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PROVEN POWER: WHY BRIAN NORMAN JR’S LEFT HOOK IS OFFICIALLY THE KO OF THE YEAR

Relive the most jaw-dropping boxing KOs of 2025. From Wardley’s miracle right to Norman Jr’s viral hook, see the year's best hits.

Proven Power: Why Brian Norman Jr’s left hook is officially the KO of the Year
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Boxing fans really got their money's worth in 2025. Knockouts came thick and fast, starting with Jai Opetaia flattening David Nyika on January 8. After that, the fireworks just kept coming.

We’ve whittled down the best stoppages of the past year to a top five—though honestly, it was tough not to make it a top 20 (plenty more in the honourable mentions).

So, as the year wraps up, let’s jump right into the most jaw-dropping knockouts from the last 12 months.

5. Fabio Wardley vs. Justis Huni—June 7, 2025

Some knockouts on this list are more savage, but few can match the drama of Fabio Wardley’s one-punch finish over Justis Huni. Wardley was getting picked apart, losing every round, and then—out of nowhere—he found a right hand in the tenth that flipped the whole fight upside down. Later, videos surfaced of Wardley drilling that exact shot with his trainer, Ben Davison, backstage. When the lights were brightest, it worked.

4. Jai Opetaia KO8 Huseyin Cinkara - December 6, 2025

Opetaia’s 2025 was a grind—beating every challenger in front of him while chasing the big unification fights that never quite happened. Huseyin Cinkara, his third opponent of the year, actually hurt Opetaia early, but Opetaia paid him back with a perfect backhand that sent Cinkara crashing into the ropes. The aftermath was scary: Cinkara suffered a brain bleed and a fractured vertebra, but thankfully, he recovered.

3. Pedro da Silva Conceição KO2 Renny Viamonte - August 22, 2025

This one flew under the radar at first. Pedro Da Silva Conceicao vs. Renny Viamonte wasn’t exactly a headline-grabber when it showed up on Jake Paul’s MVP card in Orlando. But the knockout? Wild. Conceicao landed a monster right hand in round two, and Viamonte face-planted, completely out. Jake Paul, sitting ringside, looked stunned. Medics rushed in, and Viamonte stayed down for a few tense minutes.

2. Ramazan Muslimov KO7 Michal Soczynski—November 11, 2025

British fans know Michal Soczynski as the guy who beat Aloys Junior in his debut, and he’s scored a bunch of brutal knockouts since then. But this time, he was the one on the receiving end. Ramazan Muslimov caught him with a sharp one-two, and Soczynski’s head bounced off the canvas on the way down. He ended up in a medically induced coma, but he pulled through, and he’s since welcomed a baby boy.

1. Brian Norman Jr. KO5 Jin Sasaki - June 19, 2025

Brian Norman Jr. might have lost his WBO welterweight belt to Devin Haney to close the year, but earlier, his knockout of Jin Sasaki set social media on fire. Fighting in Japan, Norman Jr. let loose a savage left hook that dropped Sasaki for good. That one had everyone talking.

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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