31.   Dole tried again during the debate, but while he made points and was somewhat effective, he landed no knockout punches.

32.   Edgar Martinez took one on the chin Friday night, but came back with a knockout punch that moved the Mariners one step closer to the playoffs.

33.   Finally came the knockout punch.

34.   Everybody knows that Stu Grimson is capable of delivering a knockout punch with his fists.

35.   For some reason, the Bruins failed to keep the pressure on the Habs and basically let them back into the game instead of delivering the knockout punch.

36.   He did not pitch, and Posada delivered the knockout punch with a two-run shot to right off Tom Gordon in the ninth.

37.   He may not have a knockout punch, but he does have good moves all the way to the bell.

38.   Hofstra tried to apply the knockout punch early.

39.   His plan to avoid what most people believe will be that inevitable knockout punch is to punch and move, move, move.

40.   However, Foreman, who is noted for his knockout punch, was not able to put Savarese on the canvas.