Which heavyweight had the most dominating offense

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  1. Chris Warren

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    Jimmy Young was better than Marciano but not quite good enough for this list
     
    Chris Warren, Aug 21, 2009
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  2. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    why not Chris Warren?

    I think hes better than Tyson offensivly and hes black so he must be better by your logic.

    what about Tony Thomson he really took teh fight to Wlad and nearly beat him
     
    GPater11093, Aug 21, 2009
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  3. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Wlad has one of the most effective offenses in the history of the heavyweight division. Other factors prevent him from being considered in the very elite of the division's history.
     
    Seamus, Aug 21, 2009
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  4. My2Sense

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    Joe Louis.
     
    My2Sense, Aug 21, 2009
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  5. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ali also stated Shavers hit harder than Foreman. I am also a Marciano fan, by the way.
     
    Bill1234, Aug 21, 2009
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    Foreman
    Dempsey
    Tyson
    Louis
     
    TheBradyHawkes, Aug 21, 2009
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    Dempsey
    Tyson
    Louis
    Marciano
    ect....


    Are the guys i would HATE to fight becaus of there offensive Styles
     
    marciano1952, Aug 21, 2009
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  8. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

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    Louis, Liston, Tyson, Lewis and Wlad.
     
    Mendoza, Aug 22, 2009
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  9. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joe Louis was a great body puncher, he probably worked the body more consistently than both Tyson and Foreman.

    However the two best offensive fighters of all time were Chris Arreola and John Ruiz.
     
    TheGreatA, Aug 22, 2009
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  10. Bokaj

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    I'll go with Tyson. Louis is close, but I say Tyson.
     
    Bokaj, Aug 22, 2009
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    The funny thing about this "sarcastic" statement is Arreola is arguebably the best offensive fighter in the division today with terrific two fisted power and some serious finishing ability.
     
    SuzieQ49, Aug 22, 2009
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  12. Mendoza

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    Arreola, the best offensive fighter in the division today. Over Wlad, Haye, and Vitali?
     
    Mendoza, Aug 22, 2009
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    This guy is disrespectfull to others opinions while he expresses his dumbness....an obvious Troll
     
    Bummy Davis, Aug 22, 2009
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  14. The Kurgan

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    :rofl

    My thoughts exactly. Of those three, I'd say Wlad is probably the best in the sense of completeness, though both Haye and Vitali have their own particular strengths. Haye has huge one-punch power and can quickly load up on a big shot, while Vitali is very good at overwhelming his opponents with his workrate and can punch surprisingly well at short range for such a gangly boxer.

    The best offensive boxer of all time was Joe Louis.
     
    The Kurgan, Aug 22, 2009
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  15. Enigmadanks

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    Im going with 80's Tyson and 70's Foreman--what Big George did to Frazier was just jaw dropping and really embarassing for Smokin Joe
     
    Enigmadanks, Aug 22, 2009
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