Does a Prime Mike Tyson beat a Prime Lennox Lewis?

[PurePugilist216]

The prison version that Lennox beat was not even a 1/4 of the real Tyson.

And that Tyson still buckled Lewis. Lewis was allowed to hold too much in that fight as well. Prime Tyson stops Lewis in 5.

[Merciless1]

I don't think it would've been easy, but Mike's speed & especially his head movement along with that power in his prime takes Lennox IMHO. Lennox had great boxing ability though.

[beez721]

What are your thoughts on this?

A prime Mike Tyson was able to utilize his incredible quickness to get inside and damage the biggest of opponents.

A prime Lennox Lewis was arguably the greatest SUPER Heavyweight in terms of being able to fight tall. Post Steward, Lewis was a master of controlling distance, utilizing a great jab and one of the best 1,2s the sport has seen. He dropped that right hand down on shorter opponents so beautifully. Also, Lewis knew how to throw the upper cut. The biggest question mark would be if Lewis could take Tyson's power.

Who wins?

tough one to call but I favor tyson by knockout. tyson took a much better punch than lewis. even a totally shot tyson lasted into the 8th round. I cant see lennox not getting caught with something big at some point. tyson tko 5. if lewis makes it past 6 he wins a decision

[BIGBOXINGFAN]

Nope.....next question

[beez721]

Lewis would always win in my opinion.Lewis is a year older than Tyson so he had no advantage of being the younger man when he KOed Tyson.

come on man. age isnt everything. bowe was shot at 28. tyson was shot to bits when he fought lewis

[SERVILEV]

Better fight would have been prime foreman vs Lennox

[beez721]

Better fight would have been prime foreman vs Lennox

foreman by kayo. foreman took a much better punch and was even stronger than lennox

[The Surgeon]

foreman by kayo. foreman took a much better punch and was even stronger than lennox

Probably the two Strongest Heavyweights ever.

As for the original question - Mike Tyson would knock his azz clean out.

[beez721]

Probably the two Strongest Heavyweights ever.

As for the original question - Mike Tyson would knock his azz clean out.

Id favor tyson by kayo within 6 but if ll weathered the storm and took it past 6 the edge goes to him. I think its a tough one to call tho. they were both great in different ways

[BKM-2010]

love mike but lennox is all wrong for him...even in his prime, if he couldnt get in lewis' head, he's gonna lose

They're both wrong for eachother. Lewis has the height, strength/clinches and power to deal with Tyson while Tyson has the quickness and skill to get inside to do damage on that question mark chin. This fight could have gone either way.