Where Would You Rank Riddick Bowe's Uppercut Among Heavyweight History?

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  1. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'm watching some of his fights and his right uppercut on the inside is just beautiful. Not as devastating and powerful as a Tyson or Foreman uppercut, probably not Lewis either, but still a hard punch and very effective.

    Seeing Bowe work on the inside was a joy to watch.


    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEIGGFEMdPE[/ame]



    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y73YNWFJVkU[/ame]
     
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  2. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    ^^

    Check out the double right uppercut at the 3:39 mark against Holyfield.

    Beautiful.
     
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  3. Muchmoore

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    The uppercut was so perfect for him. I'd say it was the best ever among super heavies including Lennox.

    Not a punch used a lot anymore among top heavies. It takes some real timing to land uppercuts.
     
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  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Amongst the top.
     
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  5. choklab

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    a good right uppercut - and devestating against smaller fighters. I think buster douglas, mike tyson, jack johnson, joe louis and larry holmes had better uppercuts.
     
    choklab, Sep 24, 2011
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