FORMER goalkeeper Paddy Kenny was left needing oxygen after being knocked out by Curtis Davies.
The two ex-Premier League stars met in a charity boxing event put together by ex-Arsenal keeper Graham Stack.
But there was nothing charitable about Davies’ performance as he dominated Kenny in one round.
A barrage of combinations forced referee Wayne Alexander – a former British light-middleweight champion – to enforce a standing eight-count.
But Kenny – who spent two years playing with QPR – bravely boxed on – only to be floored with a huge right hand.
The Irishman – capped seven times internationally – tried to make it to his feet but Alexander wisely waved it off.
The former shot stopper, 47, needed oxygen after the sickening stoppage as Davies reluctantly celebrated the win.
Davies, 40, said: “The game plan was to stick to the jab and try and keep him at range because he’s a shorter guy than me, probably not as quick on his feet as me but he’s a big, powerful guy.
“I wanted to be the one to get the first shot and if I’m honest the first shot took his soul.
“First shot I caught him with my right hand took his soul and when I knew it was over. It should have been stopped a good 30 seconds before it was.
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“Really pleased, I’ve worked hard for this, it’s bittersweet, I love Paddy to bits, I didn’t want to have to knock him about but that’s what we’re here to do. It’s all for charity, yes, but I enjoyed that win.”
Davies – who spent four seasons at Hull – called out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and the celebrity-style crossover boxing scene of Misfits.
He said: “Misfits and Jake Paul, whoever wants it!”
Stack organised the event on behalf of four charities – looking to raise £500,000.
All funds were donated to Playskill, Sport In Mind, Willow Foundation, and Helping Hands.
Elsewhere on the card, former Reading striker Leroy Lita dropped David Noble to win a decision while ex-Spurs star David Bentley lost to Chelsea man Jody Morris on points.
Marvin Elliot beat Greg Halford over three rounds while Anthony Gardner got the better of Lee Trundle on points.
