Could Tony Tucker (1987) Go The Distance With Foreman (1973)?

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  1. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Tucker would be more likely to take him the distance, if he were even capable. And I think Tucker would be more nerve wracking than Norton.
     
    NoNeck, Nov 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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  2. Fergy

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    Sure I read somewhere that George said he had to fight Norton,he didn't want to but it was the governing body s in boxing that forced him.
     
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  3. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Possible if Jimmy Young could.

    Tucker would have to be on his bike all night.
     
    Ice8Cold, Nov 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I am inclined to say no. Tony had talent, but that version of Foreman, something is going to go wrong somewhere.
     
    Titan1, Nov 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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  5. JohnThomas1

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    You seem to be getting 1973 Foreman mixed up with 94-95 Foreman. It's more than two decades.
     
    JohnThomas1, Nov 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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  6. Fergy

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    Think he is mate.
    Tucker could possibly get a points win over older George,if Morrison could then he's definitely in with a chance.

    But the 73 version is a different animal entirely.
     
    Fergy, Nov 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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    Bang on Fergy.
     
    JohnThomas1, Nov 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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  8. NoNeck

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    Oh right, he was fighting 6'5 skilled boxers with concrete chins in the 70s.
     
    NoNeck, Nov 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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  9. Fergy

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    Just destroying Joe Frazier, who had defeated the greatest heavyweight ever..
     
    Fergy, Nov 6, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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  10. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    So you’re saying he wasn’t? Ty.
     
    NoNeck, Nov 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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  11. CroBox29

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    1973 Foreman brutally flattens Tucker...
     
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  12. JohnThomas1

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    No, he was fighting better. People that actually beat multiple contenders. He was beating actual champions - winning type fighters of proven pedigree. People who took on multiple dangerous fighters, guys that fought to win.
     
    JohnThomas1, Nov 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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  13. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He beat one champion, singular.
     
    NoNeck, Nov 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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    Thanks for confirming he beat an actual champion, an ATG at that.
     
    JohnThomas1, Nov 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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  15. NoNeck

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    Due to a large size disparity.
     
    NoNeck, Nov 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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