Heavyweights - 70's v 90's

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stevie G, Nov 16, 2010.


  1. crippet

    crippet Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Why doesnt the top ones in each decade fight the top ones in the other decade - Why does Bowe get two fights [thats longer than his prime] and why no fight for Frazier?.........Seems a bit pre concieved then spun to suit your agenda..
     
  2. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    70s
    1. Ali
    2. Foreman
    3. Frazier
    4. Norton
    5. Quarry

    90s
    1. Holyfield
    2. Lewis
    3. Bowe
    4. Tyson
    5. Foreman
     
  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    90s Tyson just would've taken a little longer is all.
     
  4. surfinghb

    surfinghb Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For me it's just like a bottle of red wine, the older the better
     
  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Muhammad Ali vs Lennox Lewis Lewis w UD
    George Foreman vs Mike Tyson (1991) Tyson TKO 6
    Ken Norton vs Evander Holyfield Holyfield W UD
    Joe Fraizer vs Riddick Bowe Bowe TKO 5-6
    Jerry Quarry vs Michael Moorer UNDECIDED
     
  6. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Some feel Frazier and Ali were at their best in the 1960's.

    70's

    Ali
    Foreman
    Frazier
    Lyle
    Norton

    90's

    Lewis
    Holyfield
    Bowe
    Tyson
    Moorer

    I like the 1990's crew here, 3-2