the difference between being the "harder puncher" and being the "better puncher"

[Ace Boogie]

In most cases we judge a puncher on how many ko's they have, but thats not the end all be all on judging how good a puncher a fighter is, the best comparison I have is mayweather and cotto. It's proven that cotto is a very hard puncher, however if you look at his Ko's most of them the come as a result of sustained hard punches rarely any one punch ko's, in part because of how he gets off, rarely do you see cotto land punches the opponent does'nt see coming. Mayweather has'nt scored a ko in a long time but based on how he deliveres his punches consistantly "stuns" his opponents more often because they hardly know the punch is coming in advance. The knock downs against hatton and marquez illustrate that point perfectly. If you were to judge strictly on one shot power advantage cotto, but if you judge on placement and how each one of them "gets off" advantage mayweather

[GrandpaBernard]

In most cases we judge a puncher on how many ko's they have, but thats not the end all be all on judging how good a puncher a fighter is, the best comparison I have is mayweather and cotto. It's proven that cotto is a very hard puncher, however if you look at his Ko's most of them the come as a result of sustained hard punches rarely any one punch ko's, in part because of how he gets off, rarely do you see cotto land punches the opponent does'nt see coming. Mayweather has'nt scored a ko in a long time but based on how he deliveres his punches consistantly "stuns" his opponents more often because they hardly know the punch is coming in advance. The knock downs against hatton and marquez illustrate that point perfectly. If you were to judge strictly on one shot power advantage cotto, but if you judge on placement and how each one of them "gets off" advantage mayweather

In short, timing so you can be able to hit people with **** they can't brace for or barely brace for is key assuming you have sufficient power, not Paulie.

[Larry the boss]

Harder puncher=heavy handed,pure power


better puncher=timing,speed and distance

[TysonBomb]

better puncher = accuracy, speed, timing, ability to throw at different angles, ability to throw in combinations/flurries, throwing punches that the opponent dosen't see

harder puncher = punching harder, power ...

[Ace Boogie]

better puncher = accuracy, speed, timing, ability to throw at different angles, ability to throw in combinations/flurries, throwing punches that the opponent dosen't see

harder puncher = punching harder, power ...

Which would you rather be?

[daggum]

joe calzaghe was the harder puncher and the better puncher. that's why he is/was the greatest.

[Tiozzo]

joe calzaghe was the harder puncher and the better puncher. that's why he is/was the greatest.

this is unhealthy, give it a rest, find a hobby

[Jam Jars]

Fighters like Foreman = amazing puncher. He could KO guys by clipping them.

[ElBossHogg™]

A perfect example will be to look at the Maidana vs Morales fight.

Morales = Better Puncher

Maidana = Harder Puncher