42 yr old george foreman vs alexander povetkin ??

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  1. energie

    energie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    who wins 42 yr old george foreman vs alexander povetkin ??
    my money is on foreman / styles make fights / foreman had problems with boxers/ povetkin comes straight foreward and that would be a problem with foremans uppercuts even at age 42.................foreman stops povetkin late
     
  2. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Povetkin outhustles Holyfield fightForeman and wins a wide UD12.
     
  3. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    I like Povetkin but prime Foreman probably knocks him out.
     
  4. energie

    energie Boxing Addict Full Member

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    not prime foreman / 42 yr old version
     
  5. McGrain

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  6. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Povetkin would need to alter his usual tactics to avoid walking into a Foreman bomb that would have if flat on his back.

    As a match up of styles Povetkin has a clear disadvantage, he's used to dominating in close and while he would have success there due to being able to beat Foreman to the punch he's not an in and out type of fighter and would be in prime range for Foreman to land something big.

    If Povetkin fights as he usually does he probably gets stopped while ahead on the scorecards. While he has a good chin it's not as good as Holyfields and one shot from Foreman maybe all it takes.

    If Povetkin shows an ability to adapt and fight differently then he could win a decision. Nobody expected Morrison to box Foreman yet he did it, who's to say Povetkin couldn't do the same. But based upon what we have seen of Povetkin I'd favour Foreman.
     
  7. Stallion

    Stallion Son of Rome Full Member

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    energie loses his money. Povetkin wins by wide UD.
     
  8. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    foreman stops chubby boy early.
     
  9. chico g

    chico g Let's watch some Sesame Street...lmao Full Member

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    Povetkin gets puts to sleep.
     
  10. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    That's exactly how I see it:good
     
  11. Stallion

    Stallion Son of Rome Full Member

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    Old Foreman is too slow. It would also require more than just one clean punch to put Povetkin down, which even further lowers Foreman's chances.

    Sasha just schools him 12-0.
     
  12. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    povetkin wins decision.
     
  13. fruitpunch

    fruitpunch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I see Pov getting KO'd here

    Not so sure though
     
  14. Phil_Ivey_76

    Phil_Ivey_76 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Foreman is all wrong for Povetkin
     
  15. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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