George Foreman vs Andy Ruiz

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Who wins

  1. Foreman Knockout

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  2. Foreman Decision

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  3. Ruiz Knockout

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  4. Ruiz Decision

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  5. Draw

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Hey my friend, all good points regarding prime George Foreman vs Andy Ruiz, but you left out the fact that Andy Ruiz does his training lifting super heavy Snickers Bars, Lol.
     
  2. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Prime Foreman??
    Ruiz gets absolutely battered!
    Foreman by 2.
     
  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I've changed my mind sir, after reading you're post I have no alternative but to pick Ruiz!
     
  4. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Psychologically thinking about a prime George Foreman right after sending champion Joe Frazier to the canvas 6 times in two rounds on Jan 22 1973, he would possibly do the same to Andy Ruiz of the first Anthony Joshua bout. True Andy has modern training techniques on his side, that does not necessarily mean that he would do the same to a 1968 Olympic Champion, who was touted by then President Of The U. S. Lyndon B. Johnson for waiving the American flag following his victory in Mexico City. Prime George Foreman has not fought either Muhammad Ali, or Ron Lyle yet, fans were comparing George as the second coming of Sonny Liston. Andy would charge into Foreman, only to be shoved back off balance. Then the fusillade of wild hard thudding punches would commence, Andy would not have an answer to the hurtful blows that resemble a tornado thrown by Foreman. Having destroyed a legend like Joe Frazier would inflate such an ego. Andy would not be able to control the onslaught of blows. With a corner of Archie Moore and D. Sadler cheering George on, Andy falls to the canvas in round 2, spelling the end, Foreman in those days was not equipped to pace himself, not like in 1991, as when as a bald fighter, he sold grills on television.
     
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  5. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King Full Member

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    Yes psychology plays a huge role in a fighters ability h2h. After winning the title Foreman had an insane amount of confidence and composure. Look at how he casually rested his arms on the ropes with a blank expression after flooring Frazier. Few heavyweights in history would be able to deal with that version of George, he was like a juggernaut.
     
  6. Rocky Datsun

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    I believe the fight would end via KO, when I don’t know, you would have to ask Foreman when he wanted to end it.
     
  7. chico g

    chico g What are you staring at Mr Trump?! hahaha! Full Member

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    Just think it would be a mistake if George brings his grill in between rounds to cook his steak meat. Might antagonize that blob , and cause him to pick Foreman apart quicker when he's fighting on a empty stomach!
     
  8. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I feel a bit bad for Andy. He's no can. He's a good fighter. He'll never win a physique contest, but this is fighting.
    He's good. A lot better than the likes of Joseph Parker.
    You'd have to go with Foreman, but Ruiz could well make it interesting.
     
  9. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Really Fergy? Or are you just humoring him.
     
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  10. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Lol, I'm just humoring, but don't tell him :rolleyes:
     
  11. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A Snickers Bar and a Diet Coke!!!
     
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  12. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "Services for Andy Ruiz will take place between "2-4...and ...7-9"
     
  13. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That's a goof one, Lol.
     
  14. Boxing GOAT

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    I would pick the comeback version of old George to knock Andy out by the mid rounds. Never mind what prime George would have done to him.
     
  15. Alexandrow Vids

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    First Round of Prime Foreman vs Ruiz would be like the third round of Joshua vs Ruiz 1
    with the difference that Ruiz is badly battered and covered in blood and is driven to a hospital
    and dies shortly afterwards.
    Referees from back then would not stop such slugfest , no way.

    A modern referee stops the fight way earlier where Ruiz will probably still be alive.
     
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