Is Lennox Lewis the most skilled "giant" in boxing history?

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  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Please discuss. Thank you.
     
    ThatOne, Jul 13, 2025
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    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The most skilled is debatable, but he was definitely one of the best.
     
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    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Even today how many true "giants" are there- the Klitschkos, AJ, Fury. Who am I missing?
     
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    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Yeah, for sure. Easily the best, the second best is off by a distance too.
     
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    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Giant is subjective, but in the history of boxing how many would be in the conversation? Here, I will try to come up with a working definition of giant- >6"5", >230 pounds.
     
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    One of the most skilled between him Fury and Wlad. Out of the three he was the most well rounded good at both fighting at distance and up close. Wlad was better fighting at range with his jab and straight Fury was better at fighting off the backfoot but overall depends on what you prefer.
     
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    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    I think Bowe was the most skilled but Lewis/Fury/Wlad are close.
     
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    The correct answer is yes.
     
    Shay Sonya, Jul 13, 2025
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    Bowe had better footwork for combination punching than Lewis. His right hand a bit rangier. In his short prime he displayed a technical ability a little more varied than Lewis. Lewis by far has the superior mental conditioning which is why his career was a lot longer.
    I like Bowe better any from a purely skill perspective. 1. Bowe 2. Lewis
     
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    Easily.
     
    JohnThomas1, Jul 13, 2025
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    Best yes, mist skilled no.

    The most skilled was/is probably Fury, a man who I entirely failed to see coming, and urged caution on at the height of his success.
     
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  13. SouthpawsRule

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    Fury is, but Lewis is overall the best imo, competent at all ranges with unbelievable athleticism and power.
     
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  14. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lennox participated in football, track and field, basketball and soccer in high school, just an athlete.
     
    ThatOne, Jul 13, 2025
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    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Bowe tended to give up his physical advantages when fighting smaller men which resulted in him taking way more punches than he should have. And he didn't hit as hard as Lewis.
     
    InMemoryofJakeLamotta, Jul 13, 2025
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