Peak Michael Spinks Versus Peak George Foreman

Joe Frazier got decimated by Foreman, lets be serious here.

 

I think Spinks would give Foreman problems with his awkward style and movement but I think Foreman would catch up to him eventually and knock him out.

 

Foreman by KO 6-8.

 

None.
He'll confuse the **** outta George in the beginning but without his LHW power or durability there isn't much he can do to keep Foreman from steamrolling him.


Maybe he might do better against a post Zaire Foreman. Maybe last against an old George, but a well timed punch or combination could ruin his night.

 

He does have a chance, he’s awkward, a great mover and very fast, had a good jab, combinations and counters, Spinks, contrary to popular belief, was a devastating puncher at Heavyweight and could gain Foreman’s respect or even knock him down if he lands clean, I see nothing Jimmy Young is better at than Spinks apart from a chin, I’d go with Foreman, but wouldn’t be surprised if Spinks was able to stay away, Foreman never beat a good mover, Frazier has absolutely no backfoot game whatsoever and Norton is very limited on the backfoot.
Tyson had a better style to deal with Spinks, show him no respect and pounce on him using his size, Foreman wasn’t a fast, explosive starter and does give you time and space, which Spinks prefers against Heavyweights.

 

I selected “ yes” because there’s always a chance in every matchup. Is beating George Foreman something I’d favor him to do ? No. While Spinks had excellent skills and stamina I don’t think he was built to take the kind of pounding he’d have to endure in order to wear down Foreman.

 

Not unless he brings a .44 Magnum with him.

He'll stay away from George for a few rounds but eventually he'll be cornered and he'll be put to sleep.

 

Spinks had the skills, but not the durability. Fight lasts as long as it takes for Foreman to land something clean. Ironically, I think Spinks was better than Young and would beat him.

 

Proved against Tyson he doesn’t have the guts to give it any sort of go against peak Foreman. It’s over at the ring staredown, if not sooner.

 

Foreman would walk thru Spinks. He just hits too hard and even half landed punches will open up avenues. Too much force.

 

A painful ending for The Jinx imo

He may make it akward but only a matter of time before George gets him.

 

Foreman in 2 or less

 

I think Spinks is more than capable to pull of Jimmy Young on George's ass. Could he do it tho? I don't know, but I wouldn't count him out.

 

Frazier - Roman - Norton Foreman would clean up Michael Spinks at one point in the fight. And it is possible that by that moment Spinks would have a points advantage.