Cruisers who moved up to Heavy on the strength of their Power? Any?

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  1. dsimon3387

    dsimon3387 WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    I can't think of one. No Holly did not. he beat guys through attrition, even on his Ko's. He outworked and swarmed.
     
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    Holy eventually did, after roiding for years. In '96 he was a pretty good puncher already. Apart from him cruisers haven't been very good in stepping up
     
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    moorer moved up from light heavy, but he carried his power well. he was a devastating puncher at light heavy, and a decent puncher at heavy.
     
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    But Moorer was also a very good technician. He was decent at heavy, yet he wasn't in to it. He never was as good at heavy. But yeah he carried his power.
     
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    I wonder if Chris Byrd will be even more feather-fisted at Light Heavyweight.

    Will he carry his lack of power down or will he disappoint us all and turn into a murderous puncher against all these tiny Light-Heavy's, is what I'm trying to say I guess? :lol:
     

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