MAYBE. But he'd have to be very on the mark, or very lucky. I think he without a doubt has the power and skills to stop every one of these men, but his enjoyment of violence often made him brawl rather than box. He said in an interview after the fight with Cooper that he enjoyed exciting fights like his against Bert or Stewart, and that he'd like to have more bouts like that. If we get the Moorer from those fights, the same one who broke a cop's jaw, he might not last very long- But if it's the Moorer of Holyfield I or Foreman, I'd bet on Michael every time.
In a real life scenario, I’d expect him to pick up a loss or 2, but at his very best, in individual matchups, I’d favour him over all of them and I actually think it may be Cleve who gives him the most problems, because he was explosive and closed the distance quickly and wasn’t so predictable, Lyle didn’t have the fastest of feet and would be more predictable for Moorer and he’d be able to see more coming from him. Yes Weaver and Shavers could close distance, but they’re not as strong, quick nor do they have the reach that Williams has, Williams also threw decent combinations with great punch selection. Williams has the best chance of catching him off guard because of his speed, power and the fact he can reach Moorer more easily, Moorer couldn’t just rely on sticking behind the jab, he might be forced to fight him off at times here.
He could. That's not to say he would of course. Williams was pretty hot stuff when he was on form, but I fancy Moorer against his shaky chin. I totally think he could outbox Shavers. Lyle and Weaver have decent skills (Weaver moreso) as well as staying power. Probably the hardest two for him.
No. One of them is bound to catch him. Moorer is very open to right hands. He is bound to get caught. Individually, you would favour him over all 4 but if he fought all 4, he will probably go 3-1 or 2-2. I actually give the wild Shavers the best chance of landing a big right hand.
3-1 and 2-2 may be the most realistic scenario,but if Moorer didn't get too arrogant to brawl he might have a chance of winning.
Lyle and Weaver, Shavers could catch him but Moorer could totally outbox him, Lyle and Weaver got the skills enough to punch him out.
