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Punching power

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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.