What Era had the Most Talented HeavyWeights?

[Max Power]

All your last post in nonsense. It was obvious Lennox was not in prime condition and that was clear to see. Being heavier was therefore a disadvantage for him.

Oh yeah, how so?

Lennox was leaning all over Vitali, (sapping his strength)

LEnnox was fighting more furiously than he had ever fought whole career.

5lbs.. FIVE above Rahman 2 weight.

43 fights worth of experience (41 at 200+ HW) going in.

Objectively was as quick as he was previous, not noticeably slower at all.

By Lennox's OWN admission, he was well prepared. He had already been in camp training for Johnson. It's just a natural occurrence that boxers gain weight as they age.

But "He was puffing hard doe!"

Vitali was also gassed. That happens when 2 gigantic boxers fight at a pace more befitting a middleweight for several rounds, no matter what kind of condition they are in.

You can claim it was because it was because he was out of shape and I can do no more to prove otherwise, but I can make my claim and you can do no better likewise!

But if an in shape Lennox could have beaten Vitali properly, then why did he retire?

Nothing left to prove? I would say that after that fight, he certainly had one more thing to prove.

[Silkeyjoe]

I know this wont be popular but I think Wlad is the best heavyweight of all time. I cant see a fighter I would make favorite to beat him. I dont think Ali is big and strong enough to handle him. I cannot see how a 5'10 Marciano or Tyson could get anywhere near him. The guys Id give the best chance of beating him are Vitali and Lennox.

[palmerq]

All your last post in nonsense. It was obvious Lennox was not in prime condition and that was clear to see. Being heavier was therefore a disadvantage for him.

Oh yeah, how so?

Lennox was leaning all over Vitali, (sapping his strength)

LEnnox was fighting more furiously than he had ever fought whole career.

5lbs.. FIVE above Rahman 2 weight.

43 fights worth of experience (41 at 200+ HW) going in.

Objectively was as quick as he was previous, not noticeably slower at all.

By Lennox's OWN admission, he was well prepared. He had already been in camp training for Johnson. It's just a natural occurrence that boxers gain weight as they age.

But "He was puffing hard doe!"

Vitali was also gassed. That happens when 2 gigantic boxers fight at a pace more befitting a middleweight for several rounds, no matter what kind of condition they are in.

You can claim it was because it was because he was out of shape and I can do no more to prove otherwise, but I can make my claim and you can do no better likewise!

But if an in shape Lennox could have beaten Vitali properly, then why did he retire?

Nothing left to prove? I would say that after that fight, he certainly had one more thing to prove.

you need to research better before making posts :S... lewis was 10 pounds heavier than the rahman 2 fight.. Although I do think lewis retired because he didn't want anything to do with vitali in a rematch, which is fair enough he had done it all and was rich he earned the right to retire whenever he felt like it.

[Beanz]

Haven't we all already had a go on this roundabout?

[Master]

All your last post in nonsense. It was obvious Lennox was not in prime condition and that was clear to see. Being heavier was therefore a disadvantage for him.

Oh yeah, how so?

Lennox was leaning all over Vitali, (sapping his strength)

LEnnox was fighting more furiously than he had ever fought whole career.

5lbs.. FIVE above Rahman 2 weight.

43 fights worth of experience (41 at 200+ HW) going in.

Objectively was as quick as he was previous, not noticeably slower at all.

By Lennox's OWN admission, he was well prepared. He had already been in camp training for Johnson. It's just a natural occurrence that boxers gain weight as they age.

But "He was puffing hard doe!"

Vitali was also gassed. That happens when 2 gigantic boxers fight at a pace more befitting a middleweight for several rounds, no matter what kind of condition they are in.

You can claim it was because it was because he was out of shape and I can do no more to prove otherwise, but I can make my claim and you can do no better likewise!

But if an in shape Lennox could have beaten Vitali properly, then why did he retire?

Nothing left to prove? I would say that after that fight, he certainly had one more thing to prove.

He beat Vitali and there was nothing else to prove. Should he have waited until Vitali's eye got better?

[Max Power]

He beat Vitali and there was nothing else to prove. Should he have waited until Vitali's eye got better?

Commentary before the Johnson fight.. Interviewed by Lampley...

Lennox Lewis "I don't want to get in the ring with Vitali again until I can be certain about his eye"

Vitali Klitschko "The doctors cleared my eye weeks ago, Lewis is ducking me now"