Yes, if the guy is knocked out he loses. Points don't mean anything if you are laying on the canvas unconscious.
A KO is an automatic win.in boxing Perhaps you are referring to the case of a Technical Decision where a fighter is or both fighters are no longer in condition to continue due to injury incurred during the fight and the score cards are referred on for who is ahead at the time of the stoppage.
A KO is an automatic win, period. No discussion about points, techniques, or anything, it's a win.
So you think if someone gets knocked out then they check the scorecards to determine the winner? Even though one guy is clearly in no position to continue?
In UFC or Boxing or any sport where knockouts are legal. Is a KO an automatic win? Since there are points as well.