Ring Magazines 100 greatest punchers.

[supaduck]

I disagree with a lot of the places on that list, but the one i'm going to bring up is Julian Jackson at #25. I'd put him at #1 or #2.

[Brassangel]

I think that they were trying to cover all weight classes, not just the "hardest" hitters. Chances are, there would be only heavyweights then. I also believe that it's trying to cover a plethora of definitions for the term "strongest" including style, purity, power, technique, etc.

[supaduck]

Ah, I see. So they included handspeed, accuracy etc... Fair enough.

[Brassangel]

Maybe, just a guess. Otherwise this list would be a little skewed to me.

[supaduck]

I doubt it's a guess. They would have called it the "100 hardest punchers of all time" if that was what they meant

[Skydog]

Bob Foster is way too low. He knocked out people with solid chins such as Tiger and Quarry with one punch.

Dempsey is a bit too high.

Joe Louis is right where he needs to be.

Frazier could be MUCH higher.

[supaduck]

I agree, Frazier was an excellent puncher. I don't know why people usually underrate him.

[moondog0]

Louis is the man, I'm glad they have him where he belongs, Tyson hit hard and fast, but didn't seem to phase Holyfield in either fight??

[butterfly1964]

Louis is the man, I'm glad they have him where he belongs, Tyson hit hard and fast, but didn't seem to phase Holyfield in either fight??

foreman hit harder than louis. deal with it.

[paul750]

foreman hit harder than louis. deal with it.

It's not just about power, it's about accuracy, timing, speed etc.