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“What a knockout”: Fans left amazed as Yoenis Tellez sends Livan Navarro unconscious with a lethal left hook

Published 12/16/2023, 1:21 AM EST

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In a thrilling display of tenacity and skill, Yoenis Tellez added another knockout triumph to his record. He delivered a devastating left hook that rendered his more experienced opponent, Livan Navarro, unconscious in the 10th and final round of their 154-pound bout. The clash unfolded on the undercard of the Jake Paul-Andre August spectacle at Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida.

Undefeated with a stellar record of 7 wins, including 6 knockouts, Tellez showcased his dominance from the onset by sending Navarro to the canvas in the third round. Initially poised for a probable points triumph, the boxing trajectory shifted dramatically when Tellez unleashed a perfectly executed left hook. Fans and spectators everywhere were left in awe of his performance, calling it the Knockout of the Year.

Yoenis Tellez stuns the opposition!

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Yoenis Tellez secured a dominant victory over his Cuban opponent. The precise left hook kept Navarro sprawled on the canvas with a mere 1 minute and 41 seconds remaining in the bout. In response, Referee Alicia Collins swiftly intervened, signaling a halt to the proceedings and conclusively concluding their match at 1 minute and 21 seconds into the 10th round.

In the ninth round before this, Tellez’s right hand forced Navarro to retreat, countered by Navarro’s three right uppercuts in the final minute. Tellez made a strong comeback, responding with three potent right hands in the closing moments of the ninth round. Additionally, the eighth round featured Tellez’s precisely executed hit, making his control sit well in the clash.

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The bout’s intensity heightened in the seventh round as Tellez’s impactful right in the sixth made Navarro stagger. Noteworthy is the visible damage inflicted by a damaging right in the fifth. Following a knockdown in the fourth, Navarro retaliated with a significant right. Tellez’s assault in the third round forced Navarro to his gloves and knees, unveiling a cut on his nose.
The third round commenced with Tellez initiating with a left hook, and in the second, his right uppercut and left hook displayed his skill. The first round witnessed Tellez countering Navarro’s left hook with a well-placed right to the side of Navarro’s head. Fans seemed utterly awestruck by the display of skills from Tellez.

Fans react to the knockout of the year!

The impact was so profound that fans couldn’t help but express their astonishment through a barrage of reactions. Fans were in awe of Tellez’s swift prowess, exclamations littered the comment section.

Particularly, praises and astonishment-filled responses like “What a knockout” littered the comment section:

 The consensus among fans was clear – this was not just another fight but a showcase of raw power and skill that left an indelible mark on the sport.

Amidst the cheers and virtual high-fives, a prevailing sentiment emerged – Yoenis Tellez had solidified his status as the most dangerous upcoming 154lber in the game.

The intensity of the knockout left spectators in awe, with one fan succinctly capturing the sentiment.

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Tonight’s clash was more than a mere boxing match. It was a seismic event that showcased the unbridled talent of Yoenis Tellez and the unpredictability that makes combat sports so enthralling.

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Are you watching the awe-inspiring event? Comment below what your favorite knockout is!

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