Fighters that come back successfully (generally) tend to either be punchers, or people who have kept on training while they have been away.


Lewis' talent was in his boxer/puncher capacity, it depended quite a lot on timing and reflexes. He was never a regular one-punch kayo artist against elite fighters.


The first thing to erode with age and inactivity is timing and reflexes, so If Lewis were to come back we would see a more 'later Muhammad Ali' style of fight from him ...... less energy, use of ring savvy and experience, counterpunching etc. It would not be the same Lennox Lewis.

The 'later Tyson' was a one-punch hitter with suspect stamina and little interest in actually winning ......... it was not the same Tyson. The 'later George Foreman' was actually a cagey and crafty counterpuncher who just needed one shot. Early George was an offensive wrecking machine. It wasnt the same Foreman.


Not many people have ever come back as the same fighter they were before.


So, the question is would an imaginary 'later style Lewis' stand a chance if he made a comeback??


1. No, because he would not be the undisputed and dominant heavyweight champion of the world.


2. Yes, because he would earn lots of money and be competitive for a while against the top contenders and possibly get a title shot. Thats success in most people's books!