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

[Thread Stealer]

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..

[Scott9945]

Those are very valid points.

[deliveryman]

Regardless, it's still a one punch KO.

Just like Pacquiao vs Hatton was a 1 Punch KO.

[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

[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

[The_Demon]

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

[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 **

[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.

[#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.