Fighters who didn't look physically imposing but were very strong

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  1. Ali4life

    Ali4life Member Full Member

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    Guys that probably don't look like your average bodybuilder but could probably push an Ox out the way figuratively speaking lol
     
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  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Muscle mass is in no way an indicator of physical strength.

    An acrobat can throw a body builder over their shoulder!
     
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  3. doug.ie

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    er...what janitor said...but to play along...maybe naseem hamed and tito trinidad of the top of my head
     
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  4. JohnnyB

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    Bit obvious but...........The Ghost with a Hammer in his Hand
     
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  5. Ali4life

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    oh trust I understand that completely lol just wanted others to give examples of those type of fighters because some confuse small or not as muscular meaning their not that strong
     
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  6. Ali4life

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    Well to add on I guess you can say Joe Barbados Walcott from the accounts we have heard about him
     
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  7. JohnnyB

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    Tommy Hearns had great timing and accuracy, add speed and snap and it one punch KO territory. At 147 Hearns was a big lanky pole.
     
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  8. Jimbob

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    Holyfield said he was surprised how strong Ruiz was which says a lot considering the guys Holyfield has fought.
     
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  9. janitor

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    That might help us understand Ruiz's sucess!
     
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  10. Ali4life

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    not talking punching power though but physical strength
     
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  11. Ali4life

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    He's not John The Bearhugger Ruiz for nothing :deal
     
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  12. Jimbob

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    Ruiz even had success hugging 320lb Valuev, the guy doesn't look particularly ripped or heavily muscular, but he must be very strong.
     
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  13. janwalshs

    janwalshs Active Member Full Member

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    Monzon was a lanky, lean guy but always seemed very strong and physically dominating in the ring.
     
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  14. Ali4life

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    good point yeah Ruiz strength in clinches seemed to help him out when he lacked in other departments which allowed him to a least get one of the heavyweight belts
     
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  15. Kalasinn

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    Fair enough Ruiz was strong as hell, but don't forget Shot Holy was Shot.
     
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