Could Lennox pull a Foreman at this point in his life and comeback?

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  1. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mr Magoo summed it up well above.
    Lewis will be 46 next month, which is older than Foreman was when he captured the IBF belt. George came back at 38 which was roughly the same age as Lewis was when he retired. So really no...a comeback is out of the question.
    Lewis is probably the most comfortable boxer in retirement and seems more than happy with his lot. He is a man of his word and will stay retired. I dare say he hasn't even contemplated a comeback once since retiring 8 years ago.
     
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  2. Big Left

    Big Left Boxing Addict Full Member

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    just don't see how Lennox could gather up the will to put himself through it. he looks so content in retirement.

    don't forget - what foreman did was amazing and may never happen again.
     
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  3. Jambon

    Jambon Active Member Full Member

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    It would be sad
     
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  4. MetalMandible

    MetalMandible Chinchecker Full Member

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    No, his Chin was suspect before and they don't get better with age.
     
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  5. cuchulain

    cuchulain Loyal Member Full Member

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    He had the opportunity to fight Vitali when he was 38. If he were to come back, he would be at least 48 when they would meet.

    Not very likely.
     
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  6. bremen

    bremen Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Big George made more than 200mil selling grills. He did not need the money. He did it because he could.
     
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  7. Alien

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    Wlad would be scared stiff vs Lennox Lewis.
     
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  8. Alien

    Alien Chin Scholar Full Member

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    :patsch:patsch:patsch
     
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  9. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    He doesnt have the chin to take the punishment he would need to take. Hes too slow now.
     
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  10. lefthook31

    lefthook31 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    No he quit boxing because the grill took off around the Briggs fight. Foreman was definitely fighting for money.
     
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  11. Nay_Sayer

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    Lewis has the dimensions to give Wlad TONS of problems. If Lennox could get his weight down, in 4-5 fights I think he could make things interesting. Wlad's chin is the shakiest of any top HW in recent memory not named Moorer and I don't think Lennox would have too much trouble finding it...
     
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  12. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Lewis could come back and beat guys like Ramon Hayes and Jeremy Bates, but as soon as he stepped up against someone like Manny Quezada or Dominique Alexander he'd be brutally KTFO.
     
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  13. PitBull Petrill

    PitBull Petrill Active Member Full Member

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    Very true! Chins do not get better with age. Lewis never had great balance either. Wlad always had better balance and footwork then Lenny. This would be ugly for Lewis. He would be hurt bad. But that would be a good thing as it may shut him up or at least minimize all his post career trash talking.
     
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  14. Dipset

    Dipset Dipset4Ever Full Member

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    Simply put...no.
     
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  15. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Definitely...



























    not.
     
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