is a song written by Cecil Womack and Gip Noble, Jr.[1] Standing for technical knockout, it was written for soul singer David Oliver,[2] and appeared first on his album Here's to You in 1980.

is mainly associated with R&B and soul artist Teddy Pendergrass, who recorded the song for his 1980 album TP, releasing it as a single the same year.

Arranged by Dexter Wansel, it reached No.

[4] Regina Belle recorded and released her version in 1995 and included on her Reachin' Back LP.

"Love TKO" has been covered by several artists, including: