An 80 's Alphabet Champ, To Beat Foreman Of Zaire??

There are posters on this very board who believe James Toney could do the job.

 

The only one that comes to mind is Tonny “TNT” Tucker.
He managed to box 12 rounds with Mike Tyson, and Lennox Lewis (both prime), he might have succeeded with Foreman as well. He would not be the first pre-Zaire Foreman opponent to lose by points.
Well, I'm not sure if he would win.

 

How about a rigorously conditioned Bonecrusher clinching for 10 rounds and then firing the heavy artillery?

 

Within the described parameters (i.e. no Holmes or Tyson, although I have doubts about the latter in such a matchup), no such unicorn exists.

Gun to my head I’d go Bonecrusher with a very, very, very slight chance to win a Lyle-type shootout.

 

Tim Witherspoon when fully motivated and in shape could be threat. Not sold on the idea that he’d win but he’d have a chance

 

Could be. Big guy. Hard hitter. Tied up Tyson for 12.

 

Witherspoon, Thomas and Tucker could get the job done, in my opinion. All three were technically skilled with good jaws and good jabs.

 

Tim Witherspoon, and a highly motivated Pinklon Thomas.

 

In Order (IMO):
1 - Tucker
2 - Smith
3 - Witherspoon
4 - Thomas

 

There are some that could at their best with everything going their way. I doubt it happens though, they were very good at finding ways to lose or folding under pressure

Possibly Thomas or Tucker or Spoon. I don't give any of them more than a 30% chance.