Why was George Foreman such a successful slugger?

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  1. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    George Foreman was a two fisted puncher, unlike many sluggers who are generally partial to one hand for their source of power. In addition, he understood the value of working the body and knew how to cut off the ring fairly well. He was also good at neutralizing an attack by effectively tying a man up. Lastly, while his stamina was limited his chin was very solid.
     
  2. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I realize that. It was still a good accomplishment to have less than two years into his career though.
     
  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    No I was asking Johnny B if that's what he thought since he always doubts past heavies
     
  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    H2H I pick prime Tyson to stop him
     
  5. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think that's fair.
     
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  6. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    In fairness, English isn't his first language. He probably talks fairly respectably in his own tongue.
     
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  7. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I would doubt that. Even so, that's no excuse for deliberate plagarism.
     
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  8. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I wouldn't. Their is a reason Cus told him no swarmer in history would ever beat Foreman. Their styles simply don't mesh well regardless of who was the better overall fighter.
     
  9. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ya, remember all those times Ernie Terrell was knocked down?
     
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  10. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson a swarmer? He's just a puncher with some good boxing skills.
     
  11. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    And his KO loss to Bob Foster in the 7th :lol:
     
  12. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ya, I guess I've had them mixed up all these years! Terrell was the one who went on to become light heavyweight champion of the world for 6 years!
     
  13. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    What would we do without our fountain of knowledge good old serb?
     
  14. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lol I know whom you were addressing. Some on this site see a bunch Ko's against sub par competition makes a guy like Wilder great. I See a guy more basic than a Shavers or Lyle. I see a guy when forced to go backwards, his legs go out like a new born colt. A "World Champion " that doesn't know how to use a jab, his defense is throwing up his arms , hope he blocks the shot , wait for the opponent to stop punching , then start punching.
    If a guy like Fury could force him backwards, Fury, a fighter not known for his aggression, imagine what Foreman or Frazier would've done to him?
     
  15. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    what fountain of knowledge? lol
     
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