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
     
  2. Larry Holmes1

    Larry Holmes1 New Member Full Member

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    Larry Holmes.
    He could knockout with his jab just like Sonny Liston
     
  3. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    :lol: :lol: :lol:
     
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  4. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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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

    Larry Holmes1 New Member Full Member

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    What you laughing about?
     
  6. Turnip mk3

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    Floyd Patterson. Herbie Hide. Two lighter fighters who really punch . Hide was a poor finisher but hard hitting
     
  7. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    Floyd Cummings. He could punch... And that was about it.
     
  8. PolishAssasin

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    Riddick Bowe said that Herbie Hide hit him the hardest
     
  9. ManassaMahler

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    Ali, maybe? Or maybe not?...
     
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  10. Frankus

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  11. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Tyson Fury
    Bermane Stiverne
     
  12. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    When Ali sat down on his right hand it had pop.
     
  13. ManassaMahler

    ManassaMahler Member Full Member

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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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  14. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    Frank Bruno rated him as the hardest puncher he faced.
     
  15. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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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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