If Not Mike Tyson or Deontay Wilder, Then Who Is the Best Knockout Artist in Boxing History?

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Professional boxing has bestowed many gifted punchers in history.

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Undoubtedly, they are one of the best knockout artists in the history of the sport.

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However, per stats, they are not ‘The Best’. It is surprising, but it is true.

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He is none other than former two-time heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs. He took just 2.71 rounds to send his opponent to the floor.

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‘The Brownsville Yeti’ fought 68 bouts in his professional career, winning 37 0ut of them by way of first-round KO.

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His knockout percentage to win is 88.3. Probably one of the best in boxing.

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