Who'd Have Stopped "Old Foreman '?

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  1. sauhund II

    sauhund II Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Holyfied knocked dowm trial horse Mercer with a body punch, Holyfileds claim to fame is getting a TKO in the 11th hour vs a washed up post prison Tyson, otherwise he stopped shid.

    Tommy Chin is pure glass, he hit the deck a lot , got stopped by Nobody Michael Bent.

    Joe Louis has a average chin at best but great recovery however he aint surviving modern skilled big bangers.

    Walcott is the definition of a Journeyman..............

    Moorer is a glass cannon, always was always will be, his claim to fame is catching Holyfiled on a malfunctioning PED cycle and getting stopped by slow motion Foreman

    Charles and Moore are not Heavyweights by my standards

    Coetzer was a non entity

    Cooper was a crack addict aka a stepping stone in the Ring

    Axel Schulz is a Euro with zero notable wins, a nobody.

    Cooney was maybe talented but lacked upstairs big time, at least he demolished two relics.

    Saverese is a USA Tuesday night fighter who got waxed in 90 seconds by a shot to shid Tyson impersonator.

    Yours truly
     
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  2. Gog97675

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    Lol Holyfiled knocked down Mercer with a hook to the head. He hit Mercer, Mercer took a few steps back and took a knee. The fact that you need to lie to prove your point gets you blocked.

    Bye bye
     
  3. Richard M Murrieta

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    A prime 1988 Mike Tyson.
     
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  4. Vic The Gambler

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    Of the current crop, a strong, powerful, quick, hard punching, granite chinned, SHW beast would probably have a decent chance. But I can’t think of any that ticks all those boxes at the moment.

    Of the past greats, Prime Lewis on his best day is my top choice. Wlad’s power would bother George too, but equally I could see George's one punch power ending this contest before it got too hairy for him.

    Going back further, young George Foreman would have a chance to stop his old self.
    That particular battle would make a great episode of The Twilight Zone!
     
  5. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Very ugly episode. Young Foreman might kill his older self, Looper-style.
     
  6. mr. magoo

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    I would give Lennox Lewis a good chance
     
  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Those three would certainly have a strong chance. Maybe Deontay wilder if Foreman didn’t lay him out first
     
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    Agree with this.

    Fired-up Lewis is your best bet.

    Wlad could absolutely get the job done with his bazooka power but I suspect that he wouldn't. So long as Foreman didn't press too hard Wlad would be happy to jab away at him all night long winning a UD.
     
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    Ah yes…Looper. Loved that film
     
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  10. Vic The Gambler

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    Good point. Wlad most probably wouldn’t take any risks, but Old George would remain a threat right to the end. Be careful Wlad…lose concentration just for a second and the lights could go out.
     
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  11. Russell

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    Prime Alex Stewart in a 12 rounder. I guess. lol
     
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  12. Richard M Murrieta

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

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    Yeah, Alex Stewart made old George's face look like the Stay Puff man from Ghostbusters.
     
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  13. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    That was such a bizarre fight. Was Stewart just a hurtful puncher or what? I seem to recall Foreman was refusing enswell work in the corner for whatever reason.
     
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