Are there any elite one punch KO artists anymore?

It's always amusing to listen to arguments about punching power. Too many people always blows it way out of proportion. Do some of you guys honestly believe Tua, Peter or anyone else would remain on their feet if Wlad, Peter, Tua or any elite fighter hit them on the chin with their best punch? Fools! Jackson threw every punch with full force, so if, and probably when, one lands, it will be a knockout unless the opponent sees the punch coming and manages to turn their head a little. When an up-and-coming fighter like Allan Green knocks out people east and west, people say he's got some great power. But if he fights elite people and struggles to KO them, the power is suddenly overrated. Why? Did he get weaker? Does the elite boxers have an elite chin? Or is it maybe a possibility that good fighters manages to keep their eyes open, looking for incoming punches and excell at turning their heads just enough to avoid getting cold-cocked? Allan Green will struggle more and more to KO fighters as he progresses. Opponents will know his strenghts, study him and know what to look for and expect. Chin and power is severely overrated by most (ignorant) people, including the so-called experts...

I think the answer to this thread/question is Sam Soliman.

I think there a couple fighters who could have one punch knockout power, but because they fight at elite levels, they cant use their power effectivly.

O'Neil Bell

As long as were talking ELITE, I'd say Wlad and Ponce De Leon. Ponce De Leon may be lacking elite technique, but he gets the job done that beats elite's with technique. Also I'd definitely say Rafael Marquez and Israel Vasquez. Vic Darchinyan, while he's now been exposed, when he was at his game and seemingly invincible, he was able to change a fight completely with 1 punch as proven in his Gabi fight. While I'd like to say Manny Pacquiao, it's hard to say if it's just his opposition is so great that they can take a good punch, or that he truely is a stronger and more accurate than average volumn puncher.

I could honestly say Briggs was one of the hardest punching heavyweights in the last few years

He knocked out a Castillo who was on a hot streak, that is very impressive. He just didnt always connect with his shots...

not since julian jackson has there been a one punch elite ko artists. I'll give you your props on this one, but Julian Jackson is hardly a consummate one punch KO guy, is he? He only KO'd Graham... Wow boys... both of you have Diego Corrales pictures either in your signature or avatar. I think Corrales was definately a 1 punch KO artist at 130, your thoughts?

Off the top of my head, 3 of Manny Stewards guys: Wlad Klits., Kermit Cintron, and Andy Lee (middleweight hot prospect out of Ireland who steward wants to get a title fight for in the next year or so). Check out this one punch KO by Lee: buaahhhahahaha Carl Daniels was put to sleep still standing...too funny. that was definitely a nice punch on the kisser.

Maybe because the elite use their defense to neutralize power. I kno David Haye and Wlad and Julian Jackson can crack a dome, but you can't crack what you can't touch.

enzo maccarinelli is a huge puncher and prob the best cruiserweight in the world cintron is a huge puncher and a world champ, hes improving but dont know how good he'l end up being There was more a few years ago id say, like kostya tszyu, Freitas had 1 punch ko power at super feather, naseem hamed, raul marquez are all pretty recent ones

I respect your opinion but I don't agree with you. The only credible guys he fought he got beat by - G-Man twice, Verno Phillips. Graham had a Bruno-like glass jaw, and so that's probably why he got dropped by Jackson. With all due respect I think you're wrong. Look at the way he demolished Ismael Negron with a single left hook. Look at his crushing knockout win over Terry Norris. First right hand that landed had Norris on dream street. Graham knockout is a given. He also crushed an undefeated Italian fighter named Cardamone with a single right hook in a title winning effort. If Jackson hit you flush you were pretty much fucked.

Off the top of my head, 3 of Manny Stewards guys: Wlad Klits., Kermit Cintron, and Andy Lee (middleweight hot prospect out of Ireland who steward wants to get a title fight for in the next year or so). Check out this one punch KO by Lee:

I respect your opinion but I don't agree with you. The only credible guys he fought he got beat by - G-Man twice, Verno Phillips. Graham had a Bruno-like glass jaw, and so that's probably why he got dropped by Jackson. he was past his prime when he lost to McClellann. And he had alot more highlight reel KO's than just against Graham go to stage 6.com and they have KO compilations video, Jackson is on there like 8 times.

he had one punch ko power in any round with either hand. all you gotta do is watch some of his fights, he sleeps guys with ease. I respect your opinion but I don't agree with you. The only credible guys he fought he got beat by - G-Man twice, Verno Phillips. Graham had a Bruno-like glass jaw, and so that's probably why he got dropped by Jackson.

I think Ponce De Leon definitely. David Tua I feel can still knock out any HW out there if he lands cleanly. Cintron has great power and good leverage. Edwin Valero is probably right there too. It is hard to say elite as they need more chance to prove it. As of right now, I think those guys I listed are in that 1 punch category though.

I'll give you your props on this one, but Julian Jackson is hardly a consummate one punch KO guy, is he? He only KO'd Graham... he had one punch ko power in any round with either hand. all you gotta do is watch some of his fights, he sleeps guys with ease.

I think Oscar De La Hoya, who has some serious 1 punch KD power, could probably put some fools out. Ponce de Leon and Rahman are active fighters.

not since julian jackson has there been a one punch elite ko artists. I'll give you your props on this one, but Julian Jackson is hardly a consummate one punch KO guy, is he? He only KO'd Graham...

not since julian jackson has there been a one punch elite ko artists.