I think Canelo's KO of Kirkland is one of the more brutal KOs Ive seen in years.
Probably since Kovalev KO'd Sillakh in 2 rounds out cold in Quebec City about 2 or so years ago (that was also a particularly brutal KO). Lebedev KOing Roy Jones Jr was also pretty bad.
It reminds me of some of Art Abraham's KO's. I remember there was a time, like 2006-2009 where Art Abraham was like the biggest puncher in the sport. He had some expolsive KO's, just like Kovalev and Canelo. Art Abraham used to be awesome!
Definitely KO of the Year for Canelo.
In any case, great win for Canelo. One of the more chilling KO's Ive seen in years, probably since Kovalev-Sillakh.