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Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:48 pm to Dubosed
Tysons style and buld were somewhat similar to Frazier's.
Foreman would have have massacred him.
Foreman would have have massacred him.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:50 pm to JackDempsey
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It was probably just the heat, lack of stamina, and the greatness of Ali that beat Big George
All of the above, plus Ali came right out and started popping George with some shots … Ali’s hands were healthy that night and if you look back at the film he was swiveling George’s head, it’s a myth that he couldn’t hit … and young George who was used to people being terrified of him just got discombobulated. Old George wouldn’t have.
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Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:51 pm to YouKnowImRight
The first version of Big George was all about power and intimidation as he fought with a vicious attitude. His main problem was stamina when he fought in his youth.
His loss to Ali in Africa took away his aura of invincibility and he walked away from the ring.
When he decided to come back, he was a much calmer man, secure in his craft of boxing and he was a much better equipped fighter to handle some adversity that he would face at his age and physical condition.
I was so happy for him when he beat Michael Moorer for the title in 94 to further cement his legacy in the sport.
RIP Big George, you were one of the best to ever lace them up.
His loss to Ali in Africa took away his aura of invincibility and he walked away from the ring.
When he decided to come back, he was a much calmer man, secure in his craft of boxing and he was a much better equipped fighter to handle some adversity that he would face at his age and physical condition.
I was so happy for him when he beat Michael Moorer for the title in 94 to further cement his legacy in the sport.
RIP Big George, you were one of the best to ever lace them up.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:53 pm to YouKnowImRight
Damn, what a great one he was.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:53 pm to gumbo2176
Great post… 
Posted on 3/21/25 at 9:54 pm to YouKnowImRight
Damn that sucks RIP
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:11 pm to YouKnowImRight
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:11 pm to InkStainedWretch
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All of the above, plus Ali came right out and started popping George with some shots … Ali’s hands were healthy that night and if you look back at the film he was swiveling George’s head, it’s a myth that he couldn’t hit … and young George who was used to people being terrified of him just got discombobulated. Old George wouldn’t have.
Another thing, George always seemed so much bigger than his opponents, but folks forget, Ali was a big guy. I’m always stunned at how big he was when watching that fight. Ali was not scared of Foreman, but he was also smart enough to know he may get in trouble if he tried to stand in and trade punches all night.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:12 pm to YouKnowImRight
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:16 pm to tigerfan84
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:17 pm to tigerfan84
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:17 pm to YouKnowImRight
He successfully defended his heavyweight title against Ken Norton in '74. 20 years and a few months after Norton's son won a second Super Bowl ring Foreman won the heavyweight championship again.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:27 pm to wareaglepete
Ali was the same height and had the same reach as George, and weighed only 3.5 pounds less than him that night. Ali was a big mutha and doesn’t get enough credit for his sheer toughness.
This post was edited on 3/21/25 at 10:30 pm
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:33 pm to InkStainedWretch
has anyone watched this movie?
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:35 pm to InkStainedWretch
Ali was tough as nails. The dude took a ton of heavy shots over his career. Just the three fights against Frazier caused him brain damage. Those were the glory days of boxing.There is no other sport that took such a massive dive in popularity than boxing. It’s a total joke now.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:43 pm to dukke v
When he turned the tide in Manila in the 12th round after toting that relentless arse pounding from Frazier for probably five straight rounds, it should have settled the question of his heart and toughness forevermore.
The late 1960s through late 1970s were absolutely the greatest era ever of heavyweight boxing. Ali, George, Holmes, Frazier, Norton, Lyle, Quarry, Shavers, Bonavena, Young, Bugner, even Patterson was still dangerous.
The late 1960s through late 1970s were absolutely the greatest era ever of heavyweight boxing. Ali, George, Holmes, Frazier, Norton, Lyle, Quarry, Shavers, Bonavena, Young, Bugner, even Patterson was still dangerous.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:46 pm to YouKnowImRight
One of the best heavyweights of all time. Maybe top 5
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:47 pm to L.A.
You count both parts of his career and he’s damn close.
Posted on 3/21/25 at 10:53 pm to dukke v
Heavyweight boxing is pretty good right now, but no Americans matter so Americans don't care.
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