'73 George Foreman vs. '88 Mike Tyson

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  1. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Once again, Foreman responsible for a fight not happening.
     
  2. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yeah Foreman was terrified of Larry Holmes, a bit like Tyson being terrified of Hamburger George...
     
  3. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Tyson was so terrified of George his promoter put the contract in front of Foreman to which Foreman quietly wiggled his way out. A bit hypocritical considering the way he'd been beating his chest.
     
  4. Berlenbach

    Berlenbach Boxing Addict Full Member

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    They were actually signed to fight in the 90s but the money fell through. They were also due to meet in about 1976 and it was Holmes' people who pulled the plug on the fight.
     
  5. YesMySon

    YesMySon Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Frazier had only been KOd by Foreman. That was a prime Frazier. Ali TKO not ko.

    Holyfield faced both and said Foreman hit harder.

    Moorer only stopped twice once by Foreman.
     
  6. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    What contract, I'd like to see this contract if you can post it.....
     
  7. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    That was absolutely no where near a prime Joe Frazier. By then Smokin' Joe was losing his steam.
     
  8. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    You guys are implying Foreman was scared of fighting Tyson when Tyson flat out ****ing said he was scared of him.
     
  9. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Holyfield never said Foreman hit harder.

    He said Foreman hit hard whereas Tyson was unable to land anything.

    You want me to point you in the direction of the actual video?
     
  10. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ask George, he was the one who refused to sign it.
     
  11. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    There's absolutely no proof anywhere that Tyson was ever afraid of Foreman. However there is video footage of Tyson saying hell fight Foreman once he gets his belts back from Holyfield.
     
  12. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No contract was there Asser, lying yet again I see...
     
  13. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well there's an in depth article on the matter but it's pure fantasy to nuthuggers like you. Everything that's written down that puts your hero in bad light is pure fantasy yet everything that benefits Tyson is pure gospel....
     
  14. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So Tyson didn't land anything now? Aren't you the same Asser that says Tyson wobbled Holyfield with the first shot he threw??

    If you don't believe Tyson landed anything I suggest you go watch the fight again, he landed numerous uppercuts and left hooks on Holyfield, trouble is they had no effect.

    Caught you out again haven't i nuthugger....
     
  15. Azzer85

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    George admitted to not signing an invisible contract then?