Deontay Wilder Falls Back Into 1973 while being in a deep sleep.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Deontay Wilder Falls Back Into 1973 While Being In A Deep Sleep. When he opens his eyes, he is given a contract with Heavyweight Champion George Foreman's name on it, the contract says it has been scheduled for July 2 1973 in London, England as the main event to Joe Frazier vs Joe Bugner. Who wins and why? Keep in mind this is not the weak chin post Zaire Foreman but a ruthless puncher with a heavy right hand. And by the way posters out there, Trick Or Treat. Happy Halloween.
     
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  2. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wilder resumes his deep sleep, shortly after signing.
     
  3. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Especially after George Foreman's right hand connects.
     
  4. Man_Machine

    Man_Machine Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    By either hand connecting, really.

    I can see little reason to place a bet on Wilder to win this; unless one thoroughly enjoys losing their money.
     
  5. mr. magoo

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    Well before we determine what kind of fight this WOULD be, let’s first determine what kind of fight it WOULDN’T be.
    - it wouldn’t be a technical affair
    - it wouldn’t involve great defense on either side
    - it wouldn’t be a demonstration of great speed
    - it wouldn’t likely be a late round fight

    so now let’s look at what we’ve got

    - all time great punching power in both corners
    - better than average chins on both sides
    - neither had great stamina but I think wilders was better
    - foreman had the better two fisted attack while wilder MIGHT have had the better right hand
    - George had a better jab. Wilder had more height and reach
    - Both had tremendous heart but 70’s George was occasionally weak in the head.

    Conclusion: This is a tossup for me. George was more dangerous than wilder early on so If he’s gonna win then he needs to do it in under 7 or 8 rounds. The longer the fight goes the more George Tires and the more opportunities wilder has to let loose that right hand.
     
  6. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    When he wakes up in 1973, every dollar he has in the bank is more than 500% more valuable in that time so he’d probably retire and be hanging out with Rockefellers and yachting with Aristotle Onassis.
     
  7. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Really good post.
     
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  8. Pugguy

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    That’s golden humour. Rip Van Wilder.

    The biggest stressor for Deontay might be the lack of high tech, heavy as a sack of sh*t, costumes to wear into the ring back in 1973.

    Ala Rocky, maybe Joe Frazier could at least give Wilder his bright green trunks from the FOTC. EDIT: “Lend” Wilder his trunks and I assume Joe will want them washed before they are returned….or at least I hope so. :confused:

    I can just see now, Joe and Deontay, smiling gleefully, running side by side along the beach, only to then hit the water, joyfully embrace and spin one another around and around.

    Who said the 80s weren’t butch? Please redress.
     
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  9. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    George, especially in that era, wasn't used to being the shorter man. I think Wilder's height and reach might throw him off. The fight probably ends up a sloppy mess with them trading KD's at various times.
     
  10. mr. magoo

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    It could very well be a slugfest like the Foreman vs Lyle fight.
     
  11. Fogger

    Fogger Father, grandfather and big sports fan. Full Member

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    I see what you did there. Very well done!
     
  12. Boxing GOAT

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    Wilder take a look around the HW scene and begs to be sent back to 2022.
     
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  13. RulesMakeItInteresting

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    Wilder would probably rock the crap out of George early on, but George was too damn good to let it go on longer than the 3rd round...if that.

    Wilder would have to magically transform into 2000 Lennox Lewis to beat George.
     
  14. swagdelfadeel

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    You realize both men who beat him were shorter than him right?

    Foreman faced a fair few guys taller than him like Wepner, Wilson, and O'holloran whom he demolished with ease even though he was green against literally all of them.