Evander Holyfield "Foreman Hit Me Harder Then Anyone"

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Rooster4Life, May 26, 2010.


  1. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

    14,285
    40
    Nov 19, 2004
    I remember he used to say Bowe as well, yeah. That was years back though, he hasn't mentioned that for a while.

    Foreman is an obvious choice. To borrow an old Shannon Briggs quote - "When Lewis hit me, it hurt. When George hit me, I saw God."
     
  2. Ricky369

    Ricky369 Boxing Junkie Full Member

    9,468
    144
    Feb 16, 2008
    Tyson was faster and better boxer. Foreman fists were like hammers
     
  3. sthomas

    sthomas Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,002
    6
    Jul 14, 2007
    I went Foreman's second comeback fight in Oakland CA in 87' vs the Texas state champ Charlie Hostedler (spl.). It was the last of 3-4 fights, and the sound when George connected was something I'll never forget. The whole Oakland Arena (where the Warriors play) just seemed to vibrate.

    I had a lot of fun closely ollowing George's second career.
     
  4. blandry

    blandry Member Full Member

    105
    0
    Feb 28, 2010
    Actually, Ali said that Ernie Shavers was the hardest puncher he ever faced.
     
  5. TRAVI$

    TRAVI$ On the grind Full Member

    270
    0
    May 18, 2010
    Prime Foreman was the most intimidating ******* ever.
     
  6. goldnarms

    goldnarms Active Member Full Member

    605
    4
    Jun 16, 2006
    Much like the uppercut he finished Cooney with:


    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUpwbfMrbF0[/ame]
     
  7. Saltzy

    Saltzy Bam-O Full Member

    2,815
    17
    Jul 23, 2004
    Yea I was going to say I don't think Foreman even got to hit Ali clean the whole night. Loose ropes :good


    And I swear Holyfield changes who he thinks hits hardest ever year.
     
  8. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    19,545
    7
    Dec 5, 2006
    I think Lennox Lewis hit harder than George Foreman overall.

    Who knocked out Shannon Briggs again..? yep Lennox Lewis.

    Shannon Briggs is gonna say that George Foreman hit harder, to make himself look more tough.

    The Bottom line is, Lennox Lewis hot harder and had better technique with his punches.
     
  9. Primadonna Kool

    Primadonna Kool Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    19,545
    7
    Dec 5, 2006
    Foreman's power was overrated..!

    Mike Tyson
    Lennox Lewis

    Both more devastating punchers.
     
  10. MrPR

    MrPR Boxing Junkie Full Member

    13,197
    34
    Mar 23, 2009
    Tyson had 1 punch knockout power

    Foreman had 1 punch knockout power

    Was Mike a more devastating puncher then George ? ....I Highly doubt that
     
  11. Rock0052

    Rock0052 Loyal Member Full Member

    34,221
    5,875
    Apr 30, 2006
    Ol' Gerry must have banged that ref's wife, daughter, or both for him to keep letting that fight go on. George damn near killed him.