1985 Michael Spinks vs 1991 George Foreman

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  1. SuzieQ49

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    Spinks via decision i think. He was brilliant defensively and knew how to swallow his pride at heavyweight. He'd wouldn't err in ways that Moorer did.
     
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    Spinks likely out boxes him
     
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    Spinks saw the Moorer/Foreman fight and was shocked and amazed that Moorer would stand in front of "such a big guy"
     
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  5. SuzieQ49

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    I saw that on legendary nights hbo
     
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    Foreman/Arum would never fight him even with a belt on the line, Spinks did not have a glass chin, was mentally strong and was a awkward mover.......Kryptonite for old Foreman.........Holmes Spinks boxes old Foremans ears off over 15, no doubt.
     
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    I agree, but Spinks would have to be on his P's and Q's because Foreman's power could be lethal to Spinks chin.
     
  8. Bonecrusher

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    Spinks wins on points. To fast, to cleaver, his awkward style is to his huge advantage he won’t get cute and he’ll get the nod..
     
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    For sure Jake.