A smart, economical, puncher with fast hands, and not be fooled by Ali's psychological tactics possibly could. Especially since Ali was stationary for the most part the entire fight. J.Louis could, my problem with him would be could he handle what's coming back at him. Tyson had the speed,power, and technique but would he be able to handle Ali's psychological tactics? Evander Holyfield around 205-215 lbs. Before he became to muscular. He wouldn't fall for Ali's psychological tactics, was a great tactician, had the hand speed, the technique, excellent with the left hook, and hit hard enough, if he could keep his cool, could've outworked Ali that night . What did all 3 men have in common? Each had fast hands, each were effective with creative combo punching, each had excellent left hooks....
Muhammad Ali, the night he fought George Foreman in Zaire that night would have defeated Lennox Lewis the night of Oct 1 1974. Ali' would have prepared for a 15 rounder. He would have berated Lennox at every turn, reminding Lewis that he was kayoed by lesser opponents in Hassim Rahman and Oliver McCall, when he beat tougher fighters like Joe Frazier,Sonny Liston, Ken Norton, and Cleveland Williams. Ali would remind Lewis that he was never kayoed in his career. Lennox tells Ali, Our Henry Cooper Dropped You On The Seat Of Your Pants. Muhammad responds with, On May 21 1966, In A Fight For My Title, I Tore Up Poor Henry So Badly That The Referee Saved Him In Round 6. In their bout Ali mixes lateral movement with laying on the ropes, absorbing very lethal blows from Lennox, who's jabs do bother Ali. Coming off the ropes, Muhammad connects with swift combos to the head of Lennox, and continues his chatter after connecting telling Lewis, I am Not Evander, I Am Faster. Ali scores a knockdown late in round 15, as Lewis is completely exhausted. Lennox rises up and finishes the round. Ali is awarded a unanimous decision after 15 rounds.
Ali was operating on a different plane that night Flash. I agree with all of your points and there are many technical arguments that can be made. I just believe that whatever was thrown at him, he was having his Title back.
Don't get me wrong, I don't believe they actually would've beat Ali, especially that night, and your absolutely right Ali was in a zone. What I wrote was basically my opinion on the style physical ability , and mental make up of the fighter I envision having the best chance possible.