About Des Sowden
Born 1974. Des Sowden is a British boxer.
Des Sowden (born 13 August 1974, in Plymouth, England) is a former British professional boxer.
Career
During his two-year professional career, he won just one fight, in which the opponent was disqualified. During his career he was knocked out in under a minute twice and just over a minute once in just 11 bouts. He holds the record for the fastest to be knocked out in a boxing match, being knocked out in the first punch within just two seconds. After this, he retired from boxing.
Trivia
Congolese boxer Ted Bami fought his first ever fight against Sowden, knocking him out in just 86 seconds.
Publications
Historical Dictionary of Boxing: by John Grasso The Mammoth Book of Losers: by Karl Shaw
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Des Sowden?
boxer
When was Des Sowden born?
Des Sowden was born on 13 August 1974 in Plymouth.
What is Des Sowden's occupation?
Des Sowden is a boxer.
What nationality is Des Sowden?
Des Sowden is British.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Des Sowden. https://biography.guide/des-sowden/
MLA: "Des Sowden." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/des-sowden/.
Chicago: "Des Sowden." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/des-sowden/.
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