Who Is the Hardest Puncher in Boxing History?

Deontay Wilder, right, fights Tyson Fury, of England, in a heavyweight championship boxing match Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021.
(AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
  • Deontay Wilder is considered the hardest puncher in boxing because of his 98% finish rate.
  • The cross punch is the most powerful punch in boxing.
  • Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the most accurate puncher, while Billy Bird has the most knockouts in boxing history.

A knockout finish in boxing is one of the most thrilling ways a fighter could end a match. This is possible because of their incredible punching power that sends their opponents unconscious and adds flavour to boxing betting lines through over/under bets. 

Find out who the boxer considered the hardest puncher is below and whether he won a world title during his career. Furthermore, check out the most powerful punch in boxing, the most accurate boxer in history, and the boxer with the most knockouts below.

Who Is the Hardest Puncher in Boxing History?

The hardest puncher in boxing history is a very subjective topic, and although there are many devices to measure, it’s still hard to figure this out.

Based on the finish rate, former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder can be considered the hardest puncher in boxing history with a stunning 98% TKO/KO rate.

What’s the Most Powerful Punch In Boxing?

The most powerful punch in boxing is the cross punch.

This punch is considered the most powerful because of the incredible torque that it can produce from the base of a boxer’s stance. It targets the middle line, and once landed, it could be lethal.

Who Is the Most Accurate Puncher Ever?

According to CompuBox, the computerized tracking of punches in professional boxing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the most accurate boxer in history with a plus/minus ratio of +30%.

Mayweather Jr.’s incredible defensive style and elite ability to counter were the main reasons for this astonishing feat. Furthermore, it helped him become a five-division boxing world champion and capture 15 championships throughout his undefeated career.

Which Boxer Has the Most Knockouts?

The record holder for the most knockouts in boxing history is Billy Bird with 139.

Bird ended his career with 353 fights and won 260 with a 53% TKO/KO percentage. During his 28-year pro career, he captured a world title and defended it for 10 years.

About the Author

Anatoly Pimentel

Read More @AnatolyPimentel

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with B.A in Communication and is currently a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with B.A in Communication and is currently a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.