Lewis (Before Manny Steward) v Wilder (Peak)

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  1. Coco

    Coco Member Full Member

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    Lennox Lewis v Deontay Wilder, who wins this and how? :)
     
    Coco, Feb 21, 2026
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  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Lennox Lewis before Steward was still an excellent fighter. This is a one-sided fight.
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Still go with Lewis if he's focused. He has to be in order to not be nailed with that Wilder right hand.
     
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  4. young griffo

    young griffo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    See Lewis-Ruddock for your answer.
     
    young griffo, Feb 22, 2026
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  5. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis KO 's Wilder in 1.
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I can see that as a possibility.
     
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    Smoochie Combat sports fanatic Full Member

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    This is it. Lewis, tho not as polished as later was still dangerous as. The defensive blind spot for a counter right hand that McCall/Steward went thru wouldn't matter here as Wilder won't be taking the risk (or have the skill) of launching while Lewis is mid combination.
     
    JohnThomas1, Feb 22, 2026
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