Alexander Povetkin vs. George Foreman

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Who takes it?

  1. Foreman KO/TKO

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  2. Foreman Decision

    8.2%
  3. Povetkin KO/TKO

    4.1%
  4. Povetkin Decision

    12.2%
  1. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    The 41 year old versions of both fighters square off. Who comes out on top?
     
  2. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Foreman fought 5 times in his 41st year. Never going past the 4th round. His most noteworthy battle in that year was less than a week after his birthday against a faded Cooney. It didn't last long but he still felt the faded once contenders vaunted power.

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  3. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Povetkin was able to out-speed AJ before being stopped, so he would slip and counter George a lot better than Stewart did he`s also a lot more skilled than Morrison was.
     
  4. RightLeftCombo

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  5. GeorgeDeservesAMedal

    GeorgeDeservesAMedal Member banned Full Member

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    Povetkin survives a few scary moments, maybe even getting up off the deck and outboxes George to a UD. It would look similar to the Morrison fight but I think Alexander would sting him a bit more not because he hit harder than Tommy, but those quick sneaky counters. Especially to the body.

    Prime Povetkin possibly stops George with an accumulation of nasty shots. Busts him up and the doctor steps in.
     
  6. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I went with Foreman by decision because I accidentally pressed that option when I went to choose Foreman by KO.
     
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  7. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Anyone picking povetkin to beat George Foreman because he beat dillian Whyte needs their head examined
     
  8. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I want to give Povetkin all the credit that he is due, for his magnificent win on Saturday, but his last few performances looked weak.

    Michael Hunter beat him in my opinion, and even David Price had him in difficulty.

    I think that the 40 year old Foreman was operating at a higher level.
     
  9. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foreman stops him down the stretch.Povetkin’s style plays right into George’s hands
     
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  10. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Yes there`s no way a 41 year old Foreman would have had the speed to out-point Povetkin.
     
  11. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    What could the older Foreman do that Whyte can`t? Foreman showed good savvy setting Moorer up for that right hand when they fought but he ww slow as hell by that point.
     
  12. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Much better durability?
     
  13. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’m giving George a TKO win late. But he’d take a beating along the way.. whyte nearly had Povetkin out the other day
     
  14. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Add chin, power, jab, experience.
     
  15. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Things I think Foreman can do better than Whyte

    Finish a hurt opponent
    Use his jab more effectively
    Box better
    Hit harder
    Not get knocked out

    Older Foreman was better than Whyte in every measurable way
     
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