Lennox Lewis (1990-92 Version) Vs David Haye (Prime Heavyweight)

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  1. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Thoughts on this?
    Raw Lewis still developing Vs explosive counter Hay?
     
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  2. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Haye by knockout. Lewis was too green from 1990-1992 to fight a prime David Haye.
     
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  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Lennox wins KO 8 - 10 rounds imo
    Even in 1990 , Lewis was a big, athletic, KO machine.
    Haye too fragile to survive Lewis.
    He might stun Lewis early on but can't keep him at bay all night.
    By the 8th rounds mark, the jab and big right hand of Lewis has done it's work and Haye is dead man walking.
     
  4. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Active Member Full Member

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    Haye was too small for heavyweight, especially an elite one, the first elite one he fought he got on his bike and refused to engage once he felt the power, a fight with Lennox would play out like the Wlad fight most likely.
     
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  5. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lewis.

    I think we should take time to remember that Haye was knocked out by a LWW, knocked down by a super-middle, and struggled with Fragomeni. He had great talents, and almost equal flaws.
     
  6. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No he's not wtf. Haye was 6'3 and 210lb, he'd be a bigger heavyweight pre 80s. Prime Klitschko is also better than a green Lewis, although I'd still make that Lewis a favorite against Haye
     
  7. BCS8

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    Lewis ought to take this. The one problem with Lewis is that he could blow hot and cold. I think a flat version of Lewis is within Haye's ability to starch out.
     
  8. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    Lewis had a war with the powerful Gary Mason and destroyed Ruddock.
    I like Haye but Lewis wins this by KO IMO.