McCallum or Chavez?

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  1. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    Who was the better body puncher?
     
    Brixton Bomber, Dec 22, 2016
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  2. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If we're talking who he did the most damage to opponents' bodies, I'd go with Chavez. Don't know his opponents' career arcs that well, but he really looked like someone who ruined the guys he fought.

    Mike absolutely did some damage to his opponent's bodies, but it was just as much about setting up the head shots. The Curry fight is the perhaps clearest exaple of thi, but it was a constant feauture in how he fought.
     
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  3. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Definetely Chavez
     
    THE BLADE 2, Dec 22, 2016
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  4. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They were both highly effective.
     
    Saad54, Dec 22, 2016
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Both great but Chavez absolutely ruined fighters
     
    robert ungurean, Dec 22, 2016
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  6. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Got to go with the consensus here. The Bodysnatcher tag fits Chavez more than almost any other fighter.
     
    MURK20, Dec 22, 2016
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  7. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Two of my favorite fighters ever. McCallum 10/10 in body punching. Chavez 11/10.
     
    Smokin Bert, Dec 22, 2016
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  8. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mike for me
     
    KuRuPT, Dec 22, 2016
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  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Chavez...he was a body punching monster.
     
    red cobra, Dec 22, 2016
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  10. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Chavz hands down, the way he slowed fast fighters down like Taylor, Camacho Lonnie Smith with body shots was just masterful
     
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  11. Ike-Man

    Ike-Man Active Member Full Member

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    Chavez easily, don't see how there can be a debate to be honest.
     
    Ike-Man, Dec 22, 2016
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