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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    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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    I’d favor pretty much any version of George
     
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    Foreman would always just be too much for braddock.
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Braddock beat Max Baer and Corn Griffin
     
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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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    Foreman
     
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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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    Foreman obliterates Braddock
     
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    I might favor post-retirement HBO commentator Foreman.
     
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    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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    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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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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