Prime Lennox vs Prime Holmes

Not once in a hundred goes? Come on man that is some of the dumbest **** I heard. I don't know how many times this has to be mentioned, that shell of Tyson that Lewis KO'd is NOTHING, absolutely nothing like prime version.

It hardly even gives a remote indication of a prime matchup because Tyson lost everything he had physically to counter Lewis. When he was in his prime and had the bob and weave to present a difficult target for Lewis to establish a jab, and the best combination of speed and power in heavyweight history once he got inside. Buster Douglas ain't happening everytime.

H2H I would put him top 5, and resume slightly lower.

 

I ain't a Tyson fan (as would seem obvious ) thanks for calling me a dumbass!

 

Nah you ain't a dumbass but that was a dumb statement.

How many times would Rahman win in a hundred goes? And you rule out Tyson with his bob and weave, and possibly the most impressive displays of speed and power in history? Tyson was a very difficult target too, and durable overall. See how long he lasted when he was over a decade past prime.

If we're talking about them both in their best states (i.e. Not Rahman/Buster) it is a complete 50/50 in my eyes.

 

Hmmm...........

Yes it was.

I tend to stick to the philosophy that Lewis was at his best when the other guy was actually capable of beating him..... hence the masterclass against Evander in the first fight (lesser in the second) though you are welcome to disagree.

I tend to think that Tyson had a great aura, as some sportsmen do - Shane Warne, Daley Thompson, Carl Lewis etc..... some retain it, others are (or can be) broken.

I think Lennox could break Tyson.

 

Shane Warne is fat with bleached hair, however.

 

Granted.......

But a true champion sportsman who refused to consider that a cause was lost. The greatest cricketer ever, bar Bradman of course.