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BoxNation's 10 biggest punchers in boxing today
By Steve Lillis
1) Gennady Golovkin
31(28)-0
Few will argue, the Kazakh KO king is the world's most feared boxer and is leaving a trail of middleweight destruction.
He has concussive power and has not been the distance since outpointing Ian Gardner in his 11th fight way back in April 2008.
2) Sergey Kovalev
26(23)-0
Russia's IBF, WBA and WBO Light-Heavyweight champion cuts an intimidating figure and is very deceptive.
He lives up to his "Krusher' nickname hammering opponents with either fist, although modern day wonder Bernard Hopkins survived 12 rounds recently.
3) Adonis Stevenson
24(20)-1(1)
'Superman' has game-changing power and a fight against Kovalev is one of the most exciting match-ups in boxing.
This year has been a slow one for the WBC title holder, but thrashings he dished out last year to Chad Dawson, Tavoris Cloud and Tony Bellew tell fans enough about his wallop.
4) Lucas Matthysse
36(34)-3
Getting his ears boxed off him by Danny Garcia earned critics, but when the Argentinian lands opponents remain hurt.
His heart matches his whack as he proved in a brutal 11th round KO of John Molina in April, when he was cut and floored twice.
5) Keith Thurman
24(21)-0
Welter belter Thurman got stick when he was taken 12 rounds by crafty Italian Leonard Bundu last weekend, but the casino crowd in Las Vegas were harsh.
Many still believe he is the future of boxing and that is because of his destructive punch that has accounted for rock solid opponents like Julio Diaz and Diego Chaves.
6) Roman Gonzalez
41(35)-0
The Nicaraguan little big man has won world title at light-flyweight and is the current WBC Flyweight king.
He is a tremendous body puncher and it will take a helluva' boxer to defeat him.
7) Wladimir Klitschko
63(53)-3(3)
The heavyweight king is often accused of being a safety first boxer and yes, he can send fans to sleep.
When the Ukrainian ace does land bombs though, rivals feel it. Just ask Kubrat Pulev, who was on the receiving end last month.
8) Deontay Wilder
32(32)-0
Wilder is America's great heavyweight hope and gets the chance to live up to his hype when challenging WBC king Bermane Stiverne next month.
He has a 100% record of inside-the-distance wins and has never been more than four rounds, although much of the opposition has been questionable.
9) Artur Beterbiev
6(6)-0
He is barely out of L-plates, but Beterbiev has the wow factor that wins fans.
Plenty might dispute his inclusion, but he put the H in hammer when he blasted out former world champion Tavoris Cloud in 218 seconds.
10) Nicholas Walters
25(21)-0
Jamaican knockout specialist Walters is on the short list as a contender for 'Fighter of the Year'.
He has only been the distance once in five years and his six round hammering of Nonito Donaire in October saw him elevated to super WBA Featherweight champion.
By Steve Lillis
1) Gennady Golovkin
31(28)-0
Few will argue, the Kazakh KO king is the world's most feared boxer and is leaving a trail of middleweight destruction.
He has concussive power and has not been the distance since outpointing Ian Gardner in his 11th fight way back in April 2008.
2) Sergey Kovalev
26(23)-0
Russia's IBF, WBA and WBO Light-Heavyweight champion cuts an intimidating figure and is very deceptive.
He lives up to his "Krusher' nickname hammering opponents with either fist, although modern day wonder Bernard Hopkins survived 12 rounds recently.
3) Adonis Stevenson
24(20)-1(1)
'Superman' has game-changing power and a fight against Kovalev is one of the most exciting match-ups in boxing.
This year has been a slow one for the WBC title holder, but thrashings he dished out last year to Chad Dawson, Tavoris Cloud and Tony Bellew tell fans enough about his wallop.
4) Lucas Matthysse
36(34)-3
Getting his ears boxed off him by Danny Garcia earned critics, but when the Argentinian lands opponents remain hurt.
His heart matches his whack as he proved in a brutal 11th round KO of John Molina in April, when he was cut and floored twice.
5) Keith Thurman
24(21)-0
Welter belter Thurman got stick when he was taken 12 rounds by crafty Italian Leonard Bundu last weekend, but the casino crowd in Las Vegas were harsh.
Many still believe he is the future of boxing and that is because of his destructive punch that has accounted for rock solid opponents like Julio Diaz and Diego Chaves.
6) Roman Gonzalez
41(35)-0
The Nicaraguan little big man has won world title at light-flyweight and is the current WBC Flyweight king.
He is a tremendous body puncher and it will take a helluva' boxer to defeat him.
7) Wladimir Klitschko
63(53)-3(3)
The heavyweight king is often accused of being a safety first boxer and yes, he can send fans to sleep.
When the Ukrainian ace does land bombs though, rivals feel it. Just ask Kubrat Pulev, who was on the receiving end last month.
8) Deontay Wilder
32(32)-0
Wilder is America's great heavyweight hope and gets the chance to live up to his hype when challenging WBC king Bermane Stiverne next month.
He has a 100% record of inside-the-distance wins and has never been more than four rounds, although much of the opposition has been questionable.
9) Artur Beterbiev
6(6)-0
He is barely out of L-plates, but Beterbiev has the wow factor that wins fans.
Plenty might dispute his inclusion, but he put the H in hammer when he blasted out former world champion Tavoris Cloud in 218 seconds.
10) Nicholas Walters
25(21)-0
Jamaican knockout specialist Walters is on the short list as a contender for 'Fighter of the Year'.
He has only been the distance once in five years and his six round hammering of Nonito Donaire in October saw him elevated to super WBA Featherweight champion.
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