Comments Thread For: Lennox Lewis: Joshua Can Be Great - But Not Better Than Me

[Poppo168]

'To rank him as black or white would be a crime. He was too big for that. He said it better than anyone: I am the greatest! The man was the greatest. Forget about boxing, he was one of the greatest men to get into a ring, to appear on television, he was the greatest.'

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Here is a direct quote from Foreman about Ali. Mike Tyson called Ali the GOAT, and he fought Lewis so...

Most of that is due to his character and what he did outside of the ring, as well as being a great fighter.


"Former heavyweight champion George Foreman has claimed Lennox Lewis is the best heavyweight of all-time after beating Mike Tyson.
Before the Memphis clash Foreman claimed the Briton was the best heavyweight since Muhammad Ali.

But after his thrilling demolition of Iron Mike, Foreman, who was beaten by Muhammad Ali in the 'Rumble in the Jungle' in 1974, believes Lewis is the undisputed king of the ring.

"Lennox is beyond doubt the greatest heavyweight of all-time," Foreman said on Monday.

"He is not second any more, he is there at the top of the tree. It reminded me of a young George Foreman and an elusive Muhammad Ali - everything you want in a fighter."

[LetOutTheCage]

Most of that is due to his character and what he did outside of the ring, as well as being a great fighter.


"Former heavyweight champion George Foreman has claimed Lennox Lewis is the best heavyweight of all-time after beating Mike Tyson.
Before the Memphis clash Foreman claimed the Briton was the best heavyweight since Muhammad Ali.

But after his thrilling demolition of Iron Mike, Foreman, who was beaten by Muhammad Ali in the 'Rumble in the Jungle' in 1974, believes Lewis is the undisputed king of the ring.

"Lennox is beyond doubt the greatest heavyweight of all-time," Foreman said on Monday.

"He is not second any more, he is there at the top of the tree. It reminded me of a young George Foreman and an elusive Muhammad Ali - everything you want in a fighter."

No its not, he's saying that Ali was the greatest man he met in and out of the ring. Again i'm not sure why you're so fixated on what Foreman has to say, I bet you will find far more ex champions saying Ali is the GOAT than Lewis. I seem to recall Foreman also calling Frazier the GOAT.

[Poppo168]

No its not, he's saying that Ali was the greatest man he met in and out of the ring. Again i'm not sure why you're so fixated on what Foreman has to say, I bet you will find far more ex champions saying Ali is the GOAT than Lewis. I seem to recall Foreman also calling Frazier the GOAT.

Ahhh well opinions may differ, who cares. Have a good one

[Idgogay4AJ]

Yup that version of Ali beats Lewis and people forget that wasn't even prime Ali. I reiterate that it wouldnt just be Ali who would beat Lewis there were many fighters at that time who would give Lewis hell, quite a few I would favour to beat Lewis.

I have Lewis as easy number 1 heavy, I cant see any way that Ali beats him, only way to beat him would be to knock him out...Lewis could knock most the 70's "heavyweights" out with a stiff jab..

Lets get real here, he was a solid athletic 240/250 ,complete boxer with very heavy hands.

[LetOutTheCage]

I have Lewis as easy number 1 heavy, I cant see any way that Ali beats him, only way to beat him would be to knock him out...Lewis could knock most the 70's "heavyweights" out with a stiff jab..

Lets get real here, he was a solid athletic 240/250 ,complete boxer with very heavy hands.

Then you must not have watched much of Ali, Ali beats him to the punch and dances round him for 12 rounds or if he decided to he can stop Lewis. Lol Lewis beating 70's heavyweights with a jab. How can he be easy number 1 with 2 spectacular knockout defeats? Lewis gets beat by Frazier, Foreman, Shavers, Lyle, Norton

[chirorickyp]

I don't see Joshua getting KO'D by one punch. TWICE!!!

[gmc_rfc_06]

Except for Vitali Klitschko in a rematch, Lennox at his peak decided to retire instead of getting an exceptional pay day.

An old, out of shape Lewis who was at his worst and already thinking about retirement stopped Klitschko.

That's just the facts.

[hugh grant]

Yes come to think of out I think lewius should have rematched vitali on basis he was losing on points.
Lennox should have been embarased being behind on points and try rectify.
Its not always about the win.
Also not ignoring it was a great fight and I wanted more

[gmc_rfc_06]

He did not beat Vitali, he actually was losing by points when the fight was stopped due to a cut. So there should of been a imidiate rematch (if Lewis really thought he could beat Vitaliy) get your facts straight.

An old, out of shape Lewis beat Vitali via stoppage.

That's like saying Chavez didn't really beat Taylor, he was behind before knocking him out

[FrankieBruno]

Lennox skillset for his size was amazing

Jousha looks good, but anyone with an eye can see he's no Lennox Lewis

Lennox always found a way, and he avenged his losses