John Henry Lewis vs Willie Pastrano

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  1. Eye of Timaeus

    Eye of Timaeus Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I've got Lewis on points here. Very underrated. Thoughts?
     
  2. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes John Henry for me,he could both box and punch.
     
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  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’m thinking John Henry. I’m assuming they’re fighting at light heavy ?
     
  4. The Undefeated Lachbuster

    The Undefeated Lachbuster I check this every now and then Full Member

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    Henry, decision. Much more successful in a much more stacked era
     
  5. timmers612

    timmers612 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    John Henry but its an interesting fight and a big contrast in style. I'd like to see Willie last the distance and put up a great fight, but no I think he would get stopped late.
     
  6. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lewis kicks his ass.

    John was supposedly one of the best ever LHWs by those who saw him, his style was described as a beautiful mover with excellent left and a potent body assault. At his peak he was also insanely quick. Along with that he had the power to consistently stun, hurt and/or stop Rosenbloom, Harvey, Olin, Elmer Ray ect. He also never even lost at 175. Pastrano's claim to fame is beating past prime Layne and Maxim, then squeaking a SD against a well past prime Harold Johnson. Pastriano has no advantages, he also doesn't have the style to beat Lewis. Even if he did, Lewis fought guys with his style who were better and won.

    Only a few LHWs beat the best Lewis, at LHW. Pastriano isn't one of them.
     
  7. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  8. red cobra

    red cobra VIP Member Full Member

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    Willie could take a shot...was never put on the deck by a head shot...it took a wicked left hook to the liver by Jose Torres in a washed up Pastrano's last fight...and beating a class A fighter like Harold Johnson I think gives him the credentials to beat John Henry Lewis IMO....I predict a fair points decision for Willie.