Battle of the HW champions: George Foreman vs Tommy Burns

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 11, 2024.


Who wins and how

  1. Foreman KO TKO

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  2. Burns KO/TKO

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  3. Foreman Decision

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  4. Burns Decision

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  5. Draw

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  6. I can't decide between these 2 titans of heavyweight boxing

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Burns was the heavyweight champion years before George Foreman. In January of 1973, a prime, fully prepared Tommy Burns steps out of a time machine to take on Foreman in Kingston, Jamaica. Does Burns burn Foreman?
     
  2. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What did Tommy Burns do to you?


    I put I can't decide facetiously.
     
  3. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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  4. PRW94

    PRW94 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    That fight should be scheduled in the Roman Colosseum in the first century AD because that is about how it would go.
     
  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I agree. Foreman would be bludgeoned pretty badly.
     
  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Tommy Burns was a lineal heavyweight champion and the best of his era.
     
  7. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Can we at least give Tommy a bat to even the playing field
     
  8. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Ali and Young didn't need a bat
     
  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

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    Tommy destroys that big ox,too fast , too skilled , his right hand will be landing flush all night
    Six /seven rds tops George gets his nose buried in the resin.
     
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  10. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Is this your serious opinion
     
  11. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Yes mcvey, that's how it's gonna go.
    Tommy is gonna batter that big oaf and put him in to retirement!!
     
  12. newurban99

    newurban99 Active Member Full Member

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    Calling Albert Westphal in case Burns faints in his dressing room.
     
  13. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Burns would have looked to get out of the fight alive, an then head straight to the bank.
     
  14. KernowWarrior

    KernowWarrior Bob Fitzsimmons much bigger brother. Full Member

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    I am sure Burns would not avoid a bout against Foreman, but Tommy would have waited out for top dollar, and would have made sure he was paid in full.

    I do feel Mr Foreman would prevail with ease by KO, but Burns would not utter "No Mas", and take first opportunity to get out of the ring, he would take the punches until the coup de grace was delivered.
     
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  15. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Foreman is a very heavy favorite here. But on a side note I think Burns is underrated.
     
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