Michael Moorer with an iron chin

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Usyk is the best, Sep 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM.


  1. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    Let's imagine that Moorer could take punches like Holyfield

    There would be:
    Southpaw stance
    Pretty good power
    Fantastic offensive skills (ATG level)
    Overall good defense with some flaws
    Average work ethic (sometimes lazy in camps, a bit flubby later)
    Great punch resistance and recuperative abilities

    How far could he go? And how his career could have changed?
    Could he reach top-10 all time HW?
     
    Usyk is the best, Sep 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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  2. d4n1elc

    d4n1elc DLC Full Member

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    He would have beaten Foreman that's a first
     
    d4n1elc, Sep 21, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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  3. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    If Moorer hadn’t fallen against Foreman, would he have fallen against Holyfield; would he have fallen at all?
    I mean, should we look at this topic as if Moorer can’t be knocked out or knocked down at all, like Oliver McCall?
     
    ikrasevic, Sep 21, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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  4. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would’ve beaten Foreman and also probably would’ve given Holyfield trouble in the rematch as well, he had won rounds prior to getting dropped.
     
    Devon, Sep 21, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Wonder what sort of a fight if he and Tyson had have met?
    Moorer with his chin as it was,he ain't getting far past Tyson of 95/96.
     
    Fergy, Sep 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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