Do you think you could beat George Foreman now?

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  1. kieranmarciano

    kieranmarciano Member Full Member

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    Ok so he's in his 60s and probably serious lacking in speed, but does his power and natural athleticism deteriorate?

    Im 24, 5'10 and 11 stone, and I'd imagine I'm a helluva lot faster than George, so I could probably dance him out for 12 rounds and jab him out. And also considering he's in his sixties it must be possible to get a KO off him?

    The only worry is if George did catch me I'd be mince meat.

    This is a serious thread. Are there any OAP boxers you think you could take now?
     
  2. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If the fight is in a boxing ring....with boxing rules....you would be in deep sh!t.
     
  3. kieranmarciano

    kieranmarciano Member Full Member

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    It is yeah?

    are there any retired boxers you'd go in with?

    Obviously you dont wanna be a ******* and say Ali or anyone with a terminal illness. I mean retired OAP boxers in ok health.
     
  4. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    And deep ****'s the worst kind of **** to be in.
     
  5. kieranmarciano

    kieranmarciano Member Full Member

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    well actually 11 3/4, closer to 12. I undersold myself. I dont weigh myself often,
     
  6. kieranmarciano

    kieranmarciano Member Full Member

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    No chance, Naz is like 38. He still has power and probably isn't suffering from things like arthritis, a bad back and is probably a lot faster than George. He's one of the best punchers in his weight division. If he caught me I'd be ****ed.
     
  7. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The is a reason why professional boxer's "hands" are considered to be "deadly weapons"
    by the legal community.

    That definition probably stays with him until he is "six feet under".
     
  8. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Earnie Shavers lives over in the UK somewhere.

    He would be the ideal opponent for you to start your "Old Codger Whup-Ass" winning string with.
     
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  9. kieranmarciano

    kieranmarciano Member Full Member

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    how old are you Luke?
     
  10. kieranmarciano

    kieranmarciano Member Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RdJTSPFeUs[/ame]
     
  11. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Don't want to over extend myself here, but I'd like to try my luck against the exhumed remains of Ray Robinson... Maybe I can catch him with a lucky shot..
     
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  12. BUDW

    BUDW Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The kid in the blue is to straight up, moves in straight line back, and drops his head down every time he throws a meaningful punch, the kid in the red has better movement and boxing skills IMHO.
     
  13. Big N Bad

    Big N Bad Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Guys like foreman can probably come back and beat some current full time fighters...he's a rare breed.

    as far as your chances against an ageing foreman, unless your sergio martinez...you have no chance...sorry.

    George Foreman is a rare breed
     
  14. MagnaNasakki

    MagnaNasakki Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Now?

    Probably. He's fat, rusty, and and so good natured he'd probably let me revenge myself for all the sparring whippings he gave me.

    But it wouldn't mean ****, and I wouldn't be proud of it. He'd have stopped me in our primes.
     
  15. TAC602

    TAC602 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    +1

    Foreman is an absolute beast.

    In the ring, you'd be KTFO. Outside of it, probably killed. I doubt there's any kind of waiting line of people wanting to test George Foreman. He's just one of those cats who's always going to have 'it'. Power is the last thing to go and in Foreman's case, he'll probably take it to the grave with him.

    Unless Tyson falls into some sort of drug relapse, I'd imagine he'll be a seriously dangerous dude for quite a while as well considering how fast he shed that fat and got back into shape.
     
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