The 2024 Power Slap Awards: The Winners Revealed
The Power Slap 2024 Awards are here, take a look back at the year's most electrifying moments and top strikers!
The Power Slap Awards made their debut this year, celebrating the top strikers in the sport. Here’s a look back at the standout athletes who took home the honors.
KO of the Year – Vasilii ‘Dumpling’ Kamotskii
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Vasilii ‘Dumpling’ Kamotskii’s shocking round 1 KO in his debut at Power Slap 8 in June 2024 earned KO of the Year.
Rewatch his full debut now:
Chin of the Year – Da Crazy Hawaiian and Damien Dibbell
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When it comes to taking a slap, Super Heavyweight Champion Da Crazy Hawaiian and Heavyweight Champion Damien ‘The Bell’ Dibbell proved that they’re in a league of their own, earning them chin of the year honors.
Rewatch Da Crazy Hawaiians first title defense against Dumpling at Power Slap 9:
Rewatch Damien Dibbell’s title defense at Power Slap 7:
Rookie of the Year – Luke ‘Lethal Strike’ Simonds
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Luke ‘Lethal Strike’ Simonds made an unforgettable debut in Season 3 of Road to the Title, quickly establishing himself as a rising star. Ending the year with a bang, Simonds secured a KO win at Power Slap 10. With an impressive 3-0 record and 2 knockouts, Simonds earned 2024 Rookie of the Year.
Watch his debut now:
Comeback Striker of the Year – Vernon ‘The Mechanic’ Cathey
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After a remarkable turnaround, Vernon ‘The Mechanic’ Cathey has earned a title shot at Power Slap 11 on January 30th. With two impressive KO victories this year, Cathey has clawed his way back to the top and now sits at #1 in the Light Heavyweight division earning the 2024 Comeback Striker of the Year.
Watch his Power Slap 8 match against Austin ‘Turp Daddy Slim’ Turpin:
Watch his Power Slap 6 match against Devin Hamlett:
Upset of the Year – Emanuel Muniz KO win at Power Slap 6
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Emanuel ‘No Love’ Muniz shocked the Power Slap world by taking down the reigning Welterweight Champion KO Chris by KO in the title match at Power Slap 6, securing the title and earning him 2024 Upset of the Year.
Watch the full Emanuel Muniz vs KO Chris match now:
Match of the Year – Anthony Blackburn vs Emanuel Muniz 2 ( Power Slap 10)
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After a battle for the title at Power Slap 8 in June, Welterweight Champion Anthony ‘Babyface’ Blackburn and Emanuel ‘No Love’ Muniz returned to the stage in an epic five round match at Power Slap 10, earning the 2024 Match of the Year honor.
Rewatch their match now:
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Striker of the Year – Isaih ‘Puerto Rican Pretty Boy’ Quinones
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An incredible run of four consecutive KOs and the middleweight belt in his possession have earned Isaih ‘Puerto Rican Pretty Boy’ Quinones the Striker of the Year honor. His knockout streak propelled him to his first title fight at Power Slap 9 in Abu Dhabi where he knocked out the reigning champ John Davis and earned the Middleweight title. He quickly returned in December at Power Slap 10 to successfully defend his title with another KO, solidifying his place as one of the sport’s top strikers, and the 2024 Striker of the Year.
Watch his Power Slap 9 Title match vs John ‘The Machine’ Davis now:
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