The main difference between Lewis and Bowe (1 NC) who beat everyone they went into the ring with?

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  1. ikrasevic

    ikrasevic War for Souls Full Member

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    I lit the fire, you pour the oil :)
     
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    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Bowe could beat you in more ways physically.
    Lewis was better at making you fight his fight.
    Lewis had that something in him that kept him ambitious, kept his eye on the prize.
    Bowe just couldn't maintain that.
     
    Fergy, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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    Greg Price99 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis has a far, far deeper win resume.
     
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    Lewis was the heavier puncher and far superior on the outside. Bowe had more versatility and was a really good inside fighter for his size, but he could be lazy at times and was not great defensively.

    Too me, there was a very small window where Bowe would have been a significant challenge to Lewis but outside of that, Lewis was without question better. More longevity and deeper resume.
     
    AwardedSteak863, Aug 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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