Robinson wrote:Granberry
Im sorry we disagree, but I just dont see those old timers you listed beating the rangey Foster, with his sharp and short left hook and capable boxing style.
Carpentier seems like a brave and interesting character, but of the footage I have seen of him in his fights and of him training, he doesn't seem to have the speed and sophistication to beat Foster. He was great for his time. And will always be a legend no doubt. What does he have over Foster other than a charming smile.
Obrien, was a awesome guy for his era though he essentially was a 160-165lb fighter. Foster would tower over him and would have a long jab in his face all night long. MOst guys from Obriens era would struggle against a boxer-puncher especially a guy who can stick and move well. Whether the Burns fight was fake or not, Burns who at his peak was barely heavier than Foster managed to handle and out strength Obrien in there match up. What tools doe she have that would beat Foster ?
Loughran, who had some great wins and was a true all time great, also looked old fashioned in the late 1920s. His low guard, high chin, single punches and weighted down back foot made for a great counter puncher at the start of the 20th century. Braddock was barely out of the LHW when the pair met in a classic match. Against Foster, he would try to time the long range shots only to be dealing with a man who could throw crisp inside shots and who could use his footwoork well. Apart from great courage what does Lougran have to beat Foster ?
Delaney, like most LHW at the time chased after the HW crown, which when you are only outweighed by 10 or so pounds isn't that an elusive dream. Pawed his jab with little sting, threw his left hook just with the shoulder and no pivot. He did have a good cross which he was able to land well. Is this enough to close Fosters eyes ? He moved alot and could back up well especially in an era of flat footed stalking. What tools does he have that would defeat Foster?
Kid Norfolk, I have not seen any footage of Norfolk, and have only read articles and blotches here and there on him. What film have you seen ?
From what I can ascertain, he sounds like a old fashion Dwight Qawi. But this is just going from his build, wieghts and style description.
These are just my opinions. Im not a historian, nor am I an encyclopedia.
Im just a fan of the sport.
Whats your credentials ?
Kym
Foster dominated an exceedingly weak quality of opposition, and judging by his difficulties with mark tessman and others with a similar style, he had trouble with fast moving speedsters aroung the 5'11 mark.
I believe bob's comparitive reflexes, coupled with his physical advantages would see him make a pretender out of roy jones, but I believe he would have a greatly frustrating night with the likes of loughran, delaney, conn, stribling, and slattery.
All whom have that fundamental correctness of technique that should see them win over bob on points.
