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Fastest knockouts in boxing

The world record for the fastest knockout in boxing was set at the beginning of the 20th Century. Australian Billy Doherty knocked out George Cooper of London in only 15 seconds, including the count. The record stood for six years until Battling Nelson dropped Willie Rossler in only two seconds after the bell. Van Lill's Sports Trivia, Dawid van Lill

The world record for the fastest knockout in boxing was set at the beginning of the 20th Century. Australian Billy Doherty knocked out George Cooper of London in only 15 seconds, including the count. The record stood for six years until Battling Nelson dropped Willie Rossler in only two seconds after the bell. Van Lill's Sports Trivia, Dawid van Lill

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