McCallum or Chavez?

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  1. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    Who was the better body puncher?
     
  2. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If we're talking who he did the most damage to opponents' bodies, I'd go with Chavez. Don't know his opponents' career arcs that well, but he really looked like someone who ruined the guys he fought.

    Mike absolutely did some damage to his opponent's bodies, but it was just as much about setting up the head shots. The Curry fight is the perhaps clearest exaple of thi, but it was a constant feauture in how he fought.
     
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  3. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  4. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They were both highly effective.
     
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Both great but Chavez absolutely ruined fighters
     
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  6. MURK20

    MURK20 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Got to go with the consensus here. The Bodysnatcher tag fits Chavez more than almost any other fighter.
     
  7. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Two of my favorite fighters ever. McCallum 10/10 in body punching. Chavez 11/10.
     
  8. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Chavez...he was a body punching monster.
     
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  10. Mod-Mania

    Mod-Mania Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Chavz hands down, the way he slowed fast fighters down like Taylor, Camacho Lonnie Smith with body shots was just masterful
     
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  11. Ike-Man

    Ike-Man Active Member Full Member

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    Chavez easily, don't see how there can be a debate to be honest.