Imagine what a prime Lennox Lewis would've done to Vitali Klitschko

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  1. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King

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    You are actually dumber than I thought.

    In order to get your "second wind", you have to run out of breath in the first place. :facepalm:
     
  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Every fighter runs out of breath at some point in the match.

    Look, I am going to ignore you from her on in. I think you need help. Not from me though. Good luck to you.
     
  3. Greg Price99

    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    1. I never heard that, though I remember Rahman questioning Lennox's sexuality.

    2. Good on you for having the courage to post your support in such a modern, progressive way.
     
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  4. jabber74

    jabber74 Active Member Full Member

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    Lewis was far from perfect. He was KO'ed twice by two lesser fighters, had lousy fights against the likes of Tucker, Bruno, Mercer (many think he lost this one), and couldn't even put away a smaller Holyfield. Those fights against Holyfield stunk...
     
  5. Ney

    Ney Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I respect what he achieved & what he was as a fighter, but I think he gets significantly over-estimated.
     
  6. jabber74

    jabber74 Active Member Full Member

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    Yes I do too. He was a champion, I give him credit for avenging losses, but he could be hot and cold. They revere him like a Christ-like figure on here, I don't get it. Yet, they'll bash someone like Marciano who was undefeated and only weighed 184 lbs, and they'll call him overr-rated. Ridiculous.
     
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  7. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It was stopped on a cut. At no time was Vitali hurt. In fact he was coming on and Lennox was gassing when the fight was stopped.

    A prime Lewis probably wins a decision.
     
  8. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    Vitali looked like he was hurt very late in the 6th round from that short right hand from Lewis inside. It looked like it hit him around the temple, and had Vitali holding on.

    I wouldn’t say Vitali was coming on as Lewis had a good 6th round, but Lennox was obviously tired and slumped to the seat after the round ended.

    Lewis by decision is also probably how I would have it if Lewis was in his prime. The whole fight would be different. Vitali would have his moments and make it competitive, but I’ll take Lewis to win a clear decision.