No wonder Tua has so much power.

[nomadman]

Not sure though Ernie Shavers and Foreman can punch anyone harder than the rest.
I can only think of Tyson to compare Tua with I guess he'e the closest in that department.

Go back a bit to Louis' era and look at Tony Galento. Nothing like Tua or Tyson of course, but impressive nonetheless.

[ELPacman]

I believe your power comes from legs and back. Just my 2cents.

[Dirt]

I can't think of any other heavyweight who has legs like Tua's. For example Wladimir Klitschko has very thin legs yet he also punches with a lot of power.

someone already mentioned it, but Tyson had huge legs. I guess it looks "normal" to me cuz im on the bodybuilding forums alot haha. but for a boxer, i suppose they are bigger than average.

typically shorter heavyweights will have bigger bodies because of their shorter frame

[krispy kreme]

the legs only transfer the force, you can have skinny ass legs and punch like a truck, it's mostly upperbody

is that hard to believe? if so i dont give a ****, believe what you want

I think it has to do with the leverage from your legs when you extend your legs when delivering a straight punch, or when you have to turn with your left leg when performing a left hook. Your upper body and lower body all play a role in punching power.

[TheGreatA]

Good calls with Galento and also Tyson.

Here's a picture of a younger Tua:

[Amazinger]

Go back a bit to Louis' era and look at Tony Galento. Nothing like Tua or Tyson of course, but impressive nonetheless.

LOL when I hear Galento my mind takes me to Butterbean..

[BrooklynBomber]

It's interesting but the majority of big punchers in boxing had very thin legs. Robinson, Hearns, G-man, Hawk, I can go on. Goes on to say that being a big puncher does not always have to do with just explosive power.

[Dirt]

the legs only transfer the force, you can have skinny ass legs and punch like a truck, it's mostly upperbody

is that hard to believe? if so i dont give a ****, believe what you want

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cITQ5jRS_pA

1:20 on
come on bro.

[SplitSecond]

That's why you will seldom see anyone get knocked out when you bitchslap them.And highheels don't help either.

maybe they didn't snap their hips?
it would've helped if it was that slap was a hook too

im not sayin your legs dont play a part in it, it is what starts it all, but you dont gotta have big strong thighs to punch hard if you have proper technique and strong abs and shoulders

['Sugar' Freddi]

the legs only transfer the force, you can have skinny ass legs and punch like a truck, it's mostly upperbody

is that hard to believe? if so i dont give a ****, believe what you want

You see, I'm not the only one who disagrees. Legs have to do a very big part when it comes to your power.