Harold Johnson vs Bob Foster 175lbs primes

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Who wins?

  1. Johnson KO/TKO

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  2. Johnson PTS

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  3. Foster KO/TKO

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  4. Foster PTS

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foster had a long reign, so it’s hard to know when his absolute prime was, it could be the Tiger fight, but it could also be the Mike Quarry fight, but whenever you think it was,

    Who wins this matchup?
     
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  2. TipNom

    TipNom Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Battle of the jabs for most of the fight, but I think Foster eventually finds him with a big shot and unloads on him. Late KO for The Deputy Sheriff.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    This would be an amazing fight that I’d love to see if it were possible . I’d lean towards Johnson to win but Foster with his punching power and all that height and reach would be dangerous
     
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  4. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Johnson has the skills to outbox and outpoint Foster but there's always a chance of a dynamite left hook that crushes him. I slightly favor Johnson but a stoppage win for Foster is definitely something I can see happening.
     
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  5. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foster by decision, but without 100% confidence in it.
     
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  6. Boxing GOAT

    Boxing GOAT Active Member Full Member

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    Johnson via decision. He fought much better competition at 175.
     
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  7. bolo specialist

    bolo specialist Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In his younger years, Johnson had a terrible habit of backing straight out vs. taller/rangier opponents, & this led to him getting tagged @ the end of long punches & dropped or even KO'd multiple times. Foster would be the worst opponent for any lhw w/ that vulnerability to face IMO.
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    I do think Johnson showed improved technique & head movement over the later stages of his career, but I still think Foster's combined range & firepower could be a bit too much for him to overcome.
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  8. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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