Hardest Heavyweight puncher in history (with poll)

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Devon, Dec 16, 2024.


Who’s the hardest puncher in heavyweight history in your opinion?

  1. Earnie Shavers

    29.6%
  2. George Foreman

    28.2%
  3. Deontay Wilder

    21.1%
  4. Tommy Morrison

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Lennox Lewis

    2.8%
  6. Wladimir Klitschko

    12.7%
  7. Ron Lyle

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  8. Joe Louis

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  9. Sonny Liston

    4.2%
  10. Corrie Sanders

    1.4%
  1. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Correct - he said the hardest punch he ever took was the 1 that floored him vs. Levine.
     
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  2. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 MONZON VS HAGLER 2025 banned Full Member

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    That’s him! Thanks Mac, if I need to know something it’s always either you or Janitor to set the history straight for me. I’ve given @janitor his flowers but you have also taught me so much boxing history despite any disagreements we’ve ever had about the sport we enjoy… I’ve read your posts since I was about 15-16? years old and were my go to for my Jack Johnson phase.
     
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  3. jabber74

    jabber74 Active Member Full Member

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    Ron Lyle is on the list and Mike Tyson is not...??
     
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  4. Spreadeagle

    Spreadeagle Active Member Full Member

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    Hmm.....now where is that bag of salt ?
     
  5. Anubis

    Anubis Boxing Addict

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    No, troll the troll! (But @Spreadeagle's user name is one of my favorite things to do to a girl...his user name gives me boners...)
     
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  6. Anubis

    Anubis Boxing Addict

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    I've been a juvenile delinquent for decades...
     
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  7. Anubis

    Anubis Boxing Addict

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    Well played! (And Jimmy deserved to lose for that alone.)
     
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  8. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I agree. Absolutely disgraceful performance.
     
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  9. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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  10. Anubis

    Anubis Boxing Addict

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    Looking at young Foreman's record, the only two unique stoppages on his resume are post FOTC Frazier. Henry Clark II, Tiger Williams and Young I stand out for Shavers, despite Earnie being a horrible finisher. He'd rush in after a knockdown, get his arms all tied up, and quickly fatigue. Ali showed with Lyle how to do it. Step back, aim from a distance, and sharp shoot rather than go crazy. In JQ II, Muhammad knew Jerry was not yet fully expended in round six, and sure enough, he suddenly came alive. At the outset of round seven though, Ali knew a psyched out Jerry was done. (What Bob Foster had just done to kid brother Mike completely ruined a well honed JQ for the rematch, but even if Mike had done well against BF, Ali would never take Jerry lightly. Their rematch would've lasted rounds more, but JQ II was still the GOAT's best performance between Folley and Foreman.)
     
  11. Spreadeagle

    Spreadeagle Active Member Full Member

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    LOL ! Glad to be of service friend. !!
    By the way,you have made some excellent posts in this thread.
     
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