Who did Foreman say hit him hardest?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Vincent Gottschalk, Jul 5, 2007.


  1. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed i think he just caught Foreman on the button... just one of those things, either Foremans chin improved as an old man (never really saw him hurt again just rattled) .. OR Lyle hit him on the with that picture shot...

    Dont get me wrong Lyle was a puncher but, there were quite a few mediocre guys who hung with him.,,,

    Cooney is an underrated puncher and in my opinion(especailly early rounds) .. One of the hardest punchers ever at heavy... Jerry Quarry is another guy who sparred alot with a young Cooney when making a comeback (or contemplating) He said Cooney punches were scary hard and thed never been hit like that. ..

    Old George had one of the best chins of his era.. Remember he was slower and took some big shots from big punchers ( Cooney,Morrison,Stewart,Briggs) and without being really hurt....Because Old George held his own, people forget the bombs and he soaked up from Holy.,.One of the greatest chins from a HW champ, maybe best among the great ones(except ALi).... Ali, Young Fatigue ..Lyle(hit just right)
     
  2. anarci

    anarci Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You were a hw boxer and sparred with top pros right? Ever spar with Tyson? Who was the hardest puncher you mixed it up with?
     
  3. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree, if you gave Tyson Shavers's punching technique and speed, he'd have less knockouts than Earnie. People wouldn't be claiming he was the hardest puncher of all time like some people do now.