Hmm... Lead rights aren't particularly telegraphed, not if they're thrown properly. It's about positioning rather than reaching in, just being able to throw a normal straight right but from a different position, closer than where you'd normally expect. A lead right isn't just a straight right (which is different from a right cross) with a preceding left hand, it's a specific type of punch and footwork is the main difference.
Lewis can thank the straight right for getting him out of trouble against Briggs. It's very noticable when he switches to using that over his left jab, and the problems it causes Shannon. On the other hand, I always felt Golota was a sucker for a straight right and Bowe's general lack of one was part of the reason he had such hell with the guy.
It's not a no-no punch at all, you just need to establish the jab first. It's not telegraphed either unless you throw it with flawed technique.
Michael Lee Moorer... A converted orthadox boxer who was most comfortable at southpaw had a fast powerful right hand.. Holyfield will testify to that, it brought him his first Heavyweight championship, and he had to get off the floor to do it.....
Te real cream of the crop is Duran amongst others imo. Duran's was that good he didnt need to cut off the ring against defensive 'outboxers'n at times. But Hopkins' is masterful also. Forgot about Tszyu, thats a good shout. And the Ali pick is a great one also.
Floyd did it very well, even if a lot of his opponent's were asking for it how they set up at times!! (kiddin)
Don't confuse counter rights with Lead right hands. Pernell had a great right hand, because he countered. Lead right hand is really what it means - the first punch is a right hand, even before the opponent throws the jab. Ali vs Foreman is as good as you will get for the lead right hand. ALI&Roy Jones have the best lead right hands iv seen for sure I found that Shoulder roll fighters have a good right hand too - the stance really helps for it though(Toney-Floyd)
No, he had a great right hand because he was a southpaw with a great jab. He had a great counter left hand.
You're right in the main, he did shoot it without the pawing at times if memory serves me right, but it was against the likes of Hatton who was just walking right forward that night. He usually pawed first, generally though. What about Marciano? The thread doesnt give any specific criteria of the lead right hand! He lead with any shot, and he had a dam great right.