Lennox Lewis vs Muhammad Ali

[Beanflicker]

Foreman wouldn't have been able to touch him and would have got knocked out early, especially in 1970 when he was green as grass and hadn't fought anyone.

[El Kabong]

Ask Lennox Lewis who his idol is & he will tell you Muhammad Ali
Ask Lennox if he thinks he could have beaten Ali. He'll laugh & say No Way
Lennox idolizes him

I understand the sentiment of course. Let's face facts, heavyweight boxers for whatever reasons idolize Muhammad Ali. I am certain if you had asked Rocky Marciano about whether or not he would have beaten Joe Louis before they actually fought he would have said similar words to Lewis and Tyson....but the truth is Rocky busted up Joe, sure it was an older Joe Louis, but it was still Joe Louis and Rocky still knocked him out and I'd venture to guess that Rocky was actively trying not to hurt Joe as well.

I still think Tyson can't handle Ali's style so I doubt he would beat Ali. It would be a furious first round and Ali would have to be on his bike, but he'd tag Mike a few times in that first round and start to chip away at his confidence...I have absolutely no doubt about it.

Lennox Lewis on the other hand would start slower, Ali would win a few rounds, and then he'd stick in front of Lennox too long and BOOM goes the dynamite. Once Ali was getting found by the 1-2 it would all be a matter of time.

I think jabbers, guys with a more traditional or upright style would do damage to Ali. I also think the more workman like Evander Holyfield would have been kryptonite for Muhammad because he could box and move but had that same iron will that Joe Frazier had. Riddick Bowe on the other hand would get ate up by Ali because his hands weren't fast enough and he allowed fighters to get on the inside all the time.

I think Larry Holmes is probably right that he beats any version of Ali.

I think Joe Louis is in a 50-50 match with Ali because he was better than Tyson (anyone that thinks otherwise needs to have their head examined), and his ability to stalk down opponents and land pinpoint accurate punches was uncanny. Joe Louis never overreached, he never cut his power by smothering himself against an opponent against the ropes, he was an absolute MASTER of timing and spacing.

[brocktonblockbust]

@ryanman @WelshDevilRob Saint Mary is a parish located in the northeast section of Jamaica. With a population of 115,000 it is one of Jamaica's smallest parishes, located in the county of Middlesex. Its chief town and capital is Port Maria, located on the coast. It is also the birthplace of established dancehall reggae artists, such as Capleton, Lady Saw, Ninja Man, Sizzla and Tanya Stephens. Other notable residents of St. Mary parish include bestselling author Colin Simpson, who is the great-great grandson of noted slavery abolitionist James Phillippo, boxer Trevor Berbick, and acclaimed music producer Chris Blackwell who is credited with "discovering" Bob Marley.

Sounds a nice place. You been Brock?

no I haven't been there Ryan. I had a few friends in NJ who came from there though, one guy had a nice little snack shop, sold Jamaican beef, chicken and veg patties as well as some nice jerk pork, ackee & saltfish, sorrel drinks, Front End Lifter, Irish Sea Moss, Zion Roots Drink, maubi, etc...

[Bill Paxtom]

Cassius Clay

Would 'most likely' have the legs to stay on the perimeter and fight from 'way' outside
against Lennox.

Cassius isn't winning the bout, but he would survive.
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"That is a correct assessment. If Cassius moved in close, he would be 'Slaughtered' for sure."

Speaking of 'Slaughter', you might remember me as the Model in the video ...."Up All Night" from 1990."

Rebecca 'Becky' Mullen ... {Age; 26 in 1990}

[Master]

Foreman wouldn't have been able to touch him and would have got knocked out early, especially in 1970 when he was green as grass and hadn't fought anyone.

I said 1970's version.

Also tell that to Oliver McCall or Rahman.

[Beanflicker]

I said 1970's version.

Oops! My bad!

Still disagree though hahaha.

I think Lewis would give any Foreman a good "grilling" (see what I did there? Likes and reps more than welcome for that home run).

[beenKOed]

Dark Al Lord,

I'd agree with the above statement. Larry Holmes 'never' loses to Cassius Clay.

And he 'stops' Muhammad Ali by TKO 10. In most likely, a one-sided ass whipping.
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"What do you think about that Ms. Julie Newmar."

"I'd agree with that 100%. Or I'm not Cat Woman in my other life."

Damn it, Bill! You are supposed to be working on the Quarry story, and I find you over here playing with your picture collection, again. Get to work! lol

[Bill Paxtom]

Sorry About That 'Been Ko'ed

I was talking to my ex-girlfriend from 1988 ....... Rebecca 'Becky' Mullen.

I dated her in 1988 when I was working at 'Circus, Circus' in Las Vegas as the
Head Bartender.

True Story. She went on to do the Video > 'Up All Night' {1990} from the band 'Slaughter' who
were from Las Vegas.

Check out the time mark at {1:36}........... 'Devilishly Delicious'

[C.J.Rock]

Lennox Claudius Lewis was born in West Ham London England which makes him not only a British subject but he is also a COCKNEY to boot

Yeah, Olympic hero for England, that Lennox... OH WAIT

Lennox Mother emigrated to Canada Lennox joined her when he was 12 yrs old Yes he boxed in Canada because he was living there How could he represent Britain while living in Canada?? You guys are just jealous because the best HW chap since Ali was


LENNOX CLAUIUS LEWIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a BRIT!!!!!!!

[Bill Paxtom]

Connie Stevens ...... "Did you see the way that Lennox Lewis 'smashed' the other fellows head."

Eddie Fisher .......... "That was Cassius Clay"

Connie Stevens ...... "No Shit."

[Fenster]

Lennox seemed a bit pissed off the other week when James DeGale was getting all the plaudits for being the first Brit gold medal winner / "world" champ.

I saw one comment from him that basically said - Look mate I'm from London I was forced to live in Canada