I picked Tyson but Lewis' performance was also very impressive, one of his top 3 performances ever (with Rahman II and Ruddock).
Great post.
I think Douglas had excellent lateral movement that he coupled excellently with his jab. In fact, he had one of the most beautiful footwork I have...
Agreed. Tyson stated several times (when he had nothing to gain from lying) that he was in better shape the second time (as it's evidenced by his...
You can check Holyfield's autobiography where he acknowledged that Tyson was fitter the second time. And it was clear from his prefight comments...
Where did I say that his losses didn't count ?
Agreed. It's also worth noting that Lewis was offered the fight (for 10 or 13,5 million depending on the source) but refused and choose the...
I want to point out that I mix both quality of the win, historical significance, "name" value of the opponent and the performance. Tyson I Bowe II...
He didn't take him lightly the second time. First time was his highest weight ever at that point, whereas he looked trimmer for the rematch and...
That's one the fights that I really would have liked to see. The 2002 fight just proved that 2002 Lewis was far better than 2002 Tyson. I'm 100%...
Joshua vs Wilder 2018/2019
Thanks for this very good post.
Agreed. Joshua looked strange even before the fight and made silly mistakes during it (low hands, jab almost not existent). But credit to Dubois...
I agree 100%. I have the feeling that Douglas boxed more (and beautifully) whereas Holyfield adopted a rougher, spoiling (and necessary) type of...
I don't think the fights were as one-sided as it's sometimes portrayed. It was far from a walk in the park for Douglas and Holyfield as they...
