Experienced Floyd Patterson vs Green George Foreman

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Patterson retired in 1972, Foreman turned pro in 1969. If they fought in 1969-1970, could Patterson with his greater skill and experience have out boxed Foreman or is this an opponent Patterson would always be doomed against?
     
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  2. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No way Patterson has anything for george. Too big, too strong, too scary.
     
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  3. crixus85

    crixus85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Gregorio Peralta, Levi Forte and Roberto Davila managed to last the distance with him in 69/70. Peralta, a lightheavy, actually frustrated George over 10 rounds. Is it so hard to see Patterson, to at least, do as well?
     
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  4. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    If you pick a green enough Foreman, then Patterson probably wins.

    Foreman is only human at the end of the day.
     
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  5. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Gregorio Peralta is underrated, plus he could move for 10 rounds. Patterson, at that age, moves for 5-6 rounds, but at some point he stops and sees shades of the Sonny Liston fights.
     
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