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'Shock' to the jaw, hanging on the ropes, even 'convulsions'... 43-year-old veteran boxer suffers 'unconscious KO loss' to monster rookie in 74 seconds

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Park Jaeho

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Match scene between Booyi Tu-pou (left) and Teremoana Teremoana. /Photo=The Sun archive
Match scene between Booyi Tu-pou (left) and Teremoana Teremoana. /Photo=The Sun archive

Australia's veteran boxer Booyi Tu-pou (43) suffered a gruesome 'unconscious KO loss' to 15-year-younger rookie Teremoana Teremoana (28).

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 29th (Korean time) that "Tu-pou received a powerful punch in the early part of the first round at a match held in Melbourne, got his head stuck between the ropes, collapsed, and received emergency treatment."

Teremoana immediately pushed Tu-pou against the ropes after the match began and unleashed a fierce assault. A powerful right uppercut followed by a right hook exploded on Tu-pou's jaw, ending the match in just 74 seconds. With this victory, Teremoana continued his streak of 11 consecutive KO wins.

After taking the hit, Tu-pou fell from the ropes onto the canvas. Especially right after collapsing, he showed serious signs of trauma, unable to control his arms and convulsing. Coaches and medical staff immediately rushed into the ring, laying Tu-pou on his side and quickly putting him in a recovery position. The 43-year-old veteran Tu-pou is expected to be at the brink of retirement following this defeat.

Collapsed Booyi Tu-pou (left). /Photo=The Sun archive
Collapsed Booyi Tu-pou (left). /Photo=The Sun archive

On the other hand, Teremoana, who secured a decisive victory, revealed his ambition to become a world champion. After the match, he said, "I have the potential to become a world champion," and showed confidence by adding, "I will knock down anyone who steps into the ring."

Promoter Eddie Hun, who watched the match on site, said, "It was one of the most terrifying KOs I've ever seen," and evaluated that "Teremoana, who possesses destructive power in both hands, has the makings of a huge star." Eddie Hun plans to have Teremoana appear consecutively at an Australian event in July and on the Saudi Arabian stage.

Meanwhile, Anthony Joshua, a boxer under Eddie Hun's management, has officially agreed to face Tyson Fury if he wins his return match in July.

Match scene between Booyi Tu-pou (left) and Teremoana Teremoana. /Photo=The Sun archive
Match scene between Booyi Tu-pou (left) and Teremoana Teremoana. /Photo=The Sun archive

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