'He was asleep straight away': Mark Schleibs lands 'knock out of the year' in Nikita Tszyu undercard
Mark Schleibs has recorded the "knock out of the year", demolishing Shamal Ram Anuj with a "vicious" left-handed hook that rocked the Nikita Tszyu vs Dylan Biggs fight night.
In round five of six, Schleibs attacked, forcing Anuj into the corner, where he landed a brutal punch to the Fijian's jaw.
It was blow that left Anuj on the floor out cold, with his arm draped over the rope in brutal scenes.
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The doctor spent a large amount of time helping Anuj up to exit the ring after copping the left-handed hook.
Shamal Ram Anuj was floored by this vicious left-hand hook from Mark Schleibs No Limit Boxing
"That is a vicious knock out blow," Australian boxing great Billy Dib said on commentary.
"That's got to be knock out of the year.
"He bided his time and went bang! He was asleep straight away."
It is Schleibs' first win since 2019, with the 30-year-old celebrating his win with fighting words
"I'm coming for everyone," he said to the camera.
The referee checks in on Shamal Ram Anuj after he was knocked out by Mark Schleibs No Limit Boxing
In Schleibs' post-fight interview, he was emotional when recounting his journey to take his first victory in four years.
"Nine months without my kid. Crying everyday before training. I love you Oscar, I hope you're proud of me son," he said.
"As long as you love me son, I'm always going to be a world champion.
"My mum, in and out of the psych (psychiatric) ward, looking after her. Just a lot of relief."
