Punching power

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Strikes to the head, even while wearing thick boxing gloves carry considerable knockout power.
Strikes to the head, even while wearing thick boxing gloves carry considerable knockout power.

Punching power is a term that describes the amount of momentum in a person's punches. Knockout power is a more specific term for the probability of any strike to the head to cause unconsciousness in an opponent (usually referred to as a knockout). Knockout power is related to the impulse delivered and precision of the strike.

Certain boxers are famous for their punching power. Some examples are: George Foreman, Ernie Shavers, Gerry Cooney, Max Baer, Sonny Liston, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Mike Tyson, David Tua, John Wornham and many others.

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