Lewis vs Witherspoon.

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  1. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One thing he does better that will likely have an impact on the outcome of this fight is great chin (barring the second Smith fiasco, that was the only fight I saw Witherspoon dropped, let alone staggered). He also had a better defense than Lewis. Lewis relied on his height and reach to keep guys outside, but if you could get somewhat close, his defense often broke down. Witherspoon would slip the Lewis Jab, get inside and work the body. He would soften up Lewis round by round.

    l think Witherspoon would win by late rounds stoppage.
     
  2. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Basically the only thing Lewis does better is being more genetically gifted size wise.
     
  3. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can recall Lewis trying to mimic Witherspoon with his head down against Vitali, he nearly got dropped in the process.
     
  4. Vanboxingfan

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    Ya but does he get Rahman'd I or Rahman'd II ?
     
  5. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm thinking one, Rahman couldn't carry Witherspoon's jockstrap.
     
  6. turnip

    turnip Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spoon was one of the most dangerous HWs when he was in the mood hard to tell which one will turn up .spoon on a good night beats lewis on a bad night and vis versa.both at there best? I go for Lewis on points but would be tight.
     
  7. mcvey

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    I'm thinking Pinklon Thomas ,Everett Martin, & Bonecrusher don't beat Lewis.
     
  8. mcvey

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    So Lewis isn't a bigger puncher?
     
  9. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Witherspoon has a decent chance with Lewis, it all depends on how he handles Lewis's jab; didn't he struggle with Pinklon Thomas just down to the jab? On the plus side Tim had a booming overhand right and a good chin which give him hope. I can see them each having a win in a two fight scenario.
     
  10. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Wouldn't necessarily say so no.
     
  11. Wass1985

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    I'm thinking Oliver McCall and Hasim Rahman don't beat Witherspoon.
     
  12. mcvey

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    Why not ,they are as good as Smith, Thomas ,and Martin?
     
  13. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    I'd bet money you are on your own with that!
     
  14. Wass1985

    Wass1985 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Why not? They are as good as McCall and Rahman.
     
  15. Wass1985

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    How can you say that? From the common opponents they faced Witherspoon finished them in more brutal fashion than Lewis did. He even hurt Mercer a hell of a lot more than Lewis ever did and that was at the ripe old age of 38.