Lewis vs. Tyson 1996.

This, the post-prison (I'd even go as far as to say the 1990s) Mike wasn't the same. I do believe Mike would have knocked the tar out of Bowe that year, and both Foreman and Holmes would have lost a clear UD decision apiece.

 

I think Lewis stops him late like Holy did, but in a much more entertaining fight where Mike has some moments when you think he might win.

 

Either Mike gets him early or Lewis gives him a beating

 

It was the other way around

 

Tyson IMO. He was still good in 96. His offensive and defense skills dropped, but he made up for it with better power and aggression. I think if Lewis can control the distance he'd win on points, but Tyson would undoubtedly catch him at some point while he's still early on.

 

Lewis beats him by Stoppage. This was Lewis Peak.

 

Its very close.

 

IMO 1996 wins Lewis.
In 1996 Tyson had 3 fights. He knocked out Bruno in Bruno's farewell fight. Bruce Seldon no comment. In the third fight, he was knocked out by Holyfield.
In 1996 Lewis only had a war with Mercer and won the MD fight, although SD would have been fair as well. So I don't consider 1996 to be peak Lewis, 2000 is (IMO).