AMERICAN heavyweight boxer Rydell Booker had a moment to forget as he was brutally knocked out by Adrian Granat.

However, it was partly self-inflicted as he opted to look away from his opponent for the cameras.

Booker, 45, waited until the tenth and final round to start showboating.

Despite being pressed by Granat and not really responding, Booker decided to play up for the cameras.

He looked to his right multiple times as Granat continued to bid for a final round knockout.

And Granat got his wish – punishing his opponent for his antics.

One final right-handed punch caught Booker cold, sending him sprawling onto the canvas.

He stayed down for several seconds before his team jumped in the ring and rushed to his aid.

It appeared to be a brutal reminder that messing with Granat has brutal consequences.

Swede Granat, who is ten years younger than his opponent, took a 17th career win on Friday night.

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He’s no stranger to serving up heavy hits, with 16 of his 17 wins coming by way of knockout.

The writing appeared to be on the wall for Booker, whose showboating was punished accordingly.