We have to appreciate prime Deontay Wilder was one of the hardest hitters in boxing history

I'm not even such a stan but in this department him and Shavers are very high

 

The line of guys he fought was embarrassing. His first 4 or 5 title defenses were the worst in history against completely mediocre handpicked opponents. His career was carefully crafted for a reason.

 

He was a huge puncher but there have been many huge punchers over the years. His power will always be remembered but it's impossible to rank punching power.

 

Too bad he spent his "prime" fighting cans and cab drivers.

 

He never ever KO or even KD anyone with a legit iron chin, let alone granite one. Never.
He is very good though at beating tomato cans and taxi drivers. I give him that.

 

I agree with this but he definitely had serious power. Maybe it gets over hyped on here though.

 

Bull****. He couldn't box a lick and slept guys like no one else. All he had was power. Earnie Shavers is oft considered the hardest puncher in the history of the division. Who exactly did he KO?

 

Impossible to say because he fought such a bunch of puddings in his prime. He certainly looked like he had that Randall Bailey type of power but the truly elite punchers are able to demonstrate that power against the very best. Wilder has those knockdowns against Fury but how impressive is that really considering how fragile Fury's chin is? I'd put him around a Morrison or Shavers level, but Tyson he is nowhere near.

 

Meh… I’ve always said there have been harder hitters. I still think Wlad hit harder and probably Tua and Lewis too.

 

Wilder is lucky to have won a version of a heavyweight belt and defended them against absolute stiffs.
He has zero boxing technique and relies on landing a Hail Mary punch every fight.

 

Been saying this for years he obviously hits hard but look who he is koing what top 10 guy is on that list and some of his best KO' are against already cracked chins