White Heavys of the last 3 decades

ChrisPontius · Apr 4, 2009

The Kurgan said: ↑

I don't think so. Foreman from the Morrison fight onwards either lost or looked terrible in every fight after that, so it's unfair to give Schulz a lot of credit for that and not, for instance, give credit to Savarese... And I'll be cold in my grave before I do that.

If Botha had fought and lost to Foreman, that might be the basis for making a case for Schulz over Botha. As it happened, Botha didn't fight Foreman and did beat Schulz, so if anything Schulz-Foreman shoud elevate Botha as much as it elevates Schulz.

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For whatever reason, i disregarded the fact that Botha did very well against Schulz despite the fact that you brought it up.... quite a relevant detail. Too much beer, even though i'm home relatively early (started way too early). Clearly it's bed time. Good night.

The Kurgan · Apr 4, 2009

ChrisPontius said: ↑

For whatever reason, i disregarded the fact that Botha did very well against Schulz despite the fact that you brought it up.... quite a relevant detail. Too much beer, even though i'm home relatively early (started way too early). Clearly it's bed time. Good night.
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NP. Botha never got the credit he deserved, mainly because the idea of a South African heavyweight who wasn't dependant on his power was (and is) so alien.

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ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

The Kurgan Boxing Junkie banned