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I think Foreman was stronger than Lewis and of course we all know he had a BETTER CHIN hands down, lights out, no ifs ands or buts, than Lewis. Oh, not to mention hit harder.
Therefore Ali would probably defeat Lewis a round or 2 EARLIER than he did Foreman.
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I believe a Prime version of Lewis would have given a Prime Ali all he could handle, it would be a great fight. The older version of Ali that defeated Foreman in 1973, would likely get his ass handed to him by Lewis, Lewis wouldn't have gotten psyched out by Ali the way Foreman did in Zaire.Quote:
Originally Posted by brocktonblockbust
That's my comment. ;)
Do not think Ali could KO Lewis but he would beat him on points. Lewis would not take Ali lightly, Ali did not punch with the venom of Rahman and McCall, but Ali in his prime was too fast, agile, smart and class boxer ever.
Emmanuel Steward Lewis would be too much for Ali imo. Ali would struggle getting past that jab but he also has that right hand to worry about. He's never fought anyone who was big and fluid as Lennox..
The Lion punishes him...
Lewis would've been a punching bag for Ali in any era, it would take a three toed sloth about a month to walk one mile, marginally faster than Lennox Lewis in the boxing ring. Ali would be snapping his head back all night with that jab, so would Holmes. Like Ali's pre Rumble fight talk describing Big George "Here comes George with a left, here comes George with a right" Ali was saying this in slow motion. Lewis was easily hit, he was an easy target and would lose easily to Ali in any era of Ali's career except post Rumble. Ali should've been retired after the Thriller in Manila.
Yes Lewis was easily hit. Holmes would've pistoned-off his head in about 4 rounds with the jab alone. 3-toed sloth is a great comparison Third Man, beautiful point. Lewis too slow for sure.
No Lennox Lewis was more measured and wouldn't rush in wildly like George Foreman, but i think Lennox Lewis loses a decision. A prime Muhammad Ali is too slick and too fast with his foot and handspeed.
Not saying I disagree, but when did you ever see Lewis outboxed?Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
Prime meeting Ali by close UD \ SD.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
Ali didn't have the one punch KO power to stop Lewis and no way does Lewis burn himself out like Foreman.
ALI always found a way to defeat a opponent , if he did lose , Frazier,Norton he went back to the drawing board and worked it out , a truly amazing fighter and man , Ali took boxing to a new level with hand , foot and mouth speed , He would have to much speed for Lennox, not slagging Lewis of at all he was a superb boxer but Ali always found a way INCREDIBLE :cool:
Points win against Lewis, when Ali was in his peak.
The ageing Ali would have gotten dropped early in my book!
Also I'd like to point out that Ali never beat Foreman!
........Foreman best himself!
Well Ray Mercer did outjab him, and Evander Holyfield came close to out pointing him. I just feel Muhammad Ali beats him to the punch especially with the jab.Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG HNot saying I disagree, but when did you ever see Lewis outboxed?Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
Ali forced Foreman to beat himself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendettos
He had underrated power though check out his KO of Folley, Bonavena, Lyle, ETC.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark TKOPrime meeting Ali by close UD \ SD.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICB
Ali didn't have the one punch KO power to stop Lewis and no way does Lewis burn himself out like Foreman.