Grant Dawson vs King Green — Fight recap

King Green stopped Grant Dawson via KO/TKO in the first round at 0:33 on October 7, 2023, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Green's explosive striking overwhelmed Dawson from the opening bell, landing 7 of 11 significant strikes (63%) while Dawson managed just 0 of 6 attempts (0%), unable to find his range in the pocket.

Green connected with 7 head strikes and secured one knockdown before the referee halted the action, establishing complete striking dominance in the brief exchange. The lopsided performance—Dawson unable to land a single significant strike—underscored a significant gap in striking exchanges at this level.

This quick finish raises questions about Dawson's striking defense and footwork going forward.