top 10 KO artists of this moment

I am going to write an article about this and I'd like to hear your opinions. My list became very euro-biased (surprise surprise) so I'd like to hear it from you if I am forgetting someone or overrating another.

I have left out guys who are clearly unproven (Wilder) and guys who are big punchers but whose effectiveness gets easily reduced (Price). Also, the list is about being able to produce a KO, not just pure power. So, here goes

1. Kovalev
2. Stevenson
3. Golovkin
4. Thurman
5. Provodnikov
6. Matthysse
7. Garcia (Mikey)
8. Donaire
9. Wlad
10. Maidana

 

Solid List, Actually...



REED:cheer:

 

I think The Donaire should be much higher.

 

REED, I have to eat crow on the state of boxing, your faith's proven well founded - i was greetin' into my cider 18 months ago and now there's about 10 exciting guys on the scene all at one.

 

I thought about him. His one-punch power is spectacular and he has the ability to score KOs with several punches. However, IMO he is not very good at forcing the KO, he counts more on the other guy being aggressive

 

I still think he warrants at least 4th spot based on the quality of guys he's whacked

 

1. Kov
2. GGG
3. Mattyhse
4. Stevenson
5. Thurman
6. M.Garcia
7. Donaire
8. Provo

Hmmmm, idk who after that. I don't think Chino applies. Not saying he doesn't have power, but if Provo, Matthysse, or Thurman were the ones hitting Broner on Sat, AB would have been leaving on a stretcher.

 

i guess flyweights don't count, but i'd throw in roman gonzalez on that list.

 

Donaire should be closer to the top than he is...

 

No Need to Eat Crow, Brother Hut:love:...

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Fans have Predicted Boxing's DEMISE Almost Since Inception...How Can the Sport Survive w/Out Jack Dempsey???...Okay, How Can the Sport Survive w/Out Joe Louis???...Rocky Marciano???...Muhammad Ali???...

It just DOES...Boxing has a Way of REPLENISHING Itself...


REED:hammert:

 

I'm not sure who has a better hook between Mikey Garcia and Thurman. Garcia's is more precise, and better timed, but in terms of raw power, Thurman's might pack more heat.

 

how about james kirkland?

 

Subcomandante Clogg have horses, he have pipes, he have jungle hide outs.

 

Kirkland's heavy handed, but I wouldn't consider him a KO puncher.

 

OBVIOUSLY, Kirkland Hits Hard, but his KO's are a Result of PRESSURE More than Sheer Power, in REED's Opinion...

Kirkland Beats You Down & TAKES Your Will, as Opposed to REMOVING you from Conciousness, w/Just a Few Well Placed Shots...



REED:hammert:

 

Exactly.

If anything, maybe Angulo belongs on this list. Guy is slow as shit, but when he lands right, he's capable of scoring some highlight reel KO's.

 

Is Don Bailey still active?

 

Randall Bailey? He is, although he's 39 now

 

, yeah Randall. Loved his ko of Jones.

 

Wlad? Lmao only if KO stands for kuddle overkill

 

Kovalev, Stevenson, Golovkin, Thurman, Provodnikov, Matthysse, Garcia (Mikey), Donaire, Wlad and Maidana punch hard.

 

LOL.

 

the list is a joke if Three Time champ Randall Bailey is not mentioned. He can knock shawn porter out.

 

:bears:

 

Provodnikov on? No.

Wilder off? No.

 

Good shout, Wilder is worthy of a ranking for sure

 

I specifically named him in the opening post as not worthy, since he hasn't beaten a top-50 opponent of yet. As I have said before, David Price looked as destructive against the same type (or same period) opponents. It could be that Wilder is the biggest puncher of them all but he is still totally unproven

 

Worrrrd

Who's got more one-shot KOs in recent years than The Donaire?

 

three time champ randall bailey

 

Dunno man, nobody ever did what he did to either Harisson or that Lyviezcivnvhygfhgygnbcvov guy. I get your point but I think he's worth a number ten spot - besides, a destructive American heavyweight on a KO streak makes good copy in an article, no? ;)