Oscar Bonavena vs Prime Liston

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  1. superman1986

    superman1986 Active Member banned Full Member

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    And his protege, George Foreman.

    Bonavena was tough, rugged and could punch very solid for a top fighter his size. How would Bonavena do vs the Liston that pummeled Roy Harris in 1960 and the Foreman that battered Norton in 1974

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  2. Radrook

    Radrook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Some might consider Bonavena the favorite because he did better with Mohammed Ali than Liston did.
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    58 Wins (44 Knockouts), 9 Defeats, 1 Draw


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    Here is some info concerning what was involved in his getting TKOd by Ali.
     
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  3. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bonavena could possibly take Foreman late, and beat him. Liston beats him in a close decision bout.
     
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  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bonavena loses to liston by wide decision or Ko , Foreman kills any man who comes to him
     
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  5. superman1986

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    Even Jess Willard?????
     
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  6. superman1986

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    By some you mean you....
     
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  7. Radrook

    Radrook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No, I personally have no opinion pro or con. But it is definitely something to take into serious consideration.
     
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  8. superman1986

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    I'd make Bonavena a live underdog but Bonavena could be crude and taking punches to give punches isn't a good plan against Liston or Foreman.

    Boudini called Bonavena "the heavybag" for a reason.
     
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  9. Longhhorn71

    Longhhorn71 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bonavena would take too many punches from Liston (standing TKO'ed). Maybe same situation against Foreman, unless young Foreman gasses out late.
     
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  10. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Dont see him winning but he sure makes u earn your paycheck
     
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  11. mcvey

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    Some would be stupid then!
     
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  12. Fergy

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    Oscar would get banged up by Liston s sickening punches. He'd catch Liston with several good rights that would surprise Sonny, but Liston stays in control pumping the jab out. Sonny will drop Oscar in the 14 th, Oscar rises again but is put straight back down.
     
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  13. KuRuPT

    KuRuPT Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chuvalo vs. Liston next!!!
     
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  14. Hookandjab

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    Lyle came to him and almost killed Foreman!
     
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  15. richdanahuff

    richdanahuff Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One things for sure the akward style of O.B. and the power he had must have been phenomenal given him knocking guys down or out when he had no leverage.....what he may have been with better skills
     
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