Hitmonlee is more defencive and Hitmonchan is high in attack. Hitmonchan also learns and the punches: ice punch, fire punch, and thunder punch
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Well, hitmonlee is based on pure force and has really strong moves and hitmonchan has moves that can take out pretty much and Pokemon with moves like ice punch, thunder punch, fire punch, and a different one that I forgot, but they all have the same power (75) so idk I personally like hitmonlee more.
In my opinion, Hitmonchan but only cause he can have Thunder, fire, and ice punch You can get a Ditto and breed your choice on Island 4 later on and get a Tyrogue If Tyrogue's attack >20, it will evolve into hitmonchan at level 20 If " defence >20, you get Hitmonlee If Attack=Defense, you will get a Hitmontop at level 20
Yes and no. It can deal a bit more damage than Hitmonchan, but Hitmonchan has more moves (Thunder, Fire and Ice Punch, Mach Punch, etc). Also, Hitmonchan has a punch boosting ability called Iron Fist, which does give him more power. I personally think that Hitmonchan is better, but they're both good. Just remember that Hitmonlee won't be taking any physical hits.
If you mean fighting type, the best you can get is Machamp. However, it is hard to get because you need someone to trade and trade back a machoke, so HItmonlee (You get it at the Fighting dojo) is the best next option. Primeape works too. Avoid Hitmonchan.
These are some good moves for your hitmonlee they are: Earthquake, Rock tomb, Brick Break, and Mega Kick it learns Mega Kick at LV.46 in Fire Red version.