There are several statements from people who knew them from the ring, not fans, but mutual rivals or sparring partners. McCall, Bruno, Tucker, Ruddock, Biggs. Virtually every one of them claimed Mike Tyson was better. I think Tucker was the only one who chose Lewis, but without conviction. I'm curious about Holyfield's opinion; perhaps someone knows? Glenn McRory, Tom Patt, Jim Egan, and several others also spoke interestingly about their sparring sessions. Generally, Lewis has a much better chance according to fans than boxing insiders.
Lennox. Too big and too strong for Mike. Even Tyson thought that he probably won't be able to beat Lewis, even in his prime.
Lewis has got all the assets to beat Tyson. Tyson would be dangerous early, as always, but i see Lewis grinding him down. His tactics would mirror those he actually used, obviously.
I don't see Lewis thriving against a very fast pressure fighter who has comparable power. I know I will sound very selective, but Lewis himself admitted that he was "unsettled" during the 1st round of their fight, where Tyson showed better movement. To his credit he tried to stand his ground, but he didn't seem comfortable at all against a slower Tyson during that round.