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

Bowe is barely in the discussion.

Riddick didn't abide by fighting by big man rules. He too often succumbed to fighting by little man rules and took the punishment that ended his career before 30.

It's Lennox or Wlad.

 

Skill? It's one of the Klits, Lewis, or Fury. And I think the winner might actually be Fury at his best.

 

Regardless of Bowe's fighting style - which had more to do with his recklessness than a lack of ability - Lewis didn't throw punches as beautifully and as fluidly as Bowe.
Look for example at the devastating combinations he finished Bert Cooper with.

 

This isn't ice skating or gymnastics. We don't judge on form. Bowe got tagged repeatedly every time he opened up with his "beautiful" inside game. Why do you think he was done at 28?

Lewis was more prosaic, more tempered, a better athlete, and ultimately a leagues better boxer.

 

At one point in time Bowe was at least as good as Lewis, and probably better. Then he ghosted Eddie Futch for a year, gained 50 pounds, never recovered and his skills declined dramatically. On the other hand, Lewis got with Steward, listened, learned and applied what he was being taught. He substantially surpassed Bowe and, in my opinion, it isn't even debatable any more.
I don't see Fury in this discussion at all. His greatest skill was looking like he was doing a lot when he was doing nothing. In fact, that is a very underrated skill to have in boxing. Far from being some 'masterclass', his fight with Wlad was horrible, an embarrassment for both of them. Or, it would have been a few years earlier when they would have been booed out of the building.

 

What I saw from Fury …in the first Wilder fight had me in awe

 

Don't forget that Manny Steward said Riddick Bowe had the edge in skill over Lennox Lewis.

Riddick Bowe gets a reputation for being a lump sometimes but he was unbelievably skilled and talented.

 

I think the prime Wlad was the most skillful. His problem was a weak chin. Lennox was the best super heavyweight so far in my opinion.

 

When did he say this ? I always heard him say Lennox was better and too strong for Bowe.

 

Riddick Bowe’s speech didn’t become slurred until after the first fight with Andrew Golota ….I remember Jim Lampley interviewing them before the rematch…and I was like “ Oh No “

 

I remember that too ….but Steward also said that Vivian Harris …was Mike Mccallum with more power

 

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@Rumsfeld interviewed him.

 

Where did Steward say Bowe was better ? Are you saying more skilled but not better ? I dont even understand your point .. When posting a 30 minute video as a point of proof can you detail the point ? I heard Steward repeating a conversation w Futch ..

 

No. But he’s one of them of course. I’d put peak Bowe and Wlad right there with him. And honestly before he kinda just lost his motivation for boxing and concentrated on his golf game… Peak Corrie Sanders was extremely skilled. Faster than any of them too with terrific footwork. Yes I know he’d probably not fall under the ‘giant’ category but he was 6’4 (Closer to 6’4 and a half) and did have over an 80 inch reach I believe. But I think his best fighting weight kept him under the ‘giant’ category

And for all the **** I’ve given him for the Usyk pre-fight shenanigans and dodging that Wlad rematch (Still pisses me off) Fury at his best was a pretty damn skilled giant. The fluidity and movement for a 6’8 and 260lb boxer was impressive. Very underrated in the hand speed department I always thought too. When he’s on… throws great combos and sneaky uppercuts.

 

Sorry, my bad - I sent the wrong video. This is the correct one below at around 37 mins into it. Referring to Bowe's skill in comparison with Lennox.

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