1983 version of Tim Witherspoon vs. Late 80s version of George Foreman

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by AntonioMartin1, Mar 25, 2023.


Who wins?

  1. Witherspoon by ko

    2 vote(s)
    22.2%
  2. Witherspoon by decision

    5 vote(s)
    55.6%
  3. Foreman by ko

    1 vote(s)
    11.1%
  4. Foreman by decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  6. Not sure

    1 vote(s)
    11.1%
  1. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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  2. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tim was real slick and he would have the advantage of knowing his way around Foreman's crossguard, if not the long guard.

    Obviously, Foreman's OHKO chance is always there, and he was still relatively youthful in late 90's.
     
  3. JackSilver

    JackSilver Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foreman in the late 80s was still feeling his way back an not in good shape at all an was just knocking over bums to pad his record an build up peoples curiosity. I would say that old Foreman was at his best both in fighting shape an effectiveness in his challenge against Holyfield in 91. Witherspoon would’ve won a clear decision over late 80s Foreman kinda like he did in his first fight against Bonecrusher Smith.
     
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  4. Spreadeagle

    Spreadeagle Active Member Full Member

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    I've gotta go for Witherspoon.Tim was frustratingly inconsistent but he would
    almost certainly take Big George seriously and train properly for this fight.
    An in-shape Witherspoon really was very formidable and he would be too
    much for the late 80s Foreman.
     
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