Tony Bellew, a former professional boxer and keen observer of the sport, has named George Foreman as the most powerful puncher in boxing history. Bellew made this bold statement on November 19, 2024, in response to a social media post showcasing Foreman's best knockouts.
Bellew's boxing career includes some impressive achievements. He twice finished David Haye at heavyweight in high-profile fights in 2017 and 2018, drawing big audiences on Sky Sports Box Office. But his crowning moment came in 2016 when he won the WBC Cruiserweight World Title. The fight took place at Goodison Park, home of Everton Football Club. Bellew got knocked down early but rallied to stop Ilunga Makabu inside three rounds.
His final fight was against Oleksandr Usyk, the unbeaten and undisputed cruiserweight champion. Bellew put up an impressive effort in the early rounds but eventually tired. Usyk caught and stopped him, ending Bellew's career.
Now, as a boxing historian, Bellew continues to share his insights on the sport. On Twitter, he responded to a video of George Foreman's best knockouts with a definitive statement:
"Biggest puncher boxing has ever seen without doubt!!"
Foreman's career backs up Bellew's claim. He won the world heavyweight title from Michael Moorer at the age of 45, after returning from a 10-year layoff. During his prime, Foreman defeated Ron Lyle, Ken Norton, and Joe Frazier by stoppage, showcasing his devastating power.
Interestingly, Foreman himself once named Ron Lyle as the biggest puncher he faced, highlighting the respect between hard-hitting heavyweights.
Bellew's statement adds to the ongoing debate about the greatest punchers in boxing history. His experience in the ring and knowledge of the sport give weight to his opinion, cementing Foreman's legacy as one of boxing's most fearsome power punchers.
