Prime Lennox Lewis vs. Prime Oleksandr Usyk, who wins?

Close fight. Lewis/Holyfield or Usyk/AJ repeat.

 

Lewis couldn't KO Zeljko Mavrovic, who was smaller than Usyk and never fought any other puncher as a pro while being KOed twice in 1 round in the amateurs. Usyk's chin was proven for years against BIG punchers - amateurs, WSB, cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Against ELITE punchers. Lewis isn't stopping Usyk. Usyk stopping Lewis is much more likely scenario

 

Tough fight for Usyk.

Lewis could box quite craftily when so inclined, and he could stick that long hard jab to disrupt your offense while serving as a range-finder for that murderous right hand. He was also physically strong with a genuine mean steak who wasn't afraid to get chippy/physical.

Usyk's skill, footwork, and extraordinary derrmination and self-confidence give him a chance at the upset, however.

 

People forgetting that Bruno was very competitive with Lennox before the illegal KO (holding his hand in his face whilst punching with the other hand , like Fury Vs Cunningham).

Way smaller Mercer arguably beat Lennox too. Usyk’s a lot better than Mercer.

Not saying Lennox would lose, but what high level southpaw did he beat?

Lennox has an overhyped resume. He beat 37 year old Holyfield in very competitive fights. He beat a fat Tua. Struggled with Mercer.

All those guys are small and less skilled than Usyk. Also, the Usyk we saw last night was also 37 and aging.

 

Here comes the nonsense overhype after a fight. Do none of you think for yourself? Lennos was a MASTER pugilist as well as being big and powerful and massive. He was also unconventional in some ways, not a typical, predictable, textbook style like Joshuas which is easy to counter.

 

Yes I agree this wasnt an amazing Fury at all. Looked slow, barely danced, and his hands low against a faster, shorter opponent. Plus his punch resistance is gone. Also much of the fight he was messing around. immediately went to the ropes seemed like he doesnt even want to win. Ever since he started getting hypnotised by the Saudis and wanting to become the 'worlds richest boxier' 'Im only doing this for money' I knew he was no longer in this sport for the right reasons.

 

Prime Usyk was still 200 pounds.

 

You shouldn't be debating resume in a matchup like this

 

Lewis was not young himself. He did great things into his mid to late 30s. Same as Usyk.

 

Lewis. Probably. He's a couple of levels above Fury.

But it's a very good fight.

 

No I'm just saying people think Lennox beating Usyk is a given, when it's not.

Lennox had a great style to watch and clearly was good. But having very competitive fights with the fighters and for the reasons I mentioned, gives Usyk a great shot at beating Lennox

 

No fight is a given they just favor Lewis, Mercer fought Lewis on the inside. Watch that fight over, nobody today is that good in the pocket

 

Lewis struggle with Mercer and Holyfield, both small good boxer. Plus his chin is a liability
Usyik really has a good shot here. If the fight goes late, my pick is Usyik to knock him out!!
Lewis is no Fury in the chin department.

 

Lewis has questionable defense and has been knocked out several times.

 

Lol, giving me cap because I got a couple of figh predictions wrong and here you are saying he beats every fighter in history because he struggled with a guy who perhaps lost to Ngannou? Yeah, OK mate