1977 George Foreman vs Chris Byrd

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by steve1990, Aug 22, 2023.


Who takes this and how

  1. Foreman by KO

    5 vote(s)
    35.7%

  2. Foreman by Decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Byrd by KO

    1 vote(s)
    7.1%

  4. Byrd by Decision

    8 vote(s)
    57.1%

  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Foreman by sleepage.

    Go back and look at how Young defeated Foreman. By being very nimble on his feet which Byrd wasn't. And by spoiling in close , as in up in Foremans chest.
    Byrd didn't fight like that either. He liked to spoil and flutter about from mid range and spent a lot of time with his back against the ropes.

    He isn't going to be moving into Foremans inner wheelhouse and wrestling him like Young did.
    Byrd is a much more straightforward fight for Foreman
     
    dinovelvet, Aug 23, 2023
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  2. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    • Is this "Jimmy Young" Foreman? If so I'd still pick Foreman to wear Byrd down and win a decision.
     
    northpaw, Aug 23, 2023
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