Lewis by tko and not ko because i think Frazier would keep getting up. Comparing Lewis with the Klitz is like Ali and Holmes, only the sizes are similar.
Frazier actually appears shorter than Tyson: http://www4.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/Mike+Tyson+Joe+Frazier+Sony+Pictures+Classics+BqHBwSP8nSjl.jpg Comparing Lennox and Tyson's size difference https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2qYStBiagVc/hqdefault.jpg And then imagine the speed and power of Lewis with all those advantages against a very easy to hit Frazier. Anyway picking Frazier is insane or delusional.
Frazier trys to get through Lewis' jab and ends up bobbing and weaving and throws his trademark hook, he is greeted with an uppercut. Due to the sustained punishment, eventually the mighty Fraizer's march would come to a halt.
Lennox could get this one if he starts fast and nails Joe before he starts going properly. The longer it goes,the more I'd fancy Joe.
Frazier in shocking fashion. Lewis' lackadaisical approach costs him dearly, as Lennox's stationary melon head is just begging the Gallagher Mallet of Joe's left hook to spread its bounty amongst the first 3 rows. Believe to achieve, people. This is where impossible happens.
Said many times, Lennox Lewis in his prime was a more polished George Foreman. Obviously that's bad news for Joe. However, I don't think Lennox hit quite as hard as George and may not have had his chin. Frazier might have a shot if he could get inside and catch him with a big one. Not likely though.
Yep. Let's be realistic here: Lennox had alot of success neutralizing left hooks in his career. He's due for a letdown.
Remember when Martinez knocked out Cintron 13 times and got a draw? A replay of that is plausible. Despite KO'ing Lennox, they could find a way to prop him up to finish the fight. Thus, achieving the draw really would be the best achievable official outcome in such a scenario with the potential for a win off the table. But we'd know better. Imagine a Weekend at Bernie's-esque performance by Steward to keep Lennox upright, and a few conveniently placed foul timeouts. And there you have it.
Ya I agree. I think Lewis should be forced to wear a blindfold, just to make it more interesting. Maybe even tied his left hand behind his back. Those two adjustments should even things out a bit.
I agree. Joe could be caught cold on occasion and if Lewis backed him up and unloaded shots Frazier would be in trouble. In Joe's favour are his stamina and work rate; Lewis always seemed to like to fight at a steady pace and Frazier was on you like a rash for 15 rounds if necessary. I certainly don't write Frazier off at all.
I do not think it's the mismatch people think. Could see it going a couple ways. But if Frazier gets to the later rounds he's got a better chance of landing. I'm picking Frazier. And don't forget the body attack. Has there been a pressure fighter quite like Frazier.
Lewis was a great fighter but he was no Foreman in terms of power. Certainly Lewis has all the physical advantages. Frazier has the heart of a lion and the endurance to fight 15 hard rounds. When I watch Fraziers supreme effort vs Ali in 1971 I see a fighter who could give most a very hard fight. However Fraziers big technical flaw aside from his lack of right hand coordination was his tendency to Bob and weave but not close the distance. So you see him slip a jab, duck under a right hand but then get caught with a follow up hook square on the chin as he comes up out of his crouch. This is because he is standing at distance and not moving his legs. If I had to pick its Lewis by 9th round tko. However if Lewis comes in less than focused and Frazier takes him into the very late rounds things could get interesting.