[PRIME] Lennox Lewis vs. [PRIME] Wladimir Klitschko

C.J. · Oct 7, 2022

BCS8 said: ↑

1) Lewis retired
2) Wlad was trying to fight Lewis years before that. Indeed iirc he wanted Lewis at around the time he fought Mercer.
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He was getting Ko'd himself around that time wasn't he?? Lennox wouldda KO'd him

SmackDaBum · Oct 7, 2022

Brighton bomber said: ↑

Wlad larger? Taller yes but both at their peak weighed about the same in the ring, usually in the low to mid 240's. If there was any difference in size it was negligible.

Wlad faster? Yes I'll do think Wlad was a fraction faster, I think his better technique had something to do with that, that and his shorter reach.

Wlad Stronger? Very debatable as both were similar of size and both knew how to use their size in the clinches. Lewis was very strong like Wlad and had no problems in the clinch against the bigger Vitali. I think in the clinches Lewis would have the slight edge, not because of strength but because of application of technique. Both clinched but Wlad only did so defensively, Lewis used the clinch defensively and offensively. He could smother an opponent just as well as Wlad but he'd also use head head, shoulders and forearms to offensively open spaces for punches inside. But Wlad might negate all that with his defensive clinching. But to me there's no clear evidence of Wlad being stronger.

Wlad better puncher? I tend to agree, both hit very hard but if we are talking about pure one punch power I think Wlad has a slight edge. But really it doesn't matter both are more than capable of KOing the other with their power.

Wlad better boxer? I don't see it. He had better fundamentals, his punch technique with his right hand was as flawless as I have ever seen from a fighter. But boxing at the highest level is more than just flawless technique. Some of the greatest fighters of all time learned to break from fundamentals and simply did what worked for them and the fact it wasn't text book made it more effective because you couldn't easily prepare for it. Adherence to technique maybe the best for your average boxer but at the elite level were talking about guys who are exceptional and can do things average boxers cannot. Hopkins technically head and shoulders above RJJ, but RJJ developed an unorthodox style to make the most of his unique gifts and would out box Hopkins prime for prime regardless of Hopkins technique. Same with Vernon Forrest and Mayorga, the unorthodox approached worked better. Just because a fighter looks better doesn't mean he is, it's why so many picked Dubois over Joyce, but some of the least impressive skills get unnoticed because everyone is distracted by the flashier skills.

I personally always rated Vitali over Wlad when both turned pro, Wlad impressed everyone with his speed and power while people overlooked Vitali due to being slower and more awkward looking but it was Wlad who lost first and Vitali who avenged his loss to Sanders and who would be the first to prove he was elite when facing Lewis. Sometimes the guy who looks less impressive is the better fighter because it's not about the strengths alone which Wlad has many but also the flaws which Wlad also has many.
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Okey I see your points but I cant agree that Vitali was a better boxer. Look at his face against Lewis. Vitalis defence was only working against small and short plodders. Wlads on the other hand was good enough against Fury.

Its easy to look good against small and slow opposition. It gives you more time and space to drop your hands looking for openings and avoiding counters just by leaning back.

Everytime big and athletic boxers meet eatchother they expose another to some degree. Lewis Vitali. Wlad Fury. Etc etc.

I do think that Lewis had the smaller opponent compared to himself than what Wlad did on average. Thats why his jab looks better on the eyetest for you.

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