"‘This Needs to End’ – British Heavyweight Boxer Who Once Knocked Out Mike Tyson is Stopped in Just One Round at 52"

Table of Contents

• Bout Overview
• Fan Reactions
• Career Highlights

BOXING cult figure Danny Williams was stopped after just the first round during an unlicensed match.

Williams, 52, is renowned for achieving an unexpected knockout victory over the legendary Mike Tyson back in 2004.

Boxing ace Danny Williams was stopped after just the first roundCredit: Unknown Williams lost to Tony Conquest in an unlicensed boxing match

The Brixton Bomber continues to compete despite his age and faced former Commonwealth Cruiserweight Champion Tony Conquest on Sunday.

The fighter struggled to mount any significant offense against Conquest, 41, who landed several powerful punches.

It was towards the end of the first round that Williams appeared dazed after receiving a solid hit to the head.

Conquest was unable to knock out his opponent as the bell rang at a crucial moment for the two-time British Heavyweight Champion.

However, once Williams returned to his corner, the referee swiftly determined that he could not continue.

Many fans were left in disbelief at this turn of events and took to social media to express their shock.

One fan tweeted: “Sad scenes.”

Another remarked: “Someone stop this…”

A third wrote: “Unbelievable.”

This fan gasped: “Wow!”

And another posted: “Oh dear…”

Williams and Tyson, 59, faced off 21 years ago, where the Brit knocked out the boxing legend in the fourth round.

Dynamite Dan has a record of 55 wins and 33 losses from 89 fights in a career that began in 1995.

Williams appeared dazed at the end of round one, leading the referee to stop the fight after the bell Williams is celebrated for his stunning knockout victory over Mike Tyson in 2004