I've felt this way about Lewis for a while now too. George Foreman has said Lewis is the greatest heavyweight ever.

I don't think his legacy is greater than Ali's or Louis's necessarily, but Lewis against any heavyweight in history, he should be favored to beat them.

His height, boxing ability, athleticism and power make him extremely difficult to beat. He was a thinker too and knew how to wear his opponent out by throwing his weight around.

There's a case to be made Lewis was a bigger puncher than Tyson when you compare common opponents: Botha, Golota, Ruddock.