What was the better show of force: Foreman's demolition of Norton or Lewis poleaxing of Golota?

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Which one is more powerful?

  1. The Lewis massacre of Golota

    7 vote(s)
    30.4%

  2. The Foreman bulldozing of Norton

    14 vote(s)
    60.9%

  3. Both are equal

    2 vote(s)
    8.7%
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  1. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not even close, Norton had a win over Muhammed Ali while Golota had beaten who?
     
    Reinhardt, Jun 4, 2023
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  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    You could say he beat Bowe in all but a technicality
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jun 4, 2023
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  3. Dynamicpuncher

    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well I think most people at the time thought Golota had 2 unofficial wins over Bowe.

    But yeah Norton having 3 competitive fights vs Ali even against a very good version in Ali in their 2nd meeting, is alot more impressive than two DQs over a faded Bowe.
     
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  4. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Lewis was a 6-5 favorite over Golota.
     
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  5. RulesMakeItInteresting

    RulesMakeItInteresting Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    But does that make him an ATG? Norton is certainly much closer to that designation, plus he too was in his recognized prime vs Foreman.
     
    RulesMakeItInteresting, Jun 4, 2023
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  6. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Norton gave Ali fits, but it was more of a styles thing. He didn't rule the division
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jun 4, 2023
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  7. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Norton was the first Tokyo Douglas, we just got to see the rematches.
     
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  8. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Honestly, Golota. He’d just beaten up what was recognised as the best HW in the world twice and Lennox went out and axe’s him. Norton was in a similar situation, it’s just Andy Is a better fighter then Ken.
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 5, 2023
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  9. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s banned Full Member

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    Ken Norton is not an ATG
     
    Journeyman92, Jun 5, 2023
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