Who hit harder: Danny Lopez or Naseem Hamed

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Who hit harder?

  1. Danny Lopez

    58.3%
  2. Naseem Hamed

    41.7%
  1. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who hit harder at 126?
     
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  2. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Not sure? Thankfully never been hit by either guy! The both seem to pack a punch to the point that we are probably splitting hairs. I might reluctantly say Lopez but I imagine it is close
     
  3. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’d say Lopez, but Hamed definitely could crack.
     
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    AwardedSteak863 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It's close but the difference is the speed that Pac had. That speed combined with his power was truly something to behold. Still is.
     
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    not every thread is about Pac lol
     
  6. Richard M Murrieta

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    I think that Danny Little Red Lopez hit much harder than Naseem Hamed. Naseem was much quicker, could strike at different angles like Lomachenko. But Danny's power was mind numbing, did put many to sleep when he landed his very potent right hand, Juan Malvarez comes to mind. I think it was because Lopez set his balance to throw the right hand, set up by the left jab.
     
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    Wow! In my defense I have been drinking LOL!
     
  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Not much in it I'd say, assuming we're talking about Naz setting his feet and putting maximum torque on his shots - although he rarely did that, so in actual practice probably Danny.
     
  9. red cobra

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    Refer to Danny Lopez-Juan Malvarez.
     
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    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Great minds think alike Richard!
     
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    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    I do agree my friend.
     
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  12. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Arguably the two hardest hitting featherweights ever. I'd probably give the edge to Lopez, but I can see arguments either way. Naz was more explosive, but Danny's power was effortless.
     
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    He hit like a ton of bricks.
     
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    One of the greatest responses ever. Cheers man
     
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    Thanks! I have my moments.
     
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