Turkish-born architect John Gidding has certainly led an intriguing life. After moving to the United States from Europe, he majored in architecture at one Ivy League school (Yale University) and received his master's degree in the same field at another (Harvard University).
A knockout (abbreviated to KO or K.O.) is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, mixed martial arts, karate, some forms of taekwondo and other sports involving striking.
By Mick Akers , Analyst Jul 16, 2011. Boxing is a sport that requires a tremendous amount of skill and courage to become a successful professional in the Ring, but sometimes all you need is that knockout power and all the skill in the world is no match for a devastating blow that can end it all.