Could Ali Punch With Power?

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  1. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In 56 wins he has 37 wins by stopage. 23 of those are TKO's and 2 are retirements. The other 12 are full KO's.
    In his first Career he was 29-0 with 23 wins by stopage. 15 were TKO's, 1 Retirement and 7 full KO's.
    I think it is fair to say his power is often underrated, but compared to other heavyweights. I think it is also fair to say that he dose not have the same stopping power.
     
  2. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ask bonavena and george foreman and then come back to me
     
  3. did ali punch with power is like saying can birds fly ali punched not only hard but HARD
     
  4. Stevie G

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    :good The only man to have ever stopped Big George. Maybe the only one to have done the same with Bonavena ?
     
  5. groove

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    timing is the secret - folley was a perfectly timed shot to the jaw as was the left hook on bonavena. the funniest was williams flat out for the count and saved by the bell and then picked back up by the ref and his cornermen - was that legal lol. at his peak his timing/accuracy was top draw.
     
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    What do you call a nazi bake sale...
     
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    ... and people who say there were no Nazi ovens should be hit with Ali's best punch !
     
  8. DDDUUDDDEE

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    Muhammad Ali: "The Nazi Slayer"

    With Will Smith reprising his role as Ali.
     
  9. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    i don't really understanding to be honest.... anyone can punch with power
     
  10. Boxed Ears

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    ...Well, what?
     
  11. DDDUUDDDEE

    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    You son of a *****.
     
  12. janitor

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    I don't think he was a particularly heavy puncher, but he was none the less a verry good finisher.

    Which do you think is more important?
     
  13. DDDUUDDDEE

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    Holocakes.
     
  14. MrMarvel

    MrMarvel Well-Known Member Full Member

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    When determined he could punch with authority.
     
  15. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    when did he even say this