I mean, yeah, you could probably trick the guy into smoking over drinks and slowly introduce him to a diet of fatty foods and a steep reduction in antioxidants and fiber.
A decade alter with any luck you’ll have him right where you want him.
I think learning to punch correctly is worthwhile, and from proper technique you generate power (same as a golf swing). I also think people often confuse a swinging bag with power, which is usually more pushing than proper punching. If you are doing bag work, i suggest wrapping up to reduce trauma to your joints and hands. Impact to your body will also depend on the length of time, frequency, etc. So like with any exercise, you need to be smart about how you incorporate it into your training. If you are a powerlifter you aren’t going to be squatting every day. Working on power is also part of your physical conditioning (core, legs, shoulders, etc.), which you can do without hitting.
EDIT: sorry on the SD bit, to me a well executed punch is going to be a powerful punch. Speed and technique go hand in hand with power, accuracy maximizes the effect. Should always work on both defence and offence.
After watching that McLaughlin v. Provost fight, yeah.
Provost hit her opponent with everything and the kitchen sink and it still didn’t take them down.
I’ve never seen an expert welterweight throw and land that many punches on an opponent before in a match without turning the other guy’s head into mashed potatoes with extra gravy.