Who wins in their prime?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Boxingiq2020, Sep 4, 2023.


Who wins in their prime?

Poll closed Sep 25, 2023.
  1. Tyson

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  2. Foreman

    62.3%
  1. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This has been discussed ad nauseum, but Foreman. Either incarnation
     
  2. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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  3. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Rofl Fraizer didn't have near the same amount of power as Tyson.
     
  4. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Tyson. Foreman lunged a bit too much and I think Tyson could take advantage
     
  5. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tyson isn’t getting near Foreman without walking into some massive shots. And I know for certain who’s chin I am backing if both guys land.
     
  6. howard29

    howard29 Member Full Member

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    Sorry, even a prime pre-comeback Foreman didn't have the handspeed to land on a prime Tyson with that head movement. Tyson had the handspeed and sharpness to land on Foreman. I know it was a few years past his peak, but if Ron Lyle could hit and hurt Foreman as often as he did, imagine what Tyson could do.
     
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  7. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

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    SMH at people picking old Foreman, the guy lost to Tommy Freaking Morrison. Young Foreman vs Prime Mike would be brutal....coin flip for me. I never really bought into the Foreman is a terrible match up for Tyson stuff. I'm gonna take heat for this....but comeback Foreman was about a Bonecrusher Smith level of fighter. Impressive feat for his age, but we wouldn't be talking about a guy who's best win is a hail Mary against Moorer if it wasn't Big George.
     
  8. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    Sure but you could argue Tyson had a good defence, he had great head movement and could avoid foremans shots, but Foreman's defence wasn't exactly amazing in comparison, and Foreman is definitely taking Tysons best shots.

    It could definitely go either way, but Foreman is more likely to get hit than Tyson.
     
  9. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ask Marvis about that....
     
  10. Themessiah

    Themessiah El Jefe Full Member

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    Foreman was very hittable and slow which is a bad combo against Mike
     
  11. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foreman can take Tyson’s best shots. Tyson isn’t KO’ing Foreman in any scenario.

    Can Tyson take Foreman’s heat when he’s trying to get inside? Not a chance in hell.
     
  12. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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  13. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    So Ali can KO Foreman but Tyson can't?
     
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  14. Gomo

    Gomo Active Member Full Member

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    I don't think anyone beats a prime tyson.
     
  15. m.s.

    m.s. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Except Douglas.
     
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