Tyson Fury Vs George Foreman?

He wasn't though Holyfield was using movement in and out throwing fast combinations.

Fury isn't as mobile or as fast nor does he have the energy levels of a prime Holyfield.

Fury has pretty much always been hittable in his fights even against B and C class fighters.

The Wladimir fight was an exception because it was basically a glorified sparring session with a pitiful output from both men.

And the Wilder fight but that's because Wilder can't fight on the backfoot and doesn't have the physical strength like Foreman does.

 

timber!....

 

Ok 6’8”

 

Interesting matchup. I think Fury would absolutely have to get off the floor at some point, Foreman’s early power was ridiculous and Fury has always been vulnerable to heavy shots, even against guys nowhere near George’s level of puncher.

That said, stylistically it could be a nightmare for Foreman too. Fury’s size, awkward movement, ability to smother and lean, plus his stamina over 12 rounds would be huge factors. Young George tended to gas badly when he couldn’t get guys out of there early, and Fury’s survival instincts are elite.

I’d favour Foreman early, possibly even a knockdown or two, but if it goes past six or seven rounds, it starts swinging heavily towards Fury on points or even a late stoppage. Styles definitely make fights, and this would be a brutal clash of strengths and weaknesses.

 

Foreman’s obviously a much bigger threat than Wilder ever was, he’s got a real arsenal. Power jabs, hooks, uppercuts from both hands, combinations that can smash through any guard. Fury would 100% get hit early and probably dropped. You’re not avoiding everything Foreman throws no matter how good your head movement is.


But even with that, I slightly lean toward Fury surviving and taking over late. His size isn’t just a target, it’s a weapon. He’d clinch constantly, lean his 270+ lbs onto Foreman’s shoulders, force George to muscle him around and waste energy. Fury’s probably the best heavyweight in history at spoiling when hurt, he doesn’t panic, he ties up, leans, uses his weight, and frustrates the hell out of opponents.


And the thing is, young Foreman had one gear, forward, and when he couldn’t blast someone out early, he slowed down badly. Look what Jimmy Young did to him. Fury’s movement, feints, awkward angles, and constant clinching would drag Foreman into deep water where his stamina would be a massive liability.


Fury’s not going to outgun Foreman with combos like Ali or Louis, physically he can’t throw 5–6 punch bursts, but 2–3 shots at a time, then clinch, then move, repeat… that’s enough. He doesn’t have to hurt Foreman cleanly; he just needs to wear him down and pick him apart late.


I think Foreman has a real shot to wreck Fury early inside 3–4 rounds. But if he doesn’t finish him clean, Fury’s size, toughness and gas tank would turn it. Over 12 rounds, I favour Fury by late stoppage or wide decision after George fades.

 

...and i was talking prime old George...and hell, I only gave him a chance of wimming one fight out of five! My reasons are that Fury, even when prime, tended to fight at the pace of his opponent. And although he is much the bigger man, Foreman had the physicality to 'old' manhandle him. And efficiently bang him up from the mid and inside ranges. Fury at his best plays with Old George, 100% agree...its what I wrote, but I can't see why Morrrison and Schultz beating him has anything to do with the conversation. That wasn't the best 'old' Foreman, not by a long chalk...I only mentioned Ngannou to make that point. The Fury that fought Francis isn't a representation of Fury...neither is the George that fought the two mentioned...

 

Don't mind me. Just calling out Fury's comedy

 

No easy task for either man though it's strange to see Fury's size still being repeated like some religious command. Usyk already busted the theory. Bigger does not mean better. Further, the fleet-footed Fury we knew - while impressive for his size - was fleet-footed next to a gunshy Wlad, plodding Chisora and wobbly Wilder. A talented and gutsy big guy, sure - he's also a massive target. He isn't proficient at the kind of range Foreman would insist they engage. Fury isn't close to Ali's durability or skill. Forget Zaire. He wouldn't get Foreman in tangles like Ali did. The old drape-myself-over-like-a-rag routine could very well backfire, quick.

And another thing. Size does not equate strength. It's all about how you're put together. Foreman was V-shaped. All bone and muscle. Huge arms. Those trying to insinuate Usyk was physically stronger because of a pound or centimetre here or there need a time out.

 

Great post Ted, good to see you about mate.

 

There's no such thing as "prime old George". Old George was getting lit up by Alex Stewart, should have lost to Axel Schulz, got a close fight with Savarese and got outboxed by Tommy Morrison. He beat Moorer, but was losing every round until the knockout and had a strong showing against Holyfield who decided to trade with him. Oh, and he looked good against Briggs too who couldn't fight on the backfoot. The writing is on the wall.

 

What about Jimmy Young?

 

Jimmy Young ... got lucky.

Yeah, that's it!

He had Jesus and the angels on his side. Foreman could do nothing against that.

It was predestined.

 

Amen.

 

Foreman, he's too good for the fatass Fury.

 

I've never seen that poster ever pick the modern fighter.