Nope,Liston at 6'1” ,218 lbs. Was at least as strong as foreman, and was a better boxer. The Ali Liston fought was far faster than the one Frazier met. Liston also had more reach and as much power as Foreman.George sparred with Liston and sayßListon was the only man that forced him to back up in the ring.
On 27 Dec 1998, lowes wrote:
Frazier was BLOWN OUT by George Foreman at a time when Foreman's style emulated Liston's--in fact Liston was Foreman's idol. Liston possessed an awesome jab, was arguably the hardest puncher of the time, and as PMAD points out, Joe only knew one way to fight. Frazier had hoped to avenge the loss later in his career but was again CRUSHED by big George. At least he lasted a few rounds longer in the second match...Liston by early KONo disrespect intended, but that is nonsense. Foreman was *way* stronger
than Liston and much heavier.
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