Foreman vs prime Canelo

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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Canelo is the same size as Qawi and Frazier but much better and modern training, better chin and defense
     
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    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    lol, you never fail to surprise @MarkusFlorez99.
    @NoNeck, you're the biggest Foreman hater on the forum what do you make of this matchup?
     
  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I just want to know what Peralta had that Canelo didn’t.
     
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  4. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Canelo is bigger than a good chunk heavyweights from the past. I mean he likely steps in the ring at 180 these days that's what heavyweights used to weigh around the Joe Louis era.
     
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  5. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    He isn’t though.

    He’s 5’7, with a 70” reach.
     
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    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    WTF?
     
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    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I meant just in weight but in height yes he is quite a bit shorter at 5'7.
     
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    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It's often funny whenever Foreman comes up. Lol.
     
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    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Erm I'm going to go with Foreman on this one.....by murder!
     
  10. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Do you give Canelo a good chance?
     
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    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    Canelo inside 3 rounds btw :deal:
     
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    It might be a good fight if the ref prevents Foreman from doing his trademark two handed shove and other dirty tactics. It would be Canelo against a big guy who telegraphs everything.
     
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    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    Wasn't Frazier 5'11"? No matter, Frazier would destroy Canelo, who got destroyed by Foreman. Foreman booty wacks Canelo for fun.
     
  14. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

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    It still wouldn’t be easy though.

    George might be 76, but he’s still got the power.

    Maybe it’ll happen.

    He’s still running scared from David.
     
  15. OddR

    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lol.
     
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