Julian Jackson v.s Gerald MCclelan: More Punching Power?

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  1. Sister Sledge

    Sister Sledge Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I really don't think there is any comparison. McClellan was just bigger fighter who would starve himself so he could bully smaller opponents. Jackson was a natural 154 pounder who moved up and still have nuclear power in his fists.
     
  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Not saying Jackson's chin was great, but it was better than someone like Terry Norris.
     
  3. Sweet Pea

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    :roll:
     
  4. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    that's true.
    but in all his loses (6) all of them ended in shamefull knockouts. :-(
    if the hawk had a solid chin he would've been the real deal
     
  5. Sister Sledge

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    If Jackson had even an average chin, he would be great. He just couldn't handle power.
     
  6. Bad_Intentions

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    :lol:, agreed :good.
     
  7. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    P4p jackson had more power,overall macca.
    I think prime 154 tommy had a better right hand punch than either.
    Jackson never knocked out a great durable fighter. Nor did macca.
     
  8. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    How many durable fighters did Shavers knockout? Or Foreman?

    That is a bad criterium. More often than not, the best chin usually holds up against the hardest punch.
     
  9. enquirer

    enquirer Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes,that criteria doesnt always work,but knocking out a durable fighter holds a lot more water than stopping lesser chinned fighters. Hurting or knocking down durable or bigger men also holds weight.
    Why i made that point is that hearns is overlooked sometimes at 160,yet he actually stopped durable and bigger guys,something which g man and jackson didnt do.
    However,both g man and especially jackson are great punchers.
    ps; foreman stopped frasier twice,i class frasier as durable. (he also beat chuvalo inside.)
     
  10. Scorpion

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    G man had a more consistent power in his punches but I think Jackson had more power in total.