Bob Foster vs John Conteh

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Jinjinn, Apr 23, 2026.


What will be the outcome?

  1. Foster KO

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    60.0%
  2. Foster UD

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  3. Foster SD

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  4. Foster MD

    1 vote(s)
    20.0%
  5. Conteh KO

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  6. Conteh SD

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  7. Conteh UD

    1 vote(s)
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  8. Conteh MD

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  9. Draw

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  1. Jinjinn

    Jinjinn Member Full Member

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    Could have happened but didn't. So how does a 15 rd world title fight in 1973 between these two turn out ?
     
  2. Devon

    Devon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Close fight, but Foster might edge it on aggression and take the points decision.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    As above, close one.
    I'd love to have seen these two fight.
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Love this match up. I give Foster the edge but he was ready to be taken at this stage. I think the threat of Bob's power would keep Conteh honest and Bob would win a close decision.

    That being said, a Conteh close decision win would not shock me.
     
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  5. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    I would back Conteh for a points win
     
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  6. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Conteh slightly ahead on points wehn Foster scores that 13-14th round TKO.
     
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