5 Ageing Fighters Who Can Still Throw One-Punch Knockouts

Boxing and knockouts go hand in hand. It’s what fans love seeing. They want great fights and highlight-reel knockouts. A common sentiment in boxing is “the last thing to go is always the power,” and here are five active ageing fighters who still seemingly carry that knockout power into the twilight of their careers.

Five Active Ageing Fighters Who Still Carry One-Punch Knockout Power

Artur Beterbiev

Without a doubt, Artur Beterbiev (21-1, 20 KOs) remains one of the most fearsome punchers in boxing. A wrecking machine with precision, he stopped every opponent until running into Dmitry Bivol in their two epic battles. What makes Beterbiev so dangerous isn’t just his early-round power; it’s that he carries it into the championship rounds. He’s a threat from the opening bell until the final seconds of his fights. The Russian-born Canadian will return to action on November 22 against Deon Nicholson.

Deontay Wilder

At 39, Deontay Wilder (44-4-1, 43 KOs) has been written off by many following his inactivity and defeats to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang. But on June 27, he returned with a seventh-round TKO over Tyrrell Anthony Herndon.

“The Bronze Bomber” worked behind his jab, though his trademark right hand lacked the timing and snap it once had, likely a product of ring rust more than permanent decline. Still, even if just a fraction of that power remains, Wilder remains one of the few fighters who can end a fight with a single shot.

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Oliver McCall

Oliver McCall (61-14-1, 40 KOs) built his reputation as a dangerous puncher, with knockout wins over names like Lennox Lewis, Bruce Seldon, and Oleg Maskaev. After a win in 2019, it seemed McCall had finally retired. But in a surprising turn, he returned in 2024 and has since gone 2-0-1. Even more impressive, both of those victories came by knockout, proving that at 59, McCall still carries knockout power, albeit against lesser opposition.

Luis Ortiz

Luis Ortiz (34-3, 29 KOs), the big-punching Cuban southpaw, has delivered memorable performances throughout his career, including two high-profile bouts against Deontay Wilder. While his activity has slowed considerably in recent years, “King Kong” returned in 2024 with a first-round stoppage of Francisco Cordero. He’s scheduled to fight again on August 30, with his opponent yet to be named.

Ismael Barroso

While Ismael Barroso (25-5-2, 23 KOs) may not be a household name to casual fans, he’s well-respected within the boxing world. The Venezuelan southpaw turned pro in 2005 and has showcased his heavy hands ever since, including a highlight-reel stoppage of Kevin Mitchell.
Barroso was outclassed in his most recent outing by Andy Hiraoka. But before that, he demolished Ohara Davies in a single round, proving that his knockout power is still very real.

These fighters aren’t in their prime anymore. But their power? It’s still there. And in boxing, that means they can end a fight at any second.