Foreman was stronger, faster, and more viscious when he was younger. Young Foreman by tko in 6 rounds or less
I think 1994 Foreman takes longer than six rounds, but he would never take a backwards step, and apply an advancing rope a dope which would exhaust his younger self by continually forcing the 1973 version into an unaccustomed retreat. 1994 Foreman used his physical strength far more aggressively than Chuvalo, and may actually have had a better chin than the Canadian. The elder edition was also more proactive on defense. If stunned (as would be inevitable), he was perfectly capable of retaliating with urgency, as he showed against Cooney and Lakusta.
Old Foreman was beaten/nearly beaten by 2nd raters like Tommy Morrison, Axel Shulz, Alex Stewart. There is no comparison. Young Foreman blows old Foreman away early. Trust me, Old Foreman was not immune to pain...He was staggered several times in fights, he just never fought the best punchers in the division like Tyson and Lewis. Both would have knocked him out. 1973 Foreman too aggresive, too fast, too powerful for his old self. 1973 Foreman TKO 3 1994 Foreman
I cannot believe all the people picking a 45 year old Foreman to beat his 25 year old self. It sickens me. Joe Frazier would have destroyed the 1994 George Foreman.
I can't believe SuzyQ has time to post here, you know with all the time it spends trolling the internet for younguns
I agree with this. Boxers and technicians gave George trouble in the 90's. Im not sure there are many come forward bangers in history that would beat him. He was so strong and heavy handed. Smarter, worked behind his jab.
I wouldn't write off old George that quick. He wouldn't be blown out by the young George because he seemed tougher to me in his comeback and could take a better punch. He was much slower than his prime, and I'd favour the young George to win but not by a blowout. KO around 8 or 9 unless young George punches himself out.
