Knockouts are a part of any combat sport in the world. While chances of getting knocked out are less in sports like wrestling, striking sports such as boxing pose a greater chance of them. KO’s can also be deemed as the most exciting part of boxing, with some of the sport’s most watched videos being highlight reels of knockouts.
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However, the risk of these devastating KOs cannot be ignored, especially in unregulated underground matches. There are many unauthorized fighting rings in the world where normal people can compete, but they pose a greater threat to the physical well-being of the person. These events often do not have the proper equipment to conduct a boxing match, which ends up making these fights much more dangerous.
Such was the case with the promotion TDFC X as they organized a bare-knuckle boxing match. The match ended with a devastating KO that instantly went viral due to its brutality.
Oh my 😈🔥 pic.twitter.com/pi6Dz8O5qJ
— Only The Best Fights! (@2020Fights) August 30, 2022
The knocked-out fighter started waving his hands unconsciously in a scary moment. Moreover, fans were quick to react as they feared for the well-being of the fighters.
Fans react to the scary knockout
One fan stated that although the knockout was exciting, this could result in brain damage and there should have been some headgear used to protect the fighters.
I get it, he got knocked out but like that’s SEVERE brain damage. I feel like headgear or something is a must
— Son of the Sun (@KeemTheDreem) August 31, 2022
Another fan pointed out the that response of the knockout fighter was a result of brain damage.
That and the fencing response (what he does with his arms on the floor) show he was severely damaged
— {Latte Cósmico} (@Kosmic_Latte) August 31, 2022
Moreover, another fan seemed confused as to why the fighter was waving his hands unconsciously after getting knocked out.
Was he clapping for the other guy? Or having a seizure
— Qool Quote (@QoolQuote) August 30, 2022
However, one fan was skeptical of this claiming that a knockout automatically does not result in brain damage.
Twitter doctors: Being knocked out means automatic brain damage!!
— No Saints (@metridiumfields) August 31, 2022
One fan also mocked the fighter’s hand reaction, comparing it to a very famous song.
If your knocked out and you know it clap your hands 👏👏
If your knocked out and you know it clap your hands 👏👏
— RJ (@jjfdh) August 30, 2022
Lastly, one fan stated that this could be a seizure and did not understand why anyone found it funny.
Looks like a tonic-clonic seizure. I'm not sure why this is funny.
— Jose Sanchez, MS (@jose_sanchez84) August 31, 2022
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The topic of fighter safety has long been debated in combat sports. Due to its nature, combat sports pose a greater threat to the life of an individual than other sports. However, that should not mean that fighter safety can be ignored. Many fans and boxing promotions have called out these bare-knuckle fighting promotions for their lack of concern for fighter safety.
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Moreover, with the science now proving that taking multiple shots on the head could eventually lead to CTE and brain damage has only put the sport under more scrutiny than ever.
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