Boxing is a highly thrilling sport. Two fighters giving their all to knock each other down on the canvas offer the perfect excitement package to the spectators. The uncertainty in a fight adds to the sport’s thrill. Fans are unsure of what can follow in a boxing fight. Boxers look to land the knockout punch to win a fight, whereas mixed martial artists have a diverse arsenal. Mixed martial artists rely on wrestling, jiu-jitsu, muay Thai and other forms of combat arts besides boxing. Irrespective of the sport, when the fights commence only thing that is constant is uncertainty.

In a video resurfacing on the internet, a boxer chooses an unorthodox and illegal boxing move. The move performed by the boxer startles his opponent who certainly looks defenseless. Fans cannot hold themselves back from laughing at this uncommon fight.

A sweet surprise for the opponent

A video was shared on Twitter by an account named Dovy. In the clip, one fighter is seen rushing toward his opponent and dropping him on the canvas, not with a jab or a cross but with a takedown.

The opponent was amazed to see the other boxer’s choice of attack. As soon as the boxer lifts his opponent high, everyone seems shocked and unable to comprehend what had happened. The boxer looked liked like he was ready to take the fight to the ground. However, the referee intervened and prevented a possible ground and pound. Although the takedown looked clean and commendable, the boxer certainly chose the wrong platform to showcase it.

Boxing is not free from such absurd moments that entertain the fans. But, there can be disheartening moments in the sport which threaten the sport’s credibility for the fans.

Fans pour in wild reactions to the video

People worldwide are amused by the video and can’t hold themselves from reacting to it with laughter. Unit of a Count thinks other boxers should also try taking their opponents down with a takedown.

AbdulRaham thinks that the takedown was excellent. For him, it was clean and smooth.

Louis Jorudian thinks his ego made the boxer go and take the opponent down.

Read More: Gervonta Davis Proposes New Opponent for Adrien Broner Ahead of Boxing Comeback

NGL believes this is how the Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor fight should’ve gone, with the UFC’s megastar taking the boxer down.

LAMO shared his unheard aspirations for the Ben Askren vs Jake Paul fight and said that’s how he wanted Askren to take Paul down.

Jacob Kaplan joked, saying this must’ve been the most effortless takedown for the fighter as the opponent didn’t even defend.

What is your favorite, most absurd moment in boxing history? Let us know in the comments.

Watch This Story: Most Dangerous Heavyweight Boxers in 2021