Originally posted by Lou Cipher
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Lewis is only 9 months older than Tyson, so I never paid much attention to the age. Tyson definitely peaked A LOT sooner than Lewis. Steward often brought out the best in fighters later (Wlad, Lennox). Making the fight near both their primes def was nearly impossible. They certainly waited out Mike until both were 35 I believe when it happened (on paper). Tyson isn't even my favorite heavyweight boxer but it's tough for me to think of anyone that could've beaten him at 22, 23.
Originally posted by Lou Cipher View Post25 year old Lewis was very inexperienced, reckless, sloppy and had horrible footwork/balance. His only known opponent was the insanely washed up Mike Weaver.
25 year old Tyson had already been KO'd by Douglas and had lost at least 50% of his mental focus in Boxing thanks to Robin Givens, Don King and drugs.
Not a great fight but Tyson by easy KO. 22 year old Tyson vs 33 year old Lewis is the fight in question. Lewis is actually older than Tyson but peaked much later and had much greater longevity due to his lifestyle.
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