Was tyson the hardest puncher in heavyweight history?.

[Trainer Monkey]

....Foreman seemed to connect good enough 76 wins 68 KO's

As I said, Tyson was probably the best power puncher in regards to combinations...his hands were so fast his punches just overwhelmed his opponents.

Im not saying he didn't have power what im saying is Lyle is that Foremans punch technique wasn't that great imagine if he would have had better punch technique ?? thats scary thought.

It doesnt look as good,because he's trying to take advantage of that scary reach of his

[sexydarin]

let's get all the old pros to do a survey as to who hit them the hardest.

[ghoster]

I'd have to go with Shavers. Tyson had technique and hand speed to get his punches home. Shavers only had punches. Which explains why Tyson had a more successful career.

[silent assassin]

If we are just talkin functional/in fight puncing POWER. Not speed, accuaracy, etc... I would say Shavers. Foreman had alot of people talk about his brute stregnth. But the Acorn was the only guy thst I can think of that all the guys that he fought made it a point to let anyone that would listen that he hit harder than anybody that they have ever been hit by.

Holmes was actually asked to compare Tyson & Sahvers punching power (since he had fought them both). He said something like "Tyson's punch is a corvette. Shavers punch is a mac truck." All of these guys opinion & statements are enough for me to buy it.

[bzkfn]

I'd say Lewis and Foreman both punched harder. I'd also make a case for Wlad. He seems to have bricks in his gloves.

[gemini]

I'd say Lewis and Foreman both punched harder. I'd also make a case for Wlad. He seems to have bricks in his gloves.

actually t rex sanders said tyson punches like he has bricks in his gloves . sanders said tyson was a much harder puncher than wlad.

[El Kabong]

......odd seeing how Sanders never fought Wladimir

[ICB]

......odd seeing how Sanders never fought Wladimir

Thats what i was thinking then i thought of Corrie Sanders but he never fought Tyson so i don't get it ??

[JT Rock]

I find it funny you guys are actually responding to this thread... He is obviously a windup artist and has always been

He asks the damn questions over and over again

[Sugar_Shaw]

i think it was foreman..imo he knocked out guys with granite chins..tyson only ko'ed bums

I wouldn't say Michael Spinks is a bum.

Tyson's power was more effective but Shavers is thehardest one punch hitter of all-time.

[El Kabong]

......odd seeing how Sanders never fought Wladimir

Thats what i was thinking then i thought of Corrie Sanders but he never fought Tyson so i don't get it ??

The Las Vegas shows Tyson was doing a while ago were with Sanders. The exhibition matches and sparring sessions open to the public, remember

Michael Spinks wasn't a bum but he also wasn't a HEAVYWEIGHT.....it was like when Bob Foster fought Joe Frazier....it was a total debacle for the lighter guy





Damn shame this guy never went pro
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[JonesJrMayweather]

i think it was foreman..imo he knocked out guys with granite chins..tyson only ko'ed bums

I wouldn't say Michael Spinks is a bum.

Tyson's power was more effective but Shavers is thehardest one punch hitter of all-time.

i wouldn't say spinks was a heavyweight

[TRANSWARP]

The power puncher guys got heavy competition.

LMFAO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSxw...elated&search=

[Kel]

The power puncher guys got heavy competition.

LMFAO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSxw...elated&search=

Great way to smash your hands.

What a mental case

[Lords Gym]

....Foreman seemed to connect good enough 76 wins 68 KO's

As I said, Tyson was probably the best power puncher in regards to combinations...his hands were so fast his punches just overwhelmed his opponents.

good post Lyle Cool click . I agree with your assessment. Tyson at his best, utilized his leverage, he knew how to use his feet and legs to generate devastating power. there was a period in time where he would have been hell for anyone in history to deal with.