Who were some fighters which relied solely or almost solely on their physical abilities to win fights, whether it be speed or power?

Roy Jones jr

Edwin Valero wins this.

Naseem Hamed

Hamed
RJJ

Would anybody else agree that for the first half of his career Ali relied on his superhuman reflexes more than anything else?

You don't make it to the top with just physical ability. Sure there were some great fighters whose physical assets made up a big part of their style, but they had skills and had to put in hard work too. You fall way short of the top level just relying on your talent.

Ricky Hatton?
Valuev?

Foreman totally fell in love with his power. He was never the most skilled guy but he did use better skills in his younger years. He picked his shots better and was more controlled (he went back to using a better, more efficient style when he was old too). After beating Frazier for the title, he just looked crude as hell in the ring and relied on his heavy hands.

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RJJ
Hamed
Tyson (pre-douglas)
Foreman (pre-comeback)


All I can think of right now. The most prevalent boxer though is RJJ in my opinion.

.....Zab Judah

Hamed
RJJ

Would anybody else agree that for the first half of his career Ali relied on his superhuman reflexes more than anything else?

I would say that his reflexes and physical abilities made him a better fighter, in the 1960s. But, he was still at the top of the heavyweight division in his comeback years, when those physical abilities decreased.

Shows you just how much of a great fighter he was.

Roy Jones Jr. is the most talented & skilled fighter in history

Roy Jones jr
that is the truest answer, I don't know why he had a great boxing pedigree

I would say that his reflexes and physical abilities made him a better fighter, in the 1960s. But, he was still at the top of the heavyweight division in his comeback years, when those physical abilities decreased.

Shows you just how much of a great fighter he was.

Agreed. He was able to adjust and turn into an entirely different fighter and still remain a dominant force.

.....Zab Judah

I was just about to type this up. I get sick to my stomach watching Judah try to "Box". So much wasted talent...