What was Foreman thinking last night about his record?

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  1. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    Before the fight: "Holyfield doesn't stand a chance, my record is safe".

    During the fight: "****, he's actually beating him by outlanding him by 200% (3 punches)"

    After the fight: "Phew, Valuev's promoters bought a few judges like i did against Schulz"




    By the way, apart from Holyfield, i feel sorry for those who should've cashed in with 10 to 1 odds.
     
  2. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    FOREMAN fixed the fight.
     
  3. GazOC

    GazOC Guest Star for Team Taff Full Member

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    I'd guess the hooky judges in Germany were factored in when 10/1 was offered.
     
  4. catasyou

    catasyou Lucian Bute Full Member

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    Altough Big George probably wouldn't have liked Evander to brake his record I doubt he was happy at the manner of the decision.
     
  5. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    :yikes
     
  6. The Kurgan

    The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned

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    He even released a press release, CLAIMING that he wanted Holyfield to win and retire. He's a clever one. :think
     
  7. elTerrible

    elTerrible TeamElite General Manager Full Member

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    Foreman was the legit linear champion at 45. He beat beat the linear champ by KO, that is worth so much more than beating Valuev by a close decision at 46 would have been.

    Its better Holyfeld lost, because otherwise that would take away from Foreman's accomplishment and also Holyfeld would be pushing hard for a fight against one of the klit brothers and he would be demolished.
     
  8. maciek4

    maciek4 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The correct decision for this fight should have been a NC
     
  9. adub215

    adub215 Active Member Full Member

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    i agree 100% but i would of liked to see evander win and go away i dont think either of the klits would have fought him vitali said he had to much respect to fight him
     
  10. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foreman was thinking, "If this is what passes for championship level boxing these days, it's time to put aside the grill and pick up the gloves."
     
  11. Rui

    Rui Well-Known Member Full Member

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    :lol:
     
  12. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Foreman really has no right to say much of anything in regards to this considering his late career was filled with close calls and flat out robberies that went in his favor.

    It finally caught up to him with Briggs, though.
     
  13. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah, but Foreman's fights actually had people throwing punches.
     
  14. Dostoevsky

    Dostoevsky Hardcore......to the max! Full Member

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    I bet 59 year old Foreman would have beatan ManBearPig in there last night.
     
  15. maracho

    maracho Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Did he really say that?

    I feel sorry for the PPViewers.