Old George Foreman vs James J Braddock

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    But they weren't as good as Braddock, though.
     
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  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    One could argue that Braddock was a better fighter and possessed a better chin.
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Also, beating Corn Griffin was no joke.
     
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  4. mrkoolkevin

    mrkoolkevin Never wrestle with pigs or argue with fools Full Member

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    You should start up some Corn Griffin threads. It's what this forum's been missing.
     
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  5. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    To be honest, Braddock had much better chin, even if he was overal worse fighter.
     
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  6. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Braddock had his failings, but lack of durability was never one of them.

    He was far more durable than anybody that Foreman stopped in his comeback.

    I think that it would go to the cards.
     
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  7. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    No,he doesnt have the power to get George in trouble and he cant beat him with his jab because Foreman's was better,messy dec win or late tko for the big man.
     
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  8. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This is very reasonable post, one of few ones in this thread.
     
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  9. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I'd say Burns was better p4p.
     
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  10. 70sFan865

    70sFan865 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree.
     
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  11. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "Don't do it son" Foreman by KO 4.
     
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  12. Fergy

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    James J has the ring experience as an heavyweight to maybe last the full length.
    And lose a decision.
    But equally, Big G could slowly hammer him down.
     
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  13. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    You’re such a goose.
     
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  14. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    One could argue you might be a complete idiot.
    “Better fighter” lol
     
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  15. WAR01

    WAR01 In the 7.2% Full Member

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    Foreman outboxes him, Braddock stands no chance Foreman bear stepping stones with more stock then Braddock honestly he got his best W by being durable and befuddling someone who wasn’t particularly skilled in or taking the fight seriously.

    Foreman would club him down after out boxing him with relative ease, see him against Evander and tell me Braddock beat anyone close to that level he was a lucky man for one night.
     
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