Intense Fight!

[Tom Yum]

Anyone see Lewis v. Vitali Klitschko? Read the post fight details. Awesome work by Vitali, who was ahead on points, but ref stopped him because he took so much damage. Lewis w by tko, ref stoppage. Check out the photo on ESPN boxing. Classical boxing techniques!

[Arms_Of_Thor]

They both were shit, I didnt see much boxing, sloppy ass punches, no defense ,no conditioning. Lewis landed an uppercut though

[Tom Yum]

I didn't see the fight and perhaps I'm humble, but I find it hard to say Lewis and Vitaly are sloppy. Maybe you're a renound coach or fighter, but the shot of Lewis slipping inside Klitschko's jab and answering with an over hand right looked competent...

[dkm]

I met Lewis in a restaurant once in NY and I wouldn't call him sloppy in front of him but since I am on a computer, I'll say he is an arrogant dude.

[Tom Yum]

lol.....I wouldn't even talk bad about Tyson on the comp.

[Mateo]

Lewis was lucky that Vitali got cut, otherwise I could have easily seen Lewis losing the decision had it gone the entire distance.Klitschko got in a couple power shots that rattled Lewis in the 2nd round, and Lewis landed a nice uppercut in the 6th.
I can't believe how egotistical and misguided Lewis is.He claims to be a great heavyweight(or did he say the best heavyweight?) yet he was out of shape and was losing the fight until the ref stopped it.Didn't look(or act) like much of a champion IMO.

[Tom Yum]

I read that Vitali was winning by pts until the ref called it. Its only a matter of time before someone reclaims the heavyweight title. Someone hungry enough. Would be funny if it was Roy Jones Jr.

[sk12879]

Klitchsko did a great job of taking it to Lewis. But on the other hand, Lewis did a great job of working that eye once he had cut it. It wasn't a bad fight, but I was disappointed that they stopped it.

[Paul Wilson]

Lewis

Lewis is the man.

Yeh he lost on points.

But that punch. That punch that split Klitchsko's face open baby that was scary.

It was like a iron bar hitting Klitchskos.

It shows how strong our world champ is.
I hope he fights Roy Jones JRN.
That will be good.
The Strong vs. the fast.

That is a fight that properly will happen next year. If all goes well.

[Tom Yum]

Lewis is quick too. I wouldn't discount his speed either; he was able to snipe Tyson from getting the inside fight. In the outside, Tyson is a quick defensive type fighter, but when he closes the gap, the rest is history. Lewis came prepaired.

I've heard of a possible Lewis/Jones Jr matchup, but have also hear of a Byrd/Jones Jr. matchup too. That would be a good fight. Byrd frustrated Hollyfield for the win; he's a strong counter puncher. When Byrd challenged Lewis, Lewis ducked. Why? Lewis is getting older and wants top dollar for every last fight. It doesn't make business sense for him to take on a viscious counter puncher for $5 mill, when the hype can build for a Jones Jr match and bring in double. Also gives him enough time to prepare.

If Lewis takes his conditioning seriously for a Jones Jr fight, I predict he will win by KO in anywhere from the 5th round onward. It will take him 3+ rounds to get used to Jones Jrs speed. If he comes in with ego minus the conditioning, I see Jones Jr win by TKO in the 10th or 11th rd.

[Paul Wilson]

Originally posted by Tom Yum
Lewis is quick too. I wouldn't discount his speed either; he was able to snipe Tyson from getting the inside fight. In the outside, Tyson is a quick defensive type fighter, but when he closes the gap, the rest is history. Lewis came prepaired.

I've heard of a possible Lewis/Jones Jr matchup, but have also hear of a Byrd/Jones Jr. matchup too. That would be a good fight. Byrd frustrated Hollyfield for the win; he's a strong counter puncher. When Byrd challenged Lewis, Lewis ducked. Why? Lewis is getting older and wants top dollar for every last fight. It doesn't make business sense for him to take on a viscious counter puncher for $5 mill, when the hype can build for a Jones Jr match and bring in double. Also gives him enough time to prepare.

If Lewis takes his conditioning seriously for a Jones Jr fight, I predict he will win by KO in anywhere from the 5th round onward. It will take him 3+ rounds to get used to Jones Jrs speed. If he comes in with ego minus the conditioning, I see Jones Jr win by TKO in the 10th or 11th rd.

Yeah Lewis is great. British too.

But who would win if Lewis vs. Roy Jones Jrn has the go ahead?

[Tom Yum]

I don't know. Its going to depend on how prepaired each fighter is coming into the fight. Regardless, I think we will see how Roy Jones can handle the power of an expereinced top ranked heavyweight fighter. Likewise, we will see how Lewis can deal with Jones Jrs immense speed and mobility.