Why didnt Lewis fight Tyson after Savarese or McNeeley?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Boxing2019, Aug 5, 2020.


  1. Boxing2019

    Boxing2019 If you want peace, prepare war. banned Full Member

    7,175
    5,448
    Jul 22, 2019
    Someone says he was scared ...
     
    Last edited: Aug 6, 2020
    Boxing2019, Aug 5, 2020
    Boxing2019, Aug 5, 2020
    #1
  2. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,238
    7,119
    Sep 11, 2018
    Is this a troll?

    Lewis wanted him in 1996 and Tyson opted for what was considered a washed up Holyfield. Tyson said in his own words he “needs more fights” after the Savarese fight.
     
    ChrisJS, Aug 5, 2020
    ChrisJS, Aug 5, 2020
    #2
  3. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

    26,682
    17,737
    Apr 3, 2012
    Showtime v. HBO
     
    NoNeck, Aug 5, 2020
    NoNeck, Aug 5, 2020
    #3
  4. CharlesBurley

    CharlesBurley Well-Known Member banned Full Member

    2,065
    1,880
    Feb 23, 2020
    Don King paid Lennox step aside money in '96
     
    CharlesBurley, Aug 6, 2020
    CharlesBurley, Aug 6, 2020
    #4
    Loudon likes this.
  5. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    40,836
    10,233
    Mar 7, 2012
    That's right.

    The powers that be wanted a Tyson-Holyfield fight which was originally scheduled for 1992.

    He was steered towards that fight.

    Nobody ducked anybody.

    IMHO, we'd have seen Mike fight Lennox much earlier than we did had Mike have beaten Evander.
     
    Loudon, Aug 6, 2020
    Loudon, Aug 6, 2020
    #5
    TheWorstEver(TWE) likes this.
  6. Loudon

    Loudon Loyal Member Full Member

    40,836
    10,233
    Mar 7, 2012
    No, just the business side of the sport.
     
    Loudon, Aug 6, 2020
    Loudon, Aug 6, 2020
    #6