technical knockout

noun

, Boxing.

1. the termination of a bout by the referee when it is the judgment of the attending physician, a boxer's seconds, or the referee that a boxer cannot continue fighting without sustaining severe or disabling injury. : TKO, T.K.O.

technical knockout

noun

1. boxing a judgment of a knockout given when a boxer is in the referee's opinion too badly beaten to continue without risk of serious injury

Word History and Origins

Origin of technical knockout¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

In approving terms for fights, the department’s combative sports staff considers, among other factors, each contestant’s age, medical tests, win-loss record and losses by knockout or technical knockout.

From Seattle Times

As for Covington the fighter, Edwards pointed out he has lost multiple ways - submission, technical knockout, unanimous decision.

From Washington Times

A few minutes later, Wood's fans were in raptures and journalists were frantically rewriting their copy following the 35-year-old's sensational technical knockout win over Warrington.

From BBC

But despite a few weak points, “Champion” feels, at the very least, like a technical knockout.

From Washington Post

The British heavyweight, 37, suffered a sixth-round technical knockout at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday.

From BBC