Does Francis Ngannou punching power match (or surpass) Prime Mike Tyson punching power?

[sph1nx]

You always hear about Ngannou's legendary power as a former sand miner, which is truly remarkable. Some might even have the audacity to claim it's the greatest of all time, surpassing the power of prime Mike Tyson. But I disagree. I’d argue that prime Tyson had something uniquely special—something almost transcendent, like Michael Jordan's ability on the basketball court. It’s the kind of greatness that is nearly impossible to replicate. What’s your take on this?

 

[mjfan23]

Surpass it by a quarter mile.

Ford escort all the way

 

[VinceArch]

Different gloves and Tyson's form was crisp and tight which is what a boxer needs for the most part whereas Francis threw haymakers that definitely put people to sleep but again, different gloves. Honestly, I think they're probably around the same IMO.

 

[fedorthegoat777]

One punch ko power Frank might have been equal to Tyson

Prime Tyson was obviously a better boxer. He had those combos. . .

 

[cold_spring_harbor]

Mike Tyson punches are way more powerful...
Sure you could probably have a higher PSI behind a Francis punch, however a prime mike Tysons compact and proper punching technique, far outweighs those few pounds of pressure

 

[xentreos]

Pure power? It's not unthinkable, I personally think someone like George foreman had more power than Mike Tyson.

What made Mike special wasn't just his power, his speed, footwork, and tenacity in combination with his nuclear fists made him one of a kind. No one to this day has that kind of combined ability that Mike had, the athleticism and power and knowledge of the game was off the chain. If Mike came up in this game now and not in the corrupt Era he came up in, he would be undisputed, undefeated and unmatched. This man went to prison and was world champion in 3 months time, I can't imagine if he got the chance to do his career all over again with someone to guide him along the way.

 

[Tapatio]

Jake Paul would be a better comparison. That man is a destroyer!

 

[Travis Alexander]

Jake Paul would be a better comparison. That man is a destroyer!

Fuck you. Like actually though.

 

[Söze Aldo]

Fuck you. Like actually though.

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Was great that he brought back his signature pose for the Paul fight

 

[pv3Hpv3p]

Ernie Shavers by most accounts was the hardest puncher in a hard punching HW era... watching young Foreman work a heavy bag and you'd think he'd give Frank a run for his money.

Tyson had a ton of power but was also so much faster than most traditional big HWs. P4P I'd say Roy Jones Jr is up there too.

 

[FreddieRoachsVoice]

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

Tyson was faster and more accurate but ngannou having more raw power wouldn't be crazy to assume, he's 6'4 and was 270+ in the fury fight, he is much bigger than mike and dropped fury who has a good chin

 

[Bobby Boulders]

Not Mike Tyson's Punch-Out Tyson

 

[HHJ]

this thread will def answer that lol

Tyson was obviously better at punching , faster and getting the most out of whatever he threw

 

[HHJ]

Ernie Shavers by most accounts was the hardest puncher in a hard punching HW era... watching young Foreman work a heavy bag and you'd think he'd give Frank a run for his money.

Tyson had a ton of power but was also so much faster than most traditional big HWs. P4P I'd say Roy Jones Jr is up there too.

they all had different kinds of power.

Foreman had that clubbing power, where it didnt look like had to rear back to generate.

way different kind of puncher than the explosive Tyson or RJJ

 

[Söze Aldo]

they all had different kinds of power.

Foreman had that clubbing power, where it didnt look like had to rear back to generate.

way different kind of puncher than the explosive Tyson or RJJ

Forman's punch was like a Mack Truck going at 50 and Tyson's a race car travelling at 100. Different kinds of hits, but both will kill you.

 

[HHJ]

Forman's punch was like a Mack Truck going at 50 and Tyson's a race car travelling at 100. Different kinds of hit, but both will kill you.

no doubt.

 

[NoSmilez]

Foreman isn't as fast but he looks like he hits way harder than Tyson. Just the way he slowly chips away at the heavy bag.

 

[pv3Hpv3p]

they all had different kinds of power.

Foreman had that clubbing power, where it didnt look like had to rear back to generate.

way different kind of puncher than the explosive Tyson or RJJ

RJJ and Holyfield were two of my all time favorite boxers and I think they both have comparable power... Evander was the toughest of the bunch, RJJ had the best reflexes, Shavers was the hardest hitting and Tyson was a crazy mixture of all of them.

You're absolutely right that they are all different kinds of punchers, which makes it impossible to tell... but fun to talk about

 

[HHJ]

You're absolutely right that they are all different kinds of punchers, which makes it impossible to tell... but fun to talk about

Wilder had insane god given power too. Alot of his knockouts, even he looks surprised when the guy goes down. For all of his wild swinging, its usually the short hook that just decimates people. Guys fall down like they got shot from just a quick short hook and he's like "oh! ...ok!"

Poatan has some KO's like that too, where he look like he dont even know his own strength.