Prime George Foreman vs Battling Jim Johnson

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Johnson was 6'3 and 220-230 pounds, so he could match Foreman in size. How would he fare vs a 73-74 Foreman?
     
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  2. mcvey

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    There is a lot of controversy over Johnson's height,though he was undoubtedly very muscular,some have him listed as around 5'10".Foreman beats him anyway, whatever height he was.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    There's not many I pick against big George ,Jim gets KO'd within 6 round
     
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Could Jim hit as hard as Lyle
     
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  5. mcvey

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    I doubt it.
     
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