Corbett vs. Foreman

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  1. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Yes, this is the state of the forum right now. No, I’m not joking.

    Fight to the finish, skintight gloves. Who wins?
     
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  2. Pugguy

    Pugguy Ingo, The Thinking Man’s GOAT Full Member

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    If I’m not inclined to provide a detailed breakdown as to why there is no universe in which Corbett wins - will that default to Corbett being the logical victor by way of Thong-A-Dope? :D
     
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  3. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Does Corbett have grappling skills?

    Did he do strongman exhibitions?

    If the answer is yes then he is likely stronger and would kill Foreman in the ring or on the cobbles.
     
  4. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Apparently he had quite a bit of success outgrappling his 230 pound sparring partner McVey;

    “On August 20 in Newark, New Jersey, Corbett engaged in Greco-Roman wrestling with McVey, who weighed 235 pounds to Corbett’s 188 pounds. Despite the size disparity, Corbett displayed his strength, “literally dragging the burly McVey all over the stage. In spite of this great exertion, Corbett was not even winded.”” (In the Ring with John L. Sullivan)

    That said, Tom Sharkey’s grappling skills proved to be overwhelming.
     
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  5. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There you go.

    Corbett KO 5
     
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  6. Melankomas

    Melankomas Prime Jeffries would demolish a grizzly in 2 Full Member

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    Forum Foreman would gas before the second, I recon Jim gets him out there quicker with his fearsome rear uppercut.
     
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