In 1996, she returned to austin with her daughters where she was homeless for a period. The use of punches varies between different martial arts and combat sports. Ko percentages, testimonies from past opponents, and highlight reels are all useful for narrowing the list down to finalists. Who is the hardest puncher in boxing history in the. Mike tyson might be a small heavyweight but had unbelievable power. For hardest punchers in the lightweight division, the 100 mostrecently updated member lists will be included.
There have been so many colossal punchers over the years in the sweet science, heavyweights such as jack dempsey, joe louis, mike tyson, archie moore, george foreman to david tua. He had a pulverizing right hand and up until the cinderella man james j. Earnie shavers consider the hardest puncher had so much power he can ko you with a jab. I am asking who was the strongest heavyweight puncher of all time, it isnt neither about boxing techniques nor strong chin. The five men who populate the following list are the world heavyweight champions who tipped the scales at the heaviest ever weights on the occasion at. Unfortunately for foster, he was not able to duplicate the success that he enjoyed at light heavyweight. The five men who populate the following list are the world heavyweight champions who. Who was or is the hardest puncher in heavy weight boxing history. One fighter compared absorbing the punch of a heavyweight to being hit by a speeding car. Las vegas ben davison, the highly regarded young trainer of lineal heavyweight champion tyson fury, was asked saturday if deontay.
This stylishly written, meticulously researched and richly illustrated book chronicles the history of heavyweight boxing through the lives of its champions, among them. Jul 31, 2014 it was one of the most dramatic championship kos in light heavyweight history. Ranking boxings 10 hardest punchers sport the guardian. Jack still leads the heavyweight field in that department when one measures the actual distance of the punches. He was a cuban fighter during the glory days of ali and one of mohammed alis best friends, i had the good fortune of being his friend till he died. The hardest punch in the world formerly known as the punch. Jun 29, 20 ranking the 10 most powerful punchers in boxing history 0 of 10 ko percentages, testimonies from past opponents, and highlight reels are all useful for narrowing the list down to finalists.
Hardest punchers in the lightweight division tapology mma. Francis ngannou the worlds hardest punch new record holder. Forget about accuracy, forget about technical prowess, forget about effectiveness certain fighters throughout history have a certain kind of power that cant be taught or learned. In the cofeature, gsp heavyweight bryant jennings, 190 10, won a a split decision against former undefeated contender, mike perez, 2011 12 to capture the wbc no. In 30 years who will we be calling the hardest punching heavyweight of all time.
In an interview, ali was asked who hit him hardest. Its a tossup between sergey kovalev and gennady golovkin, who are both concussive punchers. Since they seem to be the favorite, why not break down and take a look at five of the hardest hitters to ever compete in the ufcs octagon. Although joe louis, rocky marciano, and jack dempsey were some of the smallest heavyweights in history, and brought up instead of big heavyweights like lennox lewis, riddick bowe, and david tua, when talking about the hardest punchers in history, it is very possible that louis, marciano, dempsey, and other small heavyweights punch harder than lewis, bowe, tua, and other big heavyweights.
Below is a top 10 list of todays heaviesthanded hitters compiled by renowned boxing historian and showtime analyst steve farhood. If he hit an opponent he could hurt him, and he could punch to the body as well as the head. Shortly thereafter, they became the first brothers to win the heavyweight title. Watch francis ngannou set the record for the hardest punch. According to muhammad ali, shavers punched him the hardest. With five wins already under his belt in the ufc, ngannou is. Jun 25, 2008 foreman was probably the hardest most effective puncher. Having a smaller fighter on this list, and sandwiched between two guys who have to cut weight to make the 265lb heavyweight limit in the ufc will be controversial, but its all relative.
In a great fight which featured a final threeround stretch that ranks with any in heavyweight history, holmes captured the 15round decision and the wbc heavyweight crown. A hole punch, also known as hole puncher, or paper puncher, is an office tool that is used to create holes in sheets of paper, often for the purpose of collecting the sheets in a binder or folder. Each of the athletes were asked to hit the special pad on the wall. Wilder has highest knockout percentage in heavyweight history. Francis ngannou has been working hard for months down at the ufcs new performance institute in las vegas and the predator is fast building himself into one of the most feared men in the world. On the main card of holloway vs aldo ii at ufc 218. May 09, 2015 the hardest punch in the world formerly known as the punch. But in the end, subjective opinion is still the deciding factor. His power was good, but he would use that cutting jab, speed, and brains to win. Apr 05, 2018 in 30 years who will we be calling the hardest punching heavyweight of all time. Nor did marciano have the skill, economy and stunning accuracy of joe louis. Sep 12, 2015 one of the more interesting quirks of boxings heavyweight divisions is the fact that the lack of an upper weight limit allows true goliaths of men to step into the ring and face one another.
If thurmans shots look rather wide and slashing on occasion it should be noted that the incomparable sugar ray robinson used similar offensive techniques to. As tapology users create their own lists, the consensus rankings will update in realtime. The sport of boxing has produced many, many men who had the power to turn someones lights out with a single punch. I cant add more than 10 to the poll so i put those. The book not only gives you a ringside seat at the most controversial world heavyweight championship in history, it allows you to marvel at the energy, creativity. Foreman was probably the hardestmost effective puncher. A twotime world heavyweight championship challenger, shavers is known for being one of the hardest punchers in boxing history. That balance is best displayed by the five fighters who follow, my top 5 for the greatest. Ali is probably the greatest heavyweight champ of alltime, but wasnt noted as an awesome puncher.
His physique and power from the outside would seem unrivaled in the heavyweight division. Biggest punching heavyweight boxer in history best, most. Winning his fights inside the first two rounds, with many via kotko stoppage. Weighing around the 75 80 kg mark or around 12 stone in english money, fitzsimmons stepped up to take on all comers from middleweight to. Shavers had awesome power but he had delivery problems when he faced a quality opponent, and he was mainly a head puncher. Adonis seems more concerned with making money than taking on the best available opposition, but his power is undeniable. Look no further cos boxing base has the complete lowdown in our top 10 rankings. Stevenson has yet to earn a spot in the top 25 all time at 175 pounds.
He had an immense right hand that actually rocked him and ali is not the type to get hurt easily. A punch is a striking blow with the fist it is used in most martial arts and combat sports, most notably boxing, where it is the only type of offensive technique allowed. Ranking the 10 most powerful punchers in boxing history. Boxing fans have been consistently drawn to knockout artists throughout history, but who are the most feared, hardest punchers in 2017.
You might be wondering how we have it broken down to just a top five with the hundreds, if not thousands of athletes that have competed in the ufc. Gennady ggg golovkin hardest puncher pound for pound in boxing. Robert lloyd bob foster was a feared puncher during his prime and he found his greatest successes in the light heavyweight division. We asked an expert panel who is the hardest puncher in boxing.
Earnie shavers is widely regarded as the hardest puncher in heavyweight history. Keiths reputation and cherished identity as a puncher somewhat detracts from his considerable boxing ability and flair but there is no denying that he can hit with either hand. The wbc titlist has clocked up a chilling knockout streak, only briefly disturbed by bermane stermaine who managed to go the distance in 2015 before. Big george did not punch with the impeccable form of a tyson, liston or louis. What made rocky special was that he was a genuine, twofisted knockout puncher who could damage an opponent with equal effect to both head and body. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. I have skimmed the first 30 names off the top of that list, and here they are. Who was or is the hardest puncher in heavy weight boxing. Cleveland williams was one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history. Francis ngannou has been looking sensational in the ufc, entering this bout with a record of 10 1, 5 0 in the ufc.
The history books will tell you that cornish boxer bob fitzsimmons was a devastating puncher aside from being the first three weight world champion and the lightest heavyweight champion of all time. As many of you know, in 2003 ring magazine published its top 100 punchers of alltime. This includes boxers and martial artists of all styles and disciplines. Statistical analysis of heavyweight world championship. Like wilder, golovkin maintains his position in the top 10. A list of the biggest punchers in boxing history has as much potential for being contentious as a poundforpound ranking. While golovkins air of invincibility has begun to wear off over the past year following competitive fights with kell brook, daniel jacobs, and a draw with canelo alvarez the revered boxerpuncher remains a formidable force at middleweight golovkin is a smart, economical, allaction fighter with options in the ring. Jun 05, 2010 earnie shavers is widely regarded as the hardest puncher in heavyweight history.
Who are top 5 hardest, punch for punch, punchers in. Heavyweight boxing rankings 1 pound for pound, head to head. The cameroonianfrench fighter takes on alistair overeem at ufc 218 next weekend in what will be the biggest fight of his career. Hes a tall, lanky heavyweight at 6foot7 with thin legs, but still manages to generate an awful amount of power in his punches, much like tommy hearns was able to do. He was generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the history of the sport. The history of heavyweight boxing illustrated by gavin evans isbn. He showed me some of the most brutal and hard punching footage i have ever seen. Top 10 hardest punchers in heavyweight boxing history. Dec 22, 2015 hardest punchers in heavyweight history power punchers heavy hitters mike tyson george foreman sonny liston riddick bowe lennox lewis vitali klitschko wladimir klitschko joe frazier muhammad ali.
Despite his amazing ko ratio, wladimir klitschko is a safety first fighter. Hey i am new but a boxing fan of many years for the past few years i have concentrated on the heavy weights, over time by carefully watching videos and tv of great heavy weight fights over the the last century and even into this century of 2009 i am convinced at his best mike tyson was both the hardest puncher in heavy weight boxing history. George foreman, mike tyson, lennox lewis, david tua, wladimir klitschko. Weve counted down the best heavyweights in boxing history. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
When their fists meet the head, something unusual happens, even by the brutal standards of boxing. Ranking boxings 10 hardest punchers gennady golovkin is the sports top knockout artist, with julio ceja, ilunga makabu and sergey kovalev making up the top four andrew harrison for the. Wilders a naturalborn puncher and hes used his gift to advantage so far. Hardest punchers in the lightweight division tapology. Is deontay wilder the biggest puncher in boxing history. Rocky marciano had one of the most hardest punch in the sport man can ko you with a single punch. Interestingly, nobody actually knows what a punch is. Any fighter can throw a left hook when the blood gets pumping.
Some point to the middleweight division as the best balance between size and speed, between grace and power, but in my mind that balance has always been best represented by the welterweights. Nov 25, 2017 francis ngannou has been working hard for months down at the ufcs new performance institute in las vegas and the predator is fast building himself into one of the most feared men in the world. Hardest punchers in heavyweight history power punchers heavy hitters mike tyson george foreman sonny liston riddick bowe lennox lewis vitali klitschko wladimir klitschko joe frazier muhammad ali. This is a book about two brothers who became heavyweight. But he has a way to go before convincing the history books that he is. And it was rockhold who topped the charts with a devastating right hand which got a. This is an excellent book for the boxing fan that contains short, concise bios on heavyweight boxers. Wladimir klitschko will probably goes in the history book as being the greatest heavyweight of all time. Boxings top 30 punchers, all time any changes you would make. Top 10 hardest punchers in boxing 2018 boxing base.
Dec 15, 2017 the charismatic ann wolfe was a force of nature in professional boxing as she devastated the womens rankings in multiple weight divisions. The ferocity of the contest demands as much, but its the brutality and impact of the hits that separates the good fighters from the deva. Heavyweight boxing rankings 1 pound for pound, head to head, record for record heavyweight boxing rankings 2 a common sense formula or ratioquality heavyweight boxing rankings 3 top 10 by boxing experts or grandpas champions. He was heavyweight but yet the fastest ever boxer check out the phantom punch that knocked out sonny liston in round 1. Having the highest knockout % in middleweight history is no joke, ggg finishes fights and puts people out. Who was the strongest heavyweight puncher of all time. Top 10 hardest punchers in boxing 2017 boxing base.
Ranking the biggest punchers in light heavyweight history. Holmes vs shavers 1979 tko 11 holmes vs tyson 1988 tko loss in 4. He has been described by some people as a beast that could knock down buildings. It was one of the most dramatic championship kos in light heavyweight history. Fastest boxers of all time top ten list thetoptens. One of the more interesting quirks of boxings heavyweight divisions is the fact that the lack of an upper weight limit allows true goliaths of men to step into the ring and face one another. Heavyweight boxing rankings 1 pound for pound, head to. Nov 07, 20 ranking boxings 10 hardest punchers gennady golovkin is the sports top knockout artist, with julio ceja, ilunga makabu and sergey kovalev making up the top four andrew harrison for the. Gennady ggg golovkin hardest puncher pound for pound. Top 10 poundforpound hardest punchers in boxing today. Who is the hardest puncher in boxing history in the heavyweight division.
Buy the heavyweights first edition by bob mee isbn. The 9 greatest punchers in heavyweight history the. The list of the 5 hardest punchers in heavyweight history looks like this. The canadian southpaw has a lot of power in his left, and used that power to obliterate chad dawson 323, 18 ko in one round for the lineal light heavyweight champion. Aug 02, 2014 the canadian southpaw has a lot of power in his left, and used that power to obliterate chad dawson 323, 18 ko in one round for the lineal light heavyweight champion. After reading their indepth statistical analysis of all the best and greatest punchers in boxings history. In sports, hand wraps or other padding such as gloves may be used to protect athletes and practitioners from injuring themselves. I recently read an interview with darnell boone and he said that ggg hit him harder with 16oz gloves in sparring than sergei the krusher kovalev did with 1012oz gloves in their fight. For sheer drama, excitement and exhilaration, there are few, if any, spectacles in sports that can compare to witnessing the sudden, stunning and memorable ending that comes with a onepunch knockout.
You can work on the proper technique to throw a punch all day, but if you dont have the natural gift, you wont ever make it to the same level as these guys. Before the arrival of joe louis on the scene in the mid1930s, a lot of fans thought max baer was the biggest puncher in boxing history. His right cross is the most devastating punch in the world. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at 20 years, four months and 22 days old. This makes him 390 with 38 kos with stoppage wins against every man he faced. Ranking the 10 most powerful punchers in boxing history 0 of 10 ko percentages, testimonies from past opponents, and highlight reels are all useful for narrowing the list down to finalists. He held the light heavyweight title and also made attempts at the heavyweight division. For all time hardest punchers, the 100 mostrecently updated member lists will be included.
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