1991 George Foreman vs 1939 Joe Louis that fought Galento

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Galento dropped Joe Louis. Could the 91 version of Foreman drop Louis and keep him down?
     
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    When you’re talking about a man with George Foreman’s power literally anything is possible. So yes.. him knocking out a 1939 Joe Louis could happen.. is it something I’d make him a favorite to do ? Probably not
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    91 Foreman was a good fighter
     
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    He definitely was. Good chin, good defense, huge power. Didn’t waste shots. Great trainer in his corner. Kept busy and fought actively.
     
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  5. Shay Sonya

    Shay Sonya The REAL Wonder Woman! Full Member

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    I agree with you completely. Could is not the same as would, even though they do rhyme.
     
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  6. Melankomas

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    Not if Louis knows what he's up against. I think Louis largely underestimated Galento, and got clocked as a result. Louis of '39 was still prime Louis, and if he knew about Foreman's abilities I see him coasting to a UD or potentially getting a stoppage.
     
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  7. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Who is ready to suffer for Christ (the truth)? Full Member

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    1991 Foreman is a dangerous fighter, with good defense and a great chin. However, I think that in 1939 Joe Louis would have managed to outscore him, as 208lns Holyfield managed (or as chinny Morrison managed two years later). 1939 Joe Louis is too much skill for the slow Foreman.
     
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