1972 Bob Foster vs 2021 Saul Canelo Alvarez at 175 lbs, 15 rounds.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    1972 Bob Foster vs 2021 Saul Canelo Alvarez at 175 lbs, 15 rounds. This would be the Bob Foster who obliterated WBA champion Vicente Rondon in two rounds in 1972, going up against Alvarez.
     
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Foster by oblivion.
     
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  3. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    For me Foster is a top 3 all time lhvy,I don't consider Alvarez a lhvy ,these recent matchups are therefore unrealistic imo.
     
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  4. Mark Dunham

    Mark Dunham Well-Known Member Full Member

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    this matchup wouldnt be fair to Canelo
     
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  5. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    See Foster vs Tiger for my answer.....
     
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  6. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Canelo not fit to lace Fosters boots.Easy win for Bob
     
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  7. Fergy

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    Bob batters him.
     
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  8. michael mullen

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    Foster tracks him down and executes him...knocks him out cold in 5 or 6.
     
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  9. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Just gonna point out that Foster never actually beat anyone as good as Canelo.
     
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  10. Rakesh

    Rakesh Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Foster never fought the competition of Canelo, but Foster was very well a top 5 LHW. Clean Foster win.
     
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  11. Mike Cannon

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    Worth remembering... keep well.
     
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  12. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Canelo
     
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  13. Flo_Raiden

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    Foster would be a terrible style match up for Canelo. Foster eventually finds his mark on Canelo and possibly stops him.
     
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  14. JabbaTheGut

    JabbaTheGut Active Member Full Member

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    Canelo would struggle with 15 rounds
     
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  15. Cookiedough

    Cookiedough Active Member Full Member

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    Another fantasy match up where I favour the modern day fighter. A lot has changed in nearly forty years as far as the training, conditioning etc etc. Canelo is a match for any fighter of any era. Canelo wins.
     
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