Let's face it, Ali has nothing that will trouble Lewis.

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  1. N_ N___

    N_ N___ Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He fought Biggs and Tucker
     
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  2. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    We are, but people with average footwork got to Ali in his prime. I think Lewis could find Ali.
     
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  3. ribtickler68

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    :lol::lol:
     
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  4. WhyYouLittle

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    Setting up good.
     
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  5. foreman&dempsey

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    Get banned stupid troll
     
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  6. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Who did Lennox ever beat that had what Ali brought to the table?
     
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  7. Vanboxingfan

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    I think it's a pretty close call as to who would win. Probably Ali, but it's certainly not guaranteed.

    For the most part you're probably looking at a boxing match, more than say a fight, Lewis definitely has the longer reach and power advantage, but Ali has hand and foot speed, and other intangibles he brings to the table.
     
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  8. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm no troll, I've been here for years. Who has Ali beaten who is as good all round as Lewis?
     
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  9. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No one and vice versa. Kind of my point.
     
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  10. swagdelfadeel

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    IMO Lewis was a poor man's Liston.
     
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  11. swagdelfadeel

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    He could and would. Possibly easily.
     
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  12. The Mongoose

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    On what planet did Lewis have fast hands and punch variety?

    Ali toys with him. Toys.
     
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  13. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing

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    No, your point was that Ali wouldn't trouble Lewis and that he never faced anyone like Lewis. You never said anything about vice versa.
     
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  14. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis had an uppercut for a start, a punch Ali lacked. He had fast hands, not Ali or Tyson fast but still quick and threw good combos.
     
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  15. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    But what I am getting at is Ali is favoured to beat the type of fighter he has no history of beating, as if it's a given. No other great gets that treatment.

    It's not a knock against Ali, it's pointing out a double standard.
     
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