1972 Bob Foster vs 1983 Michael Spinks, 15 rounds at 175 lbs.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

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    1972 Bob Foster vs 1983 Michael Spinks, 15 rounds at 175 lbs. Foster had brutally knocked out WBA champion Vicente Rondon in 2 rounds and Spinks had just outpointed Dwight Muhammad Qwai in 15 rounds, who wins and why?
     
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  2. GoldenHulk

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    Spinks by decision in a close tough fight, I just believe he would FIND a way to win.
     
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  3. Richard M Murrieta

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    It is plausible, the last time Foster went the full 15 rounds in a title defense was against Jorge Ahumada in 1974. Bob retained by a 15 round draw, he then retired as champion. Bob defended against Ray Anderson in 1971, Bob retained by unanimous decision.
     
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  4. Titan1

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    I am with Richard, Spinks finds a way to win a decision, he was very resourceful.
     
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    Crafty Spinks wins a close decision.
     
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  6. Reinhardt

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    I want to lean towards Spinks but I'm extremely leery against Bob Foster. His fantastic jab and power make this a toss up.
     
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  7. mr. magoo

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    This would be one of the best 175 lb matchups of all time. Dangerous fight for both men. I would favor Michael spinks to win a decision or late stoppage but Foster would have a serious chance
     
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  8. Flash24

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    A narrow points win for Spinks. But I recently watched a few fights
    of his a few days ago. He Wasn't as impressive looking as I once
    thought. Not just the awkwardness , the knee issues he had seemed to
    be a problem when he was forced to retreat, his hands wasn't as fast
    as I thought also.
    Against the powerful jab of Fosters , I see Spinks on the retreat more
    times than not.
    Foster could win this, maybe easier than we may think.
     
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  9. Ali Holmes

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    This is my kind of fight. Spinks had a solid chin at LHW. And it wasn't so bad against Holmes, who packed a solid HW punch. Both have great jabs. But I like Spinks speed and agility more. Spinks on a points win or even late stoppage.
     
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    Heres an article where the writer picks Foster via decision.

    [url]https://tss.ib.tv/boxing/articles-of-2003/1139-what-if-foster-vs-spinks[/url]
     
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  11. RulesMakeItInteresting

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    Foster has a really good chance for an out of nowhere knockout. But more likely Spinks decisively decisions him.
     
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  12. mr. magoo

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    Foster could potentially knock out anyone at 175 on the right night. The man was like the Joe Louis of the light heavy division
     
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    He had such a tremendous shot at that weight, scary power.
     
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  14. mr. magoo

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    makes me wonder if he’d have a lot fewer losses if he wasn’t constantly fighting heavyweights
     
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    I'm confident that would have been the case.
     
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