1.   The first punch fell on his nose.

2.   My forearm deflected most of the first punch.

3.   He dodged the first punch but was hit by the second.

4.   He floored me with his first punch.

5.   And now, eight months after assuming the throne of the Hashemite kingdom, King Abdullah II of Jordan has thrown his first big punch.

6.   Baron Davis threw the first punch, an uppercut from his left kidney that ended wildly, finding nothing but air.

7.   Besides, our security people checked it out and were told that the other guy threw the first punch.

8.   A sickly boy who threw first punches at parties and school has grown into a devoted family man and disciplined athlete.

9.   According to team sources, Lewis told police that Malone threw the first punch, catching Lewis by surprise, and that Lewis retaliated in self defense.

10.   But he will not melt before the first punch is thrown, and that is the single trait placing him above the puddle of other heavyweights.