Teremoana Teremoana scored one of the most vicious finishes of the year dismissing Bowie Tupou in stunning fashion with a right uppercut in just 74 seconds.
Teremoana moved in behind straight shots and a right uppercut sent Tupou’s eyes into orbit and stole his legs from beneath him. His back to the ropes, Tupou slumped slowly and grimly to the deck, staring straight up in a ghostly fashion with his head nestoling on the bottom ropes with medics at the Melbourne Pavilion instantly being summoned.
“That was one of the scariest knockouts I’ve seen,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “This guy’s got devastating power. These are the kind of opponents you have to go through on the way to the top. They’re the kind of opponent you hope will give you rounds… This is going to be a huge star. He’s got power in both hands and he’s a giant of a man.”
Hearn said Teremoana could soon fight in Saudi Arabia but he is also keen to keep him active in Australia, starting in July.
“I believe I'm world championship potential... I’m excited to be busy,” said the heavyweight. “I’ve got to earn my stripes. Anyone who steps in the ring, I’ll take them out.”
Teremoana was looking for the right hand around the guard early on and even the ones that Tupou took on the gloves seem to rattle the veteran and it was of little surprise what happened when a clean shot landed. Tupou is now 29-9 (20 KOs) and the 43-year-old will surely consider his options now.
Teremoana is now 11-0 (11 KOs).
