The Son of Foreman

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09-27-2009, 11:06 PM
Kenneth B

The Son of Foreman

fought on Saturday against a guy who was 15-15. My first thought was "Ok that´s not THAT bad. At least he´s fighting an experienced guy". Then I realized that the opponent:
- turned pro in 1983
- fought at lightweight
- took 17 years off
- came back last year, had 4 fights, was knocked out in all 4, 3 in the first round.

Why doesn´t he challenge Ali? Imagine the hype for an Ali-Foreman II fight. And he would stand a good chance against Ali if the fight takes place early in the day, before Ali is fully medicated
09-27-2009, 11:16 PM
ElTerribleMorales

Re: The Son of Foreman

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Originally Posted by Kenneth B

fought on Saturday against a guy who was 15-15. My first thought was "Ok that´s not THAT bad. At least he´s fighting an experienced guy". Then I realized that the opponent:
- turned pro in 1983
- fought at lightweight
- took 17 years off
- came back last year, had 4 fights, was knocked out in all 4, 3 in the first round.

Why doesn´t he challenge Ali? Imagine the hype for an Ali-Foreman II fight. And he would stand a good chance against Ali if the fight takes place early in the day, before Ali is fully medicated

the guy has no amateur experience, so can't really expect him to be taking on world beaters at this point
09-27-2009, 11:55 PM
Violent Demise

Re: The Son of Foreman

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Originally Posted by Kenneth B

fought on Saturday against a guy who was 15-15. My first thought was "Ok that´s not THAT bad. At least he´s fighting an experienced guy". Then I realized that the opponent:
- turned pro in 1983
- fought at lightweight
- took 17 years off
- came back last year, had 4 fights, was knocked out in all 4, 3 in the first round.

Why doesn´t he challenge Ali? Imagine the hype for an Ali-Foreman II fight. And he would stand a good chance against Ali if the fight takes place early in the day, before Ali is fully medicated

The guy turned pro in 83. That's a lot of experience.
09-28-2009, 12:07 AM
CFH

Re: The Son of Foreman

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Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

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Originally Posted by Kenneth B

fought on Saturday against a guy who was 15-15. My first thought was "Ok that´s not THAT bad. At least he´s fighting an experienced guy". Then I realized that the opponent:
- turned pro in 1983
- fought at lightweight
- took 17 years off
- came back last year, had 4 fights, was knocked out in all 4, 3 in the first round.

Why doesn´t he challenge Ali? Imagine the hype for an Ali-Foreman II fight. And he would stand a good chance against Ali if the fight takes place early in the day, before Ali is fully medicated

the guy has no amateur experience, so can't really expect him to be taking on world beaters at this point

This. Foreman is going to be in with these kinds of fighters for a long time. He has no amateur experience at all and unless he handlers are completely incompetent he'll be kept away from serious opposition.
09-28-2009, 12:10 AM
ElTerribleMorales

Re: The Son of Foreman

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Originally Posted by CFH

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Originally Posted by ElTerribleMorales

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Originally Posted by Kenneth B

fought on Saturday against a guy who was 15-15. My first thought was "Ok that´s not THAT bad. At least he´s fighting an experienced guy". Then I realized that the opponent:
- turned pro in 1983
- fought at lightweight
- took 17 years off
- came back last year, had 4 fights, was knocked out in all 4, 3 in the first round.

Why doesn´t he challenge Ali? Imagine the hype for an Ali-Foreman II fight. And he would stand a good chance against Ali if the fight takes place early in the day, before Ali is fully medicated

the guy has no amateur experience, so can't really expect him to be taking on world beaters at this point

This. Foreman is going to be in with these kinds of fighters for a long time. He has no amateur experience at all and unless he handlers are completely incompetent he'll be kept away from serious opposition.

IMO it's the same situation as Chavez Jr
09-28-2009, 09:05 AM
El Kabong

Re: The Son of Foreman

You can't rush along guys with little or no amateur experience...Papa Foreman knows what he's doing
09-28-2009, 12:50 PM
AdamGB

Re: The Son of Foreman

It's his second competative fight. ever
09-29-2009, 12:40 AM
Southside Slugger

Re: The Son of Foreman

He might as well just fight me. Im pushing 40 about 30 pounds overweight and only spared once with a guy half my size I coulndt touch. Here is the thing, I have married three times and Im mean as hell. LOL
09-30-2009, 04:17 PM
Hoggmeister

Re: The Son of Foreman

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Originally Posted by Southside Slugger

He might as well just fight me. Im pushing 40 about 30 pounds overweight and only spared once with a guy half my size I coulndt touch. Here is the thing, I have married three times and Im mean as hell. LOL

I like it. :)