Who is the hardest puncher in the Super Middleweight (168) tournament?

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  • Bushidō
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    Who is the hardest puncher in the Super Middleweight (168) tournament?

    Abraham 24 KOs in 30 fights

    Taylor 17 KOs in 28 fights

    Froch 20 KOs in 25 fights

    Dirrell 13 KOs in 18 fights

    Ward 13 KOs in 20 fights

    Kessler 32 KOs in 42 fights
    84
    Abraham
    42.86%
    36
    Dirrell
    1.19%
    1
    Froch
    22.62%
    19
    Kessler
    27.38%
    23
    Taylor
    4.76%
    4
    Ward
    1.19%
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  • El Angel
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    Abraham crushed Miranda at SMW, but I don't how his punch is there against the elite of the divsion. I think it's between Froch and Kessler, with Abraham the wild card. If pressed, I'd go with Froch.

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    • Shadows
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      I say Froch, for raw power. Kessler if we are talking in combination. Abraham while a hard hitter, has spent most of his career at 160.

      Plus, even Chad Dawson said Froch hit hard.

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      • Bushidō
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        I think Dirrell/Ward/Kessler aren't really power punchers. Froch seems to have pretty solid consistent power. Abraham seem to break down his opponents at 160 and honestly I'm not sure his power will still be there at 168. That leaves Taylor who has dropped Pavlik at 160 and dropped Froch at 168. I always wondered why Hopkins was so hesitant against Taylor and after seeing Pavlik/Froch get dropped, now I know why. I would have to say Froch or Taylor are the hardest punchers in this tournament

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        • makav3li
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          Taylor. He just can't seem to finish off his opponents.

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            Taylor has fought the best fighters and took and gave some hard ones and he's my pick.

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            • Gorgeous George
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              Kessler hits the hardest imo.....I mean he knows how to deliver a punch best.

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              • Shadows
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                #8
                Originally posted by The Bay Bomber
                I think Dirrell/Ward/Kessler aren't really power punchers. Froch seems to have pretty solid consistent power. Abraham seem to break down his opponents at 160 and honestly I'm not sure his power will still be there at 168. That leaves Taylor who has dropped Pavlik at 160 and dropped Froch at 168. I always wondered why Hopkins was so hesitant against Taylor and after seeing Pavlik/Froch get dropped, now I know why. I would have to say Froch or Taylor are the hardest punchers in this tournament
                I think Taylor's power is underrated, put I'd but Kessler and Froch before him, as they are natural Super Middleweights, and IMO, better finishers.

                Froch has power, but loads up on his shots. IMO it's why his bread and butter is a jab-right hand and a right uppercut.

                Kessler, IMO, has better flowing combinations and still, 32 KOs in 43 fights is a solid percentage. Plus, I'd say his technique is best.

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                • Bushidō
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by makav3li
                  Taylor. He just can't seem to finish off his opponents.
                  He honestly seems to be the most physically gifted fighter in the tournament. If we were talking about a 8 round fight Taylor would be the favorite haha

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                  • MOTHER DUCKER
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Shadows208
                    I say Froch, for raw power. Kessler if we are talking in combination. Abraham while a hard hitter, has spent most of his career at 160.

                    Plus, even Chad Dawson said Froch hit hard.
                    Dawson and Froch sparred together 0_0?

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