What methods did tyson use to develop his punching power?.

[Verstyle]

Even Douglas wasn't an arm punch, it was an uppercut, and a decent one too if I recall. also Douglas (who does not have the greatest chin) was really not badly hurt at all, he was simply caught by a decent that he didn't see.

nope. there was no leg leverage in that punch or dip. all arm, i remember that. edit: my bad i remember he did dip

[aljon]

it was also a "Glancing blow" (described by Douglas himself):
never knew this until Douglas said it and showed the video how Tyson's punch actually hit right underneath his chest, sliding up to Douglas's chin...it wasn't a direct shot to the chin.

It was directly on the chin, it's just that it was one of the few shots Tyson actually landed on that fight...

[Abe Attell]

It was directly on the chin, it's just that it was one of the few shots Tyson actually landed on that fight...

Seriously, it wasn't...I don't have the video, but they showed it on ESPN when they had Douglas as a guest...I think they also may have showed it on the HBO show (tale of the tape), which remember, there are different versions since they continuely edit the show; they do the same with SportsCentury.

The video clearly showed how it hit Douglas's body (chest) first, sliding up to his chin.

It wasn't a straight line to the chin, it made a stop/slide first before reaching the target.

[Kid Achilles]

I'll take your word for it Versatile, you def. know what you're talking about when it comes to Tyson.

Still, that punch was an anomaly in Tyson's career. Usually Tyson needed to be set to throw punches and had to deliver them with perfect technique for them to be really effective. He threw arm punches vs. McBride and he couln't do anything to him, and McBride is not a durable guy. Foreman would take him out quick throwing similar punches to the ones Tyson hit him with.

[Verstyle]

It was directly on the chin, it's just that it was one of the few shots Tyson actually landed on that fight...

tyson only got part of his glove on his chin

[Verstyle]

I'll take your word for it Versatile, you def. know what you're talking about when it comes to Tyson.

Still, that punch was an anomaly in Tyson's career. Usually Tyson needed to be set to throw punches and had to deliver them with perfect technique for them to be really effective. He threw arm punches vs. McBride and he couln't do anything to him, and McBride is not a durable guy. Foreman would take him out quick throwing similar punches to the ones Tyson hit him with.

naw i edited it. it was a dip. which equals leverage

[Abe Attell]

I'll take your word for it Versatile, you def. know what you're talking about when it comes to Tyson.

Still, that punch was an anomaly in Tyson's career. Usually Tyson needed to be set to throw punches and had to deliver them with perfect technique for them to be really effective. He threw arm punches vs. McBride and he couln't do anything to him, and McBride is not a durable guy. Foreman would take him out quick throwing similar punches to the ones Tyson hit him with.

Yes, Tyson benefited from leverage...Foreman really didn't need this, he is a freak...I laugh every time I see the punch he threw at Frazier when Frazier was trying to run away from George.

Somebody should of taught George how to throw with his whole body, that would of been something, but like I said before, it was the boxing Gods that prevented this.

[aljon]

tyson only got part of his glove on his chin

Are you serious? Did you see the twist on Douglas neck? That **** was nasty I was surprised Douglas got up from that although that uppercut really quick and nobody expected it... Douglas was much more fresh than Tyson even though he got knocked down...

[Verstyle]

Are you serious? Did you see the twist on Douglas neck? That **** was nasty I was surprised Douglas got up from that although that uppercut really quick and nobody expected it... Douglas was much more fresh than Tyson even though he got knocked down...

his neck did twist.

[realheavyhands]

all technique and intelligence.. after that its chopping wood and tires pull up are ok but not as good and pull overs