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His most recent win was a January 2020 TKO victory over Donald Cerrone. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Alex Pereira, who lost his interim heavyweight title bout to Ciryl Gane by TKO, was medically suspended for 180 days or until he’s cleared with a negative maxillofacial CT scan. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for TKO

Word History

Etymology

technical knockout

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of TKO was in 1941

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“TKO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TKO. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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