Who punches harder Mayweather or Marquez?

[littlebif]

Oscar de la hoya says Marquez has the power advantage but hasnt fought over 135lbs i know Floyd isnt a big puncher but he is the bigger man and fought at higherweight than Marquez.

Whats everyone else's take on this?

[Snakey]

I have to say mayweather because he has actually stopped someone at welterweight (hatton) and marquez is yet to fight at that weight. We dont know what kind of power marquez has brought up with him and mayweather has proven he has the power to hurt people at welterweight.

[littlebif]

I agree. Marquez isnt a massive puncher at 135 he's got a good stong punch but he is moving up 2 divisions and i dont think he will bring all his power with him.

[AdamGB]

Mayweather's much bigger and his power is underrated... he's not a power puncher but his shots are solid and he punches with great spead and technique... so yeah... he can hurt you

[C-Lo]

Mayweather's much bigger and his power is underrated... he's not a power puncher but his shots are solid and he punches with great spead and technique... so yeah... he can hurt you

I'm with you on this one. Mayweather's power is underrated.

Although Marquez' power did carry up to lightweight, this is still untested waters for him. It's really hard to say what his punches will do to a welterweight.

[Dizaster]

I think it's about timing and picking the right punches... I think the more devastating punches in this fight aren't just going to be because they were harder than the opponents but coming at the right times. If either fighter can establish a good counter attack for their opponent, their punches could do a lot more damage....

So I think regardless, it's going to be about who uses their punch power most effectively... I can't give the edge to either guy in that respect... Because that is Marquez's strength is making the most of his power, Floyd is a naturally bigger more slicker guy and has done some damage to tough opponents in the past by really timing them right..