Carlos Palomino or Pipino Cuevas-Who Had The More Powerful Left Hook?

Cuevas, who has an argument as the hardest hitter ever at WW.

I think Palmino was the better overall fighter, though, just.

 

Carlos may have been a bit more well-rounded but I think I’d favor Pipino H2H. Both really fun fighters to watch and a cut above.

As for power, yes, it’s Pipino all the way. He was the original bonecrusher.

 

Would have been a great match-up.

Palomino on points or late stoppage but unquestionably Pipino carried more power in his wrecking ball hook.

Never forget the way he crushed Angel Espada in their first match, just brutal.

 

You left out #3, which was likely, "They both lost to Andy Price before winning the title."

With one punch, Cuevas. Palomino typically wore/broke down his opponents over several rounds, whereas Cuevas frequently blasted out opponents early.

 

I can’t say with certainty but Cuevas knocked more guys out

 

Palamino was the overall better fighter, but Pipino had wrecking ball, bone breaking power. I'd say with both at their peaks Carlos would have a hard time avoiding Cuevas for 15 rounds. He might, but I wouldn't bet on it.

 

Not a lot of Welters that had a better hook than Cuevas.

 

Cuevas was a much bigger puncher.

 

Cuevas by an absolute miles, and then some. His left hook is in thew convo for hardest punch in welter history. Hearns, SRR, Cuevas and Trinidad are usually considered the four hardest punchers at 147 ever.

 

Piping hit harder IMHO. But I think prime for prime, Carlos takes Pipino in the actual fight.

 

Cuevas of course.

Would’ve been interesting to see Palomino catch the vaunted left hook and see how he coped with it.

Personally, I think he would’ve coped. Besides his skills, Carlos was one tough hombre.

Even Duran afforded Palomino the accolade of being the toughest opponent he ever faced.

When Carlos was made privy to Roberto’s sentiments, suffice to say, he was extremely chuffed by Roberto’s heady compliment.

Even when they deserved it, there weren’t many opponents who gained Duran’s expressed respect. Lol.

 

Great post, Pugguy!

 

Cheers Clint.