Who were the top 10 middleweights interms of handspeed of all-time?

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  1. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    In no order this is just from the top of my head.

    Sugar Ray Robinson
    Sugar Ray Leonard
    Roy Jones Jr
    Sumbu Kalambay
    Herol Graham
    Michael Nunn
    Thomas Hearns
    Sergio Martinez

    I know i may sound crazy for this, but when Vinny Pazienza put his punches together he was pretty fast aswell. Even though he was blown up Lightweight.
     
    Dynamicpuncher, Feb 17, 2022
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  2. Jpreisser

    Jpreisser Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Harry Greb. I know, I know, the film. I understand but when one of the defining traits of one of the greatest fighters ever is his speed, I think that's worthy of note.

    Charley Burley warrants mention.
     
    Jpreisser, Feb 17, 2022
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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Maybe but Norris never fought for a middleweight title.
     
    mark ant, Feb 17, 2022
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Jones Jr and Nunn stand out for handspeed.
    I must say, Nigel Benn could really let those shots fly, hard and fast.
     
    Fergy, Feb 18, 2022
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  5. JohnThomas1

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    Giardello is surely worth a mention and Billy Conn spent quite a bit of time there.
     
    JohnThomas1, Feb 18, 2022
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