KO% in title fights of some of the lineal HW champions

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  1. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joe Louis: 92% (24 out of 26)
    Rocky Marciano: 86% (6 out of 7)
    Mike Tyson: 83% (10 out of 12)
    Wladimir Klitschko: 74% (14 out of 19)
    Lennox Lewis: 73% (11 out of 15)
    Larry Holmes: 71% (15 out of 21)*
    Muhammad Ali: 64% (14 out of 22)
    Tyson Fury: 60% (6 out of 10)*
    George Foreman: 57% (4 out of 7)*
    Evander Holyfield: 50% (5 out of 10)
    Oleksandr Usyk: 33% (2 out of 6)

    *Fights with only lineal title on the line included
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Mar 22, 2026
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  2. mr. magoo

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    I consider Joe Louis to be the greatest puncher of all time. And it has nothing to do with raw power. I’m sure there are plenty of guys who could pack more power in a single punch than he could. But it was about his technique, accuracy, precision and consistency.
     
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    I second that. Louis was an incredible puncher, the best of all time. His record speaks for itself.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Mar 22, 2026
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  4. OddR

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    Another stat were Joe Louis shines.

    Wlad and Tyson looking good too.
     
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  5. mr. magoo

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    In his prime that man was cutting through all time greats and physical giants like they were melted butter. He made it look easy
     
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  6. MaccaveliMacc

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    He was the original intimadator. Guys lost to him before even stepping into the ring.
     
    MaccaveliMacc, Mar 22, 2026
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