Knockouts are the bee’s knees. Everybody likes them.
Whether it’s a spinning heel kick or a blistering uppercut, fans salivate at the opportunity to see a fighter leave his body just for a moment.
After all, isn’t that element of surprise the reason why we watch?
In any case, last year produced some of the most memorable knockouts of all time. Based strictly on technique, timing, damage and divisional importance, here are the best limb-to-chin connections of 2013.
“I don’t try to intimidate anybody before a fight. That’s nonsense. I intimidate people by hitting them.” —Mike Tyson