Tyson vs Lewis in 96

I think this is an interesting matchup. On one hand, 96 Tyson was not the same Tyson, but he was still very dangerous and still very quick for 5-6 rounds. Lewis in 96 was very good, but not AS good as he would later become in 99-00.

So this matchup comes down to Lewis having the edge if he could survive the first 6 rounds, but a very live chance that he doesn't survive the first 6 rounds.

Thoughts?

 

I dunno. Lewis '96 was a pretty intimidating guy: he reduced the Atomic Bull to near-suicide.

I just think Lewis' jab and overal power are too much for little Mikey...

 

Lewis would have still won....but it would have been competitive.

 

I think it's possible in 96. But I'm not positive. Mike had lost a lot of quickness, but he was still very fast for the first half. And 96 Lewis still hadn't perfected defense.

 

Lewis, but he has a tough time for the first four rounds.

 

Lewis would win.

But 86-92 Tyson beats any version of Lewis 6 times outta 10.

 

I don't see that personally, but I get why people say it

 

It could go either way I think but I'd make lewis a slight favourite.

 

60-40, prime Tyson?

 

Well I should add the words AT LEAST...

In truth, Tyson probably beats him every single time, though I give a prime Lewis a chance.

 

Mike obviously didn't much fancy his chances at that time, seeing as he paid Lennox millions to 'step-aside'. I agree with the consensus, though - Mike early is possible but more likely that Lennox breaks him down late.

MTF

 

Again, I don't see that at all