On a scale of 1-10, rate Michael Spinks' punching power

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  1. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Rate it
     
    KOTF, Aug 27, 2009
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  2. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    At lightheavy I'm assuming.
     
    Bill1234, Aug 27, 2009
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  3. kenmore

    kenmore Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I assume this poll pertains to Spinks's lightheavyweight career. I gave Spinks a nine, because he had the capacity to knock a guy out with a single shot from either hand. Spinks was a very dangerous hitter.
     
    kenmore, Aug 27, 2009
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  4. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Agreed. At light heavy ... in fact, he is often underated there ... remember the shot that took out Marvin Johnson ... wow !
     
    he grant, Aug 27, 2009
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  5. KOTF

    KOTF Bingooo Full Member

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    Yes at LHW sorry forgot to clear that up in thread
     
    KOTF, Aug 28, 2009
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  6. My2Sense

    My2Sense Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    7 or 8 IMO.
     
    My2Sense, Aug 28, 2009
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  7. Hatesrats

    Hatesrats "I'm NOT Suprised..." Full Member

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    I'd say 7
     
    Hatesrats, Aug 28, 2009
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  8. Unforgiven

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    Compared against light-heavyweights, 9 or a 10.

    At heavyweight, 6 or 7.
     
    Unforgiven, Aug 28, 2009
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  9. red cobra

    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    He was second to only Bob Foster, in my opinion, insofar as power is concerned at lightheavy.
     
    red cobra, Aug 28, 2009
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  10. JohnThomas1

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    I'll give him a 10 at 175 because he is in the top 5 hitter ever there IMO.
     
    JohnThomas1, Aug 28, 2009
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  11. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm giving him a nine, though ten is not out of the question.
     
    Titan1, Aug 28, 2009
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  12. junior-soprano

    junior-soprano Active Member Full Member

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    i gave him a 3 but like others already said heavy or lightheavy ? the 3 is for heavy in case of light heavy a solid 8 or a small 9
     
    junior-soprano, Aug 28, 2009
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  13. janitor

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    Bingo.
     
    janitor, Aug 28, 2009
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  14. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    At light heavyweight, I'd have him at around 9. At heavyweight, maybe 6. Overall, I'd say he's about a 7 which was what I selected on the poll.
     
    mr. magoo, Aug 28, 2009
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  15. Mendoza

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    At light heavy, about an 8.
     
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