From the article: Ring Magazine's 100 Greatest Punchers
Back in 2003, Ring Magazine published a ranking of the 100 greatest punchers of all-time, comparing fighters across different weight categories and different eras. An updated version of this list would surely include Manny Pacquaio ... but just how high would he rank? What else about the Ring rankings would you change? Who was left off? Who doesn't belong? Share Your Opinions
hardest punchers
- where's sonny listen and mike tyson and jack dempsey can punch a lot harder than rocky marciano
- —Guest guy
Kid Dynamite
- Mike Tyson was, by far, the greatest puncher in the history of boxing. No one previously and since could match his ferocious combination of power, speed, and accuracy. I know alot of people hate Iron Mike for the person he became and the potential he wasted, but he was the greatest KO man ever.
- —Guest Micheals33
Pacman would be on top 25
- Today generation i'm sure all of the boxing fanatics will include pacquiao because of what he has accomplished. He annihilates all the boxing greats and he is fun to watch because of his skills and humbleness.
- —Guest Pippen
underrated punchers
- I see that many punchers such as Eder Jofre, Kid McCoy, Tony Zale, and Andy Ganigan were put very low on your list. Many were not that great at "boxing", but that shouldn't exclude them from KO ability. Eder Jofre was an all around boxer and puncher who could KO you with either hand. Alot of KO's come by timing and and speed not just by strength. Danny "Little Red" Lopez was not what you would call a strong fighter but give him an opening and he would take your head off. He wasn't very fast but he had snap when he punched. I guess I'm more of an old timer when it comes to punchers but when you see a "REAL" puncher you know it. One or two punch KO's are amazing. I also think Donald Currys' KO of Milton McCrory was fantastic! Thanks for allowing me to share my opinion with you all. Punch till the end. Ko1atatime
- —Guest ko1atatime
Missed Punchers
- Both Tommy Burns and Larry Holmes tied Joe Louis for 8 straight defences by K0. True, Holmes wore guys down instead of outright leveling them, but so did Salvador Sanchez, who is on the list. Burns was a very small Heavyweight Champion with a big punch at the world-class level, verified by Jack Johnson himself.
- —ChristianShreve
Pacman would be Top 20 ...
- if the list was done today. And Tommy "Hitman" Hearns belongs in the top ten. Don't think so? How about knocking out iron-chinned Roberto Duran in two rounds!
- —fightfanman
