I think Holyfield beats 70s Foreman is that an unpopular opinion?

It wasn't me who said anything about using a hammer to dent the bag. It must have been someone else. I have said that the way GF hit that bag is the way he punched in the fight, slow, telegraphed punches that Ali saw coming and pushed or pulled GF, to take the power off the punches. Old heavy bags, before they had a foam layer below the outer layer would dent easily. Then, over time the canvas or leather would get weak over the dent and a hole would develop and the stuffing would start coming out and the gym owner would have to use duct tape over the hole and wrap the bag. Putting foam under the canvas or leather improved heavy bags and made them last longer.

 

Yep Louis had faster, more accurate hands than Foreman

 

I didn't know that Holyfield brought out such pissed off losers. Full of venom.

Look, Foreman all-time is #5.. Holyfield all-time is number #4 to number #9.. too good a boxer x's and o's

 

Holy stops an exhausted 'young' George in 10.
Old George was smarter and more padded

 

Well, that’s your opinion and I obviously disagree. Sweet.

 

I can guarantee that Ali was not impressed or intimidated by Foreman or anyone else hitting a heavy bag. Most boxers would not be impressed.

 

Part of the reason for hitting a heavy bag is to get some “swing” in the bag so the boxer can step around and to move and counter. Wailing on a heavy bag endlessly is a sure way to bust up a fighters hands. Obviously there is no replacement for mitt work and it much easier on the hands and a more effective training tool overall.