1973 George Foreman vs 1967 Jimmy Ellis, 15 Rounds.

I don't think so. Young's craftiness and strategy was brilliant. He capitalized on George's broken confidence from the Ali fight. I don't like triangle theories...

BUT, Foreman might've layed out Ellis quicker than Smokin Joe.

 

Grab your seat early.

 

Foreman KO 5 after Ellis wins the early rounds.

 

Foreman in 1 or 2 rds

 

Based on the law of styles, Ellis would last longer than either Frazier or Norton did against Foreman. I think he would pose a threat 2 Foreman. 1967 Ellis was pretty damn good, but not good enough to beat peak Foreman. Peak Ellis I think would push Foreman to the limit. Watch Ellis's fights w/ Bonavena, Quarry, and Martin. He's very tricky, hard to hit, he's fast, mobile, and he's aggressive. All things that Frazier and Norton were not in the two rounds they each went w/ Foreman. However, peak Ellis is a pretty good fighter. Peak Foreman is a whole 'nother thing. I do give Ellis a small chance myself, but I have Foreman knocking out an exhausted Ellis at no later than-yes-8.

 

Got a feeling this one would be over.. Fast! I'm thinking three round tops before Foreman s sledgehammer drops Ellis for the count.