Deceptive punching power.

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  1. 2piece

    2piece Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No one at a World level is devoid of power.
     
    2piece, Mar 1, 2017
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  2. ETM

    ETM I thought I did enough to win. Full Member

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    What about "Slapsie" Maxie Rosenbloom?
     
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  3. juppity

    juppity Boxing Addict Full Member

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    James Toney at 160 lbs was a puncher. At and 168 -175 lbs + his punching power was deceiving.
    JT usually broke down opponents with accumulation of punches and two of his best performances
    were against Barkley and Holyfield. In both fights he broke down them with body punches and
    right hand leads.
    James Toney vs Jason Robinson ko in 7 Cruiserweight
    https://gfycat.com/ReflectingHappygoluckyAmericantoad
     
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  4. Drew101

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    Willie Pep
     
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  5. Bokaj

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    Holyfield is one. Wasn't the one punch KO kind, but really got the attention of bigger opponents. Against Tyson, his punches seemed to have as much effect as Tyson's despite Mike being the puncher.
     
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  6. Ken Ashcroft

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    Larry Holmes had underrated power in his right hand (cross/uppercut).
     
    Ken Ashcroft, Mar 3, 2017
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    williams7383 TKO 6 Klit Lickers Full Member

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    Ray Leonard. Chris Eubank snr,
     
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  8. Rope-a-Dope

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    Wilfred Benitez. Never thought of as a hard puncher at all, but he had some power. Just didn't use it much at all because he wasn't a brawler. His KO of Maurice Hope was scary.
     
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