Would Ali KO Lewis a little FASTER than he did Foreman?

[THE THIRD MAN]

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.

[brocktonblockbust]

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.

[ICB]

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.

[BIG H]

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?

[ICB]

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?

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.

[rjj tszyu]

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?

I agree with ICB on this one BIG. Lewis was never outboxed over 12 rounds but he never fought anyone as good as Ali either. Frank Bruno, Evander and Vitali all caused problems that make me think Ali would pick him apart over 12 or 15 rounds. Not saying any of them fight anything like Ali, just that if they can cause Lennox so many problems then Ali would figure out a method to pick Lewis apart.

[Doot]

Ali beats Lewis on points.
Lewis beats foreman on points.

[rjj tszyu]

Ali beats Lewis on points.
Lewis beats foreman on points.

I personally think Foreman Brutally KO's Lewis

[Mark TKO]

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.

Prime meeting Ali by close UD \ SD.

Ali didn't have the one punch KO power to stop Lewis and no way does Lewis burn himself out like Foreman.

[ICB]

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.

Prime meeting Ali by close UD \ SD.

Ali didn't have the one punch KO power to stop Lewis and no way does Lewis burn himself out like Foreman.

He had underrated power though check out his KO of Folley, Bonavena, Lyle, ETC.

[Mark TKO]

Yes but no way can Ali be regarded a one punch KO man. Thats what it took to beat Lewis imo


I remember Whittaker registering a handful of sensational one punch KOs (no idea who opponents were) and he for many is the first name that comes to mind when talking of feather fisted champs.

[ICB]

Yes but no way can Ali be regarded a one punch KO man. Thats what it took to beat Lewis imo


I remember Whittaker registering a handful of sensational one punch KOs (no idea who opponents were) and he for many is the first name that comes to mind when talking of feather fisted champs.

I think he has the kind of power to turn a fight round with one punch, he showed that few times in his career. But no it wouldn't be his power it would be his faster feet and faster punches that would do the job.

As for Pernell Whitaker if anyone question's his power, i suggest they watch Diosbelys Hurtado/Pernell Whitaker thats one of the most brutal KO's i've ever seen.

[marbleheadmaui]

Yes but no way can Ali be regarded a one punch KO man. Thats what it took to beat Lewis imo


I remember Whittaker registering a handful of sensational one punch KOs (no idea who opponents were) and he for many is the first name that comes to mind when talking of feather fisted champs.

Yeah the idea Sweet Pea couldn't punch is one of the great myths. Nobody EVER rushed Pete.

[rjj tszyu]

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.

Prime meeting Ali by close UD \ SD.

Ali didn't have the one punch KO power to stop Lewis and no way does Lewis burn himself out like Foreman.

He had underrated power though check out his KO of Folley, Bonavena, Lyle, ETC.

I agree with this post ICB. I'd like to add another name to that list though and some may see it as controversial but I've seen this punch about 5 thousand times and you can clearly see the snot get knocked out of Listons face. I am of course talking about the "Phantom" punch.

[brocktonblockbust]

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.

Prime meeting Ali by close UD \ SD.

Ali didn't have the one punch KO power to stop Lewis and no way does Lewis burn himself out like Foreman.

He had underrated power though check out his KO of Folley, Bonavena, Lyle, ETC.

I agree with this post ICB. I'd like to add another name to that list though and some may see it as controversial but I've seen this punch about 5 thousand times and you can clearly see the snot get knocked out of Listons face. I am of course talking about the "Phantom" punch.

yeah that is a real punch, Ive seen it only about 2,000 times, but yes you can see Liston's skull really get jarred, it was a jarring shot, Ali called it "The Anchor Punch". Dont think ol' Lennox could swallow that one.