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What's The Difference Between KO & TKO In Boxing?

What's The Difference Between KO & TKO In Boxing?

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KO = Knockout. A boxer is knocked out when they are unable to continue fighting due to a punch or series of punches.

KO = Knockout. A boxer is knocked out when they are unable to continue fighting due to a punch or series of punches.

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TKO = Technical knockout. A boxer loses due to injury sustained by a legal blow.

TKO = Technical knockout. A boxer loses due to injury sustained by a legal blow.

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The main difference between KO and TKO is that KO requires a blow, while TKO is about a fighter's ability to continue fighting safely.

The main difference between KO and TKO is that KO requires a blow, while TKO is about a fighter's ability to continue fighting safely.

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TKO > KO: TKO is a stronger finish because it's an injury that ends the fight, while KO doesn't cause damage outside the ring.

TKO > KO: TKO is a stronger finish because it's an injury that ends the fight, while KO doesn't cause damage outside the ring.

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TKO in boxing: referee stops the fight when a fighter is too injured to continue.

TKO in boxing: referee stops the fight when a fighter is too injured to continue.

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KO lasts up to 15 mins, longer if stronger opponent or multiple hits to head.

KO lasts up to 15 mins, longer if stronger opponent or multiple hits to head.

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