Lewis most definitely has the gayer face though.
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Lennox Lewis Vs Wladimir Klitschko
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I like Vlad and I think he's a great fighter, but I don't think he compares to Lewis in his prime.
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Originally posted by ADP02 View PostI had a similar thought. Wlad is very cautious. Look at the Haye fight as the perfect example. Wlad won but he never tried to take risks. Unlike Haye, picture a guy like Lewis who would definitely go on the offense.
I can't see Wlad winning this. He has been able to defend his chin very well against these lower tier HWs who are for the most part smaller than Wlad but he would not be able to against Lewis.
Lewis is a different animal compared to who Wlad has beat.
Lewis by KO.
In reality, it's a closer fight than it looks like on paper.
Wlad by late TKO.
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Other than Ali, one of his toughest fights. I can still see him winning.
Originally posted by gmc_rfc_06 View PostWlad without his size advantage would be an entirely different fighter.
Lewis by KO, he would probably dominate every second of that fight.
You're dismissing size like it doesn't matter. Would Shaq be the great Center in Basketball if he wasn't 7 foot something tall? Your logic is ******ed. Everyone fighting style (at least the smart ones do) revolves around their physique.
If Wlad's physique is being tall, then he has done the best job he could possibly do in maximizing his height advantage to it's peak potential. And the fact that he is conservative with throwing punches is also good because at 250lb, you don't wanna over-do it like you're a Welterweight.
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Originally posted by Weltschmerz View PostOn the other hand, Lewis hasn't really faced anyone the caliber of prime Wlad either.
In reality, it's a closer fight than it looks like on paper.
Wlad by late TKO.
Lets break this down. Chin wise, they're about even. Jab, Wlad is probably better. Neither guy is exactly Amir Khan. They both got dropped by pretty power punching Heavyweights. Didn't someone credible say (Roach) that Wlad punches harder than Tyson?
Wlad is taller and even their trainer Stewart thinks that Wlad has become a better fighter, or shall we say a more EFFECTIVE fighter. Because one could say that Lennox punches to the body and is willing to mix it up. That however may not be an advantage but a disadvantage. If you can do more with less, more power to you. If Paul Williams could get away with being the tallest Welterweight/Jr.Middle and just throw his jab and right hand, he would do it. Instead of fighting like a 5'6 guy.
Unfortunately, doing what Wlad does is also a talent, not a given because of his height. And there have been a stew of fresh Heavyweights who even taller than Wlad coming in, and they're not doing as well because they're not as skilled as he is.
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Originally posted by DreamFighter View PostThis should really be how long would Wlad last, because other than a lucky punch, he has little chance against a prime elite opponent like Lewis. If this fight happened (given a time machine) then it would be a quick lesson in how quick standards have fallen in HW boxing to allow two brothers to own all titles between them. Two brothers!
If at their best (assuming both in great shape, no distractions) it's an interesting scenario. Neither guy has seen the other in terms of height and skill combo. Wlad certainly isn't as sloppy as Vitali and styles make fights.
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Originally posted by Cupocity303 View PostOther than Ali, one of his toughest fights. I can still see him winning.
You're dismissing size like it doesn't matter. Would Shaq be the great Center in Basketball if he wasn't 7 foot something tall? Your logic is ******ed. Everyone fighting style (at least the smart ones do) revolves around their physique.
If Wlad's physique is being tall, then he has done the best job he could possibly do in maximizing his height advantage to it's peak potential. And the fact that he is conservative with throwing punches is also good because at 250lb, you don't wanna over-do it like you're a Welterweight.
Both have been knocked out, both have power.
I actually think Wlad could get a decision in a boring fight thanks to his ring I.Q. and jab. Either man would only force the action in the last few rounds, if they feel they're behind on the scorecards.
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Originally posted by Own3d View PostSurprised so many people voted for Wlad.
Edit: Looked at the names and no i'm not.
Alx., dan_cov, Dave Rado, ElChicano, elgranluchadore, Exocet, Freedom., hweightblogger, Klitschko2011, Mike Tyson77, Money Shot, Mr. Fantastic, nemi, revs1227, Simurgh, The G Man, theghost#1, Toe Injury, Wreckless
Is there anyone that isn't a Wlad fan that voted for him?
And Wlad has shown enough consistency and skill in his second run as Champion to have a tiny minority who believe that he could win, even against Lennox. That he could exploit Lewis' mistakes. After all, is Lewis perfect? Did he not lose? Who better to expose those mistakes than a guy who hardly losses? Of course the same can be said the other way, I understand.
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Originally posted by DreamFighter View PostWell it helps expose the liars. For instance, you posted to write 'at best its 50/50' and then lied by voting for Wlad!
thx for the past (and continuing) bad karma for pointing out your fault.
After all, he didn't argue for a Draw. 50/50 means that someone will win.
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