Michael Spinks vs. Bob Foster @ 175

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Who wins and why?

[TBooze]

Spinks had way of rising to a fearful challenge (at 175lbs), so I take him to avoid Foster's bombs, have enough power himself to compete with Foster for 10 rounds, and then to use his speed and unorthadox-ness to edge the championship rounds and win a close by unanimous decision.

Spinks WU15 (9-6)

[Titan1]

Spinks had way of rising to a fearful challenge (at 175lbs), so I take him to avoid Foster's bombs, have enough power himself to compete with Foster for 10 rounds, and then to use his speed and unorthadox-ness to edge the championship rounds and win a close by unanimous decision.

Spinks WU15 (9-6)

Concur.:good

[apollack]

I give Spinks the edge because I think he was more talented overall, although Bob had some really nice, crafty boxing skills, nice jab and timing, good snappy punches. But Spinks was special, could fight inside and out, good speed, nice pop at light heavy, good condition, and that intangible ability to win no matter what. Let's also face it, the fact that he beat Holmes (albeit past his prime Holmes) reflects quite favorably upon him, whereas Foster never did well with heavies.