Was Jaime Garza the second best puncher ever at 122 pounds?

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  1. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Having won 38 of his first 40 fights by ko he almost had Gomez like numbers but when looking at context? Also Hamed, Barrera and Morales hit super hard too...

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    AntonioMartin1, Aug 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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    If talking strictly power, why not the best?
     
    JohnThomas1, Aug 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Because Wilfredo Gomez won all his fights there by knockout..like 25 or so fights..I know Gomez also won some fights at Bantamweight through..But yeah I think Garza is close either way.
     
    AntonioMartin1, Aug 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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    Quite a few scribes opined Garza was the heavier hitter at one point. I'd be inclined to agree. I think Wilfredo's power was mildly understated over the years in here, strangely enough. Garza isn't near as good a fighter, but i think he packed even more power than Gomez. He had real one punch KO power.
     
    JohnThomas1, Aug 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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