Prime George Foreman vs Zhang Zhilei

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  1. MixedMartialLaw

    MixedMartialLaw Combat sports enthusiast Full Member

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    I actually think the 90s version of Foreman who weighed 250-260 would do quite well against Zhang.
     
  2. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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  3. Macedoine62

    Macedoine62 Well-Known Member Full Member

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  4. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hi Guys.
    So, a fighter who has beating Joyce on his CV, as his best win agreed ? is going to beat a boni-fida atg HW in Foreman, not feeling it ,sorry.
    Mike.
     
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  5. d4n1elc

    d4n1elc DLC Full Member

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    Foreman bashes him late
     
  6. Usernamehere

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    Yes, Foreman beats him easily. Zhang isn't that good to begin with.
     
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  7. Usernamehere

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    Of course he would.
     
  8. Philosopher

    Philosopher Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Young Foreman isn't getting banged out by Zhang and his stamina although not top drawer is better by far than Zhang. Young George stops Zhang before midway. Old George stops him before 10, more methodical and although he takes longer he is more efficient in this fight.
     
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  9. NullaLexInk

    NullaLexInk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've got a soft spot for old Zhang, but I'd probably pick Foreman.

    That said, I would absolutely make one of those bets that says "Foreman to get knocked down and go on to win". If I remember right, Foreman only went down four times, and two of those times are irrelevant to this discussion because they were late in the fight and this is Zhang we're talking about, but the other two times came against Ron Lyle in round four of their fight, and Foreman went on to end the fight the next round.

    And I've pointed this out a few times, but Zhang has next to no problem putting guys down between his power and his timing abilities. His big issue is when the guys manage to climb back to their feet. As far as killer instinct goes, the dude is basically a boxing movie villain where he knocks the protagonist down, goes to his corner celebrating, then turns around and sees the guy getting up and says "Wait, no, you're not supposed to do that" and is clueless about what to do next :lol:
     
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  10. Rico Spadafora

    Rico Spadafora Master of Chins Full Member

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    Big George would win but the fireworks in the first four rounds would be amazing. Two savage punchers.
     
  11. Homericlegend03

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    What happens to the hammer when it runs out of nails.
     
  12. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    George would kill him.
     
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  13. MorvidusStyle

    MorvidusStyle Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wait, the guy the size of Parker with no speed or defence who got KO'd by featherfist Ali?
    He gets KO'd, obviously.
    Delusions are strong here as usual.
    You people think Big China isn't landing on Mr Grill?
    He absolutely is, just like he landed on people with far better defence.
    And then 'Big George' is going down and not getting up, just like 'iron chin' joyce.
     
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  14. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You’re delusional.

    Zhang is a bum.
     
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  15. CooperKupp

    CooperKupp “B.. but they all playin NBA basketball again!” Full Member

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    Might sound crazy but I actually think 2nd career Foreman beats Zhang but young prime Foreman gets taken out mid rounds. Zhang has a granite chin and elite power. I think young George tries to go toe to toe with Zhang but gasses out trying to get Zhang out of there and eventually gets nailed with a right hook harder than anything Lyle hit him with.

    Zhang KO 6

    Older George stands up to Zhangs power and wears him out with that jab and pressure. Probably a TKO with shots on the ropes around 8 or 9th round. George will look like a balloon face again though afterwards. Lol
     
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