Is Wladimir Klitschko a favorite over prime George Foreman and Sonny Liston H2H

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by MarkusFlorez99, Aug 30, 2025.


Who wins

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  1. Klitschko steps on both of them

    30.2%
  2. Liston ruins him

    50.8%
  3. Foreman melts him

    65.1%
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  1. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Klitschko not only has a better record but he's bigger and stronger than both. The only thing is Klitschko had a weak chin and panicked a lot. How does he fair against these 2 elite boxer punchers
     
  2. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No and Yes.
     
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  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    No, both Sonny and George would Hurt him badly.

    You needed a decent chin against those two and I'm not sure wlad s is up for it.
     
  5. themaster458

    themaster458 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Wlad beats them both easily. Both relied on having a size advantage and aside from that their technical skills were quite limited. Wlad keeps them both at range and once they taste his power they get hesitant and he picks them off until he get the late stoppage.
     
  6. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd make Wlad the favorite against both but either could land the right shot and end it.
     
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  7. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Wlad is a step up from either.
     
  8. KO_King

    KO_King Horizontal Heavyweight Full Member

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    Wlad loses both. Just because he reigned a long time doesn't detract from the fact he presided over a weak era - and collapsed under pressure. He is waaaay outside my top 10.
     
  9. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Please explain how he beats Liston but not Foreman. He’d have the much tougher time against Liston imo
     
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  10. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Both are slow (hand and foot). Is the strategy for them to get punched repeatedly and for Wlad to gas himself out? That probably won't work lol.
     
  11. brb

    brb Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad was very good defensively. He's taken some big shots in fights and he was still able to get a win.
     
  12. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Did either Foreman or Liston preside over anything? Their reigns were not exactly the stuff of legend.
     
  13. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wlad beats both - he's bigger, faster and more powerful.
     
  14. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Wlad had no legitimate defensive technique or skill.

    He always wrestles, it's a necessity. He has limited skills which means he cannot defend himself legally when anyone gets close, illegally holding, headlocks , back humps , leaning etc are the only ways he can protect himself.
     
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  15. Nopa

    Nopa New Member Full Member

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    Prime Foreman is in the Top 15 ATG, not sure about Liston.

    Wlad is DEFINITELY NOT in the Top 15.