Vitali vs. Lewis - Replace Vitali With...

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  1. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Current Wlad.

    How does Lennox do against, some feel, a peak Wlad?
     
  2. radianttwilight

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  3. Russell

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    Even though Lennox didn't look particularly "sharp" that night and Wlad's shown the recent ability to climb off the canvas and win?
     
  4. radianttwilight

    radianttwilight Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Even then.

    Sam Peter is no Lennox Lewis, even at 38.
     
  5. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Agreed.

    Some would argue that Wlad is far more skilled, especially now, then Vitali ever was.
     
  6. radianttwilight

    radianttwilight Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He's not even in the same league as Vitali in durability, though.

    The only reason Vitali had "success" with Lewis was his iron chin.
     
  7. Russell

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    Eh, Vitali did more than that in my opinion.

    A triple jab, an extremely accurate one, isn't something you see from very many 6'7 1/2 fighters with Vitali's power.
     
  8. jc

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    Fat Lennox would KO Wlad. LL landed some huge blows on Vitali, he definately has a decent chin, wlad however would have crumbled.
     
  9. joe33

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    Lewis as well,wlad aint been hit as hard as even a out of shape lewis before,i doubt he could take so many,pity he could not get his brothers chin,as hes far more skilled now imo,that would be a pretty deadly combo,his skills and vits chin
     
  10. Vanboxingfan

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    Agreed. Wlad is more skilled than his brother but lacks a certain toughness. He seems to panick when he's forced in the trenches, and Lewis and Vitali, were definately in the trenches..course maybe Wlad panicks because he doesn't have Vitali's chin, who knows?
     
  11. bxrfan

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    No way Wlad would have taken that Lewis uppercut in the 6th round vs. Vitali.
     
  12. ThePlugInBabies

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    wlad would still be on the canvas as we speak. not many could have taken that uppercut, it was sent by the serpent seeds.
     
  13. Russell

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    Both of them tend to get really anxious in there.

    See Vitali vs. Sanders?
     
  14. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You mean like right NOW if Lewis comes out of retirement in 2008?? I might make Wlad the favor here. Lewis will be rusty, and OLD. A prime Lewis is other story of couse. But this will be like dragging Jeff out vs Jack Johnson.
     
  15. Russell

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    Nooo...

    If it was Wlad years ago instead of Vitali.