George Foreman (1991) -vs- David Tua (1998)…

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  1. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well he’s facing him in this thread for discussion purposes. IMO there’s a roughly 50-50 chance Foreman tames him with that jab & wins a decision.
     
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  2. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Who did Foreman actually tame with jab?
     
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  3. mr. magoo

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    I don’t know if I have the confidence in George to get a knockout here. Tua, for all his shortcomings was tough and durable as hell. In fact this MIGHT be a fight that Tua wins but I’m not betting either way
     
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    .... Matt Damon :)
     
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  5. JohnThomas1

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    Spot on my man!!!!!!
     
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  6. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    Why would i be triggered when I've completely painted you into a corner and you have no recourse........and on a forum? :lol:

    I can see how you need a hug.
     
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  7. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I actually had in mind Tua’s tepid surrender to a fighter with a less punishing jab than 90’s Foreman - Lewis.
     
    Ney, Mar 8, 2024
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  8. NoNeck

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    Lewis actually had lateral movement and hit Tua with a lot more than a jab. Doesn't work that way.
     
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  9. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It might given the power disparity between their jabs. I’m not necessarily picking Foreman to win, mind - Holyfield hurt him & Tua could logically KO him in turn - I just find the fight an interesting one without an easy to call winner IMO.
     
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  10. Bigcheese

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    I find 90s Foreman overated for the most part but I think he has the style win a clear UD over Tua.
     
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  11. NoNeck

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    I asked who Foreman controlled with a jab. He controlled nobody with a jab during his comeback that I can remember.
     
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  12. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Well he did shell & discourage fighters like Bert Cooper & even Evander Holyfield was visibly stunned by the force of his jab. I really don’t see it as very far fetched that Tua would go quiet walking into that jab. He’s not that good a fighter that he’s going to walk through it unscathed mentally, despite his good chin.
     
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  13. NoNeck

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    Cooper had been up all night with twin prostitutes and an endless supply of cocaine. Holyfield landed huge combinations on Foreman and won the fight.
     
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  14. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Holyfield’s head nearly came off with one jab in the second round. He looked like a Pez dispenser. He had resolve though which Tua frequently lacked. Anyway that’s how I see it don’t know what else to tell you. It’s plausible Tua might KO him or Foreman wins a decision IMO.
     
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  15. Glass City Cobra

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    And I asked you to define what a boxer puncher is in your own words and you never did, but you're in this thread demanding answers. :lol:
     
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