If we can't call him the hardest punching we can certainly call him the greatest punching heavyweight. I get a kick out of all the guys saying he only fought 180lb guys when he destroyed Klit size fighters who fought in a very similar manner to the bros. Louis would absolutely destroy todays unskilled slobs.
I would say that he is much more effective a puncher than those guys, but in terms of raw power Shavers and Liston surpass him, Tyson doesnt in my opinion.
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