ATG LHW Tourney - Round 1 - Archie Moore vs Bob Foster

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by George Crowcroft, Apr 19, 2020.


Who Wins?

Poll closed Apr 22, 2020.

  1. Moore Wins

    13 vote(s)
    68.4%

  2. Foster Wins

    6 vote(s)
    31.6%
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  1. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Nope! You'll just have to wait and see...

    Nah, I'll PM it you in a few minutes.
    Why? He beat guys much bigger than Foster. HWs who, if we're honest, probably would've beaten Foster themselves.
     
    George Crowcroft, Apr 20, 2020
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  2. andrewe

    andrewe Ezekiel 33 banned Full Member

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    Anytime I see this fight play out in my mind I just see Foster controlling the ring. Moore definitely could get on the inside, I'm not denying that but I like Foster's chances a lot more here.
     
    andrewe, Apr 20, 2020
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  3. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I can't PM you.

    Tough luck arkid, you'll just have to see how it plays out...
     
    George Crowcroft, Apr 20, 2020
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  4. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I pick Moore. I think he was the overall better fighter. Bob has the power to end it, but on the other hand, he has to land the punch first. Also, Moore was no slouch in the punching power department either. Far from it. Foster could win, but I believe that Archie Moore has the winning advantage.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Apr 21, 2020
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  5. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Prime for prime, I'm pickin Moore. By late ko, but he gets knocked down so hard at one point it looks all over.. But Archie drags himself back up to get the win imo.
     
    Fergy, Apr 21, 2020
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  6. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I see Bob's jab controlling distance and Foster had good hand speed. I'm going against the grain , Bob Foster by Tko in 11
     
    Reinhardt, Apr 21, 2020
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  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Get your votes in. Only 6/ hours (ish) left.
     
    George Crowcroft, Apr 22, 2020
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  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I favor Archie Moore to win this on the basis of him being a higher tier ATG light heavy as well as the fact that he proved he could be a force at heavy as well. Foster never could... I do however believe this would be a dangerous fight for the mongoose as Foster’s height reach and power would be a threat to anyone under 200 lbs. The man sorta reminded me a little of Thomas Hearns
     
    mr. magoo, Apr 22, 2020
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  9. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Anddddd the polls are closed! The fight commences...

    'Last night at MSG, Archie Moore beat Bob Foster by 14th round KO, in a LHW fight. The two battled hard in the first round, where both men went down. After the pair tasted both the canvas and the other's power; they slowed the pace and fought more tactically. Foster's jab was catching Archie, but giving Moore opportunities. Moore was twisting into his power shots and looked to be hurting Foster when he landed but Foster's jab was winning more rounds. After 7 rounds of the same pattern which had been established, Moore started throwing his counters downstairs, and made sure to keep away from the left hook which Foster was getting a little overzealous with. These hard blows took their toll and Moore went on offence, still punishing Foster's body. Countering his jabs, Moore stayed on the inside where he could beat Foster to the punch and avoid getting KOd by the lethal punch which the Texas born Bobby could produce. Moore's pressure was getting to Foster by the 13th, and he landed a jarring right which visibly stunned Foster and when he had his defences lowered, Moore followed up with a winging left hook and Bob was down again. Saved by the bell; he made it to the 14th. Moore leaped off his stool and burst into flurries as Foster stumbled about the ring. After a particularly vicious body shot followed by a sharp uppercut, the referee stepped in and Moore was crowned the winner.'
    - Associated Press

    Archie Moore, seeded #1, moves onto the next stage.
     
    George Crowcroft, Apr 23, 2020
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