Explain how Frazier was either champ, or the #1 or #2 contender from '67 to '74 - one of the best era's of heavyweight boxing ever - yet he wouldn't be top 10 in today's era. If you think that boxers today are more technically advanced than the '70's, you are an idiot. I suggest you log off and save yourself the embarassment of having to explain your post.
I've never thought that there was a big difference in '67 Ali and FOTC Ali. IMO, prime Smokes beats any version of Ali - '67 or whatever you like.
That's true, but he's also not going to be punching Joe Frazier out of there. If you think the guy whose fight plan generally consists of jab/hold/jab/hold/jab/hold, jumping back at the first sign of adversity, is going to be standing his ground and bombing a durable HW out, you're mental.
He's also mentally-weaker, he hasn't got the fear factor that prime Foreman had, he doesn't let his hands go and is far more cautious, and he can't deliver his power as low as Foreman can. When have we ever seen him confront a big punching pressure-fighter and let his hands go like Foreman did, and deliver power with such low uppercuts and hooks? Never. When have we ever seen Frazier chomp down a quick, skillful fighter with foot speed, reach and a great jab and right hand. Oh yeah, the FOTC.
You're right...........because Frazier stopped coming forward when Foreman bounced him off the canvas countless times. You know nothing about Joe Frazier.
Joe Frazier of today could hold down a prime Golota and **** him. BTW, Golota pussed out and lost to Bowe...............twice.