Lennox Lewis: "Tyson tried to intimidate me but I thought, ‘You’re 5'5, and I’m 6'5"

[Jsmooth9876]

And you're 11 years past your best also

[HitmanTommy]

I'm not a Lewis fan but no version of Tyson would have beaten Lewis. Mike is probably the most entertaining fighter of all time and I still wear Iron Mike tshirts. But, he was short for the decision and no competent big guy in his prime is losing to someone 5'10".

I'm pretty sure Bruno and Ruddock were in their prime AND competent.

[sbbigmike]

I'm not a Lewis fan but no version of Tyson would have beaten Lewis. Mike is probably the most entertaining fighter of all time and I still wear Iron Mike tshirts. But, he was short for the decision and no competent big guy in his prime is losing to someone 5'10".

People act like Lennox boxed him, Lennox fought Tyson fight in a wild brawl and gave him the ass whooping of his life...

[PRINCEKOOL]

Lennox Lewis was one of the few heavyweights who? Was not afraid of Mike Tyson or any heavyweight outside of the ring. He was completely unfazed by Rid**** Bowe, when he also attempted to intimidate him.

Mike Tyson fought a courageous fight that night vs Lennox Lewis, it was quite a good fight in my opinion.

[IceTrayDaGang]

I agree! Early in their respective careers, Tyson was a KO monster and Lewis while talented, had a suspect chin.

tyson fan here but i heard even in their early career, they sparred before and lewis got the better of tyson. this is why they kept tyson away from guys like lewis until towards the end of tyson's career.

[Redd Foxx]

I'm pretty sure Bruno and Ruddock were in their prime AND competent.

Are you from the UK???? I ask because I've never met anyone outside the UK who thought Bruno was anything but trash. The seem to consider him a legend there though...

[strykr619]

Yea, we believe you.... Lol

Don't have to believe me, just asked Atlas and whose who at that time in the HW division. Its pretty well known dude. Tyson peaked WAY EARLIER then Lewis, he also was not good at using his length when he was younger.

[strykr619]

tyson fan here but i heard even in their early career, they sparred before and lewis got the better of tyson. this is why they kept tyson away from guys like lewis until towards the end of tyson's career.

Its actually the reverse but hey everyone is revisionist nowadays. Tyson was avoided because most fighters peaked later not earlier.

[FinitoxDinamita]

Tyson could never beat Lewis. Not even in his prime.

[QueensburyRules]

Tyson was a bully and an ass hole. I am glad Lewis beat the hell out of him. He was actually older than Tyson.

- -Older and more sissy enough to delay his Pro debut 4 yrs and wait until Mike was a shell of his prime.