George Foreman vs George Godfrey

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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Who wins this war of the Georges?

    Foreman is more highly regarded, but there is a style issue!
     
    janitor, Sep 23, 2010
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  2. mcvey

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    What would that be?

    I'll take George












    Foreman.
     
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  3. janitor

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    Godfrey was probably as good as Lyle.
     
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  4. MRBILL

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    Foreman beats Godfrey based on better handling during their primes..... FOREMAN!

    MR.BILL
     
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  5. Muchmoore

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    I don't know how much stock I put into the Lyle fight.

    Foreman was coming off a devastating loss and a very long layoff. I think quite a few solid contenders throughout history would of had a lot of success against that George.
     
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    Godfrey fouls out of the fight after tasting Foreman's power.
     
    TheGreatA, Sep 23, 2010
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  7. mcvey

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    My impression is that he was probably better, but not consistant,and he was [like Langford], not allways in top shape.Larry Gains called him a "fearsome man".
     
    mcvey, Sep 24, 2010
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