What is the most impressive physical feat you’ve ever seen in the ring? Whatever springs to mind, whether it be accomplishment (defeating a high level fighter) or simply a physically impressive move. For me, Sugar Ray Robinson moving backwards and knocking out a game Gene Fullmer (who was never out before) with a left hook has always boggled my mind.
That huge left hook Duran took from Barkley, that looked like it snapped his neck. Then he just turns and snarls at him lol. Insane.
Joe Louis lifting the 230lbs Tony Galento into the air with a left hook Foreman knocking Frazier down 6 times in the first 2 rounds (and knocking the 215lbs Frazier into the air with an uppercut) The sheer willpower and tolerance to pain Sullivan displayed in his fight against Kilrain Marciano landing the perfect right cross against Walcott despite barely being able to see
Probably loads if I give it thought, but one that springs to my mind is Roy Jones landing a triple left-hook to Bryant Brannon. It's difficult enough to do that properly on a heavy bag, but the handspeed, co-ordination and confidence to land in a world title fight was incredible. (obviously not the greatest feat in boxing history, but it was something to behold)
Just a few off the top Willard coming out for the 2nd. Joe Jeanette vs Sam McVey 3. JJW's God punch against Charles. Hagler vs Hearns, the whole of round 1. Buster Douglas in the 9th rallying and beating the **** out of Mike Tyson. Pernell Whitaker in the final 5 seconds of Round 2 against Del a Hoya, and final 30 seconds against Tito. The last 3 seconds of Galindez Kates 1. Morales coming out as a southpaw in the 12th against Pacquiao And as much as some won't like and will disagree, Leonard's "No Mas" over Duran. There's probably more I'm forgetting
Man, I have to say I was simply awestruck when Tyson Fury got up in the final round against Wilder, especially after spending the previous couple of years off his head on cocaine. It is the single most astonishing occurrence I have ever witnessed watching a live boxing broadcast. I have always loved the combo Billy Conn caught Louis with that rocked him to his core. The left hook he finishes with is beautiful. People say it diminishes Louis's reputation because he got badly hurt by a light punching light-heavyweight, but that combo would of hurt almost anyone.
Although these are two domestic level fighters, Danny Williams knocking out mark potter with one arm when he had dislocated his shoulder is one of the incredible feats I have seen, Check it out This content is protected
Yes, your right. But as far as I can tell he’s moving backwards, stops, and without any real forward momentum he snaps out the hook, still incredible.
I'll never understand the courage of Donnie Palmer; to be willing to take his t-shirt off when he fought Joe Joyce was frankly a superhuman display of will. This content is protected
Mills Lane devastating KO of Champion Bernard Hopkins was one of my least expected scenarios! The man is a beast! Let’s get it on