Prime George Foreman vs the Baer Brothers

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    1973-74 George Foreman fights prime Max Baer and prime Buddy Baer in his next fight. Will Foreman go 2-0 or 0-2 or 1-1?
     
  2. Romero

    Romero Slapping Enthusiast Full Member

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    To me the older George Foreman would’ve had an easier time of beating them and I think that should be appreciated. Luis Firpo vs Max Baer would be much more fun in my opinion.
     
  3. HomicideHank

    HomicideHank I believe in the transmigration of souls Full Member

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    Foreman v Max Baer would be fireworks
     
  4. Pedro_El_Chef

    Pedro_El_Chef Active Member Full Member

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    George beats Buddy by ko after they both exchange blows and knockdowns after 5 rounds.
    George either beats Max by knocking him out in 8 rounds or Max knocks a tiring George out in the 10th, or the fight ends after one of them gets tko'd.
     
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  5. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I think both the Bear brothers would be too open to getting hit by George. Foreman would take some lumps too but I think they’d get the worse end of it
     
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Love to see that one!!
     
  7. BCS8

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    Foreman settles their hash.
     
  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Beats them both on the same night.
     
  9. Cecil

    Cecil Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he decimates both inside 3 rounds.
     
  10. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    The same night? One was a heavyweight champion of the world and the other was a top rated contender in a tough division
     
  11. Jabuur

    Jabuur New Member Full Member

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    Foreman beats the Baer brothers fairly easily. Too much power for them to handle.
     
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  12. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter Full Member

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    Maxie vs. Foreman is probably a much shorter version of Foreman vs. Lyle, Baer’s defense and skill wasn’t on Lyle’s level but he had the power, durability and was explosive enough to give George some trouble for the 1-3 rounds he’s out there.

    I see Foreman obliterating Buddy in early fashion as well, but in a less competitive fight.
     
  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    What if Buddy Baer left hook knocks Foreman through the ropes?
     
  14. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Seriously?
     
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  15. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Foreman's defense admittedly wasn't the best, but it was leagues above Max's and ESPECIALLY Buddy's.
     
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