How long does Tony Galento last against 1973 George Foreman?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by ThatOne, Jul 24, 2023.

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How long?

Poll closed Jul 31, 2023.

  1. Not very long

    40 vote(s)
    90.9%

  2. Galento wins

    4 vote(s)
    9.1%

  3. It goes to the cards

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Please discuss .
     
    ThatOne, Jul 24, 2023
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  2. Rakesh

    Rakesh Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Clinchfest until Galento falls right into a right uppercut.
     
    Rakesh, Jul 24, 2023
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Galento was a tough guy but he fought the kind of style that I think would play right into Foreman’s hands. I’m guessing this ends inside of 3 rounds
     
    mr. magoo, Jul 24, 2023
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  4. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    @Jackomano I could use a laugh right now. Work your magic.
     
    swagdelfadeel, Jul 24, 2023
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  5. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    You could also say Foreman fought the kind of way that would fall in Galenteno’s hands. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Lyle - Foreman 2, Tony certainly has the potential to drop and hurt Foreman if he did it to Louis. Heh, you could say Tony was a significantly more experienced fighter than “Young” Foreman.
     
    Journeyman92, Jul 24, 2023
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  6. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Frazier fight 2.0. Tony's got the heart to get back up from the canvas but he's just gonna go back down lmao
     
    Melankomas, Jul 24, 2023
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Yeah Two Ton had plenty of power. I’ll grant you that. But in order to have a Lyle-esque evening with George he’d have to be facing the exact same George who was coming off a 15 month layoff and a confidence shattering loss. Galento seemed closer in style and stature to a Joe Frazier type…. Shorter left hooker type who bobbed and weaved
     
    mr. magoo, Jul 24, 2023
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  8. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    If he makes it to the third round I'd be surprised ... couldn't have a worse stylish matchup to go against Foreman ...
     
    he grant, Jul 24, 2023
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  9. Mike T

    Mike T Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Boxing KO 1 for Foreman
    Street fight KO for Foreman
     
    Mike T, Jul 24, 2023
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  10. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    2:48 of round 1
     
    Reinhardt, Jul 25, 2023
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  11. Showstopper97

    Showstopper97 The Icon Full Member

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    Foreman in 2. Foreman makes Galento bounce around all four corners of the ring worse than Frazier.
     
    Showstopper97, Jul 25, 2023
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  12. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Not bloody long, Is my guess!
     
    Fergy, Jul 25, 2023
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  13. Mike Cannon

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    Bout as long as took you to write it...........
    stay safe buddy.
     
    Mike Cannon, Jul 25, 2023
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  14. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    2 rounds. OMG that would be a slaughter
     
    northpaw, Jul 25, 2023
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  15. 70sFan

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    1 or 2 rounds at most as Foreman pulps Galento’s face and KOs him.
     
    70sFan, Jul 25, 2023
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