Max Baer could have done what Foreman did vs Ali

Foreman lost.

I don't think he could have done much worse than that!

 

I think Max would've gone the distance, he had a good chin himself, but much better stamina than Foreman.

 

Baer would probably have lasted longer than Foreman, perhaps finishing on his feet, but he would have had a less coherent strategy.

He would not have imposed himself in the same way, and it might have looked like a less competitive losing effort.

 

He was way less powerful than Foreman. Ali would not have fought off the ropes as much. He would have boxed more. It would have been a different fight. Ali wins but Max lasts longer than Foreman and possibly goes the distance.

 

Yeah, I agree - Baer would last the distance but he wouldn't be close to winning this fight.

 

Baer was as powerful as anybody who has ever breathed, give or take!

 

Ali would not have given Baer the same respect he gave Foreman. Ali would have busted Baer up badly

 

I don’t think Ali would have to fight off the ropes against Baer... I don’t think Ali would be as affected by the power of Baer as he was against Foreman. I think Baer with his Poor defense and telegraphed punches would be eating way too much leather against Ali.

 

I guess a lot of lads could have punched themselves out and got starched.

 

How can you determine that ?

 

I guess he must have gotten hit by both