Well...????

I have no clue, good question :D :confused:

Maybe they should call it a "hey" maker because when someone lands one people watching say "Hey"

Just kidding.

That response made me smile! This place needs more innocent, good natured humor like that.

yeah the some good holesome family fun right there :D

It's because, when a farmer tosses the hay with a pitchfork, he uses a wide, swinging motion. Hence, the word, haymaker!

I like that joke too. Merry Christmas boxing fan. :)

i believe this was a question that someone asked harold lederman once. he gave a wierd answer but it seemed reasonable, wish i could remember waht it was

It's because, when a farmer tosses the hay with a pitchfork, he uses a wide, swinging motion. Hence, the word, haymaker!
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Thought it was the swing motion of the reaper (device) they used to cut the hay. Had to swing it to make the hay.

A haymaker punch is a wide swinging punch where you put should power in. Also put your weight into it.

A haymaker punch is a wide swinging punch where you put should power in. Also put your weight into it.
IS, I wasn't asking WHAT it was, I was asking WHY it was called that.

The exact answer is on this website.

the guy three replies ago said it best..

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Thought it was the swing motion of the reaper (device) they used to cut the hay. Had to swing it to make the hay.

Correct. It is a scythe that is used. I heard that the two explanations can be made. One cuts the hay...while the pitchfork actually makes the stacks. I would probably tend to go more with the scythe aspect.