Hardest puncher whose peak weight was 190 lbs or less

In absolute terms and based purely on raw power, completely disregarding skill and ability to land said power at world level, Darnell Wilson has a good shout as having the most concussive, 1-punch power, whilst being sub 190lbs.

P4P, it's Julian Jackson for me.

 

Huge, explosive puncher, obviously way more skilled than Wilson, but in absolute terms and purely based on raw power, I'd guess Wilson hit harder.

 

Man, you beat me to it. When I saw the title to this thread, Stevenson was the first person that came to mind. Not sure what his in ring weight was but I would bet it was between 185 and 190. He was a murderous puncher.

 

Fitzsimmons and Wild Bill Hanrahan.

 

Although Sam was a bigger puncher of course, the quote about his shots to the top of the head reminds me of how George Groves (at least I'm pretty sure it was him) described how he thought his skull was being caved in when he sparred GGG and got hit by one of those superb Cuban hook Gennadiy loved to throw.

 

For me it would be Marciano or Dempsey.

And when you come right down to it, for thudding power that would **** you up endlessly all night long, it's Marciano. But for early-fight, explosive firepower that would wreck you and your family with the same one punch, I reckon Dempsey is the man.

 

I once found a website with a large collection of quotes from guys who fought Langford. They ALL said this kind of stuff about him. It's so over the top it's absurd.

 

Sam Langford is the hardest puncher ever P4P.

 

I loved the Wills quote about sneaking up on Langford and hitting him with a bat praying that you don’t miss the second swing.