Best Right Hand? Wladimir, Rahman, or McCall?

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Best Right?

  1. Wladimir

    28 vote(s)
    93.3%

  2. Rahman

    1 vote(s)
    3.3%

  3. McCall

    1 vote(s)
    3.3%
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  1. CooperKupp

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

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    Who out of these three has the better right hand? As far as just total package. Technique, Speed and Power?

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    CooperKupp, Mar 8, 2026
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  2. Brian1980

    Brian1980 Member Full Member

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    Wladimir in all three categories IMO. McCall had a good counter right and wasn’t afraid to stay in the pocket to land it.
     
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  3. Boxed Ears

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    James DeMile trained the United States Secret Service operatives, the FBI, various federal marshals and policemen on things like disarming terrorists and putting down RIOTS. He said that when Oliver McCall used his right hand that it was so fast that he merely toyed with DeMile. That he was easy for McCall, against everyone, no matter how fast and small.
    Or big and strong, he toyed with them all. Such was McCall. And only Mike Hunt was slipperier, on the ball. Than McCall. He wasn't short. In fact, he was moderately tall. Ollie. Old Ollie McCall.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    Wlad.
     
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Wladimir
     
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  6. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    Wlad by far. Wlad hit harder than both and threw absolutely technically perfect straight right in many fights.

    McCall and Rahman both had good straight right punch, which could be impressive in the right time/right place scenario. But neither was in Wlad's league whose right hand was impressive all the time.
     
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  7. CooperKupp

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

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    Well said. I remember years back after Wladimir just started his legendary comeback, certain fans were actually trying to argue that Rahman had a better right hand than Wladimir. Lol :lol::lol: I believe it was in the lead up to the Vitali fight that didn’t happen. But as the years went on (Unless they are just ignorant haters) people found out and finally realized Wlad’s straight right is one of the most devastating weapons in the sports history.

    McCalls right hand has been praised but mostly in defense of lewis who Oliver One shot KOed him. I think McCalls right hand was no better than maybe 7/10 on his best night.
     
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  8. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What's funnier to me is that people were saying Vitali was afraid of Rahman lol.
     
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  9. Boxed Ears

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    Man, I can't even believe people are voting for Wlad here. This is a contest between McCall and Rahman only. Let's get real. Reality check time, Classic.
     
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  10. BCS8

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    Wlad, easily
     
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  11. Fergy

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    Wlad
     
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  13. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The same case as with Lewis vs Vitali rematch - Lennox retired instead of fighting Klitschko for the second time, and people said he was afraid of him. Vitali retired instead of fighting Rahman, and people said he was afraid of him. They both had their reasons - Lewis figured out he doesn't have it anymore and Vitali was battling with injuries. Both were within their rights to do so. It doesn't help Vitali however that he was actively trying to persuade the WBC to give him (another) gimme fight instead of fighting the mandatory in Rahman.
     
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  14. CooperKupp

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

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    I remember that well. And I believe Rahman was adding fuel to the fire by kinda pushing that narrative. I think that was a big reason why you could sense the disdain Wlad had for Rahman when they fought.

    I think Vitali would’ve absolutely took him time with any version of Rahman and wore his ass down. lol :D Probably a late KO
     
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  15. JabToTheNeck

    JabToTheNeck It's Like Beating Up Babies banned Full Member

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    Wlads highlight reel KO's are ****ing MONSTROUS. So impressive.

    I'm surprised more casuals didn't get into him for those THUNDEROUS KO's at least.

    Definitely one of the hardest punchers ever.
     
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