70s George Foreman vs Tim Witherspoon

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  1. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    At there best, Twelve rounds George the clear betting favourite but the Spoon might fork his day up if he doesn’t get grilled early.
     
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  2. joebeadg

    joebeadg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Im thinking goerge by KO, but Tim could be cute in there like in the Holmes fight. If he fights defensively he's very dangerouse opponent for Goerge
     
  3. JohnThomas1

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    I wouldn't be surprised if Foreman ended him early. He'd corner Witherspoon and rap him to both head and body. Witherspoon wouldn't be near as cute in corners and on the ropes. The cross armed defense under heavy pressure would give in places. Foreman's hook, uppercut and body work are going to get him home early for mine. Too much aggression and arsenal.
     
  4. Jamal Perkins

    Jamal Perkins Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes..2nd or 3rd round kayo win for george
     
  5. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Foreman by ko and early ,he did not hit as hard as Lyle
     
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  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Foreman, for me, would be one a very few to hurt Spoon and have him crashing about.
    After a round or two with Tim covering up and trying to hit back, Foreman blasts him to the head and body.
    I don't see the fight getting past 5, which is an impressive win for Big George.
     
  7. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Prime George Foreman, 1973 edition, vs Terrible Tim Witherspoon, Tim could not get past James Bone Crusher Smith in 1986, later became Bone Hugger against Tyson in 1987. George would be able to get past the cross armed defense of Witherspoon, as his trainer Archie Moore was the inventor of this type of defense. George keeps Tim backing up to score a KO 2.