Old George Foreman vs James J Braddock

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    The best old Foreman vs the Braddock who beat Max Baer. Does Braddock replicate what Holyfield did?
     
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  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Probably just about.

    I don't think that old Foreman would have stopped him.

    I could just about imagine old Foreman winning by decision, but I don't think that he would.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’d favor pretty much any version of George
     
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  4. Grapefruit

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    Foreman would always just be too much for braddock.
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

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    Braddock beat Max Baer and Corn Griffin
     
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  6. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm not sure to be honest. Braddock could outbox Foreman but he wasn't that great boxer. Foreman could win a decision but I wouldn't bet on it either. I doubt George would stop Braddock, so it would be ugly fight with close decision to either way.
     
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  7. DJN16

    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foreman
     
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  8. Johnny_B

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    So ? Even a blind dog can find a bone once in a while.
    Plus Baer wasn't that skilled of a boxer.

    Corn Griffin was a bum
     
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    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Foreman obliterates Braddock
     
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  10. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    I might favor post-retirement HBO commentator Foreman.
     
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  11. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  12. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I thought you weren't here for the fairy tales?? You lied to me!!:nonono:nonono:nonono
     
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    Braddock was a world heavyweight champion.
     
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  14. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    So were Marvin Hart and Tommy Burns.
     
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  15. mr. magoo

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    So was Michael Moorer who was also a Former light heavy like Braddock.. Look what old George did to him.
     
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