Holyfield, Holmes, Ali - rate their punching power

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  1. JohnThomas1

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    Holyfield 7.5 - 8
    Ali 7 - 7.25
    Holmes - 6.75 - 7

    Holyfield had the best two handed power comfortably. Holmes and Ali weren't much chop with the left hook and lacked power in that wing. Holyfield hit pretty hard off both wings. When Ali and Holmes committed to the right hand there wasn't much between then but i'd choose Ali by a shade. Ali flicked lighter punches more often.

    When Ali invested in his right hand it packed decent power that's for sure. He threw some very solid right leads against Foreman early.