Lewis vs Klitschko 2... The Rematch prediction

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  1. elgoadie

    elgoadie Active Member Full Member

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    Apologies if this has been done in the past. What would have happened if there had been a rematch 6 months after their first fight? With both fighters in as good condition as they could be?
     
    elgoadie, Jul 29, 2009
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  2. Powerman55

    Powerman55 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I can't actually predict this? The shots that Vitali took from Lewis were so huge his face was hanging off. I just don't see how you would KO him.

    I'd say a Lewis in great shape could beat Vitali on points. But I don't count out a Vitali KO either.

    I've chosen a Lewis Decision as I'd prefer him to win.
     
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  3. Mendoza

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    Lewis was offered $15,000,000.00 for the re-match. He declined. Vitali fought for the last belt Lewis held, and basically forced Lewis to either take the re-match, or get stripped of his belt. Lewis retired. When a fighter declines from that type of pay day, it speaks volumes.

    Vitali via KO.
     
    Mendoza, Jul 29, 2009
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  4. elgoadie

    elgoadie Active Member Full Member

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    Hmmm. To be honest, and you can call me a Lewis-nuthugger if you want, I think Lewis declined because he obviously knew his skills were on the downward slope and didn't want to risk losing to a top fighter in his prime. Lewis had already beaten Klit, so what was the point in risking his legacy and health?
     
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  5. Mr Butt

    Mr Butt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    lewis wins again and although i have voted by decision i would not count out a cuts win again for lewis
     
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  6. roscoe

    roscoe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis would come in better prepared than last & stop vitali again on cuts.
     
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  7. suckeggs

    suckeggs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis by stoppage... not KO.

    Lewis would have come in better prepared in a rematch. In the first fight Lewis had prepared for the very limited Kirk Johnson and took Vitali at late notice and was in the worst shape of his career and beat a very motivated Vitali. I can see the same result but more clinical in a rematch
     
    suckeggs, Jul 29, 2009
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  8. Ilesey

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    Lewis by stoppage.
     
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  9. warrior85

    warrior85 R.I.P THUNDER Full Member

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    lennox stops him again
     
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  10. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A fit Lennox would use his superior jab and boxing skill in a rematch. I see a decision win for LL, a comfortable decision win.
     
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  11. ramalinga

    ramalinga Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Vitali would pace himself better and win by late stoppage. Both fighters were used to being the physically stronger guy in the ring and both met their match in this fight but Vitali had the better chin and in this fight it would make the difference.
     
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  12. suckeggs

    suckeggs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You need to remember Lewis was in the worst shape of his entire career when he stopped Vitali the 1st time and didn't use any of his FAR superior boxing skill and longer reach in that fight. An in shape Lennox keeps Vitali at the end of a jab... especially if Vitali tries pacing himself and standing off
     
    suckeggs, Jul 29, 2009
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  13. Antsu

    Antsu Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Lewis TKO 6
     
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  14. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    I would be unable to make a prediction. Could go either way 50:50. A rematch with both fighting at their peak athletic ability sure could have had the potential for HW fight of the generation.
     
    madballster, Jul 29, 2009
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  15. suckeggs

    suckeggs Boxing Addict Full Member

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    personally i think prime for prime Lewis wins easily
     
    suckeggs, Jul 29, 2009
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