Bad news, everyone. Bob Foster died yesterday.
Bob Foster, Former Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Dies at Age 76 | Bleacher Report
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Bad news, everyone. Bob Foster died yesterday.
Bob Foster, Former Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Dies at Age 76 | Bleacher Report
I was sorry to hear this at the Canelo vs Cotto fight.
He was very courageous to go up and fight Ali and Frazier.
I remember him being a guest on ESPN FNF once. Seemed to be a stand up guy.
RIP
RIP Bob Foster hell of a fighter.
He was very impressive when coming over the pond to fight Finnegan in an excellent bout.The KO of Tiger is one of them stunning images that would be on any highlight reel if you had sum up the sport.
One of my favorites; I love his style. If you are teaching a tall guy to use his height you need to watch him.
Reading about him he was one of the greatest ever light heavyweights ever. He had a fearsome punch and had the boxing skills to make him the all round perfect champion.
Mr. Bob Foster
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Is there one thread where you do not mention or show a picture of Ali?
That is Mr. Bob Foster ........ :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Tall lean mean punching machine, down to earth guy. Two of the most devastating kos I've seen had to be those of Tiger and poor Mike Quarry who was layed out like someone dropped a building on him. Rest easy champion
Prime Foster v prime Jones jr? mmmm I think Roy's chin gets tested?
Apart from one loss to the great South American LH and unlucky Mauro Mina, Foster really only lost to the Heavyweights in Jones, Terrell, Folley, Frazier and Ali. For ten years he dominated the Light heavyweight division. Roy would've had big problems with Bob Foster!
Scary power!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spicoli
I have have him tied with Jones the only guy i have above him is Spinks who feel is the greatest lhw. It is a shame he died but 76 is a long time to be on earth and i am sure he made the most of his time when he was here hope you rest in peace champ good luck to you.
Bob Foster
Asked if he was ever scared in the Ring.
Bob said >
"Yes, I was very scared after I hit Mike Quarry. I saw him laying there on the canvas, and he wasn't moving.
I thought that I Fucking killed him."
Great fighter and one of the greatest light heavyweights ever. Class act all the way. He will be missed....
Ring Magazine
June 5, 1964
Bob Foster
Age .......... 26 years, 1 month
Record ..... 14-2-0 {10 KO's}
'Ring Magazine' did not give Robert Lloyd Foster the credit he deserved early in his career. While most of
the Boxing Pundits regarded Bob Foster as one of the most dangerous Light-Heavyweight's in the Division
as early as mid-1964, 'Ring Magazine' failed to rank Bob in the Top 10 of the 175 lb. Division.
Their reasoning was, that Bob Foster had lost {2} of his '16-Bouts'.
Ring Magazine ........ ???
~ Bob Foster's 1st Big Bout ~
Friday ~ May 8, 1964
The Coliseum ~ Chicago, Illinois
Bob Foster - 14-2-0 {10 KO's} ~ 171 1/2 lbs. ~ {Age; 26 years, 0 months} ~ 6' 3 1/2"
vs.
Allen Thomas - 19-3-1 {10 KO's} ~ 175 lbs. ~ {Age; 23 years, 3 months} ~ 5' 11"
Allen Thomas is the local fighter from Chicago. Allen is a fast-handed boxer-puncher, who is
'highly-touted' and is being mentioned as a Light-Heavyweight World Title Challenger for the
Fall of 1964.
Allen is coming off a 10-Round Draw with Peruvian - Mauro Mina on February 19, 1964. Mina was
the #4 World Ranked Light-Heavyweight. That bout was held in Lima, Peru - and many stated that
it was the American who controlled the bout, and that Allen was jobbed out an 'upset' Decision win.
Allen Thomas is now the #9 World Ranked Light-Heavyweight.
Bob Foster, is 'not' ranked in the Top 20.
I thought Foster was punching Ali in you photo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill PaxtomThat is Mr. Bob Foster ........ :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Pre-Fight ChatterQuote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
~ Allen Thomas To Box Bob Foster Tonight ~
~ Allen Thomas and Bob Foster In Bout Tonight at the Coliseum ~
~ Allen Thomas Risks #9 Rating ~