Foreman vs Lyle is probably my favourite, but also probably one of the most akward fights ever.....

Or how, in I think the fourth or fifth round, Foreman is able to land about six or seven left hooks to Lyle’s head, with no variation in between - just the same shot thrown over & over with no reaction from Lyle, except to stand there (admittedly very tired, but still) & get stung again & again in identical fashion.

 

Damn it you guys!

I was about to go to bed but am now giving this a rewatch on YouTube with just one (or two) more reds lol

 

It’s a short fight you’ll be right LOL.

 

Two reds down in 5 rounds lol

 

Don’t you wish Cosell could give a commentary for that…

 

“And down goes Shiraz, down goes Shiraz”!!

 

“Now Griffo is staggering! A seesaw battle!”

Super chill Norton: “Yes it’s very interesting Howard.”

 

https://www.boxingforum24.com/threads/foreman-vs-lyle-how-close-lyle-came-to-winning.711747/

Who doesn't love this fight?
Foreman IMO was aware that if he went down a third time in round 5 - that would be the end of the fight.
Lyle would have gone down much earlier in the knockout, but he had nowhere to go. Ron was between the corner and George.

 

Great fight. One of my all all-time favorites. Lyle also threw a haymaker that just missed when Foreman was already on the floor. The stare down was great too

 

Yes a blatant attempt at a cheap shot from Lyle when Foreman was down, but one Foreman had been guilty of on occasion earlier in his career too.

Another great staredown occurs at the (falsely ruled) conclusion of round two. Instead of going to their corners, they just stand there nose to nose for a few tense moments. Beautiful stuff.

 

Watch Wolgast v Nelson next

 

Are you trying to kill the man?

I usually chug 3 beers during rewatches of Tyson vs Spinks and no, I don’t have a problem, I’m just a thirsty boy when it comes to watching my sports.

 

Reds are dangerous when drunk in immoderation - which is basically how I always drank them on random occasions. Classic axe in the back of the head feeling the following day. Strangely, I don’t miss that feeling.

 

I have a beer and a chaser for Thunder v Grimsley.

 

I’m feeling that today…ooff!!