Prime George Foreman 1973 vs 1978 Leon Spinks, 15 rounds.

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

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    Prime George Foreman, 1973 vs Leon Spinks, 1978, 15 rounds. George Foreman of the 1973 Title winning fight against a Leon Spinks of the Feb 15th 1978 title win over a very faded Muhammad Ali. How would Leon survive against a human wrecking ball that is Big George?
     
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    He wouldn't. George would steamroll him in 1.
     
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    I think that the first right hand that George lands would land Leon in la la land thus starting the beginning of the end for Mr Spinks, it ends in round 1.
     
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    Foreman by split decision.
     
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    Foreman is one of the few people who could give Leon a run for his money as Mr JohnThomas alluded to in the last thread, but even Big George will fall at the hands of Neon Leon. Spinks KO11 in a grueling war.
     
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    Ha Ha. I put this one out here due to the request of a well respected poster.
     
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    If he's fortunate enough to make the distance!

    Even then he's gonna need lady luck on his side as a judge.
     
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    Loving your work Richard :D
     
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    Maybe the female judge of the first Canelo Alvarez vs GGG fight, Lol.
     
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    Thanks my friend, like yours as well.
     
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    Neon runs around the first 7 rounds and Foreman tires. Neon takes over for the last 8 and edges it on two cards. Foreman out on his feet for the last 2.
     
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    And Leon gives us that winning smile and toothy grin, just do not let him drive a car, Ha Ha Lol.
     
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    Both of you are among our best posters.
     
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    Thanks my friend, you are one of the best as well.
     
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    Don't you mean Foreman runs for the first 8 and ends up tiring? Foreman's not an idiot. He knows he can't meet Leon head-on and come out on top, so he gets on his bicycle. Unfortunately Foreman learns "you can run but you cant hide" Spinks catches up to him, hurts him and finishes him with a blow that makes the one Shavers used to floor Holmes look like pitter patter.
     
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