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The text is a collection of excerpts from different sources that describe some of the most powerful punchers in boxing history. The text mentions fighters such as Mike Tyson, Rocky Marciano, George Foreman, Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, and others. The text highlights their achievements, styles, personalities, and knockout performances. The text also includes some commentary and analysis from experts and observers. The text is meant to showcase the excitement and drama of boxing and the impact of these punchers on the sport.
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- David Tua was a ferocious power puncher with a left hand that was one of the most potent and destructive weapons in boxing history.
- Mike Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time and had an ability to slip punches and intimidate opponents with his marauding style and head movement.
- George Foreman was a devastating knockout artist who scared opponents and spectators alike and won the heavyweight title twice as two different fighters.
- Manny Pacquiao was a well-rounded warrior capable of using both hands with equal destructiveness and had a relentless pressure and endurance.
- Rocky Marciano was the only undefeated retired champion in any division with 49 victories in 49 fights and 43 knockouts.
- Canelo Alvarez was a counter-puncher with big power who delivered a signature KO against James Kirkland and a shocking one-punch knockout against Amir Khan.
- Naoya Inoue was a knockout machine who took part in the World Boxing Super Series tournament and won the flyweight title with a devastating punch.
- Joe Frazier had a devastating left hook that knocked out Bob Foster and Muhammad Ali.
- Oscar De La Hoya was a multi-division champion who had a fast jab and a knockout punch that stopped Rafael Ruelas in the second round.
- Juan Manuel Marquez was a legend who faced Manny Pacquiao four times and knocked him out in the final battle with a right hand.
- Ron Lyle was a brawler who had a back and forth war with George Foreman and knocked him down twice before being stopped in the fifth round.
- Roy Jones Jr. had a big left hook that knocked out Art Serwano in the first round and was one of the most exciting fighters in boxing history.
- Tommy Hearns had knockout power in both hands and was known for his exciting fights against Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, and Sugar Ray Leonard.
- Evander Holyfield was a former cruiserweight champion who moved up to heavyweight and had a sneaky uppercut and a warrior spirit.
- Freddie Roach was an all-time great boxing trainer who trained Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya, Mike Tyson, and many others.