This is how I saw it as well. He clearly didn’t swing because of just words. I get that. What I struggle with is he wasn’t backed up against a wall.Had to watch this one again to see what happened because it was pretty quick.
Kid that got knocked out fainted the left jab or simply missed with it. Not sure which, whether he intended it as a bluff to set up the straight right he throws next, or he simply didn't step or lean forward enough to make contact.
Whatever the case....the guy who knocks him out throws his right hook over this missed/fainted jab as soon as he misses with it and before he can throw the straight right that never lands either, because he is now knocked out before it lands.
Very quick. That's why they say you must protect yourself at all times. Even when you are on offense....
I said earliest in this thread it’s assault. But, I don’t know what a DA would do. He might just be cleared of most charges if there were any. I can’t be sure if little douche could even win if he sues him.
What I do see (and I think you were the first to call out) is that he is toast in his community of fighters. Or at least he should be….who knows if that code is even a thing anymore. I just know it’s the way it should be….you learn these advanced skills you should also be learning when/when not to use them.