Norton vs Lewis

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  1. Mendoza

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

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    I think this Norton has a chance here. He was a good boxer. His jab and body attack was similar to Holyfield's and hit hard enough to get Lewis respect or catch him when his ego is thinking no lottery punches here.

    If you ask me, Norton's a better fighter than either Rahman or McCall and his chin is not worse than Rahman's

    What are Kenny's chances to upset?
     
  2. UFC2015

    UFC2015 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Nah, if Lewis lands that one big shot, it is lights out for Norton. He lost to every puncher he faced.
     
  3. Hookandjab

    Hookandjab Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lewis by KO, early.
     
  4. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    If Lewis shows up lazy Norton could make a fight of it but he'd eventually get stopped. The version of Lewis that battered Golota would crush Norton.
     
  5. Mendoza

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

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    I think that result had a lot to do with Golota having a break down in his dressing room before the fight.
     
  6. Pugilist_Spec

    Pugilist_Spec Hands Of Stone Full Member

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    I'm discussing Lewis' mindset going into that fight. Lewis could be a destroyer when he wanted to. Grant and Ruddock can attest to that as well, among others.

    If Lewis comes out guns blazing, Norton isn't going to last long.
     
  7. redrooster

    redrooster Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I foresee a ko for Kenny as he lies prostrate upon the canvas, courtesy of a Lewis right cross

    It doesn't take long
     
  8. Vanboxingfan

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    Agreed. When Mendoza doesn't like a fighter, his logic becomes complete ****.
     
  9. foreman&dempsey

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    If norton had a chin i would give him a good shot here
     
  11. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie

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    Norton loses, but maybe he lasts longer than many think.
     
  12. ribtickler68

    ribtickler68 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think Norton is a live underdog here. He hit hard and had a looping overhand right that Lewis might catch. If Norton could put Lewis on the back foot he has a decent chance.