The Best Counterpuncher Amongst The Big Men?

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  1. Fergy

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    The best counter puncher in the heavyweight s?
    And could he beat Mike Tyson??
     
    Fergy, Sep 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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  2. Flo_Raiden

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    Evander Holyfield. Great HW counterpuncher. And he beat Mike Tyson twice.
     
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  3. Seamus

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    James Toney was a big man, at least around his waist. And he beat Holyfield.
     
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  4. Mike Cannon

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    Hi Fergy.
    Not that good with modern day HWs, so for me a young slim Quarry was a very good counter puncher, so I will go with him.
    stay safe buddy, chat soon .
    Mike.
     
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  5. Seamus

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    Archie Moore had a nice run at heavy. And he sure as hell could counter punch.
     
    Seamus, Sep 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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  6. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Walcott was a classic counter puncher. It was quite central to his game.

    I'd also suggest Frazier's pressure fighting was wired with counter-punching delivered at the highest level.
     
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  7. Fergy

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    Jersey Joe s a great answer.
    That guy was brilliant with the CP , nailing Charles and Louis.
     
    Fergy, Sep 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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  8. McGrain

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    Joe Louis, hahahahaha, not close this one, bada boom!
     
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  9. ThatOne

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  10. Mandela2039

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    Aren't we forgetting a certain someone?

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  12. Mandela2039

    Mandela2039 Philippians 2:10-11 Full Member

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    4.543 billion years of boxing experience will surely get you up there
     
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  13. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Not sure how that's supposed to be an insult. Or funny.
     
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  14. Mandela2039

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    tough crowd
     
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