Who punched harder at heavyweight, prime Holy or prime Ali?

I think that Holyfield hit harder, IMO.

 

Evander hit harder but Ali was a pinpoint puncher and faster

 

I’d go with Muhammad Ali. When he chose to stand his ground he had excellent power.

 

I'd say they're about the same.

 

Holyfield, for sure. He planted his feet and put his weight into it. No contest.

 

Ali staggered Foreman with single shots and knocked him out.

 

Holy.

 

Foreman alledgley said Ali was the 5th hardest puncher he ever faced.

 

Ali

Looking back at his footage in the recent days I’m often impressed by his power.

 

Do They both hit harder than Fury is the question?
Answer: Of course.

 

Holyfield absolutely punches harder than Ali, and I don't think there's a contest. It's a matter of style and intent. Ali wanted to be fast and elusive. Holyfield wanted to cave your head in.

Comparing their respective results against Foreman is completely pointless. Foreman gassed terribly against Ali and he held his composure against Holyfield. Foreman's strategy was different for either fighter. If Foreman went after Holy like he did Ali he wouldn't have made it out of the second round and they'd have needed an oxygen mask at ringside.