Opponent Swap: Foreman-Lyle & Purrity-Wlad I was inspired to create this topic because of some posts by frankenfrank & Seamus... I ask who would be victorious in the following match-ups in which the versions of the combatants from the 2 fights are switched around? '76 Foreman vs. '98 Purrity '76 Lyle vs. '98 Wlad '76 Foreman vs. '98 Wlad '76 Lyle vs. '98 Purrity
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Damn, interesting thread dude... My take on it: Foreman TKO6 Purrity Foreman KO2 Wlad Lyle SD Purrity Lyle-Wlad is too close to call for me...
Well, the opening quotes that I assume inspired this nonsense are kind of mind boggling. At any rate, you can't seriously contrast an upstart in the raw stages of his pro career fighting stupidly against a trial horse and a battle between two top 5 contenders. How about Walcott vs. Abe Simon and Tyson/Holyfield next.
As I already posted Foreman UD12 Puritty Wlad stops Lyle most of times Foreman probably stops Wlad but the opposite possible as well. Lyle vs Puritty all I know is that Lyle could not stop Puritty , every other option is possible , so Puritty has the edge overall .
Thanks for the support DDDUUDDDEE! :good @Mong: I don't give a crap if these aren't fair fights in your opinion, i was inspired to make this topic by the quoted posts.
Foreman TKO5 Purrity: A brave Ross is battered & stopped on cuts. Foreman KO4 Wlad: This Wlad lasts about 4 rounds i think, because he was throwing a nice amount of fast & accurate bombs from the start, & Foreman is not used to fighting taller men. The straighter bombs of Wlad could score him a knockdown as Foreman comes in wide open. Lyle SD Purrity: Razor close battle, Purrity might score a late stoppage if he puts his foot on the peddle, like when Shot Ali stopped Lyle late. Wlad KO6 Lyle: Wlad was superior to Lyle even at this point, footage shows this.
1976: Foreman vs 1998 Purrity - Foreman wins by TKO probably between the fourth and seventh rounds. Purrity would astonish the world by remaining on his feet despite taking a terrible beating. 1976 Lyle vs 1998 Wlad: Lyle by KO. Lyle was a really tough, dangerous and savvy contender, while Wlad, at this stage, was just a neophyte. This one is done by the fifth or sixth round. Wlad takes the count. The 2000 Wlad would probably beat Lyle, though. 1976 Foreman vs 1998 Wlad: Foreman by brutal, early KO. Wlad was too green at this stage for Foreman. 1976 Lyle vs 1998 Purrity: Lyle by unanimous decision. Ross has his moments, but Lyle's superior savvy puts him well ahead on the cards.
