Deontae Pettigrew KO3 Richard Lartey... In Rockford, Illinois, American heavyweight Deontae “Tank” Pettigrew delivered a highlight-reel knockout over Ghana’s Richard Lartey in the second round. Pettigrew (15-0, 10 KOs) stayed perfect in his pro career, extending his knockout streak to five straight with yet explosive finish. From the opening bell, Pettigrew brought the pressure, overwhelming Lartey with volume and precision. The end came swiftly in the second round, when Pettigrew cracked Lartey with a crisp one-two combination that sent the veteran crashing to the canvas. The referee stepped in and issued the full count, sealing the KO victory. Lartey, now 16-8, was making his third appearance on U.S. soil. He entered the bout with a 1-1 record in America but has now suffered back-to-back knockout losses, the previous coming at the hands of Damian Knyba in the third round.