Best fighter with the least power

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  1. Jesus of montreal

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    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
     
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    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
     
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    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    Would tiger flowers qualify?? Dont really know enough about him to make the call
     
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    Jesus of montreal WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    I think his ko of soto might "disqualify" him
     
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    Johnny Tapia had a wicked left hook to the body and scored some nice stoppages before he lost his physical prime.
     
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    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.
     
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    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...
     
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    Mora and Malignaggi were 2 powder puffs but I wouldn't really consider them top boxers...
     
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    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.
     
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    Maxie Rosenbloom is the poster boy for this thread.
     
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    Oh yeah, how could i forget slappy Rosenbloom. Probably the best case as you said
     
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    Yeah, Loughran had no power. Soft punching defensive fighters are a dime a dozen at light-heavy.
     
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    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...



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    Soto also had a pure granite jaw. Took Naz's best.
     
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    The winner
     
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    Like it was nothing
     
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    Surprised no one said Miguel Canto yet.
     
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    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.
     
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    Lionel Rose had pretty good pop imo. A spiteful puncher.

    He dropped Harada.
     
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    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.
     
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    Myung Woo Yuh should be mentioned.
     
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    Actually it is quite amazing when you think about how so many fantastic fighters couldn't punch very hard.
     
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