But again, styles make fights and eras are eras. That division was far different from the current regime of H.W. Training is different; nutrition is different...in other words, it's like putting a prime Jack Johnson in with Lennox Lewis. Boxing is one of the few sports that has really EVOLVED under a darwinian model. I think we all should be mindful of that before making comparisons of boxers from different eras.
I certainly can't say that Foreman has 50% more power than Klitschko, but I can say, although reluctantly, that I would rather get punched by Klitschko rather than Foreman. The man has immense hands and was one of, if not THE, most devastating puncher in boxing.
If Wladimir had his brother's chin, he would definitely be the full package.
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