Bob Foster...

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  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Curious to learn more about him.

    What made him great?

    Was his power as legendary as some make it out to be?
     
    Russell, Aug 16, 2007
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  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Top...

    No one?
     
    Russell, Aug 17, 2007
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  3. quintonjacksonfan

    quintonjacksonfan Active Member Full Member

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    I am interested to hear about him too. I have only seen his fights with Fraizer and Ali
     
    quintonjacksonfan, Aug 17, 2007
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  4. Lex

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    Watch his fight against Mike Quarry. Far from Foster's greatest challenge, but a classic example of his brutal power.
     
    Lex, Aug 17, 2007
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    He was at his best at light heavyweight and the mother****er could hit...
     
    JC2006, Aug 17, 2007
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  6. Svengali

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    All these young boxers to be need to watch him and understand that weights are not the Rosetta Stone for developing ko power. Leverage and technique are far more important than lifting strength.
     
    Svengali, Aug 17, 2007
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  7. JohnThomas1

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    Get his fight vs Rondon, the mofo was that sharp it was scary.
     
    JohnThomas1, Aug 18, 2007
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  8. quintonjacksonfan

    quintonjacksonfan Active Member Full Member

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    It sounds like his career set is worth ordering. The Tiger and Quarry Knockouts. The 1971 fight of the year and his fight with Rondon
     
    quintonjacksonfan, Aug 18, 2007
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  9. Sweet Science

    Sweet Science Peaceful Muslim Warrior Full Member

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    Foster had great power but people tend to forget he also possessed one of the best ever jabs.
     
    Sweet Science, Aug 18, 2007
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  10. JohnThomas1

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    That's why i mention the Rondon fight, that jab is whipping out there like a snake.
     
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  11. Sweet Science

    Sweet Science Peaceful Muslim Warrior Full Member

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    If I had to pick only one of Foster's fights to watch. It would be his fight against Andy Kendall who was a very tough customer. I recommend you watch this fight to really understand the extent of Foster's talent and heart. It is a total war and a hidden gem of a fight.
     
    Sweet Science, Aug 18, 2007
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