Freddie Mills KOs Nilsson in first round. British cruiserweight champion Freddie Mills, of Bournemouth, scored a sensational first round knockout victory over the Swedish boxer John Nilsson at Withdean Stadium Brighton tonight (Tuesday). In the 2 1/2 minutes that the fight lasted Mills put Nilsson on the canvas for two counts of eight and seven before putting away for the count with a terrific right hook. Photo shows, Nilsson is counted out after he had received a knockout punch from Freddie Mills at Brighton. 13 August 1946