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George Foreman vs Chuck Wepner
Posted: 16 Nov 2002, 11:57
by patscorpio
Is it true that Wepner actually managed to knockdown George before getting stopped. i've heard some reports about that. does anyone know the truth behind that?
Posted: 17 Nov 2002, 06:35
by wouter
False rumours
Posted: 18 Nov 2002, 14:26
by Jaclem
Wepner IS credited with a knockdown of Ali. Actually resulted in more of a push, and to the body at that, but his glove did make contact with Ali and Ali's glove did touch the canvas, so by the strictest interpretation it counts.
Posted: 19 Nov 2002, 05:08
by phil
Actually, a Boxing News magazine issued shortly after the fight shows Wepner's FOOT on ALI's!!!! A VERY clear photo.
when he threw the punch.
THAT's why he fell.
Phil
Posted: 19 Nov 2002, 07:23
by wouter
The ref's decision stands, so it IS a knockdown. Just as Marvin Hagler was knocked down aganst Juan Roldan.