# Most punchable face in sports **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [February 3, 2016, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100 "2016-02-03T21:25:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/21 "2016-02-04T11:28:02Z")
[Tie Domi](https://www.google.com/search?q=tie+domi&safe=off&client=ubuntu&hs=Ecz&channel=fs&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwifrNzBgN7KAhXDVh4KHaQBA8QQsAQIFA)? I don’t advise it, though. ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/22 "2016-02-04T14:55:39Z")
> [@RickJay](#): > > Surely to God the automatic answer, at least amongst currently active athletes, is Alex Rodriguez. Yep, ARod was my answer. Among active players, although I personally like Bryce Harper and his nemesis Jonathan Papelbon, I could see either of them being named. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/23 "2016-02-04T15:59:59Z")
> [@scabpicker](#): > > [Tie Domi](https://www.google.com/search?q=tie+domi&safe=off&client=ubuntu&hs=Ecz&channel=fs&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwifrNzBgN7KAhXDVh4KHaQBA8QQsAQIFA)? > > I don’t advise it, though. I wouldn’t advise it with the aforementioned Claude Lemieux either. Tough son of a bitch but apparently a nice guy as soon as he gets off the ice. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/24 "2016-02-04T16:00:49Z")
Cam Newton. That slime ball needs to be cold cocked. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/25 "2016-02-04T16:22:28Z")
> [@The\_Tof](#): > > Jay Cutler This. I can’t see how “Jay Cutler” is not the correct answer. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/26 "2016-02-04T17:42:51Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > And, as a Cub fan, I second Joe Buck, and have to include [Hawk Harrelson](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdAPQmGK1Vo). Yes, but with Yankees announcer [John Sterling](http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/mlb/images/2015/01/21/012115-MLB-yankees-john-sterling-JL-PI.vadapt.980.high.46.jpg) a close second. ---
**Author:** ![Knorf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/58956e/32.png) [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/27 "2016-02-04T17:50:24Z")
[Diego Costa](https://static-secure.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Sport/Pix/pictures/2014/10/20/1413804378423/Diego-Costa-014.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![Busy\_Scissors](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d78d45/32.png) [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/28 "2016-02-04T19:14:19Z")
> [@Teuton](#): > > [Ricky Ponting.](http://arysports.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/777509-ricky-ponting.jpg) An excellent choice - severe case of _backpfeifengesicht_ I wonder if his face got like that from repeated digs as a kid - it’s like his features have been beaten into the centre of his face. ---
**Author:** ![Rhiannon8404](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rhiannon8404/32/17929_2.png) [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/29 "2016-02-04T19:39:41Z")
> [@wolfman](#): > > If we’re going to announcers then no face is a bigger knuckle magnet than Joe Buck. For announcers, definitely Buck. For players, I have to go with Michael Vick. ---
**Author:** ![Thing\_Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/30 "2016-02-04T19:40:18Z")
> [@DCnDC](#): > > This. I can’t see how “Jay Cutler” is not the correct answer. My jaw was literally dropping when the post count went into the teens without his name coming up! Almost everyone mentioned above is also a good candidate in my eyes. However, my own answer is that weasely little shit Dellavedova on the Cavs. ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/31 "2016-02-04T19:52:13Z")
Assuming we’re allowed to count professional wrestlers as athletes, then I give you [Bo Dallas.](http://www.chicagonow.com/mma-disputed/files/2014/07/nxt-052214-bo-dallas-2-624x478.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Borborygmi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/borborygmi/32/217_2.png) [@Borborygmi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Borborygmi)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/32 "2016-02-04T19:52:30Z")
[The answer is obvious](http://www.geeksandcleats.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Mr-Met-geeksandcleats.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_other_jeffrey_lebowski/32/215_2.png) [@The\_Other\_Jeffrey\_Lebowski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Other_Jeffrey_Lebowski)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/33 "2016-02-04T20:04:34Z")
> [@wolfman](#): > > If we’re going to announcers then no face is a bigger knuckle magnet than Joe Buck. Jim Gray ftw. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/34 "2016-02-04T23:00:08Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > Yes, but with Yankees announcer [John Sterling](http://a.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/mlb/images/2015/01/21/012115-MLB-yankees-john-sterling-JL-PI.vadapt.980.high.46.jpg) a close second. Can we punch him with Suzyn Waldman? ---
**Author:** ![Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9de053/32.png) [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/35 "2016-02-04T23:28:24Z")
Vontaze Burfict. I don’t even know exactly what his face looks like, but after what he did to Antonio Brown and the Steelers season… ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_s\_Son](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e19adc/32.png) [@Jim\_s\_Son](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_s_Son)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/36 "2016-02-04T23:34:39Z")
Isn’t “face punching” a pretty vile word, promoting violence? Let’s just say I have no use for athletes who commit violent crimes or steal money (Denny McLain) and have a lot of contempt for those who go broke through stupid actions. Guys, put 20% (at least) in a low fee Wilshire 5000 index fund. Does Keith Olbermann still count as in sports? When he’s not calling people he disagrees with Nazis or racists, he looks super-silly with a 7 minute rant on how the NHL term “Original Six” isn’t quite accurate. ---
**Author:** ![the\_diego](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7bcc69/32.png) [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/37 "2016-02-04T23:49:07Z")
In Soccer, it used to be Juan Sebastian Veron from Argentina. The 2002 world cup saw more players lying on the ground, twisted, and holding their faces after coming into contact with that jerk. ---
**Author:** ![G0sp3l](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c68b51/32.png) [@G0sp3l](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/G0sp3l)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/38 "2016-02-04T23:55:01Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > History suggests it would be Rudy Tomjanovich. You do realize you just boarded the express train to hell right? 🙂 I’m wavering between Belichick, Brady and Popovich myself. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2016, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/39 "2016-02-05T00:17:50Z")
> [@G0sp3l](#): > > You do realize you just boarded the express train to hell right? 🙂 Not my classiest moment here, to be sure. Mostly I was curious if anyone else would remember the reference. ---
**Author:** ![Thing\_Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100/40 "2016-02-05T01:17:59Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Not my classiest moment here, to be sure. Mostly I was curious if anyone else would remember the reference. I got it and laughed! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-punchable-face-in-sports/745100.md?page=3)