Wladimir Klitschko, a dominant force in the heavyweight division, faced some of boxing’s biggest punchers throughout his illustrious career.
Among them were David Haye, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua. However, Klitschko singled out Corrie Sanders, the man who upset him in 2003, as the most formidable puncher he ever encountered.
Reflecting on his fight with Sanders, Klitschko told Ring Magazine, “He was very fast and he had really powerful hands.
I’ve been in boxing for 25 years and I never fought anybody in this game that punched like Corrie Sanders.”
Sanders proved his punching power by dropping Klitschko multiple times, ultimately stopping him in the second round of their bout.
Sanders’ record of 31 wins by knockout underscored his reputation as a dangerous opponent.
However, Sanders’ encounter with Klitschko’s older brother, Vitali, the following year, ended less favorably. Vitali defeated Sanders, stopping him in the eighth round of their clash for the WBC heavyweight title.
Sanders’ career trajectory highlights the unpredictability of boxing, where even the most powerful punchers can face challenges against skilled opponents like the Klitschko brothers.