Who do you rate higher: Lewis or Tyson?

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  1. MonsterX

    MonsterX Active Member Full Member

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    As it said:Who do you rate higher: Lewis or Tyson?

    And why?
     
  2. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Lewis

    I don't have all day to write why - but it isn't even close. Lewis is top 5, Tyson barely top 15.
     
  3. madpup

    madpup Active Member Full Member

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    This is a difficult question. The way Tyson attracted people to boxing with his exciting style is something Lewis has never done. He has brought a lot of new fans into the sport. Lewis has had a more impressive reign as champion no doubt.
     
  4. Shpion

    Shpion IDF Full Member

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    In terms of accomplishment LL, in terms of entertainment value Tyson.
     
  5. Mike_S

    Mike_S Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Lewis, didn't have to think about it.
     
  6. Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer Love Hewitt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  7. zicas

    zicas Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think there's no question that Lewis ranks higher.

    Tyson was a phenomenon when he was on top, and there probably won't be many like him. Unfortunately after the Douglas loss it was all downhill from there.. his reign was too short and the legacy he left behind was a fraction of what could have been.. unfortunate!
     
  8. Lewisbell

    Lewisbell Well-Known Member Full Member

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  9. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    lewis achieved more

    but tyson is tyson

    he was an imortal icon for like 6 years....

    lewis was just a boxer
     
  10. Neverchair

    Neverchair Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lewis was by far the more superior boxer and greater champion for me.

    Lennox must be in the top 5 ATGs as far as I'm concerned.

    Tyson will forever be the most exciting fighter to step into the ring though. The way he totally demolished the best heavyweights of the eighties was an incredible spectacle.:bbb
     
  11. Shaolin Box

    Shaolin Box Respect Full Member

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    Lewis had the better career no doubt. Tyson had a great short run and is a "what if" case. I love Tyson though
     
  12. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Lewis, no contest.

    Resume. Record. Longevity.
     
  13. KobeIsGod

    KobeIsGod Who Necks?!? Full Member

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    Lennox.

    the h2h win isnt a huge factor imo cause tyson was shot to bits but lewis was very consistent against top opposition. he also showed improvements as he moved into his later 30s which is really rare.

    his announcer skills only add to his legacy :!:
     
  14. walk with me

    walk with me Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    lasting effect : tyson
    legacy : tyson

    :think
     
  15. El Cepillo

    El Cepillo Baddest Man on the Planet Full Member

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    Lennox Lewis.

    Lewis beat Tyson, has a much better resume, achieved more and was a better boxer.