Rate the punching power of these great fighters at their best from 1 to 10

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  1. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Damn i just noticed 4 typo's as i cross threaded some lines. Looks like that detailed analysis on these non heavyweights is going to be needed!
     
  2. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    :lol: :lol: :lol: It's insane. Even with those typos, it somehow enhanced your list! I swear you can do no wrong JT. :lol:
     
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  3. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thomas Hearns - 10
    Ray Robinson - 9
    Marvin Hagler - 8.5
    Roberto Duran - 8
    Ray Leonard - 8
    Bernard Hopkins - 7
    James Toney - 7
    Jake LaMotta - 6
     
  4. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Well fancy that!!! Who knew?!?!?!?!?
     
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  5. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    . 8
     
  6. ManassaMahler

    ManassaMahler Member Full Member

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    Ray Robinson 9
    Jake LaMotta 8.5
    Roberto Duran 9.5
    Ray Leonard 8
    Thomas Hearns 9.5
    Marvin Hagler 9
    Bernard Hopkins 7
    James Toney 7
     
  7. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    8.5 is generous for a fighter with a 28% stoppage win ratio, who fought aggressively, took punches in order to deliver his own and punched in high volume.
     
  8. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    To me, Hearns is an 8-10, the 10 being the perfectly placed right hand, other than that he's between 8 and 9.