Floyd Mayweather produced a stunning knockout against a heavy-handed fighter.
In his sparkling career, the American was renowned for his remarkable boxing IQ and masterful defensive skills.
However, while he wasn’t famed for his power, the athlete could still pack a punch when needed.
Mayweather finished Victor Ortiz after being headbutted, and in a tremendous display, beat an opponent who eventually retired having secured knockouts in 91.89% of his wins.
WOW: Floyd Mayweather dropped to the canvas after getting dominated in sparring by surprise boxer
Floyd Mayweather savagely knocked out Philip N’dou
On November 1, 2003, Floyd Mayweather put his WBC and Ring Magazine lightweight world titles on the line against Philip N’dou at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
Going into the contest, his opponent had a 31-1 record, with all but one victory coming by way of knockout.
However, while N’dou was considered the heavier hitter, he quickly discovered that ‘Pretty Boy’ carried some dynamite in his hands as well.
The South African started fast, aiming to land big punches, which Mayweather was able to evade, before firing back with his own more accurate blows.
In the fifth round, the champion had his rival hurt with a barrage of punches.
In a testament to his fighting spirit, N’dou refused to give in, launching bombs in his rival’s direction. However, in the end, he simply couldn’t stand up to the shots coming his way.
Mayweather connected with a huge right hand in the seventh, which put the away fighter on the canvas. Despite getting back to his feet, the referee ruled that N’dou was in no fit state to continue.
Floyd Mayweather scored outrageous knockout against an opponent who was unconscious before hitting the floor
N’dou isn’t the only competitor who’s felt Mayweather’s wrath.
Long before becoming world champion, the now Hall of Famer secured the most explosive finish of his career.
The crowd in attendance were blown away by what transpired inside the ring.
In an epic moment, Mayweather knocked an opponent out cold.