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)
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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Two rounds give or take if this goes as we expect, but six rounds give or take if Galento throws him a bit of a curve ball.
     
    janitor, Jul 25, 2023
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  2. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    About as long as it takes Foreman to cross the ring and land something substantial......
     
    Flash24, Jul 25, 2023
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  3. West of Hollywood

    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    Galento was tough as nails and could punch. I think he could do better (and last longer) than many believe but of course would get TKOed at some point.
     
    West of Hollywood, Jul 25, 2023
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  4. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think Galento would come out there and get George's attention because the man could punch and he was fearless, and George would dispatch him very quickly after that.
     
    PRW94, Jul 25, 2023
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  5. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Depends Galento is allow to fight under "His" rules lol. If Tony can get away with it being a foul match, he might shock the world.
     
    Dempsey1238, Jul 25, 2023
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  6. Glass City Cobra

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    He would be shocked when Foreman elbows, shoves, and stomps on him if he decides to make it a street brawl. Galento would be motionless staining the canvas with his drool for 10 minutes.
     
    Glass City Cobra, Jul 25, 2023
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  7. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Or maybe Foreman plays into Galento's hands, eh?
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 25, 2023
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  8. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    DOWN GOES FOREMAN! DOWN GOES FOREMAN!
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 25, 2023
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  9. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Watch Galento vs Baer. Baer got lucky in a way I don't think Foreman would
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 25, 2023
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  10. KasimirKid

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    About as long as Chuvalo.
     
    KasimirKid, Jul 25, 2023
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  11. Saintpat

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    Wouldn’t be surprised if George didn’t walk out and walk Tony right into that left uppercut that destroyed Cooney right off the bat with the first punch.

    Good night, sweet (beer-guzzling) prince.
     
    Saintpat, Jul 25, 2023
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  12. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I recall a story that Galento bodyslam someone.
     
    Dempsey1238, Jul 25, 2023
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  13. Vic The Gambler

    Vic The Gambler Active Member Full Member

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    Galento by brutal 1st round KO.

    I’m giving Tony that mystical 1 in 20 punchers chance we all chat about, so if there’s another 19 threads on Galento v Foreman, I’ll back George 19 times.
    But today it’s Galento’s day haha!
     
    Vic The Gambler, Jul 25, 2023
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  14. Glass City Cobra

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    Frazier couldn't pull off the mythical punchers chance in 2 attempts but the far inferior beer guzzling Galento would find success with his hook?
     
    Glass City Cobra, Jul 26, 2023
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  15. Vic The Gambler

    Vic The Gambler Active Member Full Member

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    In 20 chances…yep, just maybe. Especially sfter he’s refuelled with a ton of pasta and meatballs. I believe that to him is like spinach was to Popeye..!
     
    Vic The Gambler, Jul 26, 2023
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