Why was George Foreman such a successful slugger?

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  1. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    He didn't go to prison until 1950 and was listed as 22 years old when he entered.
     
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    greynotsoold Boxing Addict

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    If you are punching from the ground up , maximizing your leverage is mostly effortless. That is the reason why you work so hard to master the technique.

    Three things will cause you to tire quickly. First, not being properly conditioned. Second, being tense and tight. Third, swinging your arms so hard that it turns your body. In other words, punching from the top down.
     
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    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    Not really. Prime Tyson was not a pure swarmer, but more of a counter puncher at times.
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Do you think Sailor Tom Sharkey could beat a prime Mike Tyson?
     
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    If there´s anything to add: He was ambidextrous at power shots. Pretty rare.

    Have to acknowledge that he seemed to professionalize imposing his size and strength over his smaller opponents, therefore due to an weight advantage too.
     
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    Could Don Cockell beat a HW Seamus McDonagh? Questions upon questions....
     
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    Johnny_B Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    No.
    I only see a handful of boxers as being able to beat a prime Tyson.
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I think Tyson would prevail via SD in a tough bout.
     
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    I think Sharkey would be a prime Tyson's biggest test
     
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    You're a funny poster. :biggrin::clapclap::p
     
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