A good question then is when was Lewis in his prime? I think most people agree that lewis was in his prime around the Holyfield match some 7-8 years later. Lewis peaked in his 30's IMO
I love both guys...don't sleep on wlad...he is big and skilled and he can pinch and lewis has been ko'd
Lewis by KO. Wlad gives him a bit of grief with the jab for a couple of rounds, but eats an uppercut at some stage then pretty much asks to be put to sleep.
Wlad has nothing better than Lewis' IMO, there power is comparable, Lewis' chin is better, inside game is better, more stamina, 10 times tougher, and would completely **** him on the inside, where Wlad has absolutely not answer for him, other than to try to clinch him to death, which will only work for so long, before Lewis' makes eat a uppercut that will floor the weak chinned Wlad and eventually lead to a TKO win for Lewis', I say 5th round.
I think Lewis would stop him early. Lewis was an extremely cerebral fighter that studied opponents extensively. When he was focused, anyway. I'm sure Lewis would note that Wlad is very reluctant to throw anything but a jab early. He's very tentative and upright early on against lesser opponents nevermind Lewis where he'd be very nervous. I'm sure Lewis would be looking to time him over the jab. I really could see a Golota like scenario where Lewis gets him hurt and pounces on him early. I think he'd fight an aggressive type fight, not looking to just jab with Wlad as Lewis often did. I think he'd miss the feeling out period.