Note from Mike Tyson on most powerful puncher of all time

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  1. JohnThomas1

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    Solid point. Most imagine Larry battering people off all fight with his jab but numerous guys got around it numerous times. They got battered by it at times too but it didn't stop them getting in and having their chances. The Berbick fight is a fine example. Larry lost about two rounds but Berbick had many good moments (plenty of flush punches landed over 15) and found his way inside too many times to count. Holmes was actually planting his feet and getting the better of many exchanges which is where he truly won the fight. He exchanged a helluva lot more than most seem to realise and did it very well. Berbick tho still steamed out of his corner at the start of round 15 and went to war.

    Have a look at the last round, a fine one. Barely a jab to be seen to kick the round off as Berbick attacks, a couple of excellent jabs then later in the round they just go to war as Berbick can't be held off. Berbick lands a ripping left hook and right uppercut and Holmes lands a superb uppercut among other good punches. I thought the commentators missed Berbicks knees dipping for a split second from a right. It's a good example of a fight where one guys wins by miles on the cards but it's actually more competitive than the cards reflect.
     
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