Do You Consider Hearns-Duran to be a One-Punch KO?

I hear people mention it as one of the best 1-punch KOs ever, but personally I don't consider it a one-punch KO. An awesome KO, but Duran had been down twice in hurt late in round 1, and already hurt in the 2nd round when Hearns landed that final right hand. The fight just didn't end on a combination, but I don't think of it as a true one-punch KO like Nunn-Kalambay, Marciano-Walcott 1, Robinson-Fullmer 2, Spinks-M. Johnson, Tyson-Botha, etc..

Comments (8)

1Assassin

no its not. alot of ppl seem to think if u hit someone with one punch as oposed to a cominbation thats a one punch KO, but that isnt the case. a one punch KO is to have a guy whos sharp, not beat up, not dazed, not even too tired.. and then make him go from 100 to 0, with one shot. duran was already hurt hense it isnt a true one punch KO. that said i think hearns wouldve put duran down and out with that punch even if he wasnt already dazed.

15y ago

bojangles1987

It was still one monster punch that put Duran out cold, so I consider it a one punch KO. That is seriously one of the greatest knockouts you can possibly see.

15y ago

NECK_SNAPPER

tommy was a monster.sharp fast boxer puncher who took chances. created some very exciting fights .known for the one punch ko. it hurt me roberto one of my favorite fighters .duran the true meaning of ** all time great **

15y ago

The_Demon

A lesser puncher would have sparked duran out in similar fashion as he wasnt really with it in there

15y ago

craigus1990

Regardless, it's still a one punch KO. Just like Pacquiao vs Hatton was a 1 Punch KO. or like Audley Harrison vs Sprott 2..... even tho Sprott had obviously been 12 rounds tht puch wudda Sparked him if it landed at anytime

15y ago

Castor_Troy

Regardless, it's still a one punch KO. Just like Pacquiao vs Hatton was a 1 Punch KO. I agree. Hatton was also down the previous round. Only one shot/punch knock him out. but those points are valid as well

15y ago

deliveryman

Regardless, it's still a one punch KO. Just like Pacquiao vs Hatton was a 1 Punch KO.

15y ago

Scott9945

Those are very valid points.

15y ago