Who do you think would win in a match between Jack Johnson in his prime and George Forman in his prime?

Answer 1

In their primes:

1970's George Foreman was the most devastating puncher in heavyweight history. He was big and agile as well just having an arsenal of punishment. His uppercuts were vicious and though his wild swings looked sloppy, to his credit he did connect. He brought also an aura of invincibility that was undeniably impressive.

Jack Johnson in his prime (1905-1910) was described as un-hittable and fast as lightning. He was booed for essentially being too good for his opposition and would call rounds way before Ali. His defense is STILL considered the best ever as he was the master of glove catching, parrying, slipping, and many many more not even practiced today.

Fights between different generation fighters need to be judged on each respective eras.

In Foreman's era (more modern), Foreman would come out swinging only to miss to a quicker, more clever Johnson. Johnson would feint Foreman to fits and would have field-day. Clinch time in this modern era would probably be huge factor in that Johnson would use the clinch to perfection to blast his opponents with uppercuts. This fight would be nothing like Ali/Foreman as Johnson was too fast and slick for Foreman. A KO in 12 rounds for Johnson most likely the outcome.

In Johnson's era - Jack Johnson would carry Foreman past his threshold and into 20 plus rounds of punishment. Johnson would taunt and play with Foreman for the majority of the fight. Foreman unaccustomed to long fights would break eventually. It is a bad match up for Foreman.

Foreman in ANY era is a huge force. In the 1970's his power alone was good enough to dismantle many credible fighters. It took a special fighter in Ali to break Foreman and his fighting spirit. Ali won the fight before the fight even took place. His charisma earned him the respect of a whole country (Zaire) and that played a HUGE factor in the fight.

Jack Johson like Ali was a charismatic fighter who used mind games/talked smack and backed it up. Let us remember that he was THE most hated black man in that era, but at the same time beloved by his fellow African Americans. He lived his life on his rules. His victory over James Jeffries started riots in almost all major cities. He was no saint and spoke his mind about any topic of conversation.

He like Ali would win a fight against Foreman before they even stepped into the ring.

Answer 2

I would love to watch Foreman Pummel Jack Johnson, heck he could do it now. Wait...are we talking about the singer

Answer 3

This would be a fight similar to the Ali Foreman fight-

Answer 4

FOREMAN WILL WIN

Answer 5

george...