Michael Spinks vs. Bob Foster @ 175

Thread Stealer · 07-06-2007, 01:22 PM

Who wins and why?

TBooze · 07-06-2007, 01:48 PM

Spinks had way of rising to a fearful challenge (at 175lbs), so I take him to avoid Foster's bombs, have enough power himself to compete with Foster for 10 rounds, and then to use his speed and unorthadox-ness to edge the championship rounds and win a close by unanimous decision.

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Titan1 · 07-06-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TBooze

Spinks had way of rising to a fearful challenge (at 175lbs), so I take him to avoid Foster's bombs, have enough power himself to compete with Foster for 10 rounds, and then to use his speed and unorthadox-ness to edge the championship rounds and win a close by unanimous decision.

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Concur.

apollack · 07-06-2007, 02:37 PM

I give Spinks the edge because I think he was more talented overall, although Bob had some really nice, crafty boxing skills, nice jab and timing, good snappy punches. But Spinks was special, could fight inside and out, good speed, nice pop at light heavy, good condition, and that intangible ability to win no matter what. Let's also face it, the fact that he beat Holmes (albeit past his prime Holmes) reflects quite favorably upon him, whereas Foster never did well with heavies.

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TBooze Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South of London Posts: 9,794 vCash: 0	Re: Michael Spinks vs. Bob Foster @ 175 Spinks had way of rising to a fearful challenge (at 175lbs), so I take him to avoid Foster's bombs, have enough power himself to compete with Foster for 10 rounds, and then to use his speed and unorthadox-ness to edge the championship rounds and win a close by unanimous decision. Spinks WU15 (9-6) Last edited by one punch; 02-19-2006 at 08:05 PM.
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apollack Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,402 vCash: 1000	Re: Michael Spinks vs. Bob Foster @ 175 I give Spinks the edge because I think he was more talented overall, although Bob had some really nice, crafty boxing skills, nice jab and timing, good snappy punches. But Spinks was special, could fight inside and out, good speed, nice pop at light heavy, good condition, and that intangible ability to win no matter what. Let's also face it, the fact that he beat Holmes (albeit past his prime Holmes) reflects quite favorably upon him, whereas Foster never did well with heavies.
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