Who are the greatest combination punchers in light-heavyweight history?

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  1. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    and why?
     
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    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tunney comes immediately to mind.
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    Harold Johnson's win over Doug Jones was a masterclass in combo punching:
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    I think Bivol is worthy of consideration in this discussion as well:
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  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    RJJ is an obvious choice he put punches together as good as anyone.
     
  4. BoB Box

    BoB Box "Hey Adam! Wanna play Nintendo?" Full Member

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    Edit: My bad I read the thread title wrong.

    Edit. 2 . Dimitry Bivol is impressive
     
  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ezzard Charles is the first to come to mind. He threw some beautiful combinations with mean intent.

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    Michael Spinks was another LHW that was another great combination puncher as well.

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    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    When Chad Dawson was sharp he used to throw some great combinations to the head and body. He really put those punches together well and looked amazing during those moments when he unleashed his offense.
     
  7. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Lovely videos especially on Johnson and Tunney!
     
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    FThabxinfan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Bob Satterfield had some shattering ones.
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    Bob Foster was ruthless.
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    You can't go wrong with Charles, Spinks or Jones as for best ever. If you want to see some new blood, check out Benavidez below. He just recently moved to 175. He is a brutal combination puncher with both hand speed and power.



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  10. mcvey

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    Canelo didn't want any of that!
     
  11. Flo_Raiden

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    Holyfield never fought at Light Heavyweight.
     
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    I Didnt read the title lol