Prime H2H: Lennox Lewis vs George Foreman

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  1. Kalasinn

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    Lennox Lewis or George Foreman?
    Two of the highest rated H2H Heavyweights, both in their respective primes, who would you favour to leave victorious from this great fantasy match-up and how would they win?

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    Lewis getting revenge on McCall in 1997.

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    Foreman destroying Norton in 1974.
     
    Kalasinn, Apr 23, 2010
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  2. teeto

    teeto Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    I've got Lennox, of course he can be stopped here, but i have him.
     
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  3. bodhi

    bodhi Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Agreed. Lennox would box Foreman. Would use his feet to stay out of harm and his jab to keep Floyd away. Of course Big George was excellent in cutting of the ring but even then Lewis was strong, had a very good uppercut in close and a good defence. Foreman has a good chance with his power and he would land and get Lewis in trouble but I don´t think he would land the KO punch. Lewis UD.
     
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  4. lefthook31

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    Agree.
     
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  5. tommygun711

    tommygun711 The Future Full Member

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    Foreman KO.
     
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  6. Kalasinn

    Kalasinn ♧ OG Kally ♤ Full Member

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    Lewis UD, but in terms of someone I expect to be losing on points, Foreman will have the most dangerous puncher's chance imo.
     
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  7. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think Lennox could move well enough to avoid Foreman's early rushes, and I don't think he has the chin/recovery powers to survive.
     
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  8. Xplosive

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    Foreman devestates him.
     
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  9. McGrain

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    NOT going to the cards.
     
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  10. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    Personally, I think he has the sharp punches and strength behind them to keep Foreman off-balance when he rushes therefore making it easier to move away from.

    You thinking

    early Foreman/ late Lewis
     
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  11. McGrain

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    Lewis early or Foreman early!
     
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  12. horst

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    Lewis KO in the 6th.

    Sure the BOG (Big Overrated George) has a realistic puncher's chance, but I'd back Lewis to play it cautious, pick his spots, and then unload. Lennox is just a better fighter all-round.
     
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  13. GPater11093

    GPater11093 Barry Full Member

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    I dont see Lewis taking it early, what makes you think that?
     
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  14. McGrain

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    I think, of all the right hands there are, in all of the divisions history, Lennox's is the worst for Foreman. It's long, accurate and as we've seen, walking into it makes for trouble. I don't care to much for Foreman's defence.

    And I think that Lewis hits harder than Lyle, has better timing than Lyle, is more accurate than Lyle.
     
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  15. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I have played this one out several times in my head, and I keep getting different results. I'll think on it some more and come back. Am I allowed to say I just don't know who would win? :nut
     
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