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15 of the Best Weapons in Heavyweight History

Check out this list compiled by Round By Round Boxing‘s Andrew Kang of 15 of the best weapons in Heavyweight history.

Tim Witherspoon’s Right Haymaker

A looping overhand right that is distinct enough in its delivery and technique from the straight right cross. Tim Witherspoon practically mastered this punch.

Few threw it with as much speed, accuracy and power as “Terrible Tim” did. His haymaker–set-up beautifully with a quick, stiff left jab–was especially effective against taller opponents (e.g., Anders Eklund, James Broad, Alfonso Ratliff) and was very hard for his opponents to time.

He scored some devastating knockouts with it and nearly felled Holmes with it in a gallant effort to annex the title from the long-reigning champion, losing a disputed split decision.

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