Most underrated heavyweights in terms of power

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Who are some of your picks
     
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  2. Larry Holmes1

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    Larry Holmes.
    He could knockout with his jab just like Sonny Liston
     
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    :lol: :lol: :lol:
     
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    Lionel Butler, Jeff Merritt, Jeff Sims, Bernardo Mercado, Jeremy Williams, come to mind instantly.

    Are you on about obscure Heavyweights that aren't mentioned regarding their power ? Or notable Heavyweights that aren't credited enough for their power ?
     
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  5. Larry Holmes1

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    What you laughing about?
     
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    Floyd Patterson. Herbie Hide. Two lighter fighters who really punch . Hide was a poor finisher but hard hitting
     
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    Floyd Cummings. He could punch... And that was about it.
     
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    Riddick Bowe said that Herbie Hide hit him the hardest
     
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    Ali, maybe? Or maybe not?...
     
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    Michael Moorer.
     
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    Tyson Fury
    Bermane Stiverne
     
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    When Ali sat down on his right hand it had pop.
     
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    Hide was lighting him up un the first round until his corner told him to start using the jab and box tall. Second round was like some sort of switch had been flipped.
     
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    Frank Bruno rated him as the hardest puncher he faced.
     
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    Holmes' jab was nowhere near as hard as Liston's nor did it have his KO capabilities.
     
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