Overrated Punchers

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  1. KidDynamite

    KidDynamite Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Deontay Wilder ... Overrated power and garbage technique
    Riddick Bowe ... Just overrated in power but amazing puncher overall
    Shavers ... Maybe not that overrated in power but the only punch he really had was the right hand

    Guys like Spoon, Bruno, and Bonecrusher Smith are often overlooked when it comes to the power department ... They hit as hard as anyone in boxing history ...
     
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  2. JohnThomas1

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    If anything his power can get underrated as many highlight his speed, ability to hit you with punches not seen and rapier like combinations as the reason he knocked so many people out.

    Now this is true to an extent but he most certainly had one punch power in both hands. BIG power.
     
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  3. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    Well nearly all of them are truth be told-
     
  4. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think as already been mentioned most punchers can be a tad overrated power wise.
    I think really it comes down to two who are not and really justify their reputations and that’s Bob Fitzsimmons and Julian Jackson.
     
  5. ronnyrains

    ronnyrains Active Member Full Member

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    YOUR OLD LADY DOES NOT THINK I'M BORING, TELL HER I SAID GOOD BJ'S.
     
  6. ronnyrains

    ronnyrains Active Member Full Member

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    heard him brag on it many times
     
  7. ron davis

    ron davis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    For the record, with no disrespect, not an opinion a fact.
    Canzoneri
    Ross
    Ambers
    Angott
    Armstrong
     
  8. ChrisJS

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    Maybe Rubin Carter? I know he wrecked Griffith, and could certainly crack but his KO% is below 50% overall.
     
  9. louis54

    louis54 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I never said he couldn't hit .... Ali said he hit like a sissy not me
     
  10. Turnip mk3

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    Sam Peter .Just a big strong bloke not a real big hitter. Bit like Trev Berbick