CompuBox details an all-time for the most knockout victories by a heavyweight champion. If Wladimir Klitschko retains the WBO/IBO/WBA/IBF titles by knocking out challenger Jean Marc Mormeck later today in Germany, he will pass Joe Louis and Jack Dempsey, two of the all-time greats, and move into #5 position all time for most KO’s by a heavyweight champ.

1. Primo Carnera -- 69
2. George Foreman -- 68
3. Ezzard Charles -- 58
4. Max Baer -- 52
5. (tie) Wladimir Klitschko -- 49
5. (tie) Joe Louis -- 49
5. (tie) Jack Dempsey -- 49
8. Greg Page -- 48
9. Tony Tucker -- 47
10. Shannon Briggs -- 45
11. (tie)  Mike Tyson -- 44
11. (tie) Larry Holmes -- 44
13. Herbie Hide -- 43
14. Tommy Morrison -- 42
15. Hasim Rahman -- 41
16. (tie) Vitali Klitschko -- 40
16. (tie) Michael Moorer – 40