I'm talking the first few seconds, bomb(s) landed, no mucking about.
Derrick Gainer landing that left cross on Kevin Kelley, that's one.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 16:45
by The Docker
Bit pissed for massive recollection but chris eubank snr levelled don santos I think with a brutal first punch.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 16:46
by The Docker
Bit pissed for massive recollection but chris eubank snr levelled don santos I think with a brutal first punch.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 16:47
by Kilburn
I've just thought of another one -feather fisted Barry Jones doing the unthinkable and dropping the beast that was Acelino Freitas,, with a peach of a left hook in the opening seconds.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 16:51
by Ruthless-RKO
Tete
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 16:52
by Ruthless-RKO
Prince Naseem
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 16:57
by Steveh583
The Docker wrote: ↑21 Apr 2023, 16:46
Bit pissed for massive recollection but chris eubank snr levelled don santos I think with a brutal first punch.
That was the one that sprang to mind for me
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 17:04
by dookus
Benn v Barkley, allegedly caused by a PCP-laced joint
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 17:30
by Teddy's Toupee
Ali's lead right hands landing on Foreman.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 17:38
by polecateddy
Shannon Briggs surprising Lennox Lewis with his hand speed.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 17:47
by Petu v.d. Pajm
Jimmy Thunder detonating on Crawford Grimsley's chin.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 17:53
by handsofstone
Jameel McCline broke Michael Grant's ankle with the first punch
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 18:00
by HomicideHenry
Not real but it's what came to mind.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 18:48
by JamesPhilips
Crawford Grimsley Jimmy Thunder.
John Ruiz David Tua
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 19:10
by goose 5
Really good thread- I never thought of this topic before.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 19:11
by stujones
Nearly opening punches.
McClellan vs Benn
Tyson vs Bruno 1
Honeyghan vs Hatcher
A Young Nigel Benn's 16 second KO.
Harrison vs Wilder
Harrison vs Price.
Re: Memorable opening punches in a fight
Posted: 21 Apr 2023, 19:14
by Riddick Bowie
Bonecrusher's first right hand in Witherspoon 2 really set the tone.
Not real but it's what came to mind.