He became an overnight sensation by racking up an impressive string of 16 straight knockout victories.

Barrios made his professional boxing debut on August 10, 1996 with a second-round knockout victory.

His technical knockout victory over Barkley was proof enough that he can survive nicely in a heavier division.

The referee had seen enough and stopped the fight, awarding Holt an upset technical knockout victory.

Goldstein turned professional in 1916 at the age of 17, and lost only once in his first 40 fights, including 16 knockout victories.

Despite this, he was unable to make good on his promise of an early knockout victory, as Rocky absorbed his punches.

It was the 20th consecutive knockout victory for the undefeated Moorer, a 22-year-old now living in Detroit.

His four knockout victories since September had come against no-name opponents.

Tyson, meanwhile, hoped he would obtain a quick knockout victory over Golota.

Talk of an early knockout victory for Tyson has given McBride added motivation.