As a thunderous left hand from Tae Kyun Kim (9-1-1, 8 KOs) connected with the jaw of Isaias Sette (2-3-1, 1 KO) to close their bout in early March, onlookers were left stunned at the scene playing out before them.

Not only had they just witnessed a leading candidate for Australia’s knockout of the year, but a substantial betting upset as well. Sette, a fighter known for his willingness to welcome a slugfest, had just been out-gunned by his Korean foe.

Long-time manager, promoter and trainer Brendon Smith was not-so shocked, however.

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