How do rank these 1980s Heavyweight Jabs ?

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  1. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Put them in order.

    Larry Holmes
    Pinklon Thomas
    Buster Douglas
    Tim Witherspoon
    Carl Williams
    Frank Bruno

    My personal list.

    1. Larry Holmes
    2. Pinklon Thomas
    3. Buster Douglas
    4. Frank Bruno
    5. Carl Williams
    6. Tim Witherspoon
     
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  2. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Williams ahead of Bruno but otherwise i agree. Good list.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    My order is similar all though I’d probably place Carl Williams at about #3
     
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  4. Spreadeagle

    Spreadeagle Active Member Full Member

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    The 80s is derided as a poor decade for heavyweight-boxing but it was loaded
    with a lot of very talented guys.All the guys listed had excellent jabs.I broadly
    agree with your list Dynamic but with just one difference,I would move Douglas
    above Thomas.
     
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  5. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Page had a better jab than at least two on that list. I like your order, Williams and Bruno must be close tho.
     
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  6. ikrasevic

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

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    1. Larry Holmes
    2. Pinklon Thomas
    3. Carl Williams
    4. Tim Witherspoon
    5. Buster Douglas
    6. Frank Bruno
     
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  7. Turnip mk3

    Turnip mk3 Active Member Full Member

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    Bruno very powerful jab . The Truth best technical
     
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