Foreman weighed 135 , giving him a six - pound advantage over Tarleton .
Tarleton was the reigning British Featherweight Champion at the time , and Foreman was rated in the top two of lightweight contenders in the world , according to most standings .
Foreman weighed 135 , giving Foreman a six - pound advantage over Tarleton .
Tarleton was the reigning British Featherweight Champion at the time , and Foreman was rated in the top two of lightweight contenders in the world , according to most standings .