George Foreman ‘73 vs. James J. Jeffries ‘03

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Who wins?

  1. Foreman by KO

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  2. Jeffries by KO

    3 vote(s)
    7.1%
  3. Foreman by UD

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%
  4. Jeffries by UD

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    2.4%
  1. Omega74

    Omega74 Member Full Member

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    Who comes out on top in a 15 rounder? Both were similar in size (George may have a slight height, reach and weight advantage), and both have granite chins and dynamite power. Jeffries definitely has the advantage in the stamina department, but would it even come to play against Big George? Would Foreman demolish Jeffries in 2, or can the Boilermaker survive the early onslaugth, let George gas himself out, and finish him later in the fight?
     
  2. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jeffries would have fit nicely between Charlie Polite and Boone Kirkman in Toronto.
     
  3. lone star

    lone star Active Member Full Member

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    Foreman destroys him. The difference in skill, and rules are so much it’s almost a different sport. Basically someone who was not that far removed from bare knuckle against an Olympic calibre fighter.
     
  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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  5. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    Foreman (slugger) vs Jeffries (slugger)

    Power: Foreman
    Chin: Foreman
    Hand speed: Foreman
    Stamina: Jeffries
    Footwork: Foreman
    Accuracy: Foreman
    Ring IQ: Foreman
    Defense: Foreman
    Technique: Foreman
    Combinations: Foreman
    Versatility: Foreman



    When 2 sluggers meet ring center and exchange blows, the guy with superior power, technique, and accuracy wins. Even if you're feeling generous and give Jeff the edge in the chin department, he lacks the tools to really make it count and turn the fight in his favor. Probably resembles the Foreman vs Chuvalo fight.

    Conclusion: 1st round would be entertaining with back and forth clubbing shots, but from round 2 onwards Foreman would be in complete control. For once he'd be the faster, smarter, and more technically sound guy in the ring against a fellow ATG. Even his defense is superior. Jeff becomes a punching bag and is stopped within 4-5 rounds tops.
     
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    George hurts him early and never let's up.
    I see him clubbing Jeffries to the floor several times, before game over.
    Foreman wko 5.
     
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  7. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic Our pope is the Holy Spirit Full Member

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  8. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    This fight depends on if Jeffries had the chin to handle Foreman's power until he gasses out. Since Jeffries was supposedly rocked by Fitzsimmons and Corbett in his prime, I can't say I have much confidence that he could handle Foreman's power.
     
  9. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    Jeffries MO was to absorb punishment for a number of rounds before stepping it up but of course I don’t think there’s anyone who could absorb Foreman’s flush power for too long.

    I agree with @Glass City Cobra that this might resemble George’s fight vs Chuvalo more than anything else - in both complexion and size difference.

    Jeff was probably a true 6’1” at best but stocky and well muscled.

    In fact, I don’t think Jeff necessarily proved himself to have the type of chin that Chuvalo carried - those types of whiskers are extraordinary and can’t be assumed without material proofs.

    Imo, the blows of Corbett, Fitz, Sharkey, Choy simply don’t compare at all to the power Foreman would bring to the table.

    If it came down to stamina Jeff would have a shot I guess but I’m 100% confident that Foreman’s possible wilting in the later rounds will not come into play - a moot point.
     
  10. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Why do we refer to it as "clubbing" when it's Foreman punching someone but it's not "clubbing' when Holyfield is punching someone?
     
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  11. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foreman can tire himself out after all that clubbing at Jim lol.
     
  12. Greb & Papke 707

    Greb & Papke 707 Active Member Full Member

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    Making it a fight to the finish is the only way Jeff even has a slight chance
     
  13. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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  14. richdanahuff

    richdanahuff Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jeffries was physically in size identical to George Chuvalo....Foreman beats him into the ground in 1 or 2 rds....GF isn't the middleweight/Ltheavyweights he was used too fighting or the clumsy uncoordinated unevolved heavies of Jeff's era
     
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  15. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Jeffries was measured in a Doctor's surgery at an even six feet,Foreman at 78' 1.2" has 2 inches on him in reach.
    George stops him inside 6 rounds.
     
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