Best 10 left hooks in Hw history

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  1. uncletermite

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    Who had the best left hooks in the heavyweight divison,tecnique power,speed, all in one who had the most effective left when landed. What hook would you not want to get hit with.
     
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  2. uncletermite

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    1/ Tommy Morrison

    2/ Mike Tyson

    3/ Wlad Klitchko

    4/ Razor Ruddock

    5/ Gerry C00ney

    6/ Tua

    7/ Sonny Liston

    8/ Joe Frazier

    9/ Joe Louis

    10/ Evander Holyfield
     
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  3. Phil_Ivey_76

    Phil_Ivey_76 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    #1 Joe Frazier

    I'll have to think about the others.
     
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  4. uncletermite

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    Frazier was not a one power hooker,i would be more weary of the heavier handed ones.
     
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  5. The Long Count

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    I don't agree with your order but that is a pretty solid list. I would find a way to include Patterson
     
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  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Dempsey
    Frazier
     
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  7. latineg

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    Ok i am gonna take a ton of heat for this pick but Ike.

    maybe not top 10 but worth a mention. That Chris Byrd knock out scared me. I recall becoming a Byrd fan because i thought his defensive boxing was so unique. Well Ike's left hook kinda changed that quickly :bbb
     
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  8. uncletermite

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    There is no way you would want Morrisons hook landing on you or Tysons, tommy had a shot gun like effect if it landed perfect.Patterson would have been a bit to light for me to include here. I think I hit the nail on the head in the top 5 either way.
     
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  9. N_ N___

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    Lamon Brewster might've had the hardest left hook ever.

    Wlad's is also really powerful.
     
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  10. uncletermite

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    Why Lamon?
     
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    Byrd got up from that and was stopped unfairly after. I think the ref didn't understand Byrd's style because he waved it while Byrd dogged punches. It was more of a hybrid.
     
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    He hit really hard with it and was a big guy. Tua and Ruddock might be ahead if the smash counts. He's definitely top 5. He just couldn't set it up quickly.
     
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  13. uncletermite

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    IDk i'll have to check those fights.Ruddock still had a left hook without the uppercut smash. Ruddock didn't need to set it up,it was thrown like a shot gun bullet ,very fast from his hip.
     
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  14. latineg

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    yeah Byrd showed a good chin to get back up so fast.
     
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  15. jarama

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    Very good list.

    Henry Cooper should be in

    Frazier should be 2nd
     
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