What if the 1990’s George Foreman was around today?

**Gandalf** · 12-16-2019 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by J_Undisputed

Sounds kind of strange, but i give foreman a better chance of dealing with Wilder than the others. Theres a good chance Foreman would see all of wilder's punches coming and I get the feeling that once he crowded him, wilder doesn't have the skills to bail himself out or fight an inside fight against foreman. Foreman would be like a bigger tougher version of Ortiz that doesnt let wilder control the pace so he can fight in spurts.

As for Joshua, I think foreman can catch combo crazy joshua, The style joshua that fought the second ruiz fight and fury stand a better chance because of the way foreman swelled up over the course of a fight.

Yes, he had that turtle like defense and he was pretty good with it. Wilder would definitely eat the hardest shots of his life too and he is not a big HW in terms of build. Foreman had an excellent chin and though Wilder stops opponents is he stopping people with a Toney like beard? No, he isn't and if a big Stiverne can take it for 12, then Foreman does a lot more. Wilder hits hard, but that is not going to dent Foreman based on that last fight. Wilder would have been busted up somewhat by then as Foreman would have landed hard as he built up a big lead.

**Master** · 12-16-2019 12:55 PM

I think Foreman would not have taken the risk of fighting the undefeated AJ. That would have been someone like a Lennox Lewis/ Riddick Bowe for him. However after AJ lost to Ruiz, he may decide to take the risk.

I think there a sufficient weaknesses in Wilder for Big George to take the risk to fight him probably losing most of the rounds hoping that Wilder will make the mistake Moorer did. I think Wilder would be too wise and just try and win by decision. Leaving a bruised and battered Foreman.

Tyson Fury would simply outbox Big George and do Ali impressions at the same time.

**Fenster** · 12-16-2019 02:01 PM

Luis Ortiz makes 90s Foreman look like a nimble Ali. He outboxes Wilder behind his rock solid jab let alone sparks him with the thundering right hand. Fury and AJ can "dance" him out of it like Morrison did.

**J_Undisputed** · 12-16-2019 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Gandalf

Originally Posted by J_Undisputed

Sounds kind of strange, but i give foreman a better chance of dealing with Wilder than the others. Theres a good chance Foreman would see all of wilder's punches coming and I get the feeling that once he crowded him, wilder doesn't have the skills to bail himself out or fight an inside fight against foreman. Foreman would be like a bigger tougher version of Ortiz that doesnt let wilder control the pace so he can fight in spurts.

As for Joshua, I think foreman can catch combo crazy joshua, The style joshua that fought the second ruiz fight and fury stand a better chance because of the way foreman swelled up over the course of a fight.

Yes, he had that turtle like defense and he was pretty good with it. Wilder would definitely eat the hardest shots of his life too and he is not a big HW in terms of build. Foreman had an excellent chin and though Wilder stops opponents is he stopping people with a Toney like beard? No, he isn't and if a big Stiverne can take it for 12, then Foreman does a lot more. Wilder hits hard, but that is not going to dent Foreman based on that last fight. Wilder would have been busted up somewhat by then as Foreman would have landed hard as he built up a big lead.

As the saying goes.. "Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young."

**Spicoli** · 12-16-2019 06:26 PM

Wilder doesn't have to stability, discipline or combination punching for 'old' George. I think it'd be similar to Foreman v Brigg minus the thick head of Shannon. George catches up, you don't shake that telephone pole jab and clubbing axe handle right off, you wore them for the rest of the fight.