Mike Tyson('88) vs Lennox Lewis('95)

MannyMMA · 11-23-2011, 01:17 PM

Both in their primes.
Mike in his early 20's when he used to knock out everyone he faced vs the Lennox that beat Ray Marcer & Tommy Morrison for 15 rounds.

Discuss

UniversalPart · 11-23-2011, 01:35 PM

Tyson.

Too confident in his abilities.

MrSmall · 11-23-2011, 01:48 PM

tyson

Dizzle · 11-23-2011, 01:50 PM

Lewis mid/late KO/DQ.

Relatively easy nights work for him. This is the Tyson that went the distance with shot bonecrusher Smith and had a close fight with Tillis.

DDDUUDDDEE · 11-23-2011, 01:52 PM

Lewis UD or late TKO.

theboss · 11-23-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

Lewis mid/late KO/DQ.

Relatively easy nights work for him. This is the Tyson that went the distance with shot bonecrusher Smith and had a close fight with Tillis.

Spot on ! Contrary to what people like to think TYSON wasnt koing everyone .

1_man_army · 11-23-2011, 01:53 PM

Lewis is a stylistic nightmare for Tyson at any part of his career.

MannyMMA · 11-23-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1_man_army

Lewis is a stylistic nightmare for Tyson at any part of his career.

his style wasn't a nightmare for 20 year old tyson, he use to eat tall fighters for breakfast, were talking about iron mike, kid dynamite, the baddest man on the planet!!

not the Tyson after the Douglas fight that lost speed, power, footwork etc.

I say Mike Tyson by knockout in the first 6 rounds,
http://i38.tinypic.com/2q0kcv5.jpg

Gander Tasco · 11-23-2011, 02:07 PM

I don't see how Lewis stops Tyson from coming in and landing a big shot at some point. Lewis had a shakey chin, and Tyson was an awesome finisher.

Brighton bomber · 11-23-2011, 02:07 PM

95 Lewis had only just been KO'ed by McCall so I'd favour a peak Tyson to KO Lewis in a competitive fight. Lewis simply hadn't had the time to fix his flaws under Steward at that point.

I'd favour the Lewis of 97-00 to beat peak Tyson in a tough fight. Lewis' jab and uppercut will be enough to keep Tyson at bay.

timeout · 11-23-2011, 02:08 PM

Lewis glass chin shatters.

Shogun Assassin · 11-23-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzle

Lewis mid/late KO/DQ.

Relatively easy nights work for him. This is the Tyson that went the distance with shot bonecrusher Smith and had a close fight with Tillis.

And that was the Lewis that was smoked in 2 by Oliver McCall

. Lewis improved with Steward, he was at his peak a few years later.

Alf_p · 11-23-2011, 02:39 PM

The style of Lennox Lewis would always give Iron Mike problems. Still, I think at that age Mike Tyson would still be favored to win.

Had it been Lennox Lewis around 98-99 I think I would favor him to win though. He did mature quite a bit under Steward.

jakelamotta · 11-23-2011, 02:47 PM

I had Tyson by KO/TKO- glad to see I am not going insane based on the votes....

Firestarter · 11-23-2011, 02:55 PM

Tyson from '88, would be threat against anyone.

View Poll Results: Prime Tyson vs Prime Lewis, who wins?
Iron Mike via KO/TKO	282	63.51%
Iron Mike via Decision	5	1.13%
Lennox via KO/TKO	108	24.32%
Lennox via Decision	44	9.91%
Draw	5	1.13%
Voters: 444. You may not vote on this poll

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Dizzle Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 509 vCash: 563	Re: Poll: Mike Tyson('88) vs Lennox Lewis('95) Lewis mid/late KO/DQ. Relatively easy nights work for him. This is the Tyson that went the distance with shot bonecrusher Smith and had a close fight with Tillis.
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Brighton bomber Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,066 vCash: 500	Re: Poll: Mike Tyson('88) vs Lennox Lewis('95) 95 Lewis had only just been KO'ed by McCall so I'd favour a peak Tyson to KO Lewis in a competitive fight. Lewis simply hadn't had the time to fix his flaws under Steward at that point. I'd favour the Lewis of 97-00 to beat peak Tyson in a tough fight. Lewis' jab and uppercut will be enough to keep Tyson at bay.
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Alf_p Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 142 vCash: 1000	Re: Poll: Mike Tyson('88) vs Lennox Lewis('95) The style of Lennox Lewis would always give Iron Mike problems. Still, I think at that age Mike Tyson would still be favored to win. Had it been Lennox Lewis around 98-99 I think I would favor him to win though. He did mature quite a bit under Steward.
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