Prime Liston replaces Foreman vs Kenny Norton

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    If a 1958-60 Sonny Liston fought in place of George Foreman against Norton, would the results be similar or would Norton find a way to win? Keep in mid, Liston was more measured in his attacks and wasn't the all out destroyer that Foreman was.
     
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  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    It could go a couple of rounds more as Sonny was more measured than the early George.Ultimately same result.
     
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  3. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Liston KO1. Norton had some measure of success in the 1st round using his superior boxing ability. He would not enjoy this against Liston.
     
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  4. Grapefruit

    Grapefruit Active Member Full Member

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    Liston destroys norton, he would take a more measured pace than foreman unless norton tries to slug, the second norton tries to slug sonny is when he gets knocked out, otherwise if norton boxes then he would still lose, but he would already be able to say he lasted (x) amount more rounds against one of the greatest fighters in history.
     
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  5. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Unless he just rushed Norton, I think Norton could last more than 1 round
     
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  6. zadfrak

    zadfrak Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sonny lands the left hook after the jab and it's all over. Sure don't see Kenny making it past about 4 rounds. And once hurt, the bout is over quickly & there isn't anywhere Kenny can escape to kill time.
     
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