1972 Bob Foster vs 2021 Saul Canelo Alvarez at 175 lbs, 15 rounds.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    1972 Bob Foster vs 2021 Saul Canelo Alvarez at 175 lbs, 15 rounds. This would be the Bob Foster who obliterated WBA champion Vicente Rondon in two rounds in 1972, going up against Alvarez.
     
    Richard M Murrieta, Nov 11, 2021
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  2. McGrain

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    Foster by oblivion.
     
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    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    For me Foster is a top 3 all time lhvy,I don't consider Alvarez a lhvy ,these recent matchups are therefore unrealistic imo.
     
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  4. Mark Dunham

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    this matchup wouldnt be fair to Canelo
     
    Mark Dunham, Nov 11, 2021
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  5. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    See Foster vs Tiger for my answer.....
     
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    Canelo not fit to lace Fosters boots.Easy win for Bob
     
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    Bob batters him.
     
    Fergy, Nov 15, 2021
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  8. michael mullen

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    Foster tracks him down and executes him...knocks him out cold in 5 or 6.
     
    michael mullen, Nov 15, 2021
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  9. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Just gonna point out that Foster never actually beat anyone as good as Canelo.
     
    NoNeck, Nov 15, 2021
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    Foster never fought the competition of Canelo, but Foster was very well a top 5 LHW. Clean Foster win.
     
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    Worth remembering... keep well.
     
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    Canelo
     
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  13. Flo_Raiden

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    Foster would be a terrible style match up for Canelo. Foster eventually finds his mark on Canelo and possibly stops him.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Nov 15, 2021
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    Canelo would struggle with 15 rounds
     
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    Another fantasy match up where I favour the modern day fighter. A lot has changed in nearly forty years as far as the training, conditioning etc etc. Canelo is a match for any fighter of any era. Canelo wins.
     
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