Wilbur tried to duke the guy out first.Bob duked out the mugger with a jab to the cheek.
duke out
slang To strike someone and cause unconsciousness. A noun or pronoun can be used between "duke" and "out." I bet a lot of money on that boxer, so I hope his opponent doesn't duke him out.
duke someone out
tv. to knock someone out. (see also dukes.) Wilbur tried to duke the guy out first.