Corbett vs Foreman. 1893, 45 rounds

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Result

  1. Corbett Ko

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    12.2%

  2. Foreman Ko

    43 vote(s)
    87.8%

  3. Corbett by decision

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    0.0%

  4. Foreman by decision

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  5. draw

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  1. Marcus_Italicus

    Marcus_Italicus New Member Full Member

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    James Corbett vs. George Foreman, first version.
    Year 1893, rules, gloves, ring of the time. 45 rounds.
    Foreman has two bombs and an iron skull. He is a little slow though and after a few rounds he loses energy.
    Corbett is fast and mobile, with good defense and capable of running for very long distances. However, he is lighter, with little power and, when he is hit full on, he goes down.
    Foreman lost to Ali and Young (outfighter), Corbett lost to Jeffries and Sharkey (punchers).
    Who wins and why?
     
    Marcus_Italicus, May 27, 2023
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  2. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    My best guess is that Foreman would gain control of the fight with his jab and knock Corbett out once that was established.
     
    McGrain, May 27, 2023
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  3. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If it goes past 42 rounds, I like Corbett’s chances.
     
    Saintpat, May 27, 2023
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    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    With Foreman's stamina problems? Don't think so! Corbett went 61 rounds with the great Peter Jackson...Foreman was gassed against Jimmy Young back in 1977.
     
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    RockyJim, May 27, 2023
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Foreman sparks him
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, May 27, 2023
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  6. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali and Young are a million times more skilled than Corbett. Not to mention stronger too.
    Foreman decapitates Corbett.
     
    White Bomber, May 27, 2023
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    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    WTF man ?!? Do you honestly believe Corbett is gonna last more than 30 seconds ?!?? :risas3::risas3::risas3:
     
    White Bomber, May 27, 2023
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  8. JohnThomas1

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    Foreman TKO 37
     
    JohnThomas1, May 27, 2023
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  9. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Yes, Jeffries wouldn't last as long as Corbett. Both are seeing the black lights in under three rounds.
     
    Seamus, May 27, 2023
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jeffries would get pulverized trying to clinch Foreman. It would hasten his demise.
     
    Seamus, May 27, 2023
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jeffries, with his ridiculous, wide open crouch, would be lit up long before the first clinch.
     
    Seamus, May 27, 2023
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I would put everything I own on him getting Jeffries out of these within two. And he would hurt him in the first 30 seconds.
     
    Seamus, May 27, 2023
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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Jack Johnson threw Jeffries around like a red headed step child. Sure, Jim's reflexes and boxing skills (such as they ever were) were diminished, but not his supposed strength. He sucked. I haven't seen any filmed evidence of him being even a rudimentarily sound or effective grappler. Jeffries, at his very ceiling, fits in with the 5 guys Foreman swept in Toronto.
     
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    I call them like I see them.
     
    Seamus, May 27, 2023
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  15. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Corbett did have immense success in his first fight with Jeffries, but I think Foreman corners him and knocks him out.
     
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