Eddie Futch on Lennox Lewis 1993...WOW he was right on

Boro chris · Apr 19, 2008

Prime Tyson beats every boxer thats ever lived. Problem is we could see a decline from the first Bruno fight onwards. I think Lewis would be to much for any 90's incarnation of Tyson.

C Money · Apr 19, 2008

1lehudson said:

I was flipping some old RING mags around and I came across this from Eddie Futch.

Lewis is at the head of the class. he has the equipment to be successful. He has the right height, reach, and power to win in the division. He will soon be the number one heavyweight in the world.

Lewis should use his jab and set up his opponents with combonations. he can use a good hook off the jab. In his last fight with [Frank] Bruno, I thought he was losing big, and then he hit Bruno with a big left hook and won the fight. He could utlize his uppercut better. He needs to make use of his jab, it will allow him to set up his big shots better. I think that now he is training with Emanuel, he will be polishing him up better.

Lewis has a good left hand. He is a big man, maybe not big enough, I would like to see him bigger, but no bigger then 245, he would be better off at that weight. He will have more mobility. I think that Lewis will beat Tyson if they fight, all he would have to do is keep Mike in the center of the ring, I think he knocks him out.

Lewis would beat Holyfield too. He's to fast and has to much equipment for Holyfield. Lewis has fair defensive skills, but his chin isnt too great, I dont like the way he reacts to some shots. But he has the best jab in the division, and that will keep most guys away from his chin. In time he will be the number one man, and could stay there for awhile.

damn, talk about a guy knowing his sh*t. Keep in mind this was only four year into Lewis' career. I love the part about his chin, kept in mind it would be for another couple of years before McCall whacked Lewis. the guy was right on with Lewis. Makes Steward look like a no nothing.
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Yeah Futch hit the nails like a jack hammer.:good

I dont think that reflects on Steward greatly. Sure Steward seems in a slump. Yet the man ha been in Boxing a long time and worked with real and legendary Champions. Cant erase the past just cause it fades. Who's to say? Maybe Stewrad will get inspired by some of the criticism and bounce back? I cant act as though the man never accomplished anything.

Eddie Futch is one of the best ever:yep

Bigcat · Apr 19, 2008

Eddie was right... But Manny when he cameon board did all the same things and made Lewis the same fighter Eddie said he could be........

They were both correct.. I love Eddie and grew up in boxing revering him and still am close friends with his co patriots, Hedgemon, Thell and Anyone else who was involved with him at the time... God bless.......

MetroMan · Apr 19, 2008

Great reading of Lewis from Eddie Futch. Lewis was a winner alright. He knew his stuff, Mr Futch.

I think a peak ferocious Mike Tyson would have been too much for Lewis though, that was a well past his prime Tyson in 02.

onourway · Apr 19, 2008

Prime Lewis showed he could handle great boxers.

Prime Tyson never did, his best wins were over a past it Holmes and light heavyweight Spinks.

warrior85 · Apr 19, 2008

he knew his ****.

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