Guest kingkamala Report post Posted June 22, 2003 Last night on the Klitschko/Lewis broadcast, George Foreman promised if Klitschko won he'd get back into the ring. Foreman said that the doctor said he's physically able to fight and that's he's getting bored. The question is could Foreman still be competitive? I honestly believe Foreman could beat at least 50% of the current heavyweight contenders. As evidenced by his past fights, the man is damn near impossible to knock down and is a fucking tank. This generation of heavyweights is the weakest it's been since the early days of Mike Tyson's title reign, I believe the 55 year old Foreman at the very least would create interest and drum up buyrates. And think of all the potential dream fights for all the casual boxing fans, Foreman-Tyson, Foreman-Holmes, etc. So could George Foreman still fight and if he did, what impact would he have on the heavyweight division? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted June 22, 2003 I don't think he could be any threat to the top 10, but he could still win matches. He's a damn fool to come back though. I can't think of anyone else who's boxed as long as George and not suffered any serious damage or speech problems. He should quit while he's ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted June 22, 2003 well I think Larry Holmes and Roberto Duran are still fighting on some level, so yes he could still box, but he pretty much admitted he would hand pick opponents. Oh and he is a dumbshit for thinking he could get in the ring with Vitali, oh well his funeral. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kingkamala Report post Posted June 23, 2003 If Foreman fought Vitali, I don't think Vitali would knock out Ol' George out but he would beat the drizzling shit out of him for 12 rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Report post Posted June 23, 2003 If Foreman got into the ring with Vitali, he WOULD get knocked out and probably worse. If he actually by some miracle lasted 12 rounds with him, it would do nothing but fuck his brain up worse than it is and probably shorten his life span considerably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted June 23, 2003 George would get knocked out, that's no question. It was amazing how good he still was a decade ago, but those days are over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nanks Report post Posted June 23, 2003 Well you never know, he does eat lots of fat-free grilled meat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted June 23, 2003 Foreman is worth 200 million... Dont risk it george... Just get Holmes and throw him around and smile and leave forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 23, 2003 Foreman vs. Butterbean could be entertaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kingkamala Report post Posted June 23, 2003 I don't really want to see Foreman risk his health against a guy like one of the Klitschkos or Lewis, but I would like to see him against Larry Holmes or someone like that. Hell I think Foreman-Tyson would be a hell of a fight if it went down. I just want to see Foreman have a proper farewell fights, which is something most boxers never have. Getting "beat" by Shannon Briggs is certainly no way to end your career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted June 23, 2003 Tyson is likely more dangerous then Klitchsko... I mean Klitchsko would take it lightly and think of it as a spar round... Tyson will head hunt the old man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Polish_Rifle Report post Posted June 23, 2003 It's sad that he is even considering to fight again. The man is 55 (I think) and should concentrate on making new variations of his grill not fighting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 23, 2003 He'll get in the ring and have a couple boring fights against nobodies, or else he'll get maimed by a contender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest kingkamala Report post Posted June 23, 2003 My final verdict is let him go in the ring. Foreman is obviously bored shitless with retirement and boxing wants him back cause let's face it, nostalgia sells(Why else would they be selling Larry Holmes fights on PPV). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vyce Report post Posted June 23, 2003 Foreman is becoming, I suppose, the boxing equivalent of Terry Funk. I hope the analogy doesn't prove entirely, true, as I wouldn't want Foreman to wind up have as fucked as Terry. Would he be able to compete with the top fighters? I don't believe so. But would I watch the man have another go in the ring? Absolutely. I'm a big fan of George. And his grilling machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted June 23, 2003 Foreman vs. Butterbean could be entertaining. Butterass couldn't beat Holmes, who's a complete joke now. George would whoop him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 24, 2003 Foreman vs. Butterbean could be entertaining. Butterass couldn't beat Holmes, who's a complete joke now. George would whoop him. I didn't say it would be competitive, just entertaining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted June 24, 2003 Wlad fought Ray Mercer before his Loss to the Cory Simon guy. He didn't knock out Mercer but he pounded his head for 10 rounds. I am sure Ray Mercer lost a few years off of his life because of that fight. What does George Foreman need to prove? He should just stay retired and keep up the pbp for HBO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted June 24, 2003 The thing people forget about Foreman is that he never took a tremendous amount of punishment during his career. He retired the first time earlier than most fighters. I don't think he's putting himself in significant danger if he fights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 24, 2003 He barely even got hit much, until Ali beat him. He just manhandled people like a gigantic unstoppable hitting machine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
