Lennox revising history re Vitali rematch

[Willow The Wisp]

Lennox Lewis explains why he didn’t take the Vitali Klitschko rematch back in the day.
Lewis said: “Let me clear this up for you. Vitali was always supposed to be my last fight. I took it on 10 days notice.
No champ has ever taken on a number 1 contender on such short notice. I looked forward to the moment of starting a family and no more camps. I seriously considered a rematch, but in the end, decided to go with the original plan.
Vitali went on to be a great champion in his own right. I also knew that Father Time was not in my corner.”
“But I’ve always said, I had him figured out by the time the fight was stopped. I took this fight on 10 day notice. On ten days notice it was very hard to get sparring partners that tall with good skills. Most of what I had to learn about Vitaly I had to do so during the fight.
He did well early on because I had to solve the puzzle. Once I did, I was able to get to him more. Unfortunately, his face just couldn’t hold up. I would have preferred to stop him so there wouldn’t be any speculation, but it was not my call. For his safety, the ref stopped the fight.”

I have the HBO vhs tape of the Lennox vs Vitali fight and before the fight there is an interview with Lennox and he says nothing about it being his final fight,in fact he even mentions having more fights after he expected to beat Vitali.

This fabrication by Lennox shows he is still insecure about the Vitali fight even though he won it, it was an incredibly gutsy win, he still feels some guilt and perhaps shame or regret for not taking the rematch. He is still hounded by this by boxing fans. And so now he's trying to change history by saying Vitali was always going to be his last fight. The HBO telecast tape proves otherwise.

The world is full of fighters who regretted hanging on too long, paying a terrible price.

Lennox born September 1965, Vitali born July 1971. There is no more to it than that.

Vitali shows his moxie and his quality. Lennox showed he was the superior fighter, even at his advanced age. A full level or two above.

[JAB5239]

Not a hint of any pain or discomfort. No evidence of an injury during the fight or after, just his word. The guy later fought with his face falling off vs Lennox but couldnt box with one arm vs a softee like Byrd? I think he threw the fight, didn't demand the rematch, which set up his weaker brother with any easy title shot vs Byrd. Imagine how much the ukrainian mob could have made knowing Vitali was going to tank in the tenth round.

Vitali did not demand the rematch. That says it all.

What it says is the youre and utter and complete buffoon.

[Willow The Wisp]

What it says is the youre and utter and complete buffoon.

Laughed out loud .

[Bennyleonard99]

What it says is the youre and utter and complete buffoon.

With zero hint of any pain or injury, Vitali was totally dominating and then intentionally threw the fight to Byrd and then didn't care about avenging the loss or redeeming himself.

But then he wanted to continue to fight Lewis for the WBC title despite half his face falling off.

Who benefited the most from the fix? Brother Wladimir became mandatory challenger for the weakest champ in hwt history. It's pretty obvious if one can think for himself and see beneath the surface.

[IronDanHamza]

With zero hint of any pain or injury, Vitali was totally dominating and then intentionally threw the fight to Byrd and then didn't care about avenging the loss or redeeming himself.

But then he wanted to continue to fight Lewis for the WBC title despite half his face falling off.

Who benefited the most from the fix? Brother Wladimir became mandatory challenger for the weakest champ in hwt history. It's pretty obvious if one can think for himself and see beneath the surface.

I’ve heard some comical takes in my time, but this one is certainly up there.

[QueensburyRules]

Show me the HBO broadcast where they show tape cutting Vits. I can wait all day if need be. But I bet you refuse to post it......because you cant.

- - Y I show U what U no comprehend because U busy filling U BigBoys back then?

[JAB5239]

- - Y I show U what U no comprehend because U busy filling U BigBoys back then?

Exactly as I figured. We all knew you wouldn't do it because you can't. It was a right hand that said the damage that led to Vits being stopped. You can make up anything you want, the video doesn't lie.

[JAB5239]

Champions can't defend titles against unranked fighters. They have to be ranked to get a shot. Where are you getting your suspect info?
To imply one of the HWT GOATS handpicked his way to a phony record is ridiculous. Vitali may have even been the goat at his peak. Like I said before, the Byrd fight was a tank job IMO. Fake injury to set up his brother with an easy title shot.

[Willie Pep 229]

Not a hint of any pain or discomfort. No evidence of an injury during the fight or after, just his word. The guy later fought with his face falling off vs Lennox but couldnt box with one arm vs a softee like Byrd? I think he threw the fight, didn't demand the rematch, which set up his weaker brother with any easy title shot vs Byrd. Imagine how much the ukrainian mob could have made knowing Vitali was going to tank in the tenth round.

Vitali did not demand the rematch. That says it all.

I tore my rotor cuff slaming into the gym floor with my shoulder. I finished the game.

It wasn't until the next day that it inflamed and I could not raise my arm over my head.

I obviously can't speak for all injuries but my personal experience made me question Vitali's quit. It took OVER 24 hours for me to realise I ripped my cuff.

Then it took three months to completely heal it.

[Bennyleonard99]

I tore my rotor cuff slaming into the gym floor with my shoulder. I finished the game.

It wasn't until the next day that it inflamed and I could not raise my arm over my head.

I obviously can't speak for all injuries but my personal experience made me question Vitali's quit. It took OVER 24 hours for me to realise I ripped my cuff.

Then it took three months to completely heal it.

There was no moment in the fight where it looked like Vitali hurt it or showed any kind of pain.