PRIME FOR PRIME, FOREMAN or TYSON

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by A Rock, Aug 24, 2008.


  1. A Rock

    A Rock SAMUEL ETO'O!!!!! Full Member

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    Two of the hardest hittin fighters EVER in a fight where they were both at their very peak.

    This is obviously as unprovable as any other H2H comparison and entirely unobjective.

    Who do you think would have won?
     
  2. Loewe

    Loewe internet hero Full Member

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    "No swarmer ever beats George Foreman." Cus D'Amato

    That says enough.
     
  3. Quickhands21

    Quickhands21 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I always like Tyson in this one.Prime Tyson wasnt your average swarmer.Forman hits harder but he couldnt deliver anywhere near as fast.I like Tyson
     
  4. A Rock

    A Rock SAMUEL ETO'O!!!!! Full Member

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    what do you think about their comparative chins?
     
  5. heehoo

    heehoo TIMEXICAH! Full Member

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    Foreman would KO him.
     
  6. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think that Foreman being able to get off the deck and win, even in his first career, is an important part of this fight.

    I'd favor George, all said.
     
  7. Samurai

    Samurai I lost an avatar bet Full Member

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    Stylistically, it's an interesting fight when you think about Big George's enormous strength/power and uppercut combined with Tyson's bob and weave style.
     
  8. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    Tyson by KO, probably within 5 if we're talking about the best Tyson. Just based on styles, not greatness. I actually think Tyson is a bad matchup for George, instead of the other way around as most seem to believe. Foreman was just too crude IMO. Tyson's bob, weave, and counter with power style would be useful against Foreman's wide, telegraphed bombs and allow him to land often early on. I don't think Foreman had the durability to withstand it. Not then anyway.
     
  9. lfsdan

    lfsdan Active Member Full Member

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    I'd bet the house on Foreman.
     
  10. TommyV

    TommyV Loyal Member banned

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    Couldn't really of put it better myself. I just feel Tyson's bob and weave style and ability to land blistering combinations will be the difference.
     
  11. Sweet Pea

    Sweet Pea Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    :lol: :yep
     
  12. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    It's all about styles and Foreman would have his number ...
     
  13. ripcity

    ripcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Both could hit. Foreman may have hit harder than Tyson. Tyson had exlient defense while Foreman's was unimpresive. I'll take the guy who gets hit less in this match up Tyson by ko 6-9.
    I think the older version of Foreman who had a better defense might have done better against a prime Tyson but I would still take Tyson in this match up probbly a 9-3 decision.
     
  14. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Foreman has more power and a tougher beard.
    I go with George.
     
  15. natonic

    natonic Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson. Too much speed.