Why Do People Question the Greatness of Lennox Lewis ??

Definately the best Heavyweight of the time, definately worthy of being in the Hall of Fame. He definately deserves a great reputation for all he accomplished, and I can't really think of any way he could have done better with the challengers available at the time.

And now cue yet another "Vitali would've beat Lennox in a rematch" arguments.

Lennox Lewis was a fantastic champion and did himself, the fans and his country proud.

 

Because people tend to define fighters from long ago by their most glorious moments, which are shown on TV, youtube etc. They tend to define more recent/current fighters by their worst moments. Lewis was KO'd twice, big deal. There is nothing more embarassing in being knocked out by a perfect punch from Rahman than barely getting by 186 pound Henry Cooper.

Lewis was an amazing HW, in H2H terms perhaps the best ever.

 

I think most right-minded people would acknowledge he's one of the best Heavyweights ever, probably in the top 5, definitely in the top 10.

 

Hes great but not top 5 like many here claim..... I have him 9th sometimes 10th ( I switch Marciano,Lewis,Fraizer like musical chairs)

HTH on his best day he is top 5 but, ive always though hes vulnerable and can also see him losing to a couple top 15 or even 20 guys. He was kod 2 times by decent but hardly spectacular fighters... Dont care if he avenged them, it is what it is and he was KTFO 2 x in his prime!

 

Lewis would've dominated Norton - Lewis UD

Lewis vs Frazier - Lewis UD

Holmes would've gave Lewis fits - Holmes UD (easy)

Foreman would have given Lewis no choice but to slug like **** - Foreman KO9!

A toss up for Ali and Louis.

Lewis is a top 10 ATG Heavy without a doubt, there's no arguement.

 

Lewis kos Joe hth but no way is he the greater hw, for his time Joe was way ahead of Lennox.

Lewis beats Fraizer more times than not just too much size, but i can see making Smoking Joe a live underdog.. As far as resumes they are close, i swithch up on them.

Lewis Kos Norton

Foreman kos Lewis early

Ali beats Lewis by decision especially the 60s version... 70s version has a tough time probably wins a real tight decision.

Holmes beats Lewis by close decision....

At first i though you were just naming 70s heavys but i see you got Joe Louis in there


Some more

Prime Tyson kos Lewis
Prime Holy wins close decision
Prime Bowe Pickem

Liston has a live shot if they fight 3 time... Liston kos him at least once.

 

Despite some obvious questionable stuff in his career, his greatness can't be really questioned.

 

Lennox has NOT Win over Vitali. PERIOD.

 

Lewis destroys Foreman imo

 

Yes he did, they fought in 2003 and Lennox won via TKO...

 

yeah he did, back in 03, severe cut = stoppage = a ****ing win.

 

I have Lewis at the best h2h of all time aswell. There was nothing he wasn't good at. The ultimate all round heavyweight with the resume to back it up

 

Anyone who doesn't recognize Lennox Lewis is one of the best TO EVER DO IT is a fool.