Michael Spinks vs Old George Foreman

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Could Spinks out box Old Foreman? Michael Moorer nearly did until he got one-two'd to the canvas. In fact, I think Spinks was ringside for that fight and said that he couldn't understand why Moorer stayed in front of a big man like Foreman instead of continuing to box and move.

    Could Michael Spinks win this one?
     
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  2. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Spinks on points
     
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  3. GALVATRON

    GALVATRON Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Foreman would chase Spinks for 12 rounds and get a UD.
     
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  4. JohnThomas1

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    I'd favor Spinks by decision. Very slick at Heavyweight and uber hard to catch clean.
     
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  5. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I am leaning towards Spinks on points.
     
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  6. Phil_Ivey_76

    Phil_Ivey_76 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This
     
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  7. PernellSweetPea

    PernellSweetPea Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    interesting fight. Spinks on points, but Foreman could hurt him.
     
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  8. Gudetama

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    A man a bit too small (regarding his personal prime fighting weight) versus a man a bit too big (regarding his personal prime fight g weight). Fifty fifty in my eyes.
     
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  9. greynotsoold

    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    If Tommy Morrison could "box" his way to a, uh, win against Foreman, Michael Spinks, a man that could box for real, should be able to do the same. Unless he gets caught, of course, but I think that is unlikely.
     
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  10. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Foreman would likely catch him. 55/45 type fight
     
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  11. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My thoughts, exactly.
     
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  12. lloydturnip

    lloydturnip Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Spinks would buzz around foreman like a wasp all night sticking and moving .I doubt George could get him .Spinks on points.
     
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  13. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    LOL like a wasp
     
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  14. choklab

    choklab cocoon of horror Full Member

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    Yes Spinks walks it. Let’s not forget there is a distinct difference between old George and bald George.

    The second Foreman was not ever really championship material. Just a good contender. There are not many real champions Bald George beats.

    No way is Spinks out boxing Larry Holmes then losing to the guy Morrison, Alex Stewart, Lou Saverese, Tommy Morrison and Axcel Schulz all mastered.
     
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  15. JohnThomas1

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    Um Foreman WON the lineal championship how in gods name could he not be champioship material :rolleye:

    He only had to beat ONE real champion, and he did!!!!!
     
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