Who does better against 70's Foreman? Tyson, Lewis, Bowe or Holyfield?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by AngryBirds, Dec 4, 2023.


Who would do the best against Foreman?

  1. Tyson

    7 vote(s)
    14.0%
  2. Lewis

    30 vote(s)
    60.0%
  3. Bowe

    2 vote(s)
    4.0%
  4. Holyfield

    11 vote(s)
    22.0%
  1. AngryBirds

    AngryBirds Well-Known Member banned Full Member

    1,840
    2,021
    Sep 3, 2022
    This is an interesting one. Everyone here is at their peak.
     
  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

    51,230
    25,561
    Jan 3, 2007
    I like Lewis the best against 70s George. But potentially they all could have given him a tough night
     
  3. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

    19,130
    20,663
    Jul 30, 2014
    Lewis has the best chance. 50-50. Bowe does the worst. You’re not getting far with Foreman with a defense like that.
     
  4. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

    7,104
    8,784
    Dec 18, 2022
    Holyfield
     
    slash likes this.
  5. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,933
    2,523
    Jun 7, 2015
    In order I'd probably go Lewis, Holy, Tyson, Bowe, with all but Bowe having a reasonable chance of winning imo.
     
    Terror likes this.
  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

    16,349
    15,450
    Jun 9, 2007
    I actually like Tyson the best here. I believe he has weakest chin of the lot but for me it's a combo of his speed explosiveness power and footwork. This IMO would have possibly been the most explosive couple rds in HW history
     
  7. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    29,856
    36,649
    Jan 8, 2017
    The one and only... Lennox Lewis!!
     
    swagdelfadeel and 20thCenturyBox like this.
  8. Lankykong

    Lankykong Member Full Member

    166
    296
    May 22, 2023
    70s George totally relied on being the taller much stronger fighter, Lewis could definitely beat him if he plays his cards right.

    Holyfield could survive, make it to the bell and get the decision or get caught up in the action. If he was knocked senseless by old Foreman, then young version will slug him out out for sure in.

    Unlike Joe or most the other swarmers at the time Tyson starts fast and can be just as dangerous as George in early rounds. He could make it a firefight before potentially succumbing.

    Bowe gets disposed of as soon as George starts building momentum on him. Foreman really preys on a guy when he has them stunned, with Bowe's porous defense that's gonna happen early. He has no chance whatsoever.
     
  9. Unique Way

    Unique Way Active Member Full Member

    1,001
    1,901
    Sep 6, 2023
    Tyson had much better chin than Lennox Lewis. But his style was tailor made for Big George. I think he would actually be the easiest opponent for Big George from this four
     
    Fergy and Reinhardt like this.
  10. Unique Way

    Unique Way Active Member Full Member

    1,001
    1,901
    Sep 6, 2023
    Hard to say.

    Lewis had best defense and was very good with jab-and-grab style. But he had the wort chin of the four by far and his stamina wasn't exceptional either.

    Bowe had fantastic stamina and good chin, but no defense = disaster against Big George

    Tyson's style was just tailor made for George

    Holyfield had great chin, very good stamina, was smart and skilled. But he didn't have Ali's reflexes, and didn't have enough power to seriously trouble George or style to make him miss and pay all night long like Ali did.

    All in all I would favour Foreman against all four with Lewis and Holyfield having slightly more chances than Tyson and Bowe
     
    SomeFella likes this.
  11. Claude

    Claude Member Full Member

    213
    228
    Sep 13, 2023
    Foreman used wrestling tactics to keep opponents out of range and nullify head movement. I don’t see how speed or forward footwork will circumvent this.
     
  12. Claude

    Claude Member Full Member

    213
    228
    Sep 13, 2023
    Considering Lewis’ performance against ray mercer I doubt it. Foreman had an even better chin and jab than ray did. On top of cutting the ring off better than mercer did and being much stronger I’d think he’d be a bad stylistic match up for Lennox.
     
    Unique Way likes this.
  13. Unique Way

    Unique Way Active Member Full Member

    1,001
    1,901
    Sep 6, 2023
    Yes. I think a lot would depend on how Lewis' jab-and-grab style would work against Foreman. If it would be effective, Lewis would have a good chance, if not - it's quick and brutal KO win for George
     
  14. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

    16,349
    15,450
    Jun 9, 2007
    I do
     
    White Bomber likes this.
  15. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

    16,349
    15,450
    Jun 9, 2007
    I dont
     
    White Bomber likes this.