Who is the best finisher in boxing today?

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    There is more to finishing besides just pure power though that plays a part. You have to place your shots well, cut off the ring, and strike at the right moment when the opponent is hurt.

    Ray Leonard was the best I've seen at it. Kelly Pavlik and Trinidad were also tremendous finishers. Who's the best today?
     
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  2. jquest

    jquest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev. I don't see anyone surviving a knock down and being able to get away from him the rest of a round let alone the rest of a fight.
     
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  3. Gil Gonzalez

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    Spence.
     
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    jquest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Good call but I think he goes a little wreckless for the stoppage when he has his opponent hurt. I don't think he will have the same approach against Brook.
     
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  5. Gil Gonzalez

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    Brook has no power to hurt anyone.
     
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  6. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Spence is a good choice.
    I will put Inoue, Gvozdyk, Lomachenko, Jacobs and Beterbiev.
    But with the exception of the Jacobs fight, GGG is by far the best finisher in boxing.
     
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    Trying to classify someone with a 70% KO ratio in a lower weight division as feather fisted is a bit silly, don't you think?
     
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  8. Charles van Doren

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    Wilder
    Hm AJ
     
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  9. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    When Wilder stops a top 10 opponent let alone top 5 then we can talk about his finishing ability.
     
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  10. BlizzyBlizz

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    Joe Smith lol...
     
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    Wilder lol...
     
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  12. lewis gassed

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    Andre Ward.
     
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    Crawford, Mikey Garcia
     
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    Kov
     
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  15. Gil Gonzalez

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    Not when your opponents have the most losses to wins of any other belt holder or contender in boxing.
     
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