The 2025 Knockout of the Year in boxing worldwide is a tough call this year with many big hits and knockouts so far.
What a year and what a run of knockouts.
The year was full of them.
2025 Boxing News and Views Knockout Of The Year
Here’s a look at the contenders for us for KO of the year this year.
Anthony Joshua KO Jake Paul — Vicious one-punch right that ended the influencer-boxer hype dramatically.
Fabio Wardley KO Justis Huni — Late comeback overhand right from behind on the cards.
Brian Norman KO Jin Sasaki — Brutal left hook contender that stunned the division.
Agit Kabayel (specific opponent not detailed, but highlighted as KO contender).
Moses Itauma KO Dillian Whyte — First-round annihilation showcasing frightening power.
Jai Opetaia KO Huseyin Cinkara — Eighth-round destruction in cruiserweight.
Naoya Inoue multiple stoppages (e.g., vs. Ye Joon Kim or Cardenas phase).Junto Nakatani dominant KOs in his defenses.
David Benavidez KO Anthony Yarde — Heavy-handed finish in title defense.
Various Japanese prospects (e.g., Yoshiki Takei or Andy Hiraoka highlight-reel finishes).
It was a tough race from all of the above this year.
But in the end for us it came down to one winner.
Brian Norman.
Well done Brian Norman, we expect to see him comeback from the Devin Haney loss next year.
