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rank higher wlad or lennox lewis?
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Originally posted by Boxing Goat View PostSee that's where we differ in opinion. Everyone thought he should fight Wladimir before he faced Vitali but after that fight, everyone knew Vitali got the better of LL and he needed to 'prove' that he could beat him without winning by lucky cut in a fight that he was losing 2 to 1 at the time of stoppage.
Ultimately it's largely irrelevant. What is beyond doubt is that he did step in the ring with Klitschko, weathered significant punishment and came back with shots of his own including the one which caused the fateful cut. He made his own luck in other words which is often how fights are resolved.
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Originally posted by Boxing Goat View PostBefore Wlad lost to Sanders, he was heir apparent to Lennox. Vitali kind of took the reigns when he finally got his shot and took full advantage of it. The fact that he was mandatory for the WBC title didn't effect the overall feeling of the HW landscape. Wlad was the golden child before Vitali, even though he was younger because big V lost to Byrd. (fluke)
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Originally posted by Holler View PostJust as an aside, why call him 'Lummox'? Whatever your opinion of the relative merits of Lewis in comparison to Wlad or any other heavyweight, the guy won Olympic Gold and was undisputed champion of the world. Surely worth at least a basic level of respect that you'd accord anyone brave enough to put it on the line in the ring?
But yes Lewis craves respect. Lummox is just for fun. Like Grabimir Clinchko or Shjitali Quitschko.
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Originally posted by jmrf4435 View PostHIs 11 year titel run was his prime...................................should be obvious.
Look at the Fury fight. When his usual tactics weren't working he had **** all to switch it up to.Last edited by Robbie Barrett; 12-06-2017, 05:46 PM.
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Originally posted by JAB5239 View PostLewis. He beat the better comp and fought in the better era. Wlad slides into the tenth spot for me based on his longevity and dominance, but Lewis beat the far superior fighters and ranks between five and seven for me though it's been a few years since I've done my list.
I personally had him around 10-12 range. Great career, and actually if you read the interview I posted with Manny Steward, I think he encapsulates Wlads strengths perfectly, and hints that he would have been live against any heavyweight in history. I do feel that chin would have got him found out against some of the heavy hitters though.
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Their styles are exact the same if you ask me. Measuring bridging lead hand and killer diver right. Lead hooks here and there. No body punches. Same body type. Rooted feet.
I called it Lewis bcz he has more fights to still give chills.
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