Longest KO streaks made by average punchers

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Big Ukrainian, Aug 28, 2015.


  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have noticed that TWO HW greats - Holyfield and Holmes - have longer KO streaks than most big punchers ever had.

    Holyfield had 13 consecutive KOs in 1986-1990 against very good list of opponents

    CW champions Parkey, Ocasio, Qawi, De Leon
    HW champions Thomas, Dokes, Douglas

    Larry Holmes had his KO run, too.

    Since defeating Norton he scored 8 KOs/TKOs in a row.
    That list included former of future champions - Ocasio (CW), Weaver, Ali

    I think both are great accomplishments considering both Holyfield and Holmes were never viewed as a particularly hard hitters.