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, Mills steps back after he sent Nilsson down for the third and last time the punch that won the fight for him at Brighton tonight. 13 August 1946