H2H Lennox Lewis is the greatest of all time. Nobody beats him

[FinitoElDinamita]

Jack dempsey might qualify to carry his spit bucket but probably not.

Jack johnson's skills are too primitive to compete with this man.

Joer louis is too small for lewis and would get knocked out in 5 rounds or less depending on how lewis gfeels.

Marciano would just get toyed with like david tua but only worse

Prime larry holmes just maybe. Just maybe

The klit brothers have the best shot but the lion lewis already fucked up a prime vitali so.



Is there anybody who can Take down the lion lewis?

[Onetime]

I believe Bernstein said something like this last month and the response was pretty much what the hell but Head to head he's a problem for any heavyweight.

[15rounder]

If I remember correctly...Lewis was getting his ass kicked by Vitali but Vitalis cutman couldn't get the bleeding stopped. I remember the entire crowd booing that night at Lewis's post fight interview because they all knew he was getting his ass kicked. Even the old man doing the post fight interview (Merchant) was asking him questions like..."Do you think you should have won this fight". Vitali wanted a rematch bad and was relentless in his pursuit of that rematch. Lewis knew he'd get his ass handed to him so he retired.

[Onetime]

If I remember correctly...Lewis was getting his ass kicked by Vitali but Vitalis cutman couldn't get the bleeding stopped. I remember the entire crowd booing that night at Lewis's post fight interview because they all knew he was getting his ass kicked. Even the old man doing the post fight interview (Merchant) was asking him questions like..."Do you think you should have won this fight". Vitali wanted a rematch bad and was relentless in his pursuit of that rematch. Lewis knew he'd get his ass handed to him so he retired.

TKO6 deal with it

Anyway this is like saying Roy Jones Jr lost to Green he was never good.

[15rounder]

I'm not disputing that...but did you see the fight? Don't you think Vitali deserved a rematch rather than Lewis bitching up?

[FinitoElDinamita]

I'm not disputing that...but did you see the fight? Don't you think Vitali deserved a rematch rather than Lewis bitching up?

That's what you call bitching up? Lewis was one of the few fighters who was wise enough to retire on top, with dignity intact.. He decided to ride into the sunset after one last, tough victory so how is that bitching up exactly?

It's called wisdom..

And you said Lewis got his ass kicked? lol what an overstatement, man.. Vitali got in some good shots early in the round but nowhere near to a point where Lewis was in deep trouble..

Once Lewis weathered the storm, it was all downhill for Vitali. Not only was he fatigued towards the end, but he was genuinely hurt as he held on for dear life.. DO u honestly feel that he would have survived the next round??

The momentum was on Lewis' side and it was one of those fights where the outcome was very clear..

No, Vitali didnt deserve a rematch because Lewis rearranged his face.. That victory wasn't convincing enough for you? lol Vitali has never taken a beating so severe and he nearly lost his eye in that fight so what rematch?

[ryanman]

If I remember correctly...Lewis was getting his ass kicked by Vitali but Vitalis cutman couldn't get the bleeding stopped. I remember the entire crowd booing that night at Lewis's post fight interview because they all knew he was getting his ass kicked. Even the old man doing the post fight interview (Merchant) was asking him questions like..."Do you think you should have won this fight". Vitali wanted a rematch bad and was relentless in his pursuit of that rematch. Lewis knew he'd get his ass handed to him so he retired.

Getting his ass kicked is a massive overstatement. Lewis had a horrible first few rounds, looking like he was fighting through treacle, but he had started to turn the tide. They both hit each other with huge shots and didn't budge. Vitali was ahead at the time of the stoppage for sure but Lewis was on an upward curve for sure. How the fight would have ended is not clear at all.
Lewis only ever gets shit for not rematching him, but never any credit for actually fighting the most dangerous opponent out there, at that stage of his career, and as a late change of opponent!

[imp]

Lennox lewis is so good he could get back into training now and cause drama in the heavyweight divison.

Lewis is in my top 5 heavyweights of all time and avenged both his losses.

They were not lucky punches but lewis chin was unlucky to be in the way of it at the time.

Any era, lewis is a serious problem.

The worst lennox lewis beat a prime vitali and vitali is the best of the bunch today even at 40+ years old.

Wlad and vitali are brothers who come in superb physical condition and have held the torch since lennox
Retired.

Lennox is truly an ATG.

[Jimanuel Boogustus]

Either K2 provides a relatively even match up. I think if Lennox had his tactic spot on, he'd have a better chance with Vitali due to VKs lack of skill but Wladimir honestly is just as capable of flattening Lennox as is anyone.

Also, Larry has the jab, chin heart and conditioning to carry the fight so that's a tough one.

Lastly I think it's far to say that Evander has the style and attributes to give Lennox a rough night at any point of their respective careers- right up until the point that they actually met.

Ali? Hmm, I'm very dubious of how easy it is to overrate him. However, he achieved so much, he was just a winner.

[imp]

Tyson sparred with mccall in the 80s.
I think theres footage on youtube.
Oliver was a tough nut to crack.

[armin]

its boxing anyone can beat anyone on any given night, but he'd be a tough fight for any of the past greats . He beat vitali fair and square and it was a great fight and while vitali may have not wanted the fight stopped, its a good thing they did he might be blind in one eye if they had not stopped it. However to say vitali was fadin and lenox was comming on isn't necessarily true as I remember vitali taking the 5th and 6th rounds but perhaps my memory is betraying me. all I know for sure is I would have loved to have seen a rematch it was a great fight and it was the last time nonboxing fans gave a shit about the heavies

[BIG H]

Please, with a straight face, tell me Lewis was losing the fight

[imp]

No one has ever done that to vitali past or present..but a way past it lennox did.

[Onetime]

Pretty much I wanted Lewis to fight Wlad to humiliate them both but now Lewis is 47 and he looks great probably because he didn't hold on.

[FinitoElDinamita]

Somebody like Vitali who is so robotic with no fluidity, horrible balance, and who always telegraphs his punches is just tailor made for Lewis.

What amazes me about the fight was Lewis wasnt even in tip top shape for that bout nor did he have time to prepare for Vitali's style..

He was training for Kirk Johnson at the time but had to change to Vitali pretty much at the last minute..

That just speaks volumes about the man.. Lennox is truly a legend.