Brutal first-punch KO ends boxing match in controversy: ‘Super unfair’
A boxing match ended controversially when Viktor Jurk knocked out Edwin Castillo with a single punch. The knockout occurred shortly after the fight began, leading to accusations that Jurk had taken advantage of Castillo's attempt to touch gloves. Jurk remains undefeated, while Castillo suffered his third loss in four fights.
- ▪Viktor Jurk delivered a knockout punch to Edwin Castillo just seconds into their heavyweight fight.
- ▪The incident sparked controversy as Jurk ignored Castillo's gesture to touch gloves before the fight.
- ▪Jurk improved his record to 14-0, while Castillo's record fell to 13-3.
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Boxing Brutal first-punch KO ends boxing match in controversy: ‘Super unfair’ By Joseph Staszewski Published May 16, 2026, 9:33 a.m. ET The first and only punch of a boxing match delivered a knockout and plenty of controversy. Viktor Jurk, 26, landed a vicious left-hook knockout of Edwin Castillo, 23, to open their heavyweight fight on the Karen Chukhadzhian-Paddy Donovan undercard in Mannheim, Germany, on Friday night. “Unbelievable,” DAZN play-by-play man Adam Smith said after strike. “I’m not sure why the referee is counting.
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