Pretty much. It's obvious watching tonights fight that Haye can't lead for ****, when he did try he had some success landing on Wlad (and may have even stunned him now and again), but he looked so uncomfortable doing it. Lewis wouldn't. And when he lands he's sure as **** following it up.
Even though Holyfield was Kinda old, one could argue for that win or his win over Vitali when he was old could be used.
These types of threads show up here regularly after yet another Klitschko win. Klitschko won but but but.... Tyson/Lewis/Foreman/you name it would have KOed him in a few rounds. Just put some Vaseline on your hurt anus and shut up!
:dealExactly. All these young fans who have only knew the Klitschko era don't really know how bad the heavyweight division is. Wlad no doubt is super effective at what he does, but to see his face at the end of 12 rounds were hardly a punch was landed on him, by what was effectivley a cruiser, then after wearing his man down for the duration of the fight, still decided to fight scared. He said he never felt threatened by Haye. Well he could have fooled me. I would give him 5 rounds at best with Lewis, that is it. That is my honest opinion. While were on it, Vitali is superior to his brother and he would also kick his arse.
Haye showed plenty of flaws, Wlad left his body wide open when ever Haye charged or even flinched, he just showed a very low ring IQ, Wlad for his part never made Haye pay for rushing in wildly, Holyfield, Tyson, Lewis, and Holmes would've all stopped Haye and in style.
Lewis was a great champion and I am a fan of him as a fighter. As a commentator and person, I think he's an egotistical and insecure plonker lol IMO, this is a bad style match up for Wlad. Lewis' size, versatility to box, brawl and attack, ability to throw every punch from different angles, heavy hands and toughness make him a favorite against Wlad. I would pick Lewis on pts. Wlad's speed, power, sharp punching and ring smarts would keep it competitve. Would be a dangerous fight for Lennox though as he was easier to hit than the current version of Wlad is.
Just for curiosity. Lennox sure did face better competition but I don't know how many of them would be favorite over Wlad. Holyfield definitely.
Agreed. Neither guy did anything of value in this fight. It was just a disappointing fight full stop. **** the Heavyweight division.
Lewis lost to Mercer. He fought the best after they were shot. He is one of the most overrated Heavy's in history. Wlad would tap that ass.