Ex-Premier League goalkeeper Paddy Kenny was knocked out by Curtis Davies in a charity boxing match, requiring oxygen but recovering to embrace Davies.
Paddy Kenny Knocked Out by Curtis Davies in Charity Boxing Match
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Ex-Premier League goalkeeper Paddy Kenny was knocked out by Curtis Davies in a charity boxing match, requiring oxygen but recovering to embrace Davies.
In a charity boxing event featuring former football stars, ex-Premier League goalkeeper Paddy Kenny required an oxygen mask following a first-round knockout by Curtis Davies. The event, which included notable names from the football world, saw Kenny face off against the former Hull City and Derby defender early on the card.
The bout was a precursor to the main event between David Bentley and Jody Morris. Kenny, donning shorts in the colours of Ireland, started energetically, grappling with Davies from the outset. However, just 15 seconds into the match, Kenny was rocked by a left-handed shot, which set the tone for the rest of the fight.
Despite an early offensive, Kenny was unable to withstand the barrage of punches from Davies, who managed to regain control after a brief exchange. The fight concluded within two minutes when Davies landed a decisive right hand, sending Kenny against the ropes and ending the match. Medical staff attended to Kenny, who was given an oxygen mask but recovered to embrace Davies in the ring.
The gist
- Paddy Kenny knocked out by Curtis Davies in charity match
- Kenny required oxygen after the first-round KO
- Davies dominated after initial exchanges
- Event featured other ex-football stars
- Kenny recovered and embraced Davies post-fight
