Lennox Lewis: "Vitali is BETTER than Wladimir"

from Fat Dan's article today http://myboxingfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lennox_lewis_482x246.jpg Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is quite familiar with Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. He fought Vitali and acted out fight scenes in a movie with Wladimir. Lewis correctly believes both are bound for the International Boxing Hall of Fame, but he thinks Vitali is the better of the heavyweight champion brothers, although most have Wladimir ranked ahead of his older brother. ... As for which brother is better? Lewis quickly said Vitali. "Well, obviously the older one is always the better one, I say," said Lewis, whose only in-ring experience with Wladimir was when they filmed fight scenes in the film "Ocean's Eleven." "Plus, he's the most awkward in my books. He's very long and lanky, and you know he uses that long reach and his height very well. He also throws a good combination punching, and he knows how to keep you off balance, so definitely Vitali." To read the rest of the article... http://espn.go.com/sports/boxing/blog/_/name/rafael_dan/id/6231659/lennox-lewis-dishes-klitschkos

Comments (20)

Joeyzagz

Thats only because Wladimir is less durable than Vitali. Im not sure if Vitali has even been hit 11 times outside of Lennox/Byrd. Wlad has kissed canvas 11 times and nailed dozens of times more. You have no basis whatsoever to claim Wlad has a better defense. Ask yourself who gets hit LESS.... Wlad or Vitali?

15y ago

hugh_grant

:lol1: Wlad has said on several occasions that his big bro was a better fighter, a natural fighter he says Oh really? I always hear people ssay Vitali said Wlad was better? But Vitali is tougher and meaner and more killer instinct. Wlad is more tecnical i would think and does things more methodically and text book.

15y ago

hugh_grant

from Fat Dan's article today http://myboxingfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/lennox_lewis_482x246.jpg To read the rest of the article... http://espn.go.com/sports/boxing/blog/_/name/rafael_dan/id/6231659/lennox-lewis-dishes-klitschkos LL would say that, having fought him, and makes LL look better. But he is better anyway. Im just waiting for Wlad to say it. Why dont Wlad be gentlemanly and say Vitali is better? If anyone can answer that to me, let me know. Thanks They might have sparred and Wlad got the better of it, but only because Vitali isnt going for the ko. If they fought im sure Wlad would get ko'ed at some point late in the fight.

15y ago

deuce_drop

i agree, vitali is better and more fan friendly, he makes fights, while his wlad just is a points fighter......... after wlads fight with ibragimov forget it, total loss in any interest in what he does, i'd rather shoot myself in the foot and bleed out than to watch wald again/

15y ago

shade_darkar

i rate vitali better than wlad also. vitali is also much better to watch. if they ever fought each other id pick vitali by KO. Infact id pick him to KO every heavyweight boxer out there, including haye.

15y ago

Steak

Ive seen complete amateurs like the guy in your avatar nail Wlad. Prime Vitali rarely got hit cleanly. Lennox wouldve taken Wlad out in the 3rd round max. Itd be a cross of Sanders/Wlad and Lennox/Golota: Massacre. Wladimir has been down 11 times by journeymen and you have the gumption to say Vitali is the one with the bad defense? Thats just a bad take. Thats only because Wladimir is less durable than Vitali.

15y ago

Thread_Stealer

Vitali may be the "better" one, but Wlad's resume and achievements are better. Wlad beats way better opposition than his big brother does.

15y ago

Joeyzagz

Wladimir isnt a defensive wizard, but at least has more variety when it comes to defense. also Wladimir's jab would be limiting Lewis' offense. I think prime Lewis would have KOed Wladimir, but Wladimir against that older version of Lewis was definitely a winnable fight. Lewis was pretty easy to hit that night, and Wladimir is a faster, harder hitting, and has a much better left hand than Vitali. Ive seen complete amateurs like the guy in your avatar nail Wlad. Prime Vitali rarely got hit cleanly. Lennox wouldve taken Wlad out in the 3rd round max. Itd be a cross of Sanders/Wlad and Lennox/Golota: Massacre. Vitali's defense is pretty crappy against people with reach. All he does it lean back. Wladimir has been down 11 times by journeymen and you have the gumption to say Vitali is the one with the bad defense? Thats just a bad take.

15y ago

Steak

Lennox and Wladimir are the same size. http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7480/lenwlad.gif The overhand rights that were missing Vitali by a hair, lands flush on a man one inch shorter. We know for a fact that Vitali can eat a punch better based on the Sanders fight. Where does Wlad go after this? http://i50.tinypic.com/15g4742.gif Answer: Airbourne what does Lewis and Wladimir being the same size have to do with anything? Vitali's defense is pretty crappy against people with reach. all he does it lean back. Wladimir isnt a defensive wizard, but at least has more variety when it comes to defense. also Wladimir's jab would be limiting Lewis' offense. I think prime Lewis would have KOed Wladimir, but Wladimir against that older version of Lewis was definitely a winnable fight. Lewis was pretty easy to hit that night, and Wladimir is a faster, harder hitting, and has a much better left hand than Vitali. plain and simple: Wladimir has better wins than Vitali. that makes him the better fighter, although it doesnt mean hes better in fantasy fight matchups.

15y ago

colin_scott

Wladamir's style is easier on the eye but i think Vitali is a tougher oponent it's a shame they will never fight each other so we can find out. I dont think Wladamir would have ever taken that uppercut from lennox..

15y ago

Joeyzagz

thats silly. If anything, Vitali hanging around so long has diminished Wladimir's dominance in the division since he has to share it with Vitali. Lewis would have been in just as much trouble against Wladimir had they fought. Wladimir is faster and hits harder. If that was a Wladimir right hand that landed on Lewis in the 2nd round, I really have to wonder what would have happened. Lennox and Wladimir are the same size. http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/7480/lenwlad.gif The overhand rights that were missing Vitali by a hair, lands flush on a man one inch shorter. We know for a fact that Vitali can eat a punch better based on the Sanders fight. Where does Wlad go after this? http://i50.tinypic.com/15g4742.gif Answer: Airbourne

15y ago

Steak

Vitali wouldve survived without Wlad, Wlad wouldve been out of boxing without Vitali. Can you imagine if Wlad had to face Lennox after being Ko'd by Corrie Sanders? Vitali took that beating like a man so Wlad wouldnt have to. Vitali took an enormous load off of Wlad's shoulders early on and protected him like a fragile infant, avenging his losses. Anyone with a pair of eyes can see who the stronger brother is...4 common opponents and Vitali posted the superior result in 3 out of the 4. thats silly. If anything, Vitali hanging around so long has diminished Wladimir's dominance in the division since he has to share it with Vitali. Lewis would have been in just as much trouble against Wladimir had they fought. Wladimir is faster and hits harder. If that was a Wladimir right hand that landed on Lewis in the 2nd round, I really have to wonder what would have happened. I think Wladimir would have beaten his brother if they had fought.

15y ago

Walt_Liquor

Vitali is a bit better at avoiding rabbit punches (speaking of Peter,) which is why he should be the one fighting Haye. that blah comment in your sig is hilarious

15y ago

cleaner147

Dont forget Vitali took 4 years off (2004-2008) just to come back like nothing happened.

15y ago

Walt_Liquor

ox has always been captain obvious

15y ago

Joeyzagz

Wladimir is better against boxers, Vitali is better against fighters Wladimir is still the more accomplished. Vitali wouldve survived without Wlad, Wlad wouldve been out of boxing without Vitali. Can you imagine if Wlad had to face Lennox after being Ko'd by Corrie Sanders? Vitali took that beating like a man so Wlad wouldnt have to. Vitali took an enormous load off of Wlad's shoulders early on and protected him like a fragile infant, avenging his losses. Anyone with a pair of eyes can see who the stronger brother is...4 common opponents and Vitali posted the superior result in 3 out of the 4.

15y ago

Jim_Jeffries

Vitali is a bit better at avoiding rabbit punches (speaking of Peter,) which is why he should be the one fighting Haye.

15y ago

Steak

Bullsh8t. Wlad actually got tagged by Sam Peter in both fights. Vitali did not, and made Sam quit in the 8th. Theres no comparison. Wladimir is better against boxers, Vitali is better against fighters Wladimir is still the more accomplished.

15y ago

Joeyzagz

Wladimir is the better fighter. hes beaten more top competition than Vitali. He also hits harder and has more boxing ability, although Vitali is more durable. Bullsh8t. Wlad actually got tagged by Sam Peter in both fights. Vitali did not, and made Sam quit in the 8th. Theres no comparison.

15y ago

dvb

when i think vitali is better,i think this in the way that vitali is the harder one to beat. vitali might not be as powerful or as co-ordinated or as great with movement,speed or defence,but he still has an akward horrible but effective defence and has power,has the reach down,and can really fight and let his hands go.

15y ago