Did Foreman have the same hand speed in his 40`s that he had in his 20`s?

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  1. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Just watched Foreman`s fight v Coertzer and his hands were as quick as they were when he was younger, but his feet were far slower as were his reflexes, did fans underestimate Foreman`s speed when he was younger? Did te oldder Foreman display decent hand speed?
     
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  2. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    No.
     
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  3. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, Foreman was slow in his second career. That's part of the reason why I love watching his older version so much :)
     
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  4. DanDaly

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    I don't think speed ever played much of a role in Foreman's style however he significantly slowed down in his later career.
     
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  5. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mark. 25 MPH faster. Everyone gets faster with age.
     
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  6. JohnThomas1

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    Yes being old and 30 pounds fatter had zero affect.
     
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  7. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    You're a goose
     
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    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No
     
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  9. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I think you might be overestimating his handspeed in that fight because he mostly just threw short jabs without much body rotation in them, and one at a time, if I recall correctly. The fastest punch you can possibly throw, really.

    There’s still a speed difference there but it’s even more obvious if you look at his combinations, flurries, and other punches.
     
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  10. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Of course not. Was Jesse Owen's at 40, as fast as he was at 20? It's also on film and plainly obvious. C'mon Mark.
     
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  11. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Look at the 1-2 that hit Moorer the cross came instantly after the jab, b-boom.
     
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  12. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Only a guy as daft as Mark Ant would even ask if a guy in his 40s had the same quickness that he had in his 20s.
     
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  13. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    His hands were much quicker than his feet at 40, his punches were shorter.
     
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  14. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    :fufu
     
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  15. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Is that an American insult?
     
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