Nothing creates more excitement or exhilaration in the sport of boxing than the come from behind K.O. There is something extremely pleasing and powerful in watching a fighter battle through adversity, show mental toughness, and snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat. My top come from behind K.O.s are:
1. Jorge Castro vs John Dvid Jackson: Unbelievable knockout by a guy with both eyes swollen shut, suffering from exhaustion and being thoroughly outclassed in the ring (hadn't won a minute of any of the previous nine rounds). Going in for the kill while Castro was on the ropes Jackson forgot about defense only for a second, but that was long enough for Jorge to land the monster left hook and secure the victory.
2. George Foreman vs Michael Moorer: The most historically significant on my list, George was outboxed by Moorer, who up until the last few seconds had put on a masterful display of boxing. George was beaten and swollen in the tenth, needing a miracle knockout to win the title from the much younger Moorer. Showing great ring intelligence and patience, Foreman set Moorer up for that miracle punch, landing a huge right hand and separating Moorer from his senses and title.
3. Julian Jackson vs Herol Graham: Jackson had his eye shut in the fourth after being thoroughly outclassed by slick boxing Graham. Jackson fought with desperation but was exhausted and an easy target for Graham for most of the fourth. Jackson knew he needed a miracle, and that Graham would win by stoppage if he could make it to the end of the fourth. With less than a minute remaining, Graham set his feet to land a big shot, to which Jackson countered with a desperation, looping shot. Graham was out for minutes after, and Jackson had another one for the highlight reel.
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