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  1. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I saw it live... I Thought he killed him.
     
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  2. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mike_b Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Oscar was always good with the tko. See Ricardo Mayorga fight and Fernando vargas fight, Mosley was having a beaming smile in the audience as Oscar did his work. Oscar used to say "I know it sounds barbaric, but once I see blood, I want to see more, tee hee."
     
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    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    I don't believe JC Superstar was something special of a puncher. He always wrapped things up when it was time. Is Monzon considered a shooter? He always took guys out like a lethal injection when he'd seemingly had enough or was pushed to act like a barbarian.
     
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  5. GoldenHulk

    GoldenHulk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pernell Whitaker against Hurtado was behind on points became aggresive and stopped him.
     
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  6. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Honestly went down like he’d been shot by a sniper.
     
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  7. JohnThomas1

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    I would agree Holyfield's power often gets underrated. He's not a puncher as such but he hits hard and with a variety of punches as you point out.
     
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  8. JohnThomas1

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    They probably got lost in the wipe out or whatever it was here way back Flash but I've seen a couple of fantastic arguments put forth that Armstrong was a very very good puncher at some weights.
     
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  9. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah man, that was savage, and that ref was way late stopping it. Pea's nastiness in the ring was at such odds with his 'cute' style. I remember when Chavez whacked him low a few times during their fight, and PW gave him a lethal stare which actually appeared to put a bit of fear into Julio.

    Sal Sanchez was a good finisher considering he wasn't the biggest banger ever. His rhythm, accuracy & punch selection were all top-notch!

    PS just remembered the ref's name, Arthur Mercante Jr. - one of the worst ever.
     
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    HolDat Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Proof he could sit down on his punches when he wanted to.
     
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  11. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    Disagree with the punch estimation.

    SRL had significant power, sometimes KOing his opponent with one punch.
     
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