Inspired by Haney obviously. As noted in the thread, the Pea and Locche are among the contenders, but im sure there's a better example
Stevey Johnston. Obviously not as good as the other two i named, but was a complete powder puffer and he was a pretty good fighter
Johnny Tapia had a wicked left hook to the body and scored some nice stoppages before he lost his physical prime.
If we go by weight divisions I would say Chris Byrd was the best pillow fisted HW ive ever seen. He was the sweetpea of the heavyweights.
determined little pitbull but with a chihuahua's bite. On second thought, he did wobbled JMM and clobbered (an old) Cassamayor, so he might not he punchless after all...
Another one (not a top one either but still was a world champ) was Firat Arslan built like an hulk, very intimidating physique, but punched with all of the power of an 10 year old girl.
Good KO, But a Bit FLUKY Considering it was a Couple Weight Classes HIGHER Than Tapia's Best Weight and was Literally THE 1st Time Soto was Ever Stopped... Not Truly Indicative of WHO Johnny Tapia Was as a Fighter, in REED's Opinion... REED
Canto was my first thought. I don't think Pea quite qualifies, he was a stinging, spiteful puncher who could stop fighters in their tracks and has the Nazario ko. Midget Wolgast, Ross, Rose and Zapata were all pillow fists. Winstone too.
Miguel Canto. One of the best Flyweights and also a fine pure boxing technician. He has a case as being one of the most skilled Mexican fighters IMO. Hilario Zapata and Ivan Calderon also come to mind.
Actually it is quite amazing when you think about how so many fantastic fighters couldn't punch very hard.
