Boxing has always delivered unforgettable finishes, but some knockouts are so fast they leave fans stunned before they even blink. From amateur champions to professional heavyweights, these are the 10 fastest knockouts in boxing history, showcasing power, precision, and lightning speed.
1. Mike Collins vs Pat Brownson – 4 Seconds
The fastest knockout ever occurred in 1947 during the Minneapolis Golden Gloves tournament. Mike Collins landed a single punch that ended the championship amateur bout in just 4 seconds, shocking everyone in attendance. This remains a legendary record in boxing history.
2. Seniesa Estrada vs Miranda Adkins – 7 Seconds
‘Super Bad’ Seniesa Estrada defended her WBC Silver light-flyweight title against Miranda Adkins during a Golden Boy Promotions event live on DAZN. Estrada sprinted across the ring and unleashed a four-punch combination that knocked Adkins out in just 7 seconds, marking the fastest knockout in female boxing history. Estrada is now a two-weight world champion and the reigning unified WBC, IBF, WBO minimumweight champion.
3. Phil Williams vs Brandon Burke – 10 Seconds
Known as ‘The Drill’, Phil Williams ended his early career fights with first-round knockouts. Against Brandon Burke, Williams landed a perfectly timed right hook just as Burke attempted a leaping attack, finishing the fight in 10 seconds. Burke retired with no wins to his name.
4. Jeremy Williams vs Arthur Weathers – 10 Seconds
In 1996, Jeremy ‘Half-Man, Half-Amazing’ Williams stopped Arthur Weathers in just 10 seconds in Long Beach. A combination of body and head punches brought Weathers down almost instantly, making it the fastest professional knockout at that time.
5. Zolani Tete vs Sibonisa Gonya – 11 Seconds
Two-weight world champion Zolani Tete delivered a devastating right hook that ended the fight in just 11 seconds at a Frank Warren event in Belfast. This became the fastest finish ever in a world title fight, cementing Tete’s reputation as one of boxing’s quickest finishers.
6. Jimmy Thunder vs Crawford Grimsley – 13 Seconds
Samoan-born New Zealander Jimmy Thunder defeated Crawford Grimsley in Flint, Michigan, with a single overhand right in just 13 seconds. Despite Grimsley recently going the distance with George Foreman, Thunder’s explosive punch ended the fight instantly.
7. Nigel Benn vs Ian Chantler – 16 Seconds
In his 11th pro bout, Nigel ‘The Dark Destroyer’ Benn scored a huge first-round overhand right that knocked out Ian Chantler in 16 seconds, showcasing Benn’s trademark aggressive style and raw power.
8. Daniel Jiminez vs Harald Geier – 17 Seconds
Puerto Rican Daniel Jiminez needed only 17 seconds to defeat Harald Geier in his Austrian hometown. A single, perfectly-timed punch secured the victory, one of the fastest finishes in boxing history and a highlight of Jiminez’s career.
9. Allan Green vs Jaidon Codrington – 18 Seconds
‘Ghost Dog’ Allan Green stunned Jaidon Codrington in Miami in 2005. After trapping Codrington in the corner and landing multiple left hooks, a straight right punch finished the fight in 18 seconds, making it one of the most memorable early-round finishes of the 2000s.
10. David Tua vs John Ruiz – 19 Seconds
Samoan-born David Tua, undefeated at 22-0, challenged John Ruiz for the WBC International heavyweight title. Using his massive reach and power, Tua delivered a left hook combination that knocked Ruiz out in just 19 seconds. Though Tua never won a world title, he went 12 rounds with Lennox Lewis and remains one of New Zealand’s greatest fighters.
Conclusion
The 10 fastest knockouts in boxing history prove that speed, precision, and power can end a fight in the blink of an eye. From Mike Collins’ historic 4-second win to David Tua’s explosive 19-second knockout, these matches are unforgettable moments in boxing lore.
Boxing is full of surprises, and these lightning-fast victories show why no fight is ever truly predictable. For more legendary finishes, check out our other articles on the hardest punchers in boxing history.
