counts. Right?
Rope Break
Victim: Enzo Maccarinelli
When: 9/18/2010
Alexander Frenkel landed a left hook that knocked the defenseless Enzo Maccarinelli out 30 seconds from the end of round seven. Enzo, this isn't wrestling, there aren't any rope breaks.
Paul Williams Lands on His Face
Victim: Paul Williams
When: 11/20/2010
Some fights live up to expectations and some just don't. Paul Williams vs. Sergio Martinez was billed as the "Fight of the Year" but lasted just 2:02 minutes. Fin.
The Armenian Duel Ends in KO
Victim: Khoren Gevor
When: 8/18/2007
Khoren Gevor took some pretty rough shots and loses his balance. The left hook by Arthur Abraham was a one-hitter-quitter in the 11th round of this matchup.
Emmanuel Nwodo Folds Like an Accordion
Victim: Emmanuel Nwodo
When: 6/29/2007
It was surprising to see Emmanuel Nwodo initially survive the slew of punches Darnell Wilson threw his way. Eventually all of the hits would take their toll and Nwodo crumpled to the ground. #nightnight
Alfred Angulo Leaves Harry Joe Yorgey Dazed and Confused
Victim: Harry Joe Yorgey
When: 11/7/2009
Harry Joe Yorgey stood no chance and was practically screaming uncle. The first hit knocks him out and Alfred Angulo is still able to get some more shots in. *cues the soundtrack*
Antonio Tarver Drops Roy Jones, Jr.
Victim: Roy Jones, Jr.
When: 9/25/2004
Many people consider this KO to be the turning point in Roy's career. He would get knocked out two more times by Danny Green and Denis Lebedev (who?), but this one stands out for being the first.
The Vicious Right Cross
Victim: Walter Dario Matthysse
When: 7/14/2007
Kermit Cintron's right cross had Matthysse crawling for safety. Let's hope younger his brother Lucas has more luck tonight against Danny Garcia.
Get Ya Mind Right!
Victim: Fernando Montiel
When: 2/19/2011
It just takes one hit sometimes to end a boxing match. Nonito Donaire's left jab absolutely floors Montiel making him hit the floor. Just let that slo-mo GIF loop.
Manny Pacquiao Drops the Hammer
Victim: Ricky Hatton
When: 5/2/2007
The Battle of the East and the West was expected to be a barn burner. Manny Pacquiao's KO of Ricky Hatton is the stuff made of legends. Pacman absolutely floors Hatton into retirement.
Down Goes Pacquiao!
Victim: Manny Pacquiao
When: 12/8/2012
Manny Pacquiao has had a great career, but the narrative has took a turn for the worst when Juan Manuel Marquez knocked him out. Memes were created, GIFs were shared, and Twitter absolutely erupted. He probably still needs a pick-me-up nine months afterward.