Conor Cooke showcased his power at BKFC Fight Night: Manchester, delivering a brutal knockout that left opponent Stevie Taylor motionless on the canvas.
The fight, which took place at Planet Ice in Manchester, England, ended in dramatic fashion at 1:01 of Round 1. Despite sustaining damage in previous exchanges, Cooke landed a devastating straight right hand that ended the contest.
After the fight, Bare Knuckle News UK reported that Taylor will undergo reconstructive surgery on his nose and is considering retirement. However, he is in overall good health following the knockout.
At 38 years old, Cooke improved his bareknuckle record to 5-1 with the victory. His only loss in bareknuckle competition came in 2024 against Dawid Oskar. Before transitioning to bareknuckle fighting, Cooke had a professional boxing record of 6-7.
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