Weirdest looking punch that was effective?

ChrisPontius · 07-22-2007, 06:42 PM

For me, the first thing that comes to mind is Archie Moore's counter right that knocked Marciano down, although Marciano didn't seem hurt.
Very unorthodox looking punch yet perfectly executed, he got his right hand immediatly back in the position to block a left hook. I guess one develops his own style after 200+ professional fights.

Let's hear some others.

Manassa · 07-22-2007, 06:45 PM

Roberto Duran's innovative right hand slice that first knocked down Esteban De Jesus in their third fight.

JohnThomas1 · 07-22-2007, 07:15 PM

Tarver's right hook that staggered Jones in the rubber match, wierd looking thing.

john garfield · 07-22-2007, 07:30 PM

The weirdest punches I've ever seen thrown were by heavyweight Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson, back in the '50s. He had an arsenal of weirdness.

He threw jabs with both hands at the same time, and -- for lack of a better description, "cymbol punches." Both hands to the head at the same time, as if banging cymbols.

Can't say they were all that affective, but they sure as hell were strange.

DaveTheWave · 07-22-2007, 07:30 PM

Gene Fullmer's jab- It just looked so awkward, but he sure jabbed the hell out of people with it.

hdog · 07-22-2007, 08:08 PM

SRR's right to the body.

Stonehands89 · 07-23-2007, 11:48 AM

...Robinson would turn his fist around when he through that right to the body. There's less padding and you get more knuckle on the kidney. A little old school trick.

The Kurgan · 07-23-2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by I Am Legend

Ruddock's smash.

Good call. Arguably the best heavyweight "hookercut" of all time.

The Kurgan · 07-23-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by john garfield

The weirdest punches I've ever seen thrown were by heavyweight Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson, back in the '50s. He had an arsenal of weirdness.

He threw jabs with both hands at the same time, and -- for lack of a better description, "cymbol punches." Both hands to the head at the same time, as if banging cymbols.

Can't say they were all that affective, but they sure as hell were strange.

Jackson was certainly the most unorthodox boxer ever.

TBooze · 07-23-2007, 11:51 AM

Kid Gavilan's Bolo punch; mind you it is said he nicked it from Kid Chocolate.

Foreman's swings in the 70s looked weird (Ali's piss take is brilliant) but were effective.

MrSmall · 07-23-2007, 11:52 AM

How did SRR turn his fist, exactly?

Stonehands89 · 07-23-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSmall

How did SRR turn his fist, exactly?

He would dip to his left and then loop the right to the body at the kidneys, and he would turn the glove so that his knuckles were facing inward.

Hitman · 07-23-2007, 09:19 PM

Leonard's left hook/uppercut that caught and hurt Hearns in the 1st fight. It didn't look very effective but it sure affected Hearns.

ThinBlack · 05-09-2013, 08:58 PM

That joint Marvin Hagler used against Fully Obel the second time.Word.

Colonel Sanders · 05-09-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnThomas1

Tarver's right hook that staggered Jones in the rubber match, wierd looking thing.

check hook ?

07-22-2007, 06:42 PM	#1
ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Holland Posts: 11,749 vCash: 238	Weirdest looking punch that was effective? For me, the first thing that comes to mind is Archie Moore's counter right that knocked Marciano down, although Marciano didn't seem hurt. Very unorthodox looking punch yet perfectly executed, he got his right hand immediatly back in the position to block a left hook. I guess one develops his own style after 200+ professional fights. Let's hear some others.
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john garfield P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 17,615 vCash: 1000	Re: Weirdest looking punch that was effective? The weirdest punches I've ever seen thrown were by heavyweight Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson, back in the '50s. He had an arsenal of weirdness. He threw jabs with both hands at the same time, and -- for lack of a better description, "cymbol punches." Both hands to the head at the same time, as if banging cymbols. Can't say they were all that affective, but they sure as hell were strange.
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Stonehands89 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,193 vCash: 1000	Re: Weirdest looking punch that was effective? ...Robinson would turn his fist around when he through that right to the body. There's less padding and you get more knuckle on the kidney. A little old school trick.
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