Was George Foreman ever on the back foot

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This is a follow up of my true or false question about foreman being the strongest heavyweight champion.
     
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  2. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The end of the fifth round in Zaire.
     
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  3. KeedCubano

    KeedCubano Read my posts in a Jamaican accent Full Member

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    He also said Liston backed him up and in the 7th against Holyfield after eating a ten punch combo he took a single step back
     
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  4. DavidC77

    DavidC77 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Would Liston count as I'm assuming it would have been either in sparring or during an exhibition?
     
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  5. KeedCubano

    KeedCubano Read my posts in a Jamaican accent Full Member

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    It was sparring so take it how you want
     
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  6. BitPlayerVesti

    BitPlayerVesti Boxing Drunkie Full Member

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    Ali forced him back at times
     
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