Better right hand: Wladimir Klitschko or Deontay Wilder

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We all know Wladimir was a superior puncher overall. Except for the Steelhammer right hand, he had a piston jab and great left hook. But who had a better right hand in your opinion?
     
  2. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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  3. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Possibly Wilder, for pure explosive power, but possibly not even in that way. Overall, in terms of better technical punch, more effective punch whenever it's thrown? That's not close. Klitschko will win that every time. It's laser-guided.
     
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  4. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Wilder's hit harder, but Wlad threw better right hands.
     
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jeez, did anyone have a harder right than Deontay? I'm not sure even Shavers did.
     
  6. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Accuracy, delivery and skill in setting up = Wlad

    Pure, raw power = Wilder
     
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  7. META5

    META5 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Power aside, they're in completely different realms of ability in punching.

    In 20 years time, I'm virtually certain that history will not be kind to Wilder's skillset or résumé and people will see past the power - had he been around for Tyson, Holyfield, Bowe and Lewis, he would've been a sacrificial lamb, I'm sure.
     
  8. h8me

    h8me Member Full Member

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    You can not give Wilder an edge considering the level of opposition he fought.
     
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  9. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    This is the one and only true answer.
     
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  10. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    I think that this is about right. Wilder threw the kitchen sink into his shots whereas Wlad always made sure that he retained his stance and balance. That's the difference between a decade of dominance and 5 years of hype
     
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  11. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Well said, sir!
     
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  12. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Wlad's right is more "educated", with that being said, I'd rather have Wilder's right hand.