Cleveland Williams 1960 v George Foreman 1974

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The Williams who gave short,but sweet,losing performances against Sonny Liston v the Foreman who rumbled in the jungle,and blitzed Frazier and Norton. I see it as being pretty similar to Cleveland's Liston fights,and the Foreman/Lyle slugfest,combined. George knocks out Williams by the third round,after possibly visiting the canvas himself. Good,short fight.
     
  2. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Yeah...I don't see much to discuss on this one, G. What can you really say? Fun while it lasts but almost certainly over inside six with a 99% likelihood the winner is Big George.
     
  3. Stevie G

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    Not an obvious thread for debate,I agree,but it's only because a mate mentioned it to me,that I thought I'd run with it.
     
  4. AREA 53

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    Cleve was a bit of an intimidator in his prime with that imposing physique, i suspect George, often a nasty piece of work in his pre Ali days would "Go Ghetto" with Cleve, perhaps pushing him over like Kirkman, or off Like Frazier, Cleve always played it streight, i think a scowlng bully George might actually intimidate Cleve. the Mental battle would be an initial factor i think.