We asked an expert panel – who is the hardest puncher in boxing?
Frank Warrenย (Promoter):
“Itโs a toss-up between Sergey Kovalev and Gennady Golovkin, who are both concussive punchers. You get a lot of guys who start out and knock people over until they reach a certain level, but those two have been consistent at the top level.”
Clinton Woodsย (Ex-IBF light-heavy champ):
“There are a few big punchers out there, but Iโm going to go with Sergey Kovalev. Iโm glad Iโm not around in the light-heavyweight division anymore, thatโs all I can say!”
Martin Gethinย (Ex-British lightweight king):
“At this moment in time, Iโd say Anthony Joshua. Itโs not just his power, itโs also the way he positions his body when heโs throwing a punch. He lines his opponents up and takes them out.”
Tommy McCarthyย (Cruiserweight prospect):
“I think itโs Deontay Wilder. Heโs not the neatest boxer, but heโs got a huge punch. He may be a bit rough around the edges, but I like him as a personality.”
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This feature was originally published in Boxing News magazine earlier this year