I don't think speed ever played much of a role in Foreman's style however he significantly slowed down in his later career.
What's so good about him? It seems his opponent couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag to begin with. Asking how long it will take you to...
Tyson. For me its the difference in skill. Tyson was a master of boxing, Frazier would fight you.
Never went up to him and talked to him but I saw Kovalev through the window about 10 feet from me while going down an escalator at LAX on the way...