getting hit behind the ear does make for strange knockdowns with drunk like steps , ears equlibrium obviously fuc ked but for reasons unknown to me boxers with iron chins have iron ears as well .
Boxers with great chins usually have good neck and trap muscles that help the head stay in place when they are rocked.
Solar Plexus. With the right timing and a hard enough punch you are going down. Either by knee or you will be rolling around trying to get your air back.
Hopkins nailed De La Hoya with a shot to the liver that looked like it barely grazed him, and people thought DLH took a "dive" because he had a delay in reaction. But that's what a good, well placed liver shot will do to someone. It's a great punch if you know how to throw it.