Tyson vs Foreman in 1988? Who...

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  1. Azzer85

    Azzer85 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Foxy01, the worst poster on this forum
     
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  2. Savak

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    Tyson wipes the floor with the comeback version of Foreman. Foreman was lucky he didn't get to face that version of Tyson.
     
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  3. bonzo7580

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    tyson in exactly the same way as holmes was demolished .
     
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  4. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Tyson by wide decision over Foreman.
     
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  5. Kid Bacon

    Kid Bacon All-Time-Fat Full Member

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    It all comes to which version of Tyson shows up against Foreman.

    If it is the "original" Tyson, who relied on speed and coordination, using the peek-a-boo defense, and working methodically the body with his devastating hook; then it is an easy UD victory for Tyson, althought he is NOT dropping Foreman.

    But if it is the "Headdunter" version the one showing up, then Foreman has the upper hand. An undisciplined bully who charges directly and tries to brawl is taylor-made for Big George. That version of Tyson could pretty well be stopped.
     
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  6. PowerPuncher

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    Tyson KO5, comeback Foreman was a gatekeeper who got lucky
     
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  7. Ken Ashcroft

    Ken Ashcroft Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why not?
     
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  8. clark

    clark Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No way. Foreman's nothing like Holmes.
     
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  9. Sangria

    Sangria You bleed like Mylee Full Member

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    Yep. Foreman is a more offensive minded but far worse boxer who wouldn't fight to survive. He'd try to take control ring center but didnt have the defensive capabilities to nullify Tyson's offense. His brute strength and massive frame make him dangerous but I feel it's his downfall as well. Would've been a barnburner in 1991.
     
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