Prime George Foreman vs Prime Wlad Klitchsko

Wlad had a ten year stretch of not wilting against elite heavies, one of the very longest and most dominant stretches by any heavy in the history of the sport.

Foreman was champ for 2 years, then lost his sh*t.

 

I can’t see how this^ Wlad evangelism and Foreman-bashing has any bearing on a prime, head-to-head debate.

Prime Wlad lost his senses, whenever he took a solid shot, from less than elite heavies, and Prime Foreman didn’t need two years to land one.

 

It doesn't matter.

We're not comparing stats.

This is H2H.

Wlad couldn't have tied up and hugged George like he did with most of the smaller, B class HW'S who he dominated.

 

If the 1973 version of Foreman had access to the same modern “ sports science “ as Wladimir then Wlad would be cactus in my opinion. A 240 pound version of Foreman would be a very difficult fight for a guy who had his hands full with the likes of Sam Peter.

Wlad does have the height, reach, power and hand speed to damage Foreman but my money would be on the fighter with the better beard in this one. I also wonder about Wlads mentality facing a killer like George. Wladimir tended to stress out under pressure, I always thought Vitali was a much more natural fighter than his little brother. I would give Vitali a better chance of beating George.

Cheers All.

 

Foreman was a dangerous puncher and if he got off early Vlad's chin could betray him but Prime Foreman was never in with a skilled fighter like prime Vlad who had excellent power in both hands. The early rounds Vlad would have to be careful but Prime George was easy to hit with right hands as we have seen in the Ali, Young, Lyle fights. If Vlad fought the fight he fought against Haye - movement caution and jabs right hands he could stop a gassed Foreman or take a nod but Foreman could hurt you at any time.

 

Why do people keep bringing up foreman getting nailed by right hand leads glossing over the fact Ali was the fastest heavyweight of all time? As if anyone with a good right cross would be able to beat foreman to the punch? Ali also had pinpoint accuracy and sharpness with his cross. And he knew how to hit without being hit.

 

You mind telling me who all these "elite" heavyweights were who Wladmir beat during his 10 year stretch?

He certainly wasn't competing in an era with 3 other hall of famers like Foreman was.

Having a long reign doesn't prove who would win h2h. I would favor Tyson over joe Louis.

 

Foreman would have to stop him before the late rounds or things might turn in Wlad’s favor. I was one of the few who went with Foreman by TKO. But I have my hesitations as well.

 

And he could take it back if needed, and then some.

 

that he certainly could

 

Foreman was a sloppy, undisciplined front runner whose size and strength relative to his era were impressive. He was easily figured out by the first boxers who engaged him. Then he ran way for 10 years to re-invent himself into a better commodity and made oodles of caish. All hail the pimp in him.

I shudder to think what Wlad would have done to that partied out, injured, half blind Frazier that George got to feast on. They might still be counting.

 

Agreed. However, I think the 220/225lb version of a Prime Foreman, was more than enough to flatten Wlad.

This would have ended in somewhat similar fashion to Wlad/Sanders.

 

I've never seen a heavyweight boxer perform so far above his weight than Foreman. His strength, power and base is just ridiculous really.

 

Sounds a bit like Lamon Brewster and Sam Peter to me...