Prime Hrgovic vs. 70s Foreman

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  1. mcvey

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    Foreman stops him.Hrgovic is average.
     
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  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Foreman walks right through him
     
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  3. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    This is about as close as you’ll get to noneck picking Foreman in a matchup.
     
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  4. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Still hold this sentiment?
     
    Melankomas, Aug 29, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He still kind of sucks, but he’s fixed his conditioning. He could repeat the trick against Foreman, especially if over 15.
     
    NoNeck, Aug 29, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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  6. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foreman bust him up with his telephone pole jab and ends it in spectacular fashion in round 3. A no contest bout vs prime Foreman.
     
    HOUDINI, Aug 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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  7. Andre2000

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    Well ,70s Foreman was somewhat of an under/over betting type of prospect but he did do a lot of undering during his first career.

    I think he stops in Hergovic
    before hitting the number of rounds threshold when his chances of winning, while still okay, begin to depreciate.
     
    Andre2000, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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  8. BCS8

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    aged like milk
     
    BCS8, Aug 29, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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  9. Melankomas

    Melankomas Corbett beats your favourite fighter

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    Was it really Hrgovic’s power that won him the day yesterday though?
     
    Melankomas, Aug 29, 2026 at 11:36 PM
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  10. slash

    slash Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I would not rate Itauma above Foreman.
     
    slash, Aug 30, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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  11. BCS8

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    Hrgovic was never a massive puncher but I would rate him fairly as above average and if he couldn't hit some he wouldn't have gotten the win.
     
    BCS8, Aug 30, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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  12. MarkusFlorez99

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    Hrgovic literally has no power he couldn't even drop a gassed out 21 year old Itauma lol. I'd say it aged quite well, when's the last time Hrgovic scored a knockdown against anyone ranked?
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Aug 30, 2026 at 2:13 AM
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  13. BCS8

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    Let me guess: If only Itauma's team hadn't thrown in the towel, he would have won? :lol: Traitors ...
     
    BCS8, Aug 30, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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  14. Bummy Davis

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    Hrgovic is a good fighter but really needed a finishing trainer like a Manny Stewart or Andy Lee or Ray Arcel, - he has the natural talent but need defensive coaching. Jerry Quarry had a good chin and could box a little but also got hit but I always felt Foreman and team avoided Jerry who beat undefeated Big Mac Foster - Earnie Shavers - and undefeated Ron Lyle - Jerry's ability to take a punch discouraged and gassed the young bangers and I always felt Jerry had a good shot to beat the young Foreman. Hrgovic had the chin but still needs a bit more defense but a fighter that can take this big brawler into later rounds is on a positive direction - Foreman shot his load vs Ali, and light punching Jimmy Young dropped him late, so a solid chin is a nullifier of power.
     
    Bummy Davis, Aug 30, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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  15. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    How is this relevant ? Hrgovic lost 8 rounds to a novice and couldn't even drop him. I'm actually more confident than before that Foreman walks Hrgovic down and stops him
     
    MarkusFlorez99, Aug 30, 2026 at 5:09 AM
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