What if George Foreman, despite denouncing Don King and the fighters under his promotions, decided to defend his title against WBA mandatory Tony Tucker, and beat him (which I think would happen - mid stoppage) and fight the then WBC champion Oliver McCall for the undisputed heavyweight championship? Would have Foreman not only become the oldest heavyweight champion but would've become the oldest undisputed heavyweight champion?
McCall by UD in a dull fight. Foreman was awful against Schulz and has really started to show his age. Even though McCall didn't look great himself in 1995, if Schulz was able to take Foreman's punches, I doubt McCall wouldn't and he would have countered Big Georges.
In 95 Bull lost to past prime Bruno and only beat geriatric Holmes by the skin of his teeth. Many had Larry winning. The jab of those guys gave Bull problems. 4mans jab was much more effective and powerful. He'd give Ollie another mental breakdown
McCall by close decision. Similar to Holmes one. I scored McCall vs Holmes 114-114, but I think Holmes was better boxer than Foreman every single year since 1977, including mid 90s versions. So I think McCall wins by close decision unless he is on the crack
McCall was hell of tough and hit pretty hard. Foreman hit about as hard and was about as tough. Neither had a great workrate but there was one difference: Foreman had a long, accurate jab that he could use all night long. I think that would be the difference between them. Foreman on points is my guess.
I’m not so sure Foreman would even get past Tucker at this point. This was not the Foreman from the Holyfield or Cooney fights. However, if McCall shows up lackadaisical like he did with Bruno, Foreman could win a decision with the jab.
I wonder who are 3 guys that voted for McCall by KO. They obviously don't know a sh1t about boxing or are one of those desperate Lewis' fans who always try to make him better than he was in every poll and thread lol
It’s possible but incredibly unlikely Oliver KO’s Foreman, Foreman wasn’t stupid in his comeback he knew enough to keep Oliver guessing, I don’t know about winning the fight but getting himself in a situation where Oliver KOs him? Maybe in the 70s not the 80s.
