Lennox Lewis v Muhammad Ali

[C. M. Clay II]

Originally Posted by joeezzard

This is'nt a good match up for Ali.The way to beat Ali was to be patient and wait for him.You also would need a good left jab and would have to use it frequently.Lennox could do this,his carefull style of counter punching combined with his patience and very good right would give Ali fits.In a 12 rounder Lennox stands a very good chance of beating Ali.In a 15 rounder I say Ali wins a close decision.

No, to beat Ali you have to be relentless and take the fight to him. If you wait on him, he's gonna pick you apart. Lewis is too slow. Ali would pick him apart on the way to a comfortable UD.

[JohnThomas1]

Originally Posted by C. M. Clay II

No, to beat Ali you have to be relentless and take the fight to him. If you wait on him, he's gonna pick you apart. Lewis is too slow. Ali would pick him apart on the way to a comfortable UD.

When did Ali ever face a fighter who waited on him that had the talent and size of Lennox Lewis? Whilst i am inclined to go for Ali in this one stating "If you wait on him, he's gonna pick you apart." is a terrible oversimplification IMO. Comparing Lewis to some of the mugs who waited for Ali is like comparing a crack in the bedroom wall to the grand canyon. What you are overlooking is that Ali preferred his opponent to come after him, and i really can't see Lewis with all that reach running round chasing Ali all fight.