Lennox Lewis - Was He Ever Hurt To...

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Russell, Dec 21, 2008.

  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2007
    Messages:
    43,969
    Likes Received:
    13,339
    The body, out of curiosity?

    If so who did it?
     
  2. Jimmy_Jazz

    Jimmy_Jazz Tinpot Titleholder Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2008
    Messages:
    62
    Likes Received:
    0
    Ray Mercer gave him a couple of hard digs if I remember rightly.
     
  3. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    19,404
    Likes Received:
    279
    Not that i remember. There is not really any evidence that superheavyweights take punches to the head better than heavyweights, but i've never seen any superheavyweight hurt by bodyshots*.






    *Outside of Golota smashing Bowe's balls
     
  4. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2007
    Messages:
    43,969
    Likes Received:
    13,339
    Did you see Kransqi's last out, out of curiosity? :lol:
     
  5. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    19,404
    Likes Received:
    279
    What does a regular heavyweight getting stopped on a bodyshot have to do with it?
     
  6. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2005
    Messages:
    65,835
    Likes Received:
    52,991
    Not everyone can take a shot to the liver like Shane MacGowen.
     
  7. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2007
    Messages:
    43,969
    Likes Received:
    13,339
    6'3 1/2 and 225-230 pounds. Normal sized alright. :lol:

    Bowe only consistently weighed over 230 post Holyfield I.
     
  8. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    19,404
    Likes Received:
    279
    You're the first person i've ever heard making the claim that a 6'3 225lbs fighter is a superheavyweight. I think you should be at least 6'5 and over 230lbs without fat or in your late 30's to qualify as one. Krasniqi does neither. If you want to see a superheavyweight, watch his opponent Dimitrenko.
     
  9. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Apr 1, 2007
    Messages:
    43,969
    Likes Received:
    13,339
    6'7 plus is definitely not the norm for a super heavyweight fighter.
     
  10. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2005
    Messages:
    19,404
    Likes Received:
    279
    Who claimed it to be?
     
  11. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2007
    Messages:
    55,255
    Likes Received:
    10,363
    There are no set qualifications for a super heavy. I think following trifecta defines a super heavyweight. 6'3" and over. 230+ pounds and over. 78+" reach and over.


    A 6'3" 225 pound man with a long reach could qualify if his reach is say 80" or more.
     
  12. DamonD

    DamonD Boxing Junkie Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2004
    Messages:
    14,285
    Likes Received:
    41
    For the trivia point...

    The only stoppage loss Lewis suffered in the amateurs was from a body shot.

    Lewis was fighting I believe a Russian opponent whose name sadly slips me at the moment. In the third round Lewis threw a punch, and in the middle of it got caught with a counter right uppercut to the gut, knocking the wind out of him and down to one knee.

    I think this was around 1987...not 100% certain.

    In the pro ranks, I'm sure he took quite a few rib-rattlers in his time. Gary Mason whacked in some very meaty hooks for one. But he didn't seem unduly bothered by them.
     
  13. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    38,034
    Likes Received:
    93
    i think if anyone gets hit with a good body shot there going down
     
  14. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2005
    Messages:
    55,062
    Likes Received:
    49,143

    I've seen hundreds of great body shots landed and rarely have they gone down.
     
  15. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    38,034
    Likes Received:
    93
    i mean if someone gets hit in the right place ( like hatton vs castillo) anyone will go down

    i've seen good body shots and people not going down but i have neber seen someone be hit there and not go down