Sonny Liston vs Lennox Lewis

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by swagdelfadeel, Dec 6, 2015.


  1. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    You've seen plenty in this very thread.
     
  2. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    I'm talking about actual boxing lists from websites. From experts.
     
  3. hookfromhell

    hookfromhell Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I believe Louis, Lewis, Foreman, Tyson, and Bowe are all on the same tier punching power wise. There are variables concerning effectiveness, they have all faced fighters who had great chins and ate all they coud dish out: Wlad/Wach, Lewis/Marovich, Mercer, Tyson/Ruddock to a degree, etc.
     
  4. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    So why the denial about Lewis' punching power when it's there for all to see?

    Can't you watch the Grant fight, the Rahman fight, the Golota fight, the Ruddock fight, and conclude for yourself the guy can crack?

    Why are you in complete and utter denial?
     
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  5. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    When did I ever say Lewis didn't hit hard? :patsch
     
  6. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well does he hit as hard (maybe even harder then) as Sonny?

    Come on say it, you know deep down that he does...
     
  7. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    Um, no.. Liston definitely hit harder than Lewis, and would fare pretty well against him. A lot of you act like Lewis was god, he wasn't all that impressive. He was strong, sure, and could beat a completely shot Tyson, but he definitely wouldn't be able to hold his own against an elite puncher. Sorry.
     
  8. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    :huh
     
  9. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well as they said in breaking bad "Do you think I'm in danger, if so you don't know who you're talking to, cause " I am the danger"

    Just as Lewis would be Liston's personal nightmare. (Yours too apparently)
     
  10. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    How so? :lol::lol::huh
     
  11. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    the combination of speed, power, skill set, height and reach advantages would all play a factor in wounding the Bear (who would look like he was hibernating he'd be so slow).
     
  12. Roger Federer

    Roger Federer Active Member Full Member

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    Liston would track Lewis down and knock him out.
     
  13. Vanboxingfan

    Vanboxingfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Best you stick to tennis, and I might even school you in that.
     
  14. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    :lol:
     
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  15. Threetime no1

    Threetime no1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That emoticon sums up your knowledge on Lewis.

    Lewis - Liston is a good match up so it's a good thread yes. But it's mostly been taken up with you getting schooled.

    You got passion for the sport which is good but maybe do yourself a favour and leave the subject of Lewis alone unless you're willing to debate properly and think with reason.

    I get you have Liston But your thinking is too clouded.