Could Lennox Lewis stop Oscar Bonavena?

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Could he stop him?

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  2. No

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  1. ThatOne

    ThatOne Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lennox would whup him but could he stop him?
     
  2. SixesAndSevens

    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    Would be very hard to do in 12 rounds, but considering how many times Bonavena was hurt and dropped against Ellis- I'd have to say, "Yes."
     
  3. White Bomber

    White Bomber Boxing Addict Full Member

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    With ease, 3-4 rounds tops
     
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  4. dmt

    dmt Hardest hitting hw ever Full Member

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    Yes. He could. But conversely, he could also box more cautiously if he got caught with something solid early.
     
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  5. Philosopher

    Philosopher Active Member Full Member

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  6. Smokin Bert

    Smokin Bert Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hard to say. Bonavena was just as tough as Mavrovic, and, certainly more skilled.
     
  7. he grant

    he grant Historian/Film Maker

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    Yes.
     
  8. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    Idk, it would probably resemble the Tua fight. Oscar could be very awkward and sometimes cagey with a very good chin. Lewis hesitated to open up and was prone to being gunshy or content to just jab and grab after his 2nd KO loss only firing power punches when his opponent was hurt or wide open.

    If Lewis went for it, I could see him potentially stopping Oscar late, but he'd run the risk of gassing out if he can't get it done. Especially if we're talking later career Lewis who was weighing an awful lot and had some flab.
     
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  9. MaccaveliMacc

    MaccaveliMacc Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ali could, so I think Lewis with his sheer size and power could repeat that.
     
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  10. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    At some point, Yes he could.
    Maybe takes him around 6-8 rounds.
     
  11. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Bonavena would march in on Lewis