He did a little bit when he was on his comeback trail, but basically none at all when he was young.
Foreman seemed to think boxing was about trading blows instead of hitting without getting hit.
I know the obvious answer is: because that's what he was, a brawler! But he did have technical jab .. he wasn't just a slugger ..
As to his lack of defence. None of the commentators pointed to this peculiar fact, that he doesn't block punches consistently. He just eats them and keeps moving forward.
Why could not someone of Foremans caliber develop some sort of defence to go along with his mind numbing jab and overall brute strength? Why did it not appeal to him?
I guess we are down to speculation at this point, but what would be your guess as to why he never bothered to avoid getting hit?
Foreman seemed to think boxing was about trading blows instead of hitting without getting hit.
I know the obvious answer is: because that's what he was, a brawler! But he did have technical jab .. he wasn't just a slugger ..
As to his lack of defence. None of the commentators pointed to this peculiar fact, that he doesn't block punches consistently. He just eats them and keeps moving forward.
Why could not someone of Foremans caliber develop some sort of defence to go along with his mind numbing jab and overall brute strength? Why did it not appeal to him?
I guess we are down to speculation at this point, but what would be your guess as to why he never bothered to avoid getting hit?
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