Jack Johnson v Lennox Lewis

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    May as well get involved in the ongoing Johnson-fest ! How about this one ?
     
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    DDDUUDDDEE Undisputed Ambien (taker) Full Member

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    Lewis by KO
     
  3. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I think Lewis is stylistically and, physically the champion who gives the most problems to the most champions ,excluding Ali. And Ali would not have an easy night with the big guy.
    Don't misunderstand me,I have often been underwhelmed by Lewis's performances ,but he is a very tough man to look good against ,skillwise and strength wise, he is a very hard problem to solve, imo. I look forward to others imput.
     
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    DonBoxer The Lion! Full Member

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    Lewis destroys little Jack.
     
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    Johnson never faced someone with Lennox´s jab, power and size...... That would be a new game for Jack.....
     
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    Yeah tiny little Jack ,with those skinny arms.
     
  7. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    As I posted Lewis is a nightmare for just about anyone, but Johnson did meet tall guys with good jabs and long reaches.
    He was outpointing Willard for 20rds before he gassed out at the age of 37.
    And, don't forget this guy,6'6.5'' 82" reach,or this guy 6" 3.5"
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    Hank Griffin 6' 2"or 3" Very skilled jabber.Note the long arms.


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    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    He's 6-1 and 207 at his peak. That's a tiny heavyweight.
     
  9. mcvey

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    Bigger than Dempsey by 18lbs and, Marciano by 20lbs, and a bit bigger than Joe Louis, so no chance with modern heavyweights then.
     
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    Jack would throw the belt in the trash and Lewis would have to fight for the coloured title against Langford/Wills
     
  11. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    This may be offset by Jack's superior defense and speed.
     
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    Lennox Lewis can not hold a candle to Jack Johnson's greatness. Jack Johnson easy KO. This is getting ridiculous.
     
  13. Kalasinn

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    If Lewis had not avoided the fearsome H2H beast that is John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz, we might have some idea! :lol:
     
  14. Del Boy

    Del Boy R.I.P Darren Sutherland Full Member

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    Are you insane? Johnson achieved great things in the ring, that is a solid fact but it was over 100 years ago. Even then Johnson was dropped by a man who weighed 30ibs less then him. How do you think he could withstand a blow from Lennox at 250ibs?
     
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    Cael Claudia Cardinale Full Member

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