Quote Originally Posted by Lyle
Lewis wasn't even a pro when Tyson was at his best...Lewis started pro boxing in 89...just a tad late for the prime Tyson....I figure had Tyson ever thought about working the body vs Lewis he MAY have had more of the puncher's chance....I still have no idea why he just gave up like he did, and I don't mean about not getting up, he got his ass whipped but he just didn't bother to attack or cover up or anything....all this goes back to how he never changed his style to adapt to his age...he should have thrown more quick punches and less haymaker type bombs, he would have had a load more stamina and more than likely been able to win more rounds too

Yes i know Lewis wasn't pro when Tyson was at his best, but in terms of both fighters at their peak, Tyson knocks out Lewis.
Tyson never changed his style because he didn't want to, he wasn't as committed as he had been in his earlier years, but much of what you say is right in theory, however, the fact remains that Tyson simply wanted to land a big shot to knock out Lewis and didn't have the motivation to change tact. Around the time Lewis and Tyson fought i'd say that this is when people generally feel that Lennox Lewis was at his best, or in his prime, whatever way you want to put it...
Now think of the prime Tyson facing that Lewis...