Examining the Hardest Punchers in Boxing and UFC History
Boxing and UFC fans enjoy the drama of knockouts, and many watch combat sports live for these dramatic moments. The heavyweight division in boxing and UFC is rich in history with devastating punchers who have entertained fight fans in both disciplines. Big Fight Weekend are bringing you our choice for the hardest puncher in boxing history and the biggest puncher in UFC.
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George Foreman and Derrick Lewis: Exploring the Hardest Punchers in Boxing and UFC History
George Foreman
George Foreman retired with a record of 76-5, 68 KOs, making him one of the most feared punchers in boxing history. For us at Big Fight Weekend, Big George is the hardest puncher of them all. He raced to 40-0 before his first professional loss to Muhammad Ali. 37 of those 40 wins came by knockout, which highlighted just what a devastating puncher Foreman was.
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He scored memorable KO wins throughout his career against Ken Norton, Joe Frazier and arguably most memorably against Michael Moorer where he became at 45, the oldest heavyweight world champion in history. Boxing has seen some huge punchers, but Big George is at the top of our list.
Derrick Lewis
Derrick Lewis is a fearsome punching heavyweight who has scored many memorable knockout wins during his MMA career, with his record currently at 28-12, 23 KOs). Since his move to UFC in 2014, Lewis has vowed fans with his power and physique.
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His wrecking ball approach to whoever he is fighting – ensures he brings box office entertainment to every fight. Since being in UFC the New Orleans-born heavyweight has 15 wins by KO/TKO. When Lewis lands that right hand, it’s normally fight over for his opponent.
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