Could prime Foreman have beaten Wladimir?

[johnmaff36]

I was just thinking about this today, and baring a big lucky punch I just don't see Foreman standing a chance. I think Wlad would use good movement and his jab and totally keep Foreman at bay. In his day George was so big, but in comparison he is two inches shorter and 25 pounds lighter than Wladimir, and as strong as he was I don't see with his lack of footwork how he would have the power to bull through Wlad's jab.

You mention Foremans lack of footwork but it was his ability to cut off the ring against Ali which forced the latter to employ his rope-lying tactics. Wlad hasnt the smarts to beat a 24yr old foreman. A 44yr old Foreman maybe over 12 rounds and he'd have to be cautious at that

[El Kabong]

The problem with a Young Foreman is that he would swing for the fences and wildly too, and more often than not he'd connect...if Wlad was able to establish the jab and work behind it without getting tired I see no problem vs Young Foreman.

I see 0 problem vs Old Foreman, the guys who had trouble vs him were the guys trying to stop him, that may have fooled a 25 year old Wladimir but not a 30 year old Wladimir. If Shannon freakin Briggs can last the distance vs him then so could Wladimir.....Shannon did lose that fight though.

[THE THIRD MAN]

A 1972/73 Foreman would have a field day with today's Heavyweights, Liston would have a party with these clowns posing as Heavyweight champions.

[Master]

Foreman probably would have got to Wlad in the later rounds and behind on points as Wlad tires and wilts.

[Drago]

Foreman kills Wlad the end!