Who’s stoppage of Whyte was more impressive??

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Whose stoppage was more impressive??

  1. Alexander’s

    31 vote(s)
    93.9%
  2. itauma’s

    2 vote(s)
    6.1%
  1. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    Old Alexander Povetkin taking out the prime version of Whyte after a few rounds…

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    Or today’s version of Whyte getting stopped by Itauma in the first round??

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    I think even though Povetkin had to rise up from the deck to get his KO… it was way more impressive. Alexander actually lifted Whyte off his feet with his shot!! One of the hardest punches in history I think. Perfectly executed.
     
  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Povetkin's was much more impressive he was old and an underdog he came from behind to brutally spark a prime Whyte with one beautifully timed punch.
     
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    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Povetkin KO5 Whyte is genuinely one of the greatest one punch knockouts in history imo
     
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    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Both impressive but Povetkin destroyed a far better version of Whyte than Itauma did.
     
  5. jmb1356

    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Povetkin's was the perfect punch at the perfect time.
     
  6. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    Although Itauma's counter right hook that basically floored Whyte which not a lot of people noticed was very underrated.

    Povetkin's uppercut was genuinely the best punch/KO I've ever seen watching a fight live.
     
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  7. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    There's a very strong argument that best one punch and one kick comeback knockouts both happened just a year apart from each other during the covid era.

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