So why is it called a "haymaker"??

[Guest]

Well...????

[Truth]

I have no clue, good question

[boxing fan]

Maybe they should call it a "hey" maker because when someone lands one people watching say "Hey"

Just kidding.

[Kid Achilles]

That response made me smile! This place needs more innocent, good natured humor like that.

[Hurlex]

yeah the some good holesome family fun right there

[Silverfox]

It's because, when a farmer tosses the hay with a pitchfork, he uses a wide, swinging motion. Hence, the word, haymaker!

[mr. bojangles]

I like that joke too. Merry Christmas boxing fan.

[BDBowe]

i believe this was a question that someone asked harold lederman once. he gave a wierd answer but it seemed reasonable, wish i could remember waht it was

[KJ]

It's because, when a farmer tosses the hay with a pitchfork, he uses a wide, swinging motion. Hence, the word, haymaker!

Thought it was the swing motion of the reaper (device) they used to cut the hay. Had to swing it to make the hay.

[The Italian Stallion]

A haymaker punch is a wide swinging punch where you put should power in. Also put your weight into it.