70s Foreman vs Vitali Klitschko

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  1. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This opinion seems to be predicated on Foreman not being able to close the distance on Vitali, with Vitali forcing the contest to be meted out from long range. But I really do not see how Vitali keeps Foreman at a comfortable distance; not for any significant period of the fight.

    Lesser boxers have made it through whatever forcefield some like to think Vitali had. So, it's reasonable to assume that Foreman would make this a close-up fight and I really can't see Vitali running away from that.

    This bout has 'tear-up' written all over it.
     
  2. HerolGee

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    about the same number to beat an equivalent MW turned LHW/HW like roy jones.

    Ask a dumb question, get a dumb answer.


    although roy only took a title, bob was lineal in the nearest sense of the world and managed a defence too
     
  3. BCS8

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    And trust Herol to provide that dumb answer
     
  4. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    whats the problem?

    explain, or FLOP as always.
     
  5. BCS8

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    FLOP, mate :patsch
     
  6. Edmund A. Walsh

    Edmund A. Walsh New Member Full Member

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    Huge Foreman fan here, but this is a bad match-up for him... He would need to re-discover his great jab and straighter punches to have a chance... I actually see 90s Foreman holding up better here...
     
  7. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    your explanation is that you flopped? ok.
     
  8. BCS8

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    :-( flop
     
  9. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    Exactly my point. Vitali probably out boxes him but when Foreman gets through Vitali will end up exchanging with him.

    How many toe to toe exchanges do you think Vitali will survive with Foreman?
     
  10. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    u flop a lot.


    eithe rthat or you've somehow fallen down your toilet.
     
  11. BCS8

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    Uh-oh. Another epic FLOP by Herol :verysad

    How sad IS this guy?

    :silly
     
  12. BCS8

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    More like: how does Foreman react when he lands his best punch and Vitali is still there firing back?
     
  13. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

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    So George Foreman is going to KO a guy that was NEVER knocked out in 45 fights, who is taller, bigger, and stronger than him. Add to the equation the Ukrainian probably possesses more skills, and technical ability than Foreman, and you can see why morons would predict a Foreman stoppage.

    When do they get to wave those stupid little stars and stripes and make that feeble chant, usa, usa, usa?
     
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  14. BCS8

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    I would have said it in a kinder, more diplomatic way, taking account of people's feelings, socio-economic circumstances and uh, ... stuff ... but, yeah, this ^ :good
     
  15. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Never knocked down yeah?

    Who are the bogey men he faced who give him such an honour ?

    Arreola? Who did he ever knock down?

    Peter? He's only known for getting knocked down and out. He couldn't even beat a fat shot middle weight , never mind knock him out.

    Sanders? He had no business being in a championship ring?

    Byrd? He lost to him

    Thats his greatest hit list :rofl:oops: