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Posted: 03 May 2007, 16:00
by Autobarn
Terry D wrote:You are a bit harsh on Bob there Finalfight.
He fought in a golden age for heavies and took on the best guys available. Frazier, Terrell, Ali and Jones were no mugs.
He was simply too slender to carry the weight yet he did show Ali a few tricks with the jab.
Judged in his weight class his pop, technique and style made him a nightmare match for most men.
that's the contradiction about Foster, greatness via 'removal.' is that positive or negative?
Posted: 03 May 2007, 16:20
by harrygreb
foster has to be in the top 3 lightheavies ever seen. but he was about when the heavy division was excellent.
james, my top 3 figures in boxing history (as opposed to greatest fighters -which is a different matter) are;
ali
robinson
moore
all three transcended the sport and all three brought something new to boxing.
Posted: 04 May 2007, 18:20
by Grilling Machine
Nobody gives Patterson a chance in this LH mix then?
Posted: 04 May 2007, 19:22
by harrygreb
hmmm, moore beats floyd at LH as does ezzard charles. might have caused foster a few problems and he would have beaten dick tiger in a good scrap