Best knockout Artist in history?

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  1. gollumsluvslave

    gollumsluvslave Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Julian Jackson for single shots, Hearns for terrifying combinations with power.

    More heavy-handed accumulation though - whilst up until Bivol he was 100% KO, they were more stoppages than highlight reel Kos IIRC
     
    gollumsluvslave, Jun 19, 2026
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  2. phil rowe

    phil rowe Active Member Full Member

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    Wilder in 2019 would have KO'd any man in history if he landed that right hand clean.
     
    phil rowe, Jun 19, 2026
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    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It’s a shame we didn’t get the fights we wanted, like against AJ, at that time.
     
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  5. The Professor

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    Tomato cans maybe. Decent fighters, no way - and the record clearly shows this
     
    The Professor, Jun 20, 2026
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  6. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    I believe that sneaky lead hook of his could at the very least drop anyone in history. KO most.
     
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    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Louis, Foreman, Hearns, Zarate, Olivares, Tyson, GGG, Jackson
     
    turbotime, Jun 20, 2026
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    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    Yeah, if only he knocked out the killers row someone like Earnie Shavers did before he lost to every fighter he fought with a half decent ranking, he’d get the respect he deserves…………..
     
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  9. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I can't believe this guy hasn't had a mention yet.


    Edit- I see @Mike Cannon mentioned Bob earlier but he deserves more love. He was a killer.
     
    young griffo, Jun 20, 2026
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  10. The Clan

    The Clan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No he doesn’t, there’s actually zero evidence that Wilder had serious KO power at the top level, so he doesn’t get a mention with those who did/do.
    I know you recognised his limitations but they’re hugely relevant here otherwise the list of fighters who could KO a tomato can with no ambition and even less will to get up once knocked down would be endless
     
    The Clan, Jun 21, 2026
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  11. ILikeBoxingForRealz

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    Julian Jackson
    Ernie Shavers
    George Foreman
    Wilder (not so much an artist but put people out)
    Rocky Marciano
     
    ILikeBoxingForRealz, Jun 21, 2026
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    The American tornado, currently destroying Eastern Europe... Charlie Z
     
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