Was Joe Frazier considered a monster puncher?

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  1. starapple

    starapple New Member Full Member

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    I'm curious about this. George Foreman's old trainer said Frazier had the power to stop a truck yet no one hardly ever comments on his power. When someone brings up the discussion of Foreman or Shavers it always goes to their amazing punching power. Yet when someone talks about Frazier it always goes to how great his left hook was but not how powerful it was. Should Frazier be classified as a dangerous puncher?
     
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  2. Fellonblackdays

    Fellonblackdays Active Member Full Member

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    Ofc!
     
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  3. bazza12

    bazza12 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Frazier was a big hitter, yes. Though not like Shavers or Foreman.

    I'd compare his power to be between that of Norton and Foreman actually. Joe often took a lot of time, he worked his opponents over the course of the fight.

    I'd say Joe's endurance and stamina played as much a part in his style as his power. He liked Henry Armstrong and you can see why in the way he fights.
     
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  4. pipe wrenched

    pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD Full Member

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    Joe's left hook would make ya **** your pants


    Man
     
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  5. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Exactly. The energy and fitness requirements to make that style work at that level are absurd to say the least.
     
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  6. Peter__1987

    Peter__1987 Guest

    He put Ali on his ass. what a silly question!!!
     
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  7. tezel8764

    tezel8764 Boxing Junkie banned

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    He ****ed up Quarry too.
     
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  8. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was a very hard puncher, but he was a class below people like Shavers, Foreman, Liston and Tua.
     
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  9. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Broke his left arm leaving it crooked - apparently making his left hook special.

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    Brutal.
     
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  10. timeout

    timeout Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No he ain't no monster puncher.

    Left hook was a peach though.
     
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  11. brnxhands

    brnxhands Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    yes an still is.
     
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  12. jeffjoiner

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    Pretty much this.
     
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  13. seansanashee

    seansanashee Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali said himself that nobody hit him so hard like Joe Frazier.
    Joe Frazier= Big puncher
     
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  14. hernanday

    hernanday Guest

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    My understanding is he had power in both hands and his 6 inch left hook was what knocked out people, it wasn't a big long punch like foreman or shavers
     
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  15. Mr "T"

    Mr "T" Well-Known Member Full Member

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    So did Sonny Banks
     
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