
In boxing, what is the term for a referee stopping a contest because one fighter cannot safely continue, resulting in a non-knockout stoppage?
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Get StartedIn boxing, what is the term for a referee stopping a contest because one fighter cannot safely continue, resulting in a non-knockout stoppage?
Options:
- Knockout (KO)
- Technical knockout (TKO)
- Unanimous decision
- Disqualification
Correct answer: Technical knockout (TKO)
Explanation: A technical knockout (TKO) occurs when the referee stops the bout because a fighter cannot safely continue; TKO is the official result recorded on fight sheets rather than a full knockout.
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