Lewis vs Witherspoon.

I think he certainly could have stopped pre-Steward Lewis. And possibly survived the distance with the better evolved one.

 

Prime for prime, Witherspoon at his best, I'd pick him to beat Lewis if I had to choose.
Lewis was the more consistent fighter over his career though, and for that reason will be usually remembered as being the greater of the two.

 

If his cards were played right and he were more disciplined, Witherspoon had the makings of an ATG. I thought he probably deserved the decision over Holmes. And that was with only 15 fights behind him.

 

I think very highly of Witherspoon. He was an excellent all-around boxer with vicious power in his right hand. Too bad he was a lazy mother****er outside of the ring. Can't really favor him over one of the greatest champions like Lewis though he's on my short list of men that could upset just about anyone on the right night.

 

That could very well happen too. I think it all depends on how Lennox chooses to fight, weather it be intelligently or foolhardy.. He did the latter against Mercer.

 

I don't think it's fair to evaluate Lewis' H2H abilites based entirely on the Mercer fight.

Lewis beat guys better than Mercer, and some in really impressive fashion.

 

very true.

 

Then go with it.

 

Q . What does Witherspoon do better than Lewis?

A. Nothing.

 

A few things actually. He worked the body better, had better defense and arguably sturdier chin. He was also awkward to fight. Lewis was definitely the better all around heavyweight though. No question.

 

Common now, that's pretty harsh.

Rahman didn't do anything better than Lewis either, and he managed to beat him. A young Spoon was certainly better than Rahman. Quick, athletic, good jab, good defense, good stamina, good movement, great chin, a lot of heart (when he was motivated) and a lethal overhand right. Very complete.

Lewis wins but let's not rule out an upset here.