Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes at 38

Holmes came off a layoff after losing close to Spinks and got knocked out by Tyson. Lennox picked up one of the best wins of his career.

 

Yes but both in losing efforts, Holmes just stays on his feet more.

 

Tyson was a hell of alot more dangerous and proven. Proof of that was what Holmes went on to do.

 

Yeah, but Holmes basically got humiliated and Lennox retired after that, so Lennox wins.

 

Not really fair though.....

There's a big difference between Mike Tyson at his absolute best and Vitali Klitschko.

 

Lewis would have been humilated too. Theres a massive difference between the two.

 

I'd cut Holmes lots of slack if he put up a Tucker-like performance. That didn't happen. Reverse their opponents and think I Lewis does better, although he'd still probably lose to Tyson.

 

It would probably end in a close decision, like a lot of fights between two old fighters.

 

In H2H terms, I think Lewis would win by TKO in the first 6 rounds or close decision over 10 rounds, with a close decision to Holmes across 12.

However, I highly doubt 38 year old Lewis could beat peak Mercer, let alone a theoretical 42 year old Lewis. Not only that, but I think a Lewis aged 42 would be stopped by KO/TKO in the mid rounds by peak Holyfield, whereas Holmes was competitive despite his advanced age, thus I believe Holmes had "more in the tank" when 38.

 

Lennox Lewis didn't even fight at 38.

His last fight he was 37. The only boxing-related thing he did at 38 was announce his retirement.

 

I dont see Lewis doing as well as Holmes did.
Not becuase he was further past his best. I just dont think Lewis was as good as Holmes. At any age.