Lennox Lewis vs George Foreman FULL FIGHT WRITE UP

[Anthony342]

Wow, a brilliant write up.

Although, I would hope that Lennox would last a tad longer than 5 rounds.

I'd have George finally dusting him around round 8.

Yeah, I could see a prepared, serious Lennox lasting that long too.

[BKM-]

Lennox Lewis vs George Foreman

Here we have the master tactician Lennox Lewis colliding head on with a brutal throw bombs first and ask questions later George Foreman. Two big, strong hard hitting Heavies in their primes going head to head. Questions around the fight would include can Foreman land clean on Lewis, would Lewis simply out jab and out box Big George, if Foreman lands can Lennox’s chin hold up. A very intriguing and fascinating fight. When George made his great comeback in the 90’s he specifically avoided a tussle with both Lewis and Bowe and for obvious reasons both fighters hit hard and were in their primes not a good idea to go up against them at over 40 and much slower. A prime Foreman from 1973 would have no issue with stepping in the ring with the Lion and would look to tame him.

Physically both are specimens with Foreman standing at 6 foot 3.5 inches with Lewis being slightly taller at 6 foot 5 inches. Lennox also has the longer reach by 5 inches and weighs about 25 lbs more on the night a potentially big advantage. Both fighters are superior power punchers and pack some serious dynamite, Foreman hits the harder of the two and is the better finisher. Chin is also in the American’s favour but heart, stamina and ring IQ are all heavily swayed to Lewis. Going into the fight both fighters would have a very distinct strategy Foreman would look to hurt Lewis early and end the fight ideally within 5-6 rounds. Lennox would look to stay behind his jab and use his boxing skills to take the fight into the latter rounds and either secure a comfortable points win or stop a tired Big George. Lennox would have to box the perfect fight and not place one step wrong otherwise it could be lights out he is entering a category 5 hurricane.

Once the bell rings both fighters come out and touch gloves as a sign of respect, then we are off. A stiff jab from Lewis lands followed by a hard right. Lennox is fully aware of the danger his opponent brings and is boxing very carefully. When up close Lewis ties Goerge up and tries to rough him up however Foreman is the stronger of the two and easily holds his own when up close. A few glancing blows lands for the Lion with a couple of hard shots from George to the body that find their target. Nothing too spectacular but the round goes to Lewis.
Round two and again Lennox calmly approaches things and stays behind the jab and throws some nice uppercuts when on the inside. George absorbs them but notes he can’t take too many of these punches otherwise he could be the one getting knocked out a grim thought that ignites a fire within him. The round goes to Lewis.

The bell sounds for the third and this time Foreman has a slight spring in his step, he’s biting on his gum shield extra hard and going hell for leather. He masterfully cuts off the ring and with Lewis in position fires a deadly left hook/jab while walking forward. Lewis is caught completely off guard and before he can react a pulverising overhand right from George sends Lennox crashing to the canvas. Using the ropes to rise the Englishman beats the count and Foreman comes powering in throwing a barrage of shots Lewis holds on trying to see out the round. There’s too much time left and Foreman is in the zone another right to the temple sends Lewis down and he’s struggling, a dazed look in his eyes. He again manages to his feet and the bell sounds. The commentators are suggesting if Lewis doesn’t recover fast this could be the last round.

Round 4 and an eager George carelessly swings away but Lennox lands a superb right **** on the chin and Foreman is seeing stars another left hook from Lewis and George is now tasting the canvas. What a turn around, the crowd are going wild and the ref’s at 6 but Foreman isn’t done yet he makes the count and nods to Lennox. Lewis has found his legs and is ready for war knowing he can’t withstand too many Foreman bombs he comes in looking to take out his foe. This has become a wild brawl with both putting everything into their punches looking for one big blow to end things. With 30 seconds to go Lewis lands a decapitating right uppercut that sends Foreman flying into the corner Lewis charges in but walks right into a left hook and he’s now staggering. It’s like watching two drunks throwing dukes outside a bar. The crowd are enthralled at such a fast paced exciting fight. Both fighters bravely stay on their feet and manage to hear the bell.

In between rounds Lewis’s corner are pleading he revert back to the gameplan fight from behind the jab and stop entering exchanges unnecessarily. Lennox comes out trying to establish his jab but
Foreman is just too strong and breaks through and lands a 3 punch combination that Lennox is forced to hold on from. Once separated Big George connects with another left hook and this time its one too many and Lewis is hanging on but with two minutes still to go Foreman piles on the pressure and manages to land a thudding left that sends the Lion down again. As he’s battling to his feet the ref’s finally seen enough and waves off the fight. An absolute barn burner with both fighters giving as good as they got.

Verdict – TKO win to Foreman round 5

I have to ask, what exactly makes you think Foreman, especially this lighter version, would be the significantly stronger man in the clinch?

I'm sure he's a better grappler due to the old school training he received and the freak that he was, but I've never seen lewis outgrappled and he's no slouch at 6'5 245lbs in his prime. Remember that the young "Big George" wouldn't be big in the 90s era and he has never faced a taller big man who could lean his weight over him.

Reason I ask is because that factor would be significant in determining who gets the upperhand.

[cfang]

I favour Lewis very strongly here. George had issues with Lyle, Ali and young whilst he hammered Frazier and Norton. More stand up boxer types gave him trouble. That’s exactly what Lewis is but bigger too. Lewis pts or late stoppage for me.

ps very close between them in terms of records and greatness.

[Boxing_Fan101]

Don't you think George would land in the first six and when he does how would Lewis react?

[elfag]

Lennox should win. His problem was overlooking guys, he is probably more likely to get Rahman'd by a big puncher whom he overlooks than a huge match up like Foreman, he would come in top shape for that one and focused. Just like Tyson even though tyson was shot lennox was still in great shape.

Now if you could transport Foreman into the 90s incognito and he wasnt famous, I could see lennox saying who is this 225 pound bum hes no threat and then coming in fat and not ready.

[BKM-]

Don't you think George would land in the first six and when he does how would Lewis react?

Contrary to popular belief, Lennox Lewis reacts extraordinarily well to getting hit hard. Despite people always trying to refer to the first Rahman fight, the only time he got counted out(he would have continued fighting McCall if the ref had let him) and to be fair, Rahman a hard hitter, really detonated a nuclear bomb into Lewis' face who didn't even see it coming.

There are a good number of fights where Lewis gets hit hard repeatedly by some of the hardest punchers/finishers ever(Briggs, Bruno, Vitali), and though he got hurt he survived quite effectively and ended up winning those fights.

With all that said, Foreman's power does things to a human body that not many could ever mimick. So if one decides to think Foreman drops Lewis and makes him stay there I don't have a problem at all with that view.

[Willie Pep 229]

This thread has exposed the bias of many of the young, and of those who favor the old timers.

[QueensburyRules]

Contrary to popular belief, Lennox Lewis reacts extraordinarily well to getting hit hard. Despite people always trying to refer to the first Rahman fight, the only time he got counted out(he would have continued fighting McCall if the ref had let him) and to be fair, Rahman a hard hitter, really detonated a nuclear bomb into Lewis' face who didn't even see it coming.

There are a good number of fights where Lewis gets hit hard repeatedly by some of the hardest punchers/finishers ever(Briggs, Bruno, Vitali), and though he got hurt he survived quite effectively and ended up winning those fights.

With all that said, Foreman's power does things to a human body that not many could ever mimick. So if one decides to think Foreman drops Lewis and makes him stay there I don't have a problem at all with that view.

- - 50/50 Lewie ducks him or gets KOed.

Only heavy champ one punched to Bolivia via Timbuktu TWICE!!!

[JAB5239]

- - 50/50 Lewie ducks him or gets KOed.

Only heavy champ one punched to Bolivia via Timbuktu TWICE!!!

Also one of two heavyweight champions to defeat every man he ever faced.

[billeau2]

Forget size both men are large heavyweights, see them apples description...

Tough fight to call... Lewis with his so called bad chin took Vitalies best... I don't think Foreman just rolls over him... Lewis has reach, so he probably wins the jabbing contest. Foreman hits harder and is more of killer, if he can get Lewis going back it's bad for Lewis.

I'm going to think more about this. Lewis is imo chronically underestimated. Ironickly he showed a lot in one of his worse outings when he stored Vitalie. Foreman was a beast, but he looped his shots, Lewis could get there first. Neither guy fought anyone quite like the other... lol