Boxers who grew/developed into KO artists

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  1. the_bigunit

    the_bigunit Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Who were some boxers whose KO ability was vastly sharper or better in the latter stages of their career?
     
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  2. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  3. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Razor Ruddock.
     
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  4. Nighttrain

    Nighttrain 'BOUT IT 'BOUT IT Full Member

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    Hearns was slick as an amateur.
     
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  5. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

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    Yeah, I read that. Steward claimed it happened when Tommy was in his mid to late teens, he suddenly started knocking guys over, whereas previously he was contend to outbox them.
     
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  6. FastHands(beeb)

    FastHands(beeb) Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Hearns apparently had 12 kayoes in 163 amateur fights.

    Gives the lie to the "punchers are born not made" axiom.
     
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  8. Clinton

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